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Shailaja Fennell is a Professor of Economic Security and Resilience at the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge. She serves as Director of Studies at Jesus College and Director of the Centre of South Asian Studies. Her work spans economic security, ecological change, and institutional reform, with a focus on food security, water resource management, and public goods provision in education and health.
Educational Background:
- BA, MA, MPhil in Economics, Delhi University
- PhD in Economics, University of Cambridge
Her research integrates political economy and interdisciplinary frameworks to address issues like regional transformation, community resilience, and climate change mitigation in the Global South. She leads projects such as the £10 million NERC-funded Centre for Landscape Regeneration and the Ecologies in Place initiative under the British Council Climate Connections programme.
Recent publications analyze dietary diversity in Africa, sustainable charcoal production, and groundwater management in India. She mentors 20+ PhD students on topics ranging from hydroelectric dams in the Himalayas to rural-urban migration in China.
Scientific Awards & Grants:
- NERC £10M grant for landscape regeneration
- UGC-UKIERI grant (2014-16)
- ASEAN-funded Development Outlook (2019-21)
- British Council Climate Connections programme
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