Dr Dhawan is the Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
The Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) has appointed Dr Vibha Dhawan as a Board Member. Dr Dhawan is the Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and holds a PhD in Biotechnology. She is recognised as a leader in sustainability. ICFA announced this on X.
Dr Vibha Dhawan has had a long association with TERI since 1985. From 2005 to 2007, she served as the Vice-Chancellor of the TERI School of Advanced Studies. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, and currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor at the Consul General South Asia Partnership at Michigan State University. Driven by a strong academic and research interest, Dr. Dhawan has authored six books and over 50 publications, significantly contributing to scientific research.
Dr Dhawan’s thought leadership in research and policy development, both nationally and internationally, is widely recognized. She is presently a task force member of various National Committees, including those with the Department of Biotechnology, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, and the Biotech Consortium India. Additionally, she is a member of the Networks Strategy Council, which advises the Sustainable Development Solutions Network—a global initiative for the United Nations. Previously, she served as the Co-Chair of the T20 Task Force 4 on Refuelling Growth: Clean Energy and Green Transitions. Under her leadership, the National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping was established at the TERI campus in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.