Shankar Chatterjee – Research Patron, Track2Training

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Shankar Chatterjee serves as the Research Patron of Track2Training, contributing to the organization’s vision of promoting quality research, academic collaboration, skill development, and educational innovation. With a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination and academic excellence, he supports initiatives that encourage young researchers, scholars, educators, and students to actively participate in research and professional development activities.

As a Research Patron, Shankar Chatterjee plays an important role in strengthening the research ecosystem associated with Track2Training by motivating academic engagement, interdisciplinary learning, and scholarly communication. His association reflects a commitment toward nurturing intellectual growth and supporting platforms that provide opportunities for publication, training, internships, workshops, and educational outreach.

Track2Training has emerged as a growing platform for academic and professional learning, offering opportunities in:

• Research guidance and training
• Internship programs
• Academic writing and publication support
• Faculty development initiatives
• Educational journalism and commentary
• Online workshops and seminars
• Skill development activities for students and researchers

The guidance and encouragement of experienced academic patrons such as Shankar Chatterjee help inspire participants to pursue meaningful research and contribute to society through education and innovation.

In today’s rapidly evolving academic environment, mentorship and institutional support are essential for empowering students and researchers. Through his association with Track2Training, Shankar Chatterjee contributes to the promotion of collaborative learning, academic integrity, and research-based knowledge creation.

The organization continues to work toward creating accessible opportunities for scholars across disciplines while encouraging quality publication practices, professional networking, and continuous learning.

Research Associate, Track2Training, New Delhi, India

Dr. Kavita Dehalwar is a Research Associate at Track2Training, New Delhi, India, with extensive academic and research experience in the fields of urban planning, social justice, sustainable development, public policy, and interdisciplinary research. Her scholarly contributions focus on addressing socio-spatial inequalities, educational inclusion, sustainability challenges, and policy-oriented urban and regional development.

She has actively contributed to academic research through peer-reviewed journal publications, edited books, conference proceedings, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her research integrates themes of social equity, planning education, environmental sustainability, governance, and inclusive development with a strong emphasis on evidence-based policy analysis and sustainable community development.

Dr. Kavita Dehalwar has co-authored and edited several scholarly works published in reputed national and international journals and publishing houses, including Springer Nature and other leading academic publishers. Her work reflects a commitment to promoting socially inclusive and sustainable approaches to planning, governance, and development.

Major Research Areas

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Social Justice and Inclusive Development
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Planning Education and Policy
• Environmental Sustainability
• Spatial Inequality and Vernacular Settlements
• Urban Governance and Public Policy
• Transportation and Infrastructure Planning
• Community Development and Social Research

Selected Academic Contributions

• Research on social injustice and spatial transformations in vernacular settings
• Studies related to educational inclusion and scholarship policies
• Contributions to sustainable urban development and environmental planning
• Editorial contributions to books on resilience, waterscapes, and sustainable development
• Collaborative interdisciplinary research in planning and sustainability domains

Professional Engagement

As a Research Associate at Track2Training, Dr. Kavita Dehalwar actively supports:

• Academic research and publication activities
• Research mentorship and scholarly collaboration
• Conference and training programme coordination
• Interdisciplinary project development
• Research dissemination and knowledge sharing

Through her academic contributions and professional engagement, Dr. Kavita Dehalwar continues to promote high-quality research and sustainable development initiatives aimed at creating inclusive, resilient, and equitable communities.