About Us
About Us
About Us
About Us
About Us
Rooted in Community
Driven by Science
About Us
We are a climate innovation and modelling venture committed to addressing the complex challenges of climate change through science-based solutions that centre the needs of both communities and decision-makers.
Our approach is rooted in partnership—with people, places, and policy. We source our research questions, data inputs, and insights directly from the ground, co-developing solutions with communities in the equinoctial, tropic regions. With deep expertise in energy, water, land, and climate systems, the EQUINOCT team brings decades of experience in research, technology, and participatory fieldwork. Our core team includes PhD-level experts and professionals from premier institutions, with a strong track record of collaboration across government (NDMA, LBSNAA, BPCL), private (CIAL, FES, SEEM, PSE), and academic/research sectors (IIT Bombay, TISS, NIT Calicut, Amrita University, KAU, NIE).
Our data-driven work aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, emphasizing the need for a multidimensional understanding of risk—spanning vulnerability, exposure, and hazards.
At its core, EQUINOCT stands for:
Enhancing the Quality of life through Innovation and Networking, Offsetting Climate change impacts using appropriate Technology in the tropics.
Our Story
Born from Urgency, Built on Collaboration
EQUINOCT was born out of a shared sense of urgency and a deep belief in the power of community.
The journey began in the aftermath of the catastrophic Kerala floods of 2018, during a national study titled Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy. Commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and supported by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, the study was led by Dr. C.G. Madhusoodhanan as Principal Investigator and Dr. Sreeja K.G. as Co-Investigator.
As the team investigated the drivers of the disaster—climate variability, land-use change, and institutional gaps—informal discussions began to unfold among the study authors and Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil. These conversations circled around a pressing idea: What if communities were not just passive recipients of disaster relief, but active participants in shaping the responses?
From Insight to Innovation
From Insight to Innovation
The recurrence of extreme floods in 2019, followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, only intensified the concern. Together, these crises underscored the need for a paradigm shift. The world was clearly changing, and it demanded a fresh approach to climate and disaster resilience—one that integrated science and data with grounded, community-led knowledge.
It was in this moment that a new idea took root: Community Sourced Modelling Solutions.
At this turning point, Madhusoodhanan and Jayaraman came together with complementary experience across grassroots action, policy, and systems thinking. Their shared conviction that communities must be at the center of any sustainable solution led to the founding of EQUINOCT.
A Transformative Approach
A Transformative Approach
EQUINOCT reimagines how we confront the challenges of a warming world. By integrating local insight with scientific tools, we co-create models that not only forecast risks but build agency. Our work places communities at the core of climate resilience and disaster preparedness.
Because true resilience begins when data meets lived experience and solutions are built from the ground up.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Climate change is jeopardising millions of lives and livelihoods, shrinking safe and liveable spaces and creating climate refugees across the planet.
EQUINOCT aims to provide science-based solutions and support to communities and decision-makers in addressing the multiple challenges of climate change.
Our Team
Our Team
Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Jayaraman C.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Dr. Jayaraman Chillayil is a pioneering expert in Behavioural Energy and Climate Change Communication, with over 28 years of industrial and academic experience. He served 25 years at BPCL Kochi Refinery, retiring as Senior Manager (Projects), and is a two-time Fulbright Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA. His work lies at the intersection of energy efficiency, sustainability leadership, and public sector transformation.
He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Equinoct, where he leads strategic efforts on climate communication, resilience, and public engagement. He also serves as Technical Advisor to the Board of Public Sector Transformation, Government of Kerala; Chief Editor of Energy Efficiency Manager magazine; and Chief Advisor (Energy Efficiency & Management) at TeamSustain Ltd. In academia, he holds positions as Deputy Director & Associate Professor at Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Adjunct Faculty at KUFOS, and Visiting Faculty at Amrita School of Business.
He believes that energy, like water and air, is a common public good, and its conservation is essential for a sustainable future.
A lifelong advocate for climate action, Dr. Jayaraman was Kerala’s first State Coordinator of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and has co-founded four professional and five social organisations promoting sustainability. At Equinoct, he leads the tidal flood impacts awareness and advocacy campaign in coastal Ernakulam villages, guiding climate communication strategies rooted in behavioral change.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Kerala State Energy Award (2010), PS Gopinathan Nair Memorial Environment Award (2013), and the Oorjashreshta Puraskar from the Energy Conservation Society. Dr. Jayaraman holds a PhD in Energy Management (Amrita School of Business), an MBA (IGNOU), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NIT Calicut).
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Madhusoodhanan C. G.
Co-founder & CEO
Dr. Madhusoodhanan C.G. is a leading hydro-climatologist and expert in water resources engineering and climate resilience, with a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay, where he was awarded the Excellence in Research Award (2018). His early work setting up community micro-hydel projects in the Vindhya-Satpura ranges and Western Ghats inspired the popular Hindi film Swades.
He served as Principal Investigator for the landmark study Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy, commissioned by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India. He also led the development of the Flood Risk Reduction Plan for Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), contributing directly to climate adaptation planning in Kerala’s most flood-prone infrastructure.
Start a conversation with him about data, maps, or numbers—not necessarily in that order—and watch his eyes light up.
With expertise in hydrologic modeling, integrated river basin management, tropical hydrology, and the Energy-Land-Water-Climate Nexus, Dr. Madhusoodhanan’s research focuses on the interlinkages between natural resource systems under the pressure of human interventions and climate variability. He brings unique insight into agricultural transitions, vegetation dynamics, water conflicts, and climate impact assessments, blending deep scientific analysis with systems thinking and policy relevance.
Outside the lab, he has worked across India on grassroots participatory technology implementation and continues to advocate for approaches that center community knowledge in scientific inquiry. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, policy briefs, and popular science writings aimed at bridging science, governance, and community resilience.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Dr. Sreeja K. G
Research Director
Dr. Sreeja K.G. is a transdisciplinary researcher, agroecologist, and climate resilience expert whose work bridges research, policy, and grassroots action. As Research Director at EQUINOCT and co-founder of Dharaa Livelihood Initiative and Resilient Destinations Foundation (RDF), she champions community-led approaches to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative development.
She holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems Management from NIAS, Bangalore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in climate change impact assessment at IIT Bombay. Her work spans the length of India’s diverse ecosystems — from mountainous terrains to fragile coastal belts — and centers the lived knowledge of communities navigating environmental change.
When she’s not working on climate strategy, you’ll find her tending to her farm, barefoot in the soil, living gently in her old Thrissur home.
Dr. Sreeja played a critical role in post-flood impact assessments following the Kerala Floods of 2018, serving as Co-Investigator of the NDMA-funded study “Kerala Floods 2018: Causes and Risk Mitigation Strategy.” She has also advised institutions like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on climate risk and resilience strategies.
Her research expertise lies in integrated river basin management, socio-environmental transformations in the Global South, and sustainable livelihoods assessment. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Research Award (2016) from NIAS and was awarded the INTACH Climate Change and Heritage Fellowship (2020).
Beyond academia, Dr. Sreeja is a passionate advocate for women in climate leadership and sustainable rural enterprise.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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Abhay Vishnu
Data Analyst
Abhay Vishnu plays a key role at EQUINOCT, combining technology, data, and community knowledge. With a background in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from FISAT, Kerala, he contributes to disaster risk mitigation and climate resilience projects.
Abhay leads efforts in data acquisition, backend development, and cloud architecture. He has contributed to machine learning models for flood prediction and works on disaster early warning systems and energy transition technologies.
He is an advocate for open-source software and Linux environments, and in his free time, enjoys DIY-electronics, animation, and photography.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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M. P. Shajan
Project Manager
M. P. Shajan is a community organiser and naturalist with over two decades of experience working across the coastal panchayats of Ernakulam. As the Co-founder of the Community Resource Centre Puthenvelikkara, he has led numerous initiatives focused on sustainable livelihoods, participatory planning, and climate resilience. He previously served as a Development Associate at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and continues to support their work as a volunteer.
Shajan has been closely involved with the Puthenvelikkara Gramapanchayath as a District Resource Person and served as Chairman of the Welfare Standing Committee during his term as an elected member. He also coordinates Puzha Kuttikoottam, a nature education and river campaign initiative for children, and has contributed to conservation efforts with the Western Ghats Hornbill Foundation and Chalakkudy Puzha Samrakshana Samithi.
He hopes that his efforts will ensure that the next generation has equitable and just access to better living situations.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Merin Roy
Research Assistant
Merin Roy contributes to the CoS-IT-FLoWS project, focusing on flood forecasting and early warning systems. She specializes in machine learning-based predictive models, flood inundation mapping, and geospatial analysis for climate adaptation.
Merin holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from KUFOS, where she graduated as the second-rank holder. She brings a rigorous, systems-oriented approach to her research, with an emphasis on integrating scientific tools with community needs.
Raised in a farming village in Palakkad, Merin's early connection to nature drives her systems-based approach to climate adaptation.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Astha Santhosh T
Research Assistant
Astha Santhosh T is a geospatial analyst at EQUINOCT, where she supports tidal flood action planning and energy transition initiatives through data visualization and on-ground engagement.
She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Banaras Hindu University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biotechnology from Calicut University.
From otter conservation to girls’ education, her diverse experiences reflect a deep commitment to social and ecological impact. Disillusioned by the disconnect between theory and real-world environmental challenges, Astha found her calling in field-based action.
A kinesthetic learner at heart, she finds joy in building relationships with ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Sreelakshmi R
Research Assistant
Sreelakshmi R is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, where she merges her background in software development and mathematics to build data-driven tools for climate resilience.
With a Master’s degree in Computer Applications (MCA) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Sreelakshmi contributes to decision-support dashboards like Foresight and Seasight by analyzing tidal, forest, and climate data. Her prior experience as a web developer strengthens her ability to create responsive, user-focused solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Outside of work, Sreelakshmi finds inspiration in music, which fuels her creativity and helps provide a balanced perspective.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Nandana Jibu
Administrative Assistant
Nandana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from MG University and brings nearly 14 years of experience across various administrative roles. She took a 9-year career break for childcare, during which she nurtured her entrepreneurial spirit by co-running an online boutique, a tailoring unit, and a home-based spice business with women in her community.
Returning to the workforce, she was drawn to EQUINOCT’s people-first approach. Today, Nandana manages rainfall data coordination, ensures accuracy with data collectors, handles accounts, and supports office administration, seamlessly blending her organizational strengths with a collaborative ethos.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Saumya John
Social Media Manager
Saumya is an intersectional feminist passionate about the relationship between mental health, feminism, and environmental conservation. With a background in History, Social Work, Livelihood, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, she brings a holistic perspective to her work. As a 52 Parindey fellow, Saumya documented Dr. KG Sreeja and EQUINOCT's initiatives, continuing her association as the social media manager. She values indigenous knowledge, community-sourced solutions, and a human-centered approach to science, which inspire her ongoing support for EQUINOCT's mission.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Arathy Krishna
Project Assistant
Arathy is a Project Assistant at EQUINOCT, working on the IEEE Smart Village–supported CRE Hub project, where she supports trainings and coordinates activities to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, and was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the College and Department, with an award for excellence in outreach activities.
With a strong interest in sustainability and community-focused work, she brings a multidisciplinary approach that blends research, communication, and community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, and exploring new topics driven by curiosity.
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Interested in building climate resilience in your community or institution?
Let’s co-design solutions that work on the ground.
EQUINOCT, Encore, Jawahar Road, Vyttila PO, Kochi, Kerala
Interested in building climate resilience in your community or institution?
Let’s co-design solutions that work on the ground.
EQUINOCT, Encore, Jawahar Road, Vyttila PO, Kochi, Kerala
Interested in building climate resilience in your community or institution?
Let’s co-design solutions that work on the ground.
EQUINOCT, Encore, Jawahar Road,
Vyttila PO, Kochi, Kerala
Interested in building climate resilience in your community or institution?
Let’s co-design solutions that work on the ground.
EQUINOCT, Encore, Jawahar Road, Vyttila PO, Kochi, Kerala
Interested in building climate resilience in your community or institution?
Let’s co-design solutions that work on the ground.
EQUINOCT, Encore, Jawahar Road, Vyttila PO, Kochi, Kerala