Devanshi Chanchani

Dr. Devanshi Chanchani is a Senior Lecturer in Global Futures at Brunel University London, affiliated with the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences under the Department of Anthropology. Her research focuses on development studies, gender, and health in South Asia, particularly India.

• Research Areas: Reproductive and Child Health, Early Childhood Development, Gender Studies, Air Pollution and Health
• Teaching: South Asia - Societies and Development, Academic Lead for BSc Global Development

Her work analyzes decentralization, energy policies, and gender geography in India through empirical studies on childcare systems, household energy choices, and nutrition frameworks. She has published extensively in journals like European Journal of Development Research and Energy Research and Social Science.

Current research includes participatory environmentalism and health policy intersections, with projects linked to India’s coal belt and rural development initiatives.