Portfolio · Research & Case Studies
Research
& Case Studies
Four research-led investigations spanning global governance, sustainable manufacturing and climate resilience , each rooted in rigorous analysis and delivering actionable strategic recommendations.
Disciplines
Policy · Manufacturing · Sustainability · Governance
Contexts
UN Operations · Metal Recycling · Sargassum · TBA
Approach
Qualitative research, systems analysis, strategic recommendations
Collaborators
Utsav Vekariya, Maria Kupriyanova, Parsons School of Design
Projects
4 case studies
Focus
Research to Recommendation
Themes
Governance · Circular Economy · Climate
School
Parsons School of Design
Case Studies
Research that
drives change.
01
Case Study · Governance
Peace is Not
a Myth
A strategic review of UN operations delivering actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and impact , examining peacekeeping mechanisms, operational constraints and the role of multilateral coordination in maintaining global stability.
02
Case Study · Circular Economy
Ecocent
Coins from scrap
A study on leveraging the metal scrap recycling industry to manufacture coins instead of using virgin metals , examining the economic viability, environmental impact and regulatory pathway for a circular approach to currency production.
03
Research Project · Sustainability
From Seaweed
to Sneakers
Exploring sustainable foam manufacturing from Sargassum in the Caribbean , investigating the material properties of invasive seaweed as a bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived EVA foam in footwear production.
Coming soon
04
Case Study · TBA
Work in
Progress
A new case study is currently in development and will be published here shortly. Check back soon.
01
Strategic Research
Rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methods that surface actionable insights from complex systems.
02
Policy Analysis
Evaluating governance structures and institutional frameworks to identify opportunities for meaningful change.
03
Circular Economy
Exploring how waste streams and by-products can be redesigned into viable, sustainable resource cycles.
04
Sustainability
Research at the intersection of environmental impact, material science and long-term systems resilience.
05
Systems Thinking
Mapping the interdependencies between actors, resources and institutions to understand problems in context.
06
Strategic Recommendations
Every study concludes with clear, implementable recommendations designed for real-world adoption.