Akash Kumar

Akash Kumar is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Studies in Science Policy at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. As an interdisciplinary researcher at the intersection of global governance and technoscientific innovation, he specializes in science and technology diplomacy. He analyzes India's positioning within the global semiconductor industry amidst rising techno-nationalism. His scholarship at Yale aims to inform resilient, cooperative governance frameworks around the semiconductor-AI nexus through middle-power coalitions.

Akash holds a Master of Arts in Politics and International Relations from the Central University of Gujarat, where he graduated first in his cohort. His bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering provides the foundation for his policy expertise, equipping him to understand the intricacies of global supply chains. His doctoral work is supported by the nationally competitive University Grants Commission Junior Research Fellowship in Political Science.

In his applied practice, he bridges academic theory, statecraft, and public discourse. He participates in Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues across key hubs like New Delhi and Bengaluru, and writes frequently for major publications, including The Indian Express. By actively contributing to policy research on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, he shapes the emerging landscape of science and technology diplomacy.