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