Ashamary Alexander

Ashamary Alexander is a Civil Engineer and Urban Development Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Urban Development and Management from the TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala. Her academic and professional interests focus on sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban development, with particular interest in public policy, urban mobility, climate resilience and evidence-based planning.

Asha has over four years of experience in research, policy and development projects. She has worked with the Social Impact Assessment Cell of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, on a United Nations and Government of Maharashtra project that developed Micro District Development Plans for 27 backward talukas, focusing on livelihoods, education and healthcare. She also worked with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, on projects related to public transportation, road transport systems and disaster management. In 2026, Asha was a Climate Data Fellow with Climate Collective Foundation, where she received training in data and AI applications for climate-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Ashamary enjoys DIY projects, clay crafting, and creating faith-based interactive books for children.