Zafarani Uwingabire | Economic Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zafarani Uwingabire | Economic Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zafarani Uwingabire is a Doctor in Economic Sciences and lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon, France, specializing in agricultural economics, environmental valuation, and biodiversity. With over a decade of academic and research experience across France and Rwanda, she has contributed to policy-relevant insights on pollinators’ decline and ecosystem services. Her multidisciplinary work intersects economics, ecology, and public policy.

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Uwingabire earned her PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Toulouse 2 – Jean Jaurès (2021), where she evaluated the socio-economic impacts of pollinator decline. She holds a Master of Science in AgroFood Chain from INP-ENSAT (2015), focusing on trade and nutritional impacts of pollinator loss. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from the University of Rwanda (2012), where she analyzed land use consolidation policy impacts on agriculture and poverty in Muhanga District.

Professional Experience

Dr. Uwingabire is currently a lecturer at Institut Agro Dijon and researcher at CESAER-INRAE. She has held postdoctoral roles at INRAE Agroécologie and taught at University of Toulouse and Sciences Po Toulouse. She previously worked as an ATER, a research engineer, a consultant at FAO in Rome, and managed the coffee value chain at NAEB in Rwanda. Her career bridges academic, field-based, and policy-focused roles internationally.

Research Interests

Dr. Uwingabire’s research lies at the intersection of environmental economics, agroecology, and policy evaluation. She specializes in the economic assessment of ecosystem services, especially pollination, and studies the impact of biodiversity decline on social welfare. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration to develop tools for dialogue among scientists, NGOs, and policymakers. Her current projects focus on sustainable agriculture, water reuse, and pressures on pollinators.

Awards and Honors

While specific awards and honors are not detailed in the CV, Dr. Uwingabire’s academic journey includes recognition through prestigious research positions, including postdoctoral roles at INRAE and lecturer positions at leading French institutions. Her doctoral research, supervised by renowned economists and defended before a panel including CNRS and FAO experts, reflects scholarly excellence. Her selection for roles in international organizations like FAO underscores her impact.

Publications

Assist Prof Dr. Sunil Khosla | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Sunil Khosla | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Development Economics, VIT-AP University, India

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Professional Profiles:

Education:

Ph.D. in Economics from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 2016-2022. The dissertation focused on “Measuring Household Vulnerability to Poverty and Assessing the Impact of Welfare Programs on Vulnerability to Poverty: An Empirical Study in Odisha.” The coursework was completed with a CGPA of 8.92/10. MA in Economics from Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry, 2013-2015. The subjects studied include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Statistical Methods, Economics of Growth and Development, Research Methodology, International Economics, and Public Finance and Policy. The degree was earned with a 1st Class, with a CGPA of 8.43/10. BA in Economics from Berhampur University, Odisha, India, 2011-2013. The subjects studied include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Indian Economy-Problem and Policies, Money Banking and Public Finance, Computer and its Application, Quantitative Techniques, and Development and Environmental Economics. The degree was earned with a 1st Class with Distinction. PUC (Pre-University College) from Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Damanjodi, Odisha, India, 2009-2010.

Research Area/Interest:

Dr. Sunil Khosla is an Assistant Professor specializing in Development Economics, Impact Evaluation, Forest Economics, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development.

Skills:

Dr. Sunil Khosla’s coursework includes Mathematical Economics, Research Methodology, Applied Econometrics, International Business Management, and Rural Marketing. In terms of software skills, Dr. Khosla is proficient in Stata, has basic knowledge of R, is skilled in EViews and SPSS, and is proficient in Microsoft Office.

Research and Teaching Experience:

Currently working as an Assistant Professor at VIT-AP University, Andhra Pradesh, India, since May 2023. Worked as an Assistant Professor at Presidency University, Bangalore, India, from June 2022 to April 2023. Worked as a research assistant for the ICSSR project titled “Moving Towards Climate Resilient Agriculture: Understanding the Factors Influencing Adoption in India and Japan” at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, from September 2021 to March 2022. Conducted primary data collection with a structured questionnaire, including a 500-household survey for Ph.D. research and a 150-household survey for Master’s degree research. Conducted Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) during Master’s and Ph.D. research. Completed a Master’s dissertation titled “An Independent Evaluation of the Socio-economic Conditions of the KBK Districts in Odisha.

Publication:

Can farmers with higher capabilities fend off falling into future Poverty? Empirical evidence from a tribal region in eastern India

Is fiscal deficit ‘curse’ or ‘haven’ for environmental quality in India? Empirical investigation employing battery of distinct ARDL approaches

Using Multidimensional Poverty Measure to Target Right Beneficiaries to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal-1 in India

Transitioning towards a sustainable environment: the dynamic nexus between economic complexity index, technological development and human capital with environmental quality in India

Can rural livelihood programs enhance capabilities and reduce vulnerability to poverty? Evidence from a tribal region of eastern India

Analyzing vulnerability to poverty and assessing the role of universal public works and food security programs to reduce it: Evidence from an eastern Indian state

Switch in Livelihood Strategies and Social Capital Have a Role to Play in Deciding Rural Poverty Dynamics: Evidence from Panel Data Analysis from Eastern India