“Our Approach: The Living Lab Methodology”

The Living Lab Alpy combines participatory research, field observation, and policy engagement to co-create sustainable solutions for urban water and sanitation systems.

Our approach integrates scientific evidence with local knowledge to address complex urban challenges in a systemic and scalable way, ensuring climate resilience.

Core Team

Prof N C Narayanan

Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies (ADCPS), IIT Bombay

Rohit Joseph

Co-ordinator, Living Lab Alleppey

Collaborators

Prof Santosh Noronha

Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay

Prof Pradip Kalbar

Centre for Urban Science and Engineering (CUSE), IIT Bombay

Prof. Shishir Jha

Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies (ADCPS), IIT Bombay

Prof D Parthasarathy

Dean, Nayant School of Public Policy (In lien from IIT Bombay)

Dr Joy Elamon

Former Director General, Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA)

Jagdeesh Puppala

CEO,
Living Landscapes

Prof. Sunilkumar.N

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Dr PV Unnikrishnan

Member Secretary, Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council

Prof Lyla Mehta

Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex

Prof Rene Veron

Institute of Geography and Sustainability, University of Lausanne

Prof Miranda Schreurs

TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, Technical University Munich

Latha Raman

Architect, Inspiration,
Kochi

Swarup B R

Brand Director
BR&S Consultants, India

Sajan G

Former Programme Director,
Doordarshan

Reports

Videos

Activities

Action through Collaborations

Internship Drive 2025

Living Lab Alleppey & TAG Support Forum