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Short bio
I am a doctoral researcher on post-growth sustainability transformation in the context of Global North and Global South. My expertise lies in inclusive transitions, ecological economics and public sector capabilities for transformation.
My background is in international political economy, political ecology, development studies, peace and conflict research
In my previous positions I have been engaged with EU's international trade and migration issues, and with Nordic bioeconomy and gender equality issues.
Apart from my research I am the chair of Rethinking Economics Finland.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Social sciences, business and law, Master, Master in Peace, Conflict and Mediation Research, Tampere University of Technology (TUT)
25 Aug 2017 → 15 May 2020
Award Date: 15 May 2020
Social sciences, business and law, Master, MSc in Environment, Politics and Development, SOAS University of London
30 Sept 2020 → 1 Oct 2021
Social sciences, Doctorate, Doctoral Programme in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, University of Helsinki
2023 → …
External positions
Doctoral Researcher, University of Helsinki
2023 → …
Skills and expertise
- sustainable development goals
- sustainability transitions
- Gender Equality
- Impact Assessment
- political economy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ToBe: Towards a sustainable wellbeing economy: integrated policies and transformative indicators
Rilla, N., Bhatia, R., Wiman, H. & Nieminen, M.
1/03/23 → 28/02/26
Project: EU project
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GENDER STI: Gender Equality in Science, Technology and Innovation Bilateral and Multilateral Dialogues
Rilla, N., Hajikhani, A., Bhatia, R., Merisalo, M., Sanchez Nieminen, G., Salonen, T. & Ashouri, S.
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: EU project
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ORSI: Towards Eco-Welfare State: Orchestrating for Systemic Impact
Pihlajamaa, M., Oksanen, J., Nieminen, M., Hyytinen, K., Valovirta, V., Sigfrids, A., Åkerman, M., Saari, P. & Bhatia, R.
1/06/18 → 31/08/25
Project: Academy of Finland project
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KEINO - Network-based competence center for Sustainable and Innovative public procurement in Finland
Oksanen, J., Pihlajamaa, M., Hajikhani, A., Merisalo, M., Valovirta, V., Bhatia, R. & Naumanen, M.
29/02/20 → 28/02/22
Project: Finnish government project
Research output
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The digitalisation of the Nordic bioeconomy and its effect on gender equality
Roos, A., Blomquist, M., Bhatia, R., Ekegren, K., Rönnberg, J., Torfgård, L. & Tunberg, M., 2021, In: Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. 36, 7-8, p. 639-654 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Fostering Knowledge Transfer in Poland, Europe and the World
Popper, R., Bhatia, R., Myllyoja, J., Lehenkari, J., Bäck, A., Stahlecker, T., Zenker, A., Dönitz, E., Hansmeier, H., Olesiak, M., Peczek, T., Gajek, A., Mańkowska, M., Naudeer, A. & Holmes, N., 2021, 1KTS4Lukasiewicz project. 162 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Radical sustainability from Global South
Bhatia, R., 2023, (Accepted/In press) Encyclopedia of Innovation Management . Edward Elgar Publishing LtdResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
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From persisting gender inequality to inclusion in research and innovation content: challenging the gender equality norm in the STI fields
Bhatia, R., Rilla, N., Sanchez Nieminen, G., Merisalo, M. & Salonen, T-T., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review
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Moving away from traditional STI: How to improve gender equality and inclusivity in STI?
Sanchez Nieminen, G., Rilla, N., Bhatia, R., Merisalo, M. & Gomes Coelho Ferreira, G., 2022, Proceedings of the 26thInternational Conference on Science and Technology Indicators. Robinson-Garcia, N., Torres-Salinas, D. & Arroyo-Machado, W. (eds.). Zenodo, 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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