Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF) promotes sustainable development through experiential learning initiatives, particularly among vulnerable communities. The school’s academic framework, Education for Life (E4Life), is highlighted as central to its mission. E4Life integrates various dimensions of communities, including social, economic, environmental, and cultural aspects, to address their specific needs. This holistic approach enables global youth to engage deeply with communities, understand their complexities, empower local populations, and actively participate in addressing challenges. ASF’s research is led by internationally renowned faculty with diverse backgrounds from academia and industry.
The primary objective is to not only produce academic publications but also to generate tangible societal benefits. The research thematic focus areas include Climate Change & Resilience, Water Sustainability, Energy Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture & Livelihood, Waste Management & Waste to Wealth, AI for Social Good, Education: Pedagogy & Technology, Healthcare Access, ICT Solutions for Communities, Marine Ecosystem & Blue Economy, and Living Culture – Heritage & Intangible Culture – Heritage.
At the Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF), our research spans a variety of critical themes essential for addressing sustainability challenges. These encompass:
ASF’s commitment to exploring these areas underscores our dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering actionable solutions that promote sustainability across various domains.
Our research projects aim to make significant and sustainable solutions in the community.
shell oil: a sustainable lubrication
PI: Sabarinath S: Co-PI, Vinod V.T Padil, Thematic Area:Affordable Energy ( SDG 7)
(Funding Agency, Seed Grant Amrita )
PI: Vinod V.T Padil; Co-PI: Sabarinath S: Thematic Area: Clean water and Sanitation ( SDG 6)
(Funding Agency, Seed Grant Amrita )
