Ishani Mukherjee

Associate Professor of Public Policy at Singapore Management University's School of Social Sciences and Policy Lead at the SMU Urban Institute. Joined SMU in 2018 as full-time faculty currently on leave.

Educational background includes:

• PhD in Public Policy (Environmental Policy concentration), National University of Singapore, 2013
• MSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Cornell University, 2006
• BSc in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Cornell University, 2004

Research focuses on policy formulation frameworks, environmental governance, and renewable energy transition strategies in Asian contexts. Expertise spans policy instrument design, climate change adaptation mechanisms, and energy efficiency implementation. Her work bridges theoretical policy analysis with practical applications in sustainable development.

Recent publications demonstrate evolving focus on procedural aspects of policy tool compounds, particularly examining how substantive and procedural components interact in renewable energy policy design. Current research trends emphasize multi-component policy instruments and cross-sectoral coordination challenges.

Award recognition:

• World Future Foundation PhD Prize for Environmental and Sustainability Research (2014)

Professional experience includes significant work at the World Bank's Energy Practice in Washington DC, developing guidelines for renewable energy projects, rural electrification initiatives, and energy efficiency evaluations across developing economies. Research disseminated through leading journals including Policy & Society, Energy Policy, and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.