Science Policy Institute, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Pushing the boundaries of knowledge through interdisciplinary projects that address real-world challenges and drive meaningful change.
Trivandrum City is emerging as a space innovation hub, leveraging the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and the Indian Space Policy 2023. With strong government support and private sector collaboration, it’s set to drive space-sector growth in India.
The project aims to develop space-based applications to solve urban issues such as urban flooding and also develop a comprehensive model for coastal management for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Project that explores the significance of dual-use technologies and the export control regulations, which govern the transfer of missile technology. The study further delves into how countries' adherence to regime guidelines benefits them, by taking the case of India's membership in the MTCR. It also explores how geopolitical factors shape regime membership
The project analyses evolving security challenges particularly from China that target India specifically and also the Indo Pacific region. It also examines the vulnerabilities in outer space and maritime security.
that assesses how bilateral agreements shape the global innovation system, its actors and their networks with a specific focus on green technology. Through this research, the major trends in bilateral technology cooperation in green energy, and green technology, drivers of collaboration and their significance in developing innovative capabilities of nations are analysed.
Project that explores the significance of dual-use technologies and the export control regulations, which govern the transfer of missile technology. The study further delves into how countries' adherence to regime guidelines benefits them, by taking the case of India's membership in the MTCR. It also explores how geopolitical factors shape regime membership
The study examines how far the spectrum allocation under ITU helps developing nations like India achieve their telecommunication aspirations. It analyses the potential of the low Earth Orbit constellation satellites, such as Starlink in transforming global connectivity, and the challenges and opportunities they present for developing nations like India
The study focuses on Indo-African space cooperation in human security. It aims to analyse how India's space diplomacy with Africa has strengthened south-south cooperation