Science Policy Institute, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
At the helm of the Science Policy Institute, our director brings unparalleled expertise, leadership, and a commitment to advancing research and shaping impactful policies. Their vision drives our mission to bridge science, policy, and society, fostering innovation and inclusive development.
Dr Girish Kumar R is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala. Before coming to Kerala University, he worked at Mahatma Gandhi University, Central University of Kerala and Raiganj University. His areas of interests include International Political Economy, Science and Technology in International Relations, Innovation Studies with special reference to Innovation Systems of the Global South (Latin America and Asia) and the development divide between the North and South. He has published numerous research papers in these fields. He carried out research/teaching at Cambridge University (UK), George Washington University (US), and European University (Italy)
Become a centre of excellence for evidence-based policy research and Policy inputs
Interdisciplinary research , policy input, research studies, development of technology and policy solutions for governance, workshops and certification courses
Leveraging research infrastructure and networks, the institute aims for greater impact and relevance.