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1 Nidhi Gupta, PhD Languages known English (fluent) & Hindi (fluent) Areas of Key Interest Environmental/Agri-food Policy Citizen Science Stakeholder Engagement/ Public Attitude/Perception Research Public Acceptance of New Technologies (Genetic Modification; Nanotechnology) Governance & Management of Natural Resources Professional Experience Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Sep 2015 present) The research aims to map the citizen science-relevant evidence needs across tree health policy, operations and science in the UK, analyse the current portfolio of tree health citizen science projects is delivering in respect to the evidence needs and ultimately develop a strategic plan and direction for tree health citizen science with the objective of enhancing the support that citizen science provides to policy, operations and science. Using a combination of research methodologies such as perception mapping, policy workshop and gap analysis, the project will conduct detailed stakeholder analysis of capacity, capability, motivations and enthusiasm in order to match potential citizen science groups and individuals with requirements of tree health policy, operations and science. Wageningen University, The Netherlands Research in Marketing & Consumer Behavior (Sep 2008 Dec 2013) The research aimed at understanding the socio-psychological determinants of societal acceptance of nanotechnology by incorporating views and insights from all the relevant stakeholder groups involved in the nanotechnology debate. The research contributed to the development of communication strategies and policy implications for nanotechnology that take due account of societal issues. The research involved: Systematic Literature review 1/5

2 Structured interviews with international expert stakeholder groups ( academia; industry; government; NGOs and media) and consumer groups (in the UK) Designing and administering online questionnaire based surveys for both expert and consumer groups Data analysis using both quantitative and qualitative techniques and statistical software s (SPSS and Idiogrid) TERI University, India Research Scholar (Sep 2005 Feb 2008) Worked on the CIMBAA (Consortium on Insect Management of Brassica in Asia and Africa) project. Developed studies required for regulatory approval of Genetically Modified Cabbage and Cauliflower in India. Designed study for the stakeholder analysis and societal relevance of research in agriculture Biotechnology in India. Prepared a report on " Biosafety, regulations and Cartagena Protocol: Capacity building for its implementation". Wrote two review papers titled " Pro Poor Discourse on Agriculture Biotechnology " and "Public Private Partnership in Agriculture Biotechnology" Water & Sanitation Management Organization (WASMO), Gujarat, India M.Sc. Dissertation, The role of women in pani samitis: issue of decentralization and water governance in kutch region of Gujarat (Jan June 2005). Literature review on water governance in Gujarat Worked in close collaboration with the local NGOs Focus group discussions with the villagers TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute), New Delhi Summer Training (May- July 2004) Environmental Journalism, For an E-Magazine TerraGreen associated with TERI Press Educational Qualifications PhD in Marketing and Consumer Behavior, Wageningen University Dissertation title: The views of experts and the public regarding societal preferences for innovation in nanotechnology Master of Science in Natural Resources, TERI University, India. Cumulative 2/5

3 grade points 8.52/10 (First Division) Bachelor of Science in Botany Honors. Gargi College, Delhi University. India. Final marks: 68.7% of total marks (First Division) Key Skills Good Analytical Skills (Quantitative & Qualitative Data) Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal) Competence with Computers (Word Suite) & Statistical models (SPSS) Solid experience of conducting stakeholder research across different countries (India, Europe, U.S, Australia, New Zealand & Singapore) Strong Interpersonal skills Courses Undertaken Summer school on 'The individual and the social world - Social Psychology. Cornell University, Ithaca, USA (June- July, 2009). Grade obtained A. Certificate course on Food risk Analysis: An integrated approach combining insights from the natural and social sciences. Wageningen University. The Netherlands (2009). Advance course on Quantitative Data Analysis: Multivariate Techniques. Wageningen University. The Netherlands (2009) Certificate course on Science, the press and the general public: communication and interaction. Wageningen University. The Netherlands (2009). Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights and Trade Issues in Agriculture Biotechnology. Organized by TERI University January New Delhi Certification Training Programme on Law and Biotechnology - Agriculture Biotechnology and Law. Organized by TERI University March New Delhi Courses in MSc ( ): Environment Biotechnology, Statistics, Ecology, Environment & Resource Economics, Basics of Watershed Science, Water Conservation, Soil Conservation and Land Management, Governance and Management of Natural Resources, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Pollution, Geomatics and Remote Sensing, Silviculture, Environmental Law and Policy, Environment Chemistry and Communication skills. 3/5

4 Publications Gupta, N., Fischer, A. R. H., & Frewer, L. J. (2015). Ethics, risk and benefits Associated with different applications of Nanotechnology: a comparison of expert and consumer perceptions of drivers of societal acceptance. NanoEthics. doi: /s Vander Meulen, B.M.J., Bremmers, H., Purnhagen, K., Gupta, N., Bouwmeester, H., & Geyer, L. (2014). Governing Nano Foods: Principles Based Responsive Regulation. ISBN Elsevier Inc. Frewer, L.J., Gupta, N., George, S. Fischer, A.R.H., Giles, E.L., & Coles, D. (2014). Consumer attitudes towards nanotechnologies applied to food production. Trends in Food Science & Technology. Gupta, N., Fischer, A. R. H, George, S., & Frewer, L. J. (2013). Expert views on societal responses to different applications of nanotechnology: A comparative analysis of experts in countries with different economic and regulatory environments. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 15(8), doi: /s Gupta, N. (2013). The views of experts and the public regarding societal preferences for innovation in nanotechnology. PhD thesis. ISBN: Gupta, N., Fischer, A.R.H, & Frewer, L.J. (2012). Socio psychological determinants of public acceptance of technologies: A review. Public Understanding of Science, 21(7), doi: / Gupta, N., Fischer, A.R.H., van der Lans, I., & Frewer, L.J. (2012). Factors influencing societal response of nanotechnology: An expert stakeholder analysis. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 14(5), doi: /s Gupta, N. & Dhawan, V. (2007) Alternative Energy Sources: Bio-Diesel. APRACA Journal of Rural Finance. Gupta, N., Fischer, A. R. H., & Frewer, L. J. Consumer opinions regarding different applications of nanotechnology applied to food production (Submitted) Conferences & Seminars Public perception of nanotechnology derived products presentation at the European Commission Workshop on Nanotechnology for the agricultural sector: from research to the field Nov, Seville, Spain. 4/5

5 Will consumers and society accept nanotechnology in future foods? Soapbox Research Seminar presented at ESR. 22 Sep, Wellington, New Zealand. Consumer behavior and Nanotechnology. Seminar presented at ACERA, Melbourne University. 8 Sep, Melbourne, Australia. Factors influencing societal uptake of nanotechnology: An expert stakeholder analysis. Paper presented at EuroNanoForum. 1 June, Budapest, Hungary. Factors shaping societal acceptance of new technologies: Insights from the literature. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the 4S Annual Meeting - Abstract and Session Submissions, University of Tokyo. 25 Aug, Tokyo, Japan. Incorporating community objectives in improved Delhi Ridge Management: The use of Analytic Hierarchy Process. Paper presented at International conference on environment and development, Jawaharlal Nehru University. 7-8 April, 2005 New Delhi, India. 5/5