Nicky Johnson
Nicky Johnson
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About Me
Hello! I am a Research Associate at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. I hold a Masters's degree in Economics from M.S.U, Baroda, India, and a Bachelor's degree from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, India. My research interests lie in Agricultural Economics, Water Management, and Agriculture Extension Services. Apart from this, I enjoy playing Basketball and traveling. Do write to me if you want to share your experiences/comments etc. My email is nickyjohnson0@gmail.com
Research Experience
Research & Academic Associate, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
March 2016Â - Present
I have provided research assistance in national and international projects related to water management and agri-extension services, where I have managed to publish a few scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented multiple papers in international conferences. Currently, I am involved in a research project regarding technology adoption among farmers. I am also involved in editing monthly bulletin published by CMA. Apart from research, I have provided technical assistance in courses offered by the faculties of CMA.
Project Assistant, Gujarat Institute of Development and Research (GIDR)
December 2015 - January 2016
Involved in field level data collection and data cleaning for the project related to the study of micro irrigation systems in Gujarat.
Publications
Journal Publications
1). Gandhi, V. P., & Johnson, N. (2019). Enhancing Performance of Participatory Water Institutions in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains: What Can We Learn from New Institutional Economics and Governance Theories? Water, 12(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12010070
2). Khandker, V., Gandhi, V. P., & Johnson, N. (2020). Gender Perspective in Water Management: The Involvement of Women in Participatory Water Institutions of Eastern India. Water, 12(1), 196. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12010196
Book Chapter
1). Shah, A., Mehta, A. K., Viswanathan, P. K., & Johnson, N. (2018). The Journey of MGNREGA: Changing Approaches and Challenges. In M. Bhattarai, P. K. Viswanathan, R. N. Mishra, & C. Bantilan (Eds.), Employment Guarantee Programme and Dynamics of Rural Transformation in India: Challenges and Opportunities (pp. 307–343). Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6262-9_13
Reports
1). Gandhi, V.P., Johnson, N. (2017). Decision- Oriented Information Systems for Farmers: A Study of Kisan Call Centres (KCC), Kisan Knowledge Management System (KKMS) Farmers Portal, and M-Kisan Portal. Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. (National Report)
2). Gandhi, V.P., Johnson, N. (2017). Decision- Oriented Information Systems for Farmers: A Study of Kisan Call Centres (KCC), Kisan Knowledge Management System (KKMS) Farmers Portal, and M-Kisan Portal in Gujarat. Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. (State Report)
Other publications (Monthly issues and website)
1). N. (2020). The Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Kanhapur, Godapur and Salai (Pevath) Villages, Wardha District, Maharashtra (No. 29; India’s Villages during the COVID-19 Pandemic). Society for Social and Economic Research (SSER). https://coronapolicyimpact.org/2020/04/29/wardha/ (Website article)
2). Johnson, N., & Singh, G. (2020, January). Locust Attacks in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), 15. https://www.iima.ac.in/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=a2b160b0-7c18-47be-ab37-a3db4f3a8931&groupId=62390 (Monthly issue)
3). Gandhi, V. P., & Johnson, N. (2017, September). Kisan Call Centres (KCC): A Decision-Oriented Information Systems for Farmers. Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), 1. https://www.iima.ac.in/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=020e6f9d-9940-4023-89a0-6ff7ba38c12b&groupId=62390 (Monthly issue)
Teaching Experience
September 2021 - May 2023
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (Visiting Faculty)
Postgraduate courses:
Microeconomics-1, Economics of Informal Sector, Environment and Resource Economics, Innovation and Knowledge Economy, and Basic Econometrics
Undergraduate courses:
Macroeconomics-1, Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Economics, and Statistics
January 2022 - March 2022
Symbiosis School of Economics (Visiting Faculty)
Game Theory
Educational Background
2013-2015
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
M. A. (Economics)
2010-2013
St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
B. A. (Economics)
Fun
In rivers deep and oceans wide, A swimmer's heart, forever tied.
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Let's Dive!
I enjoy playing Basketball in my free time. During college, I participated in various inter-college and university-level tournaments.
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Ready for One-on-One!
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Took basic military drill lessons. Also got exposure to small arms firing.
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