معرفی
Rajesh Veeraraghavan is an Associate Professor in the Science Technology and International Affairs (STIA) Program at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. His research focuses on the intersection of information technology, development, and governance, particularly in India. He examines how technology can enhance participatory governance and address socio-economic challenges.
Education:
- Ph.D., School of Information, University of California, Berkeley
- M.S., Computer Science, Clemson University
- M.A., Economics, Cleveland State University
- Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Management, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India
Research Interests:
- Technological solutions for development and governance
- Role of information and technology in participatory systems
- Design of civic technologies for marginalized communities
- Datafication and algorithmic decision-making in public services
Key Contributions:
- Co-founded Digital Green, a non-profit using participatory video for agricultural extension
- Explored adaptive governance models through studies of India’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
- Analyzed technology-mediated cash transfer programs and their socio-economic impacts
Current Work: Teaching courses on information technology, governance, and technology’s role in socio-economic development at Georgetown.
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