Dr Ruth Kattumuri


Co-Director of the India Observatory
Associate at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences

Ruth Kattumuri

Dr Ruth Kattumuri is Co-Director of the India Observatory and is responsible for developing multi-disciplinary research and programmes. With over two decades of experience in higher education in UK and India, Dr Kattumuri has pioneered several innovative knowledge development programmes.

Her research interests are in population and development issues, including: sustainable growth and inclusion; climate change policy; social protection; governance and public policy.

Dr Kattumuri is currently working on on research projects on Management of Natural and Renewable Resources; Education, Skills and Employability; Social Capital and Structures; Institutions; and Governance.


Expertise: climate change; education and skills; sustainable growth and inclusion, sustainable cities; food security; health policy; population and development