Dr. Anjan Chamuah
Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, United Nations Development Programme, Hokkaido University, Jawaharlal Nehru University
0000-0002-5113-280X
About
Dr. Anjan Chamuah is a science policy researcher and environmental professional whose academic and professional work lies at the intersection of science, technology, innovation, sustainability and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Science Policy from the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His doctoral research examined the deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology in Indian agriculture from the perspective of responsible innovation. He also holds an M.Phil. in Science Policy from JNU, an M.A. in Development Studies from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, and a B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry from Cotton College, Guwahati.
Dr. Chamuah's academic journey reflects an interdisciplinary transition from the natural sciences to development studies and subsequently to science, technology and innovation policy. His M.Phil. research examined the decelerating productivity of the Assam tea sector through an innovation-systems perspective. This interdisciplinary foundation has shaped his broader interest in understanding how science and technology can be responsibly governed and harnessed to address developmental and environmental challenges.
He is currently serving as a Programme Officer in the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. In this capacity, he is involved in the implementation of the Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood (EIACP) Programme, evidence-based policy research, preparation of thematic databases and publications. He is also involved in the Environmental Clearance (EC) process in coordination with the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Arunachal Pradesh.
Prior to joining the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. Chamuah worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), North East Regional Office, Guwahati, as a consultant from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he contributed to several development initiatives, including the integration and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Bodoland Territorial Region, Youth Empowerment Services project, Assam Village-Level Database Mapping, and research on the educational attainment of people living in the riverine areas of the Brahmaputra in Assam.
His research has resulted in publications in journals and edited volumes, including the Journal of Responsible Technology, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Discover Applied Sciences, and Asian Biotechnology and Development Review. He has also contributed chapters to books on UAV applications in agriculture and the environment and on global sustainability. His academic presentations have addressed subjects including responsible governance of civilian UAV technology, sustainable agriculture, technology and innovation, nuclear disarmament, and sustainability.
Beyond research publications and academic conferences, Dr. Chamuah has contributed to wider public and professional discourse through popular writings on environmental sustainability, carbon markets, environmental innovations and development issues. His writings have appeared in publications including The Arunachal Times, The Sentinel, Echo of Arunachal and Arunachal Front. He has also delivered invited lectures on UAV technology, responsible innovation and research methodology at academic institutions, professional forums and public platform.
He serves as an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Responsible Technology published by Elsevier, a position he has held since 2019. He has also contributed as a reviewer for academic journals in the fields of science, technology and innovation.
His professional interests have increasingly expanded towards environmental sustainability and climate-related policy. He has also contributed to the organisation of regional and national-level workshops and conferences, including the Regional Workshop on Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands for the North Eastern States organised by the State Wetland Authority, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, in 2026.
Dr. Chamuah's career reflects a continuing commitment to interdisciplinary research and public engagement. From studying chemistry and development issues to researching emerging technologies and responsible innovation, and subsequently working in development and environmental governance, his professional journey has been guided by an interest in connecting knowledge, technology and public policy with the broader goals of sustainable and inclusive development. His work brings together academic research, policy engagement, environmental governance and public communication, with a particular emphasis on using evidence and responsible approaches to address contemporary developmental and environmental challenges.
Employment
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Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Arunachal Pradesh Programme officer2024 - Present
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United Nations Development Programme Consultant2021 - 2024
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Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology STI Intern2015 - 2016
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SaciWATERS Intern2011 - 2013
Education
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Hokkaido University International Collaboration2018 - 2018
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Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD2015 - 2021
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Jawaharlal Nehru University M.Phil2013 - 2015
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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati MA2010 - 2012
Projects & Funding
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Publications (28)
- Innovating Responsibly to Produce Advanced Biofuels in India Save
- World Environment Day 2026 Save
- Naara Aaba: A Saga of Innovation Promoting Women’s Empowerment Save
- COP29, Carbon Markets, and the Way Forward Save
- Pioneering Sustainability: Environmental Innovations in Arunachal Save
- Governance of Civilian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology in Indian Agriculture: A Responsible Innovation Perspective Save
- The Carbon Market: Opportunities and Future Prospects Save
- Deployment of Drones for Sustainable Development in Indian Agriculture Save
- Today’s Guest session on “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology for Nuclear Disarmament Save
- My Experience at SnT Conference 2023, Vienna Save