Research Centers at JGU for SDGs

1. Center for Environment, Sustainability, and Human Development (CESH)

Objective:

• Conducts transdisciplinary research integrating environmental science with social studies, economics, policy, and climate change.
• Use geospatial modeling to identify “hotspots” of environmentally induced socioeconomic change and develop strategic sustainability interventions.

Focus Areas:

• Climate resilience, food security, water conservation, and public health.
• Mapping and policy strategies for environmental challenges.

Key Team Member:

• Professor (Dr.) Abhiroop Chaudhuri, Professor and Associate Dean (Research), Co-Director
• Specializations: Environmental Science, Geology, Sustainability Science, Socio-Ecological Systems, Geospatial Modeling

Subjects Taught:

• Foundational Environmental Studies, Water, Climate Change, Air Quality, Statistics, Geographic Information System (GIS)

 
2. Centre for New Economics Studies (CNES)

Objective:

• Explores economic theory, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary models linking economics, political science, psychology, and law.
• Delivers evidence-based research on global and regional economic issues.

Focus Areas:

• Urban planning in the Global South, informal sector economics, and COVID-19 impacts.
• Financial crises, global banking policies, and development theory analysis.

Key Team Member:

• Professor Deepanshu Mohan, Professor of Economics, Director
• Specializations: Economic History, Political Economy of Late Development, International Economics

Subjects Taught:

• Comparative Political Economy, Development Studies, Research Methods

 
3. Centre for Research on Digital Circular Economy for Sustainable Development Goals (DCE-SDG)


Objective:

• Develops industry and academic partnerships focusing on the transition from linear to circular economies.
• Fosters innovation in sustainability through digital technologies and robust supply chains.

Focus Areas:

• Sustainable and circular business models.
• Role of blockchain, AI, and IoT in sustainability; auditing and measuring sustainability performance.

Key Team Member:

• Professor (Dr.) Sachin Mangla, Professor & Associate Dean
• Specializations: Green and Sustainable Supply Chain, Industry 4.0, Circular Economy, Simulation and Decision Making

Subjects Taught:

• Global Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Research Methods, Circular Business Operations, Quality Issues, Industry 4.0 in Logistics

 
4. Centre for Environmental Law and Climate Change (CELCC)


Objective:

• Promotes ecological justice and climate awareness through legal scholarships and policy advocacy.
• Enhance student engagement in sustainability-related legal initiatives.

Focus Areas:

• Legal frameworks for environmental conservation and climate policy.
• Community engagement and advocacy for climate action.

Key Team Member:

• Professor (Dr.) Tony George, Professor
• Specializations: Sustainable Development Law, Maritime Law, Climate Change Law, Ocean and Coastal Law, Water Law

Subjects Taught:

• Property Law, Climate Change Law, Law of the Sea, Arctic Policy, International Environmental Law

 
5. Jindal Centre for the Global South (JCGS)


Objective:

• Advances South-South cooperation, focusing on research into emerging economies and development policies.
• Strengthens academic and policy exchanges among developing nations.

Focus Areas:

• Reducing inequalities, promoting sustainable development, and building strategic collaborations in the Global South.

Key Team Member:

• Dr. Hebatalla Adam, Professor and Academic Dean at Jindal School of International Affairs
• Specializations: South-South Cooperation, Emerging Economies, Development Policy

Subjects Taught:

International Development Economics, Green Economics, International Trade, Political Economy of Development, Global South Studies