Team
Our Global Leadership
Expert scholars and practitioners leading research excellence worldwide.
Dr. Ashish Khanal
Dr. Ashish Khanal is an environmental researcher and sustainability professional specializing in solid waste management, circular economy, and livelihood sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Engineering from TERI School of Advanced Studies, India and is a Postdoctoral researcher at Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
His work advances sustainable urban systems through research collaborations with global organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, and ISWA.
Executive Board & Chapter Leads
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Suja Giri
Expert in operational strategy and academic management, directing the global administrative framework of GRIT.
Research & Publication
Dr. Raimi Morufu Olalekan
Leading international research standards and publication ethics for the African region and beyond.
Lead Academic Editor
Dr. Kyaw Than OO
Ensuring high-impact quality for manuscripts and managing the editorial review process for global journals.
Global Partnership
Dr. Angel Lhi D. Alcalde
Managing institutional collaborations and building strategic alliances with universities and research bodies.
Global Events Coordinator
Dr. Sudhir Narayan Kharpude
Organizing international technical conferences and academic workshops across the GRIT network.





