Dr. Kishore Dhavala

Kishore Dhavala is an Associate Professor in the School of Ecology and Environment Studies at Nalanda University. and his largely focuses on Low Carbon Energy Policies,Climate Insurance, Valuation of Ecosystem Services, and Blue Economy. He has Master and Doctoral degree in Economics from Florida International University, Miami, USA. Prior to Nalanda, he was Post-Doctoral Researcher at Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3), Bilbao, Spain (2013-2016),Instructor at Florida International University (2009-2012), and Consultant at the Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi(2004-2006).

Dr. Dhavala’s research has made a significant impact on policymakers, particularly with his report on the cost-benefit analysis of the Delhi Metro Rail project. This study provided valuable insights into the economic viability and benefits of the project, aiding in the decision-making process of urban transportation systems in India. Furthermore, his research in protecting endangered bird species and managing aquifer recharge and recovery systems have drawn policymakers attention, as these are critical issues related to conservation and sustainable resource management. He has published his research in the areas of Ecological and Environmental Economics.