Prof. (Dr.) Medha Tapiawala

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Dean, Faculty of Humanities, SNDTWU

Dr. Medha Tapiawala is a distinguished academic with a wealth of experience in teaching and research since 1991. Currently serving as a Professor at the Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy, University of Mumbai, she has also held key administrative roles, including Acting Director of the Garware Institute of Career Education and Development. Her research interests lie in Economics of Development, Gender Economics, and the Economics of Climate Change and Resource Development. Dr. Tapiawala has led several significant research projects, including ongoing work for IMPRESS, Delhi, and completed studies on multidimensional poverty, skewed sex ratios, and the economic implications of gender bias. She has published extensively, authoring the book "Banking Reforms and Productivity in India" and numerous papers in esteemed journals and edited volumes. Dr. Tapiawala’s contributions extend to exploring the intersection of economic development with environmental and gender issues, as reflected in her research and publications. Her work continues to impact both academic discourse and practical applications in the field of economics.