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Rabi Shankar Roy

@rabishankarroy

Development researcher specializing in participatory data collection, policy analysis, and climate adaptation for equitable urban mobility.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to contribute to evidence-based, community-centered research on climate adaptation and equitable urban mobility—using mixed methods, GIS, and policy analysis—to support sustainable, inclusive infrastructure and livelihood access.

I’m a development researcher with expertise in participatory data collection, policy analysis, and infrastructure assessment, committed to evidence-based approaches that integrate cross-cultural climate adaptation, social equity, and sustainable development. I apply systems-thinking at the intersection of urban mobility, environmental governance, and equitable livelihood access.

In my field work, I collected data from 80+ households across 2 villages and 6 hamlets, independently identified equity gaps in service and resource access, and created GIS-based maps documenting rural-urban connectivity for targeted service delivery to marginalized communities. I’ve also conducted interviews and observed community dynamics across 200+ individuals and 60+ households, and supported quantitative work with 600+ street vendors, including geotagging vendor locations and informing research on informal economy governance and policy implementation gaps.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Field Intern

Samarthan Center for Development Support

Apr 2025 - May 2025 (1 month)

Collected data from 80+ households across 2 villages and 6 hamlets in regional languages, identifying equity gaps in service and resource access across socio-economic groups. Built GIS-based maps to document rural–urban connectivity and support targeted service delivery to marginalized communities.

Fieldwork Mixed Methods Research GIS Mapping Policy Analysis Multilingual Interviewing Rural Urban Connectivity

Field Observer Intern

ADECOM Network

Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 (0 months)

Conducted interviews and observed community dynamics across climate change involving 200+ individuals and 60+ households. Documented lived experiences and structural inequities to support community-centered research and understanding.

Community Observation Equity Analysis Lived Experience Stakeholder Engagement

Jeevika Intern

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Civil Society

Jul 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Surveyed 600+ street vendors across 8 Delhi NCR markets, conducting interviews in regional languages and geo-tagging vendor locations. Helped disseminate information on the PM-Svanidhi scheme and contributed to analysis of informal economy governance, livelihood access, and policy implementation gaps.

Survey Research Data Analysis Policy Implementation Informal Economy Research Multilingual Data Collection Livelihoods

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute for Human Settlements

Master's in Climate Change Science and Practice, Climate Change Science and Practice

2025 - 2027

Pursuing a Master’s in Climate Change Science and Practice at IIHS in Bengaluru. Completed participatory fieldwork including data collection across rural-urban connectivity and equity gaps for targeted service delivery.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Civil Society

Bachelor's in Sustainable Urbanism, Sustainable Urbanism

2023 - 2024

Completed a Bachelor’s in Sustainable Urbanism through the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Civil Society in New Delhi. Program dates are listed as 11/2023 to 01/2024.