Personal profile
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 and just sustainability 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.
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
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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ToBe: Towards a sustainable wellbeing economy: integrated policies and transformative indicators
Rilla, N. (Manager), Bhatia, R. (Participant), Wiman, L. (Participant) & Nieminen, M. (Participant)
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. (Manager), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Bhatia, R. (Participant), Merisalo, M. (Participant), Sanchez Nieminen, G. (Participant), Salonen, T.-T. (Participant) & Ashouri, S. (Participant)
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: EU project
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KEINO - Network-based competence center for Sustainable and Innovative public procurement in Finland
Oksanen, J. (Manager), Pihlajamaa, M. (Participant), Hajikhani, A. (Participant), Merisalo, M. (Participant), Valovirta, V. (Participant), Bhatia, R. (Participant) & Naumanen, M. (Participant)
29/02/20 → 28/02/22
Project: Finnish government project
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ORSI: Towards Eco-Welfare State: Orchestrating for Systemic Impact
Pihlajamaa, M. (Manager), Oksanen, J. (Participant), Nieminen, M. (PI), Hyytinen, K.-M. (Participant), Valovirta, V. (Participant), Sigfrids, A. (Participant), Åkerman, M. (Participant), Saari, P. (Participant) & Bhatia, R. (Participant)
1/06/18 → 31/08/25
Project: Research Council of Finland
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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. 639-654Research 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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Aineeton talous - Mitä se on ja viekö se kohti kestävämpää tulevaisuutta?
Hellström, E. & Bhatia, R., 2025, SITRA. 30 p. (Sitran muistio).Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Capabilities for transformative sustainability management in cities
Bhatia, R., Pihlajamaa, M., Hyytinen, K. & Jäntti, A., 2025, In: Public Management Review. 27, 4, p. 1179-1203Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Inclusiveness in research and innovation settings
Bhatia, R. & Rilla, N., 1 Jan 2025, Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management . Eriksson, P., Montonen, T., Laine, P.-M. & Hannula, A. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 88-90 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 2 Public or invited talk
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Kohtuudella kohti ekohyvinvointivaltiota
Bhatia, R. (Speaker)
10 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Oikeudenmukainen siirtymä ja uusi talousajattelu
Bhatia, R. (Speaker)
30 Apr 2010Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
Press/Media
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Ei maailmanloppua vielä tänään – Tulevaisuusnäkymien synkeytyessä talouskasvun rajoittamiseen pyrkivä kohtuusliike kasvattaa suosiotaan
3/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Kestävyyssiirtymä vaatii vaihtoehtoisia talousmalleja
13/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Tekniska lösningar räcker inte: “För att lösa klimatkrisen måste vi konsumera mindre”
27/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Talouskasvun kritiikki ei ole pelottelua tai demonisointia
Bhatia, R. & Lappalainen, R.
20/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media