Ruth Kattumuri is Co-Chair of the India Observatory, based at the LSE International Inequalities Institute, and is responsible for developing multi-disciplinary research and programmes. With over two decades of experience in higher education in UK and India, Dr Kattumuri has pioneered several innovative knowledge development programmes.

She is engaged in multi-disciplinary evidence-based research and analyses for international development, and impacting inter-governmental policy pertaining to sustainable growth, transparent governance, justice and equality. She is actively involved in influencing sustainable business practices and has developed innovative international leadership and knowledge exchange programmes and collaborations