Jothsna Rajan

Jothsna Rajan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), one of India's premier technical institutions. She holds a PhD in Public Policy from IIM Bangalore (2021), a PGDM from IIM Indore (2010), and a B.Tech. from College of Engineering Trivandrum (2008).

Dr. Rajan specializes in Economics and Policy with research interests focused on Partnerships, Public Administration, and Policy Evaluation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications, examining how governance structures and technological interventions affect public service delivery. She employs rigorous empirical methods to assess policy effectiveness and generate actionable insights for policymakers.

Her research output demonstrates a strong emphasis on evidence-based policy analysis, particularly examining the intersection of technology and public administration in developing contexts. This focus aligns with IIT Kanpur's mission of addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary research.

As a faculty member at IIT Kanpur, Dr. Rajan contributes to academic programs in management sciences, teaching the next generation of policy analysts and administrators while advancing knowledge through her scholarly work.