Pranav N. Desai is Professor, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, JNU and is engaged in teaching analysis in science and technology policy and technology futures analysis. He received his PhD in science policy studies in 1985 from JNU and has conducted research in diverse areas of science policy including emerging technologies, intellectual property rights, energy and environment-related issues. He specializes in science, technology and international affairs. Some of his publications include Science, Technology and International Cooperation (1997, New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications) and Science, Technology, Coastal Zone Management and Policy (2003, New Delhi: Allied Publisher).
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Advisory Board (2005-) Pranav N. Desai, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
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