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Ritika Rajput is an urban researcher and PhD candidate at the United Nations University, Tokyo, with 5+ years of experience bridging academia, policy, and fieldwork. Her expertise lies in urban ecology, water studies, and sustainable development, with a focus on addressing complex urban challenges in developing regions.Ms. Rajput's academic journey includes a Master's in Ecology and Environment Studies from Nalanda University and an Urban Fellowship from the Indian Institute for Human Settlements. Her professional experience spans roles at the National Institute for Urban Affairs, Centre for Policy Research, and various research internships.Key areas of expertise:• Urban ecology and sustainability• Water resource management• Climate change adaptation in cities• Slum development and urban planning• Mixed research methods• Policy analysis and implementationSelected Publications:• Rajput, R. (2023). Bodh Gaya's Rural-Urban Dilemma: An Untold Tale from a Small Town in India. Urbanisation, 8(2), Sage.• Rajput, R., Rai, A. (2023). Un-Slumming the Slum of a Small Town: An Ethnographic Account from Bodh Gaya, India. In: The Urban Ecologies of Divided Cities. Springer, Cham.• Rajput, R., Sharma, A. (2023). Water Economies of Bodh Gaya, Bihar: Urban Water in Rural Town. Habitat International, 133, 102754, Elsevier.• Rajput, R., Sharma, A. (2021). Worlding of Bodh Gaya. Seminar, 745.Ms. Rajput has also authored several articles on urban water management, ecological challenges in Indian cities, and sustainable development for platforms such as Social Policy Research Foundation, India Water Portal, and Down to Earth. Her research combines ethnographic methods with policy analysis to provide unique insights into urban sustainability challenges in developing regions.Notable achievements include the Japan Foundation for United Nations (JfUNU) Scholarship, UGC NET qualification in Environmental Science, and participation in prestigious programs like the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Annual Meeting.Open to collaborations in urban sustainability research and policy. Connect with Ritika at rajput@student.unu.edu or via LinkedIn message.ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5638-4405#UrbanSustainability #WaterManagement #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanEcology #PolicyResearch #SmartCities #EthnicStudies #AcademicResearch #InternationalDevelopment #EnvironmentalScience #SustainabilityScience #UrbanPlanning #ClimateChange #PhDResearcher #UrbanStudies #SocialScience