FIELD 04 • Research Leadership

RESEARCH FOR POLICY, TECHNOLOGY AND PEOPLE.

Dr. Rishi connects academic inquiry with technology commercialisation, public policy and measurable national priorities.

RRF

As Trustee and Vice President of Research For Resurgence Foundation in Nagpur, he helps direct multidisciplinary work across academia, industry, government and society.

He serves as Project Director for the ICSSR longitudinal study, AI and Future of Work, examining aspirations and livelihoods in marginalised communities through cultural and anthropological research.

His research interests include technology transfer, artificial intelligence, IoT, emerging technologies, Indian Knowledge Systems and collaboration between industry, academia and government.

Areas of focus

01AI and future of work02Research commercialisation03Indian Knowledge Systems04Public policy

ORGANISATIONS & APPOINTMENTS

SELECTED LEADERSHIP ROLES.

05 selected roles across this field.

01

Current

Research For Resurgence Foundation, Nagpur

Trustee and Vice President

Provides strategic direction for multidisciplinary research with relevance to innovation, policy and sustainable national development.

02

Current

ICSSR longitudinal study: AI and Future of Work

Project Director

Leads research on aspirations and livelihoods in marginalised communities in India.

03

Public policy

Government advisory

Advisor on PLI, digital transformation, IoT policy and startup ecosystems

Translates operating and research experience into policy advice for technology and industrial development.

04

Department of Science and Technology

National Telemedicine Pilot Task Force

Member

Contributed to a national pilot connecting technology research with healthcare delivery.

05

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Digital Health Standards

Member

Contributed to standards for interoperable digital health systems.