Dr. Priya Modi | Department of Development Studies

Bio

Dr. Priya Modi is an accomplished academician serving as Assistant Professor of Economics and Pro-HoD in the Department of Development Studies at Vivekananda Global University. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Manipal University Jaipur with research focused on virtual water footprint, sustainability, and SDGs. Her expertise spans Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, and Sustainability Studies. She has published and presented research at reputed national and international forums on water security, climate resilience, urban heat, entrepreneurship, and socio-economic development. She has led and contributed to impactful projects on silicosis, menstrual hygiene management, waste management, women entrepreneurship, and inclusive development. Dr. Modi also holds key academic leadership roles including IIC Coordinator, AIESEC Nodal officer, and Road Safety Club Mentor. A recipient of the REX Global Karamveer Chakra Award, she is recognized for integrating academic excellence, innovation, policy relevance, and community impact.

Additional Administrative Titles

ProHead, Department of Development Studies

AIESEC Nodal Officer, Vivekananda Global University

MoU Champion, Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety

IIC Coordinator from Department of Development Studies

Mentor of Path Sarthi Club for road safety

Academic Degrees

Ph.D. in Economics, Manipal University Jaipur(2023)
(MA) Masters in Economics, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur(2018)
(BA) Bachelors In Economic Hons., University of Maharani College, Jaipur (2016)

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor
Road Safety Trainer and Basic Life Support Trainer

Professional Experience

Shri Bhawani Niketan PG College 2022-23
Road Safety trainer, Muskaan Foundation for Road Safety(NGO), Jaipur since 2019
S.S.G. Pareek PG College, Jaipur (2019-2021)
Insititute of Development Studies(IDS), Jaipur (July -October2018)

Courses Taught

BA PPD (Public Policy and Development) Hons. –
Environmental and Developmental Issues
Agricultural and rural development policy
Demography
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
B.A./ B.A. (H)
Fundamentals of mathematical economics
International Economics
Macro Economics
BBA LLB (Integrated 5 years)
-Managerial Economics
-Developmental Economics
BA LLB (Integrated 5 years)
-Indian Economy
-Macro Economics

Research Interests

Environmental Economics, Agriculture economics, Health economics, and Development Economics

Conferences, Talks & Speaking Engagements

Exploration and Quantification of consumer Behaviour led Virtual water scarcity: A sustainable solution for policymakers to address water scarcity, International Finance and Accounting Conference 2023, IIM Jammu.
Have startups really scaled up the Indian entrepreneurial eco-system? Exhuming the reality and the road to be taken Goa Institute of Management CPPG Conference on Employment, 2022
Virtual water footprint of dairy farming in Rajasthan MNIT, Jaipur 2nd PAN NITHSS International Conference on resilience and transformation for global restructuring (ICRTGR 2022).
Virtual Water Footprint: An unexplored paradoxial dimension of green and blue water footprint in milk production Nirma University, Ahmedabad 17th doctoral research conference, ANVESH 2021- Resilience, reinvention and reengagement: towards the next normal
Unconventional water saving agronomic ways elevating food production Manipal University Jaipur, Manipal Student Research Colloquium (MSRC-2019)
Agro-economic Alternatives Coping with Water Scarcity without harming Food Security Biyani Group Of Colleges International Conference(BICON-2019)
Sustainable water use in agriculture in Rajasthan Govt. P.G. College, Baran (Rajasthan) National Conference(ESTEM-2019)
Sensitization for Rural Sustainable Sanitation in Rajasthan SSJ Subodh P.G. Autonomous College Annual National Conference by Rajasthan Economic Association(REA)
Virtual Water Trade of Agricultural produces covering Water Scarcity in India (Selected as best paper) Sri Guru Gobind Singh College(SGGS), Chandigarh International conference, Roadmap to Sustainability: Environment and health
Virtual Water Intensive Food Consumption and Production in India: an obstacle for SDG 2 and 12 KIIT, Odisha International conference, Re-inventing the future of Work and business:Challenges, opportunities and the path ahead
Socio-Economic development and water footprint of India: Re-imagining the notion of sustainability Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai, International Conference on Circular Economy, Management and Industry 4.0: Leading towards sustainability

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🏛️ Department

Department of Development Studies

🎓 Qualification

Ph.D. in Economics

⏱️ Experience

2 Years

🔬 Specialization

Economics, Environmental Economics, Agriculture economics, Health economics, and Development Economics

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