01
Current
RRF
Research For Resurgence Foundation, Nagpur
Trustee and Vice President
Provides strategic direction for multidisciplinary research with relevance to innovation, policy and sustainable national development.
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.
02
Current
ICSSR
ICSSR longitudinal study: AI and Future of Work
Project Director
Leads research on aspirations and livelihoods in marginalised communities in India.
03
Public policy
GOI
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
DST
National Telemedicine Pilot Task Force
Member
Contributed to a national pilot connecting technology research with healthcare delivery.
05
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
MOHFW
Digital Health Standards
Member
Contributed to standards for interoperable digital health systems.