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Hire Kritika M.

India

PhD Researcher | Academic Writing | Climate Change | Gender & Sustainability, Climate Policy |Academic & Policy Research

Profile Summary

I am a PhD researcher (Thesis Submitted) with over six years of experience in interdisciplinary research, academic writing, sustainability research, policy analysis, and qualitative research. My expertise spans academia, consulting, and policy-oriented research, with experience developing publication-ready journal articles, literature reviews, research reports, policy briefs, grant proposals, and evidence-based analytical outputs. My doctoral research focuses on the intersections of climate change, sustainability, gender, migration, agriculture, and rural livelihoods, providing me with strong expertise in environmental governance, ESG-related themes, climate policy, and sustainable development. Beyond my research specialization, I have developed extensive experience in evidence synthesis, stakeholder research, qualitative methodologies, research design, academic publishing, and translating complex information into practical recommendations for decision-makers. I work across academic, corporate, public policy, and development sectors, supporting organizations with rigorous research, strategic analysis, and high-quality written deliverables. Areas of Expertise Academic Research & Writing - Journal manuscript development - Literature reviews (systematic, narrative & critical) - Research design & methodology - Academic editing & proofreading - Grant proposal writing - Reviewer response and publication support ESG, Sustainability & Policy - ESG research and sustainability strategy - Climate risk and adaptation research - Sustainability reporting research - Climate policy and environmental governance - CSR and social impact research - Sustainable development and SDGs - Environmental and social research - Policy analysis and evidence synthesis Social Science Research - Gender and social inclusion - Migration and livelihoods - Rural development - Qualitative research - Stakeholder interviews - Focus group discussions - Thematic analysis - Mixed-methods research Research Communication - Research reports - Policy briefs & papers - Technical reports - Executive summaries - Knowledge products - Presentation development Throughout my doctoral research, I independently designed research projects, conducted extensive fieldwork, led qualitative data collection, analyzed complex datasets, and produced peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference papers, and policy-oriented research outputs. I also have university teaching experience and have presented my work at international conferences. I am comfortable working across new subject areas through comprehensive literature review, evidence synthesis, and interdisciplinary analysis. Whether supporting universities, consulting firms, NGOs, think tanks, government agencies, startups, or corporate sustainability teams, I am committed to delivering rigorous, original, and actionable research that meets both academic and professional standards.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Forestry
• ☆ Earth & Atmospheric Science
• ☆ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• ☆ Biogeography
• ☆ Biogeochemistry
• ☆ Geochemistry
• ☆ Seismology, Tectonics & Volcanology
• ☆ Lakes/Limnology
• ☆ Arctic & Antarctic Studies
• ☆ Deserts & Arid Regions
• ☆ Climate Science
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Environmental Management & Protection
• ☆ Environmental Policy
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Deforestation
• ☆ Environmental Health
• ☆ Environmental Statistics
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Ecosystem Management
• ☆ Applied Ecology
• ☆ Ecological Restoration
• ☆ Conservation Biology
• ☆ Biodiversity
• ☆ Human Ecology
• ☆ Landscape Ecology
• ☆ Ecological Anthropology
• ☆ Social Movements
• ☆ Environmentalism
• ☆ Human Migration
• ☆ Land Use Planning
• ☆ Education Policy
• ☆ Women's Studies
• ☆ Gender Studies
• ☆ Feminism
• ☆ Leadership
• ☆ Environmental History
• ☆ Publishing
• ☆ Book Reviews
• ☆ Historic Preservation
• ☆ Educational Administration
• ☆ Education Reform
• ☆ Humanities Education
• ☆ Evaluation Methodology
• ☆ Social Studies Education
• ☆ Educational Counseling
• ☆ Educational Innovation
• ☆ Educational Effectiveness
• ☆ Academic Testing
• ☆ Higher Education
• ☆ Liberal Arts Education
• ☆ Environmental Education
• ☆ Ethics Education
• ☆ Geography Education
• ☆ Reading Instruction
• ☆ Educational Technology
• ☆ Curriculum Planning & Development
• ☆ Women's History
• ☆ Historical Research
• ☆ Biographical Research & Writing
• ☆ Investigations & Intelligence
• ☆ Conservatism
• ☆ Rural Studies
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Sustainable Development
• ☆ Environmental Economics
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Data & AI Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

Research Scholar

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

- Present

Education

Research Scholar

Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur - India

March 2021 - April 2026

Masters' in Geography (Department of Geography)

Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi

2015 - 2017

Bachelor of Arts

Sophia Girls' College

2012 - 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kritika Mishra, Farhat Naz (2026). Burning forests, drying springs: local perceptions and the changing Himalayan ecosystem in Uttarakhand, India . Environmental & Socio-economic Studies.

Kritika Mishra, Farhat Naz (2026). Beyond domesticity: empowering women and restoring ecosystems in Uttarakhand, India . Development in Practice.

Mishra, Kritika & Hussain, Madhumita. (2021). Climate Refugees: Potential Migration Due to Climate Change. IJMER - Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal, 10(7), July. DOI: 10.07.191. ISSN: 2277-7881.

Mishra, Kritika. (2019). Climate Leading to an Existential Challenge: A Study of Delhi-NCR. Khoj - A Peer-Reviewed International Journal of Geography, 6, 20-29. ISSN: 2350-1359.

Mishra, Kritika. (2017). A Story Behind the Curtains: Rural Disparity and Inequality in Rajasthan. Khoj - A Peer-Reviewed International Journal of Geography, 4, Jan-Dec. ISSN: 2350-1359.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Kritika, M. 2026. “Burning Forests, Drying Springs: Local Perceptions and Environmental Well-Being.” Paper presented at the ISQOLS 2026 Winter Virtual Conference, International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies, January 2026.

Kritika, M. 2025. “Empowering Women and Reclaiming Roots: Women’s Regenerative Farming Creates Livelihoods and Counters Migration.” Paper presented at the IAMO Forum 2025, Rural Roots and Routes: Navigating Complexities of Quality of Life, Immobility, and Migration, Halle (Saale), Germany, June 2025.

Kritika, M. 2022. “Climate Action and Sustainability: A Case Study of Barefoot College Tilonia.” Paper presented at the 17th Asia Pacific Sociological Association (APSA) Conference, Reimagining Development Futures in the Age of the Anthropocene and the Climate Crisis, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, October 28–29, 2022.

Kritika, M., and Farhat Naz. 2022. “Unfolding Climate Change Policy: A Gendered Perspective.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Anthropology in India: Contemporary Debates and Future Possibilities, March 25–26, 2022.

Kritika, M. 2019. “Reflection of Gandhian Thoughts in Indian Constitution.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Gandhi: The Eternal Truth – Relevance for Future Generations, September 2019.

Mishra, Kritika. 2016. “A Story Behind the Curtains: Rural Disparity and Inequality in Rajasthan.” Paper presented at the Interdisciplinary National Seminar, Addressing Rural Disparities and Development through Panchayati Raj Institutions in India, March 2016.

BOOK CHAPTER

Kritika Mishra, Farhat Naz (2025). Can Women’s Empowerment Lead to More Effective Climate Action? A Transformative Experience from Rajasthan, India .

Mishra, Kritika & Naz, Farhat. (2024). Case Study 74: Ajmer Dargah Sharif: Khwaja Gharib Nawaz – (benefactor of the poor), Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, in Anna-Daan, Food Charity in India: Preaching and Practices, eds. K. V. Raju and S. Manasi, pp. 612–616. Routledge: London and New York .

CONFERENCE POSTER

Kritika, M. 2024. “Greening the Himalayas: Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in the Himalayan Region.” Poster presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), Theme 3A: Nature-Based Solutions for Local Climate Challenges, September 19, 2024.