Biography
Kapil is a PhD student at the Department of Geography. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford.
With eight years of diverse professional experience across industry, government and civil society, he has demonstrated a deep interest in environmental governance and policy, particularly in forests, water and waste.
Currently, Kapil is pursuing a PhD on forest fire governance and management in India. His research interests align with his passion for sustainable environmental management and his commitment to finding practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Research
Thesis title: 'Contested Fire Management in India’s Forests'
The project investigates changing local forest fire management practices in India. It looks at who takes fire management decisions (including local communities and government departments) and on what basis, how fires are considered to benefit different groups and whether there are trade-offs with costs borne by other groups.
PhD supervision
- Principal supervisor: Kate Schreckenberg
- Secondary supervisor: Emma Tebbs
Further details
Research
Physical & Environmental Geography research group
Researching the interactions between the Earth’s hydrological, geomorphological, atmospheric and ecological processes at different geographical scales.
Contested Development research group
Exploring environmental, political and social questions in relation to contested and uneven processes of development.
Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.
Research
Physical & Environmental Geography research group
Researching the interactions between the Earth’s hydrological, geomorphological, atmospheric and ecological processes at different geographical scales.
Contested Development research group
Exploring environmental, political and social questions in relation to contested and uneven processes of development.
Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.