VIRAT is comprised of thinkers, doers, and dreamers who believe knowledge should benefit humanity. Our team, a diverse group of academics, practitioners, data scientists, social researchers, and policy experts, creates and disseminates impactful ideas. We value integrity, empathy, and humility, fostering an environment of co-creation, mutual learning, and continuous inquiry.
Faculty
VIRAT's research, guided by experts, spans data analytics, sustainability, governance, public policy, social sciences, and culture. They also mentor emerging researchers. Scholarly leadership ensures rigorous, real-world relevant research. Faculty members develop concepts that drive purpose and policy.
Researcher
VIRAT's analytical core consists of its researchers, who are driven by curiosity and empathy. They conduct fieldwork, plan studies, gather information, and analyze results. They interpret complex data and community narratives to generate insightful understandings, bridging the gap between scholarly understanding and real-world application.
Contributors
VIRAT fosters a vibrant exchange of ideas, enriched by independent writers, policy analysts, and experts. These contributors, through guest articles, collaborative papers, and thematic series, offer diverse perspectives that challenge and broaden the understanding of current issues, embodying the spirit of open intellectual discourse.