Vikrant Panwar
About Vikrant Panwar
Vikrant Panwar is a Senior Research Officer specializing in Climate & Disaster Risk Financing at ODI. He has a strong background in disaster economics and has worked with various organizations, including the World Bank Group and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Current Role at ODI
Vikrant Panwar serves as a Senior Research Officer in Climate & Disaster Risk Financing at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). He has held this position since 2021, contributing to research and policy development in the area of disaster risk financing. His work focuses on integrating financial strategies with disaster risk management to improve resilience against climate-related risks.
Previous Experience at IIT Roorkee
Before joining ODI, Vikrant Panwar worked at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 2015 to 2020. During his five years there, he held positions as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow (SRF). His research during this time concentrated on the economics of disasters and climate change, laying the groundwork for his expertise in disaster risk financing.
Consultancy Role at World Bank Group
In 2020, Vikrant Panwar worked as a Consultant (Short-Term Consultant) for the World Bank Group in New Delhi. His tenure lasted for 11 months, during which he collaborated with various stakeholders on projects related to disaster risk financing. This role further enhanced his experience in working with multilateral development organizations.
Experience at Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Vikrant Panwar served as an Analyst/Specialist in Disaster Risk Financing at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure from 2020 to 2021. In this role, he focused on disaster risk financing initiatives, contributing to the development of strategies aimed at enhancing infrastructure resilience against climate-related challenges.
Educational Background and Expertise
Vikrant Panwar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology. He also earned a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, specializing in Disaster Risk Financing and Disaster and Climate Economics. His educational background supports his professional focus on disaster risk financing and climate resilience.