Personal profile
Research overview
Aparna's research looks at comparing international and regional development efforts by the state to understand if the nature of development changes depending on its location. Her PhD explores UK's investment in development infrastructure, specifically renewable energy infrastructure, both within the UK and internationally. She is interested in studying the intersection between post-colonial, post-development and development as intentional and inherent theories. Her work explores the link between development and organizations.
Her Master's disstertation was titled Nike's 'Girl Effect': A Critical Discourse Analysis of representation of girls in development campaigns.
Teaching activity
MN2001 Management and Society - Tutor
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
Master of Arts, Cross Cultural Communication and International Relations, Newcastle University
Bachelor of Arts, English, minors in Sociology and Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University