Dr. Barun Deb Pal,International Food Policy Research Institute, India
Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2012), focusing on climate change and Indian economy modeling. With an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Calcutta (2006), his research spans input-output and CGE modeling, climate change, and rural development. Currently, he is a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI in New Delhi, and previously served as a Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore. His international experience includes work in Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan on climate-smart agriculture and policy development. š±š
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Academic History
Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, completed in 2012. His dissertation focused on the intersection of climate change and the Indian economy using a SAM-based CGE modeling approach, which is a complex and relevant topic in today’s research landscape. His Masterās degree in Economics from the University of Calcutta with a specialization in Econometrics and Environmental Economics further underscores his strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics
Research Interests
Dr. Pal’s research interests include Input-Output modeling, CGE Modeling, Climate Change and Agriculture, Bio-economic Modeling in Agriculture using GAMS, and Rural Development. These areas are crucial for addressing contemporary challenges in climate change and agricultural sustainability. His expertise in these fields, particularly his focus on bio-economic modeling and climate-smart agriculture, aligns with the objectives of the Best Researcher Award, which often recognizes contributions to impactful and innovative research.
Dr. Pal has extensive experience in research and academic roles. Currently, as a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI, he leads significant projects related to foresight and policy modeling. His previous roles as Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore, highlight his leadership and academic capabilities. His tenure as a Senior Research Analyst at IFPRI and Research Analyst at NCAER further demonstrates his long-standing commitment to research excellence.
International Research Experience
Dr. Palās international research experience is impressive. He has worked on climate change and economic issues in diverse geographical contexts including Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. His roles in various international collaborations, such as working on non-tariff barriers and climate-smart agriculture, showcase his global perspective and ability to influence policy and practice on an international scale.
Publication Top Notes
- Farmersā Preferences for Climate-Smart AgricultureāAn Assessment in the Indo-Gangetic Plain š¾š (Cited by: 133, 2019)
- Multi-Objective Land Use Allocation Modelling for Prioritizing Climate-Smart Agricultural Interventions šš± (Cited by: 77, 2018)
- Social Accounting Matrix for India š®š³š (Cited by: 47, 2012)
- Key Drivers of Indian Greenhouse Gas Emissions šæš (Cited by: 26, 2020)
- Social Accounting Matrix for India š®š³š (Cited by: 25, 2009)
- GHG Emissions and Economic Growth: A Computable General Equilibrium Model-Based Analysis for India šš (Cited by: 23, 2014)
- Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Drought-Prone Areas of India ā Implications on Farmersā Livelihoods š¾š (Cited by: 21, 2021)
- Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia šš (Cited by: 12, 2019)
- Spatial Reproduction of Urban Poverty in Global City šļøšµ (Cited by: 12, 2018)
- Unfolding Government Policies Towards the Development of Climate Smart Agriculture in India š®š³š¾ (Cited by: 12, 2018)
- Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix for Climate Change Policy Analysis for India šæš (Cited by: 12, 2014)
- Impact of Economic Growth on Climate Change: An Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) Based Approach for India šš (Cited by: 8, 2011)
- Two-Way Association Between Agriculture and Climate Change š¾š”ļø (Cited by: 7, 2019)
- Impact of Economic Growth on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) EmissionsāSocial Accounting Matrix (SAM) Multiplier Analysis šš (Cited by: 5, 2015)
- Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) for Climate Change Analysis in India š®š³š (Cited by: 5, 2012)
- Economy-Wide Impact of Climate Smart Agriculture in India: A SAM Framework šæš (Cited by: 4, 2024)
- Intensification of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Semi-Arid Regions of India š¾š (Cited by: 4, 2020)
Conclusion
Dr. Barun Deb Palās extensive research background, academic qualifications, practical experience, and international engagement make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in climate change, agriculture, and economic modeling has significant implications for policy and development, aligning well with the award’s objectives of recognizing outstanding contributions to research and its application.