Anurag Bhat

I’m a policy analyst and interdisciplinary researcher with advanced training in economics, sustainability, and public affairs. Holding degrees from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, I focus on data-driven solutions to pressing challenges in environmental policy, climate justice, and equitable development.

My work spans government, nonprofit, and academic sectors, including collaborations with the U.S. Department of State, NOAA, the City of Bloomington, UNDP, local and state governments, and several public institutions and universities in India. I’ve contributed to projects in municipal climate planning, national energy policy evaluation, and socio-environmental field research in both urban and remote regions.

With experience in regulatory administration, applied data science, and cross-cultural community engagement, I bring a global and interdisciplinary lens to public problem-solving. Currently, I’m advancing community-informed energy equity and supporting the design of inclusive climate resilience strategies. I strive to translate complex data into public insights that drive just, sustainable outcomes.