ACADEMIC & PROFFESSIONAL GROWTH
Mentorship
Guiding the next generation of researchers and practitioners in Applied Economics and Agriculture- Food Policy through structured mentorship and capacity building
About Prof. Vidya Vemireddy
Faculty Member, IIMA | Applied Economist
PhD in Applied Economics
Dr. Vidya Vemireddy is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad (IIMA). She specialises in agricultural and food policy research, bridging critical
gaps between theoretical economics and practical policy implementation. Her work focuses
on topics such as agriculture policy, nutrition, food systems, women’s empowerment and
rural development in developing economies.
Mentorship Overview
My mentorship philosophy is rooted in the belief that academic rigor must be paired with practical applicability. I aim to help students and early-career researchers navigate the complex, landscape of applied economics, offering guidance that is both technically sound and career-oriented.
This is entirely a pro-bono initiative to support young scholars.
FOCUS AREAS
Mentorship Areas
Guidance on structuring research papers, refining hypotheses, and selecting appropriate econometric methodologies for applied research.
Support for early career researchers, PhD/Master’s dissertation planning, and navigating the academic publication process in high-impact journals.
Strategic advice on managing the academic job market, post-doc opportunities, and transitions from academia to leadership roles.
Mentoring for leadership in development organisations working on agriculture-food policy, focusing on evidence-based decision-making.
Specialised sessions on research methods, survey design, and data analysis for small groups and institutional teams.
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