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Anirudh Krishna is the Edgar T. Thompson Distinguished Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where he also holds a professorship in Political Science. His research focuses on how poor communities in developing countries manage structural and personal constraints that arise from poverty and powerlessness. He has authored and co-authored numerous influential publications, including the recent book 'Broken Ladder: Paradox of Potential India’s One-Billion,' which won the K. Coomaraswamy Award from the Association for Asian Studies. With a long history in rural and urban development initiatives, Krishna has worked with the World Bank, United Nations, and various NGOs, advising on matters related to development and social mobility. His academic output includes over eighty journal articles and book chapters, addressing critical issues such as economic opportunity, community-driven development, and the impact of COVID-19 on poverty.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)