🎓 Education
PhD in Disaster Management (2019-2025) – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. MPhil in Disaster Management (2016-2018) – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. MA in Geography (2013-2015) – Utkal University, Odisha. BA in Geography (2010-2013) – Sambalpur University, Odisha Ramakanta’s academic journey has been shaped by his passion for disaster risk management, agricultural resilience, and geospatial analysis. His research integrates policy analysis and data-driven solutions for community resilience.
đź’Ľ Experience
Doctoral Research Fellow (2022-Present) – TISS, Mumbai, focusing on agricultural risk and community resilience. Research Officer (Consultant) (2021-2022) – Samhita Social Ventures, conducted feasibility studies on healthcare demands in Ahmedabad. Consultant (Disaster Impact Assessment) (2020-2021) – Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, assessed vulnerability to heat-related health hazards. Teaching Assistant (2019-2020) – TISS, Mumbai, taught research methodology. Project Research Assistant (2018-2019) – IIT Bombay, worked on nutritional health projects for women and children.
🏆 Awards & Honors
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (2022-2024) – Indian Council of Social Science Research, Govt. of India. Springer Nature’s Best Paper Award (2022) – National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Science and Technology. Extraordinary Academic Achievement Award (2023) – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. His awards highlight his research excellence in disaster risk management, social justice, and policy-driven solutions.
🔬 Research Focus
Ramakanta Naik’s research centers on agricultural risk management, disaster resilience, climate adaptation, and community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR). He employs GIS, statistical modeling, and field surveys to assess disaster impact on farming communities. His studies explore the socio-economic vulnerabilities of marginalized groups, integrating interdisciplinary methodologies. He collaborates with policymakers, NGOs, and grassroots organizations to develop adaptive strategies for sustainable livelihoods. His work contributes to climate-resilient agriculture, hazard risk assessment, and disaster governance.
 Conclusion
Mr. Naik’s comprehensive experience in disaster management, agricultural risk assessment, and community resilience, combined with his proficiency in various research methodologies and tools, positions him as a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. Addressing the identified areas for improvement could further enhance his candidacy and future contributions to the field.
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