Rimjhim Aggarwal
Professor,
School of Sustainability
Other ASU affiliations
Biosocial Complexity Initiative
Affiliated Faculty,
Center For Asian Research
Center for Social Dynamics and Complexity (CSDC)
Institute for Social Science Research Affiliated Faculty
Senior Global Futures Scientist,
Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
Center for Behavior, Institutions and the Environment (CBIE)
Affiliated Faculty,
Center for Biodiversity Outcomes
Affiliated Faculty,
Humanities for the Environment Global Network, North American Observatory
Institute for Social Science Research
Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research
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Phone: 480-965-6680
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Walton Center for Planetary Health (WCPH) Room # 492B Arizona State University TEMPE, AZ 85287-2511
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Mail code: 7904Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio
Rimjhim Aggarwal's research and teaching interests lie at the interface between sustainability science and international development. A central focus of her research has been on examining the links between globalization, resilience of social-ecological systems, and human well being. In current research she is examining the emerging conflicts in the framing of water as a human right as well as an economic, ecological and social good in rapidly urbanizing regions, with focus on Delhi, São Paulo and Johannesburg. She is also currently engaged in research projects examining the impacts of globalization and climate change on agricultural and water governance, farm livelihoods, and food security in India, Nepal, Thailand, and Arizona.
Professor Aggarwal has also worked as a senior consultant for the United Nations University's World Institute for Development Economics Research and the World Bank. In recognition of her efforts in "use-inspired research" and "community outreach," she was awarded the Arizona State University President's Award for Sustainability in 2010.
Education
- Ph.D. Economics, Cornell University 1995
- M.A. Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University 1989
- B.A. Economics, Delhi University 1987
Publications
- C. Taylor and R.M. Aggarwal. "Motivations and Barriers to Stakeholder Participation in Local Food Value Chains in Phoenix, Arizona.". Urban Agriculture (2010).
- R. M. Aggarwal. Reexamining the Capacity of Cities as Agents of Global Environmental Change: The Case of Delhi." September 2009. Urbanization and Global Environmental Change Viewpoints (2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Envisioning the Future of Agriculture in Arizona and its Water Management Implications.". Agri-Business Counil of Arizona Newsletter (2009).
- V. Lathey, S. Guhathakurta and R.M. Aggarwal. "The Impact of Sub-regional Variations in Urban Sprawl on the Prevalence of Obesity and Related Morbidity.". Journal of Planning Education and Research (2009).
- Alex de Sherbinin, Leah VanWey, Kendra McSweeney, Rimjhim Aggarwal, Alisson Barbieri, Sabina Henry, Lori Hunter, Wayne Twine, Robert Walker. Rural Household Micro-Demographics, Livelihoods and the Environment. Global Environmental Change (2008).
- Rimjhim M. Aggarwal. "Resource Poor Farmers in South India: On the Margins or Frontiers of Globalization?". Globalization and the Poor in Asia: Can Shared Growth be Sustained? (2008).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Impact of Globalization on Local Ecosystems and the Rural Poor. World Development (2006).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal, J Rous. Awareness and Quality of Knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS among Women in India. Journal of Development Studies (2006).
- Rimjhim M. Aggarwal. "Climbing the Pesticide Treadmill into the Debt Trap: The Dynamics of Pesticide Use and Farmer Indebtedness in Andhra Pradesh, India.". Water, Agriculture, and Sustainable Well-being (0).
Research Activity
- White,Dave Douglas*, Abbott,Joshua K, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Anderies,John M, Bliss,Nadya T, Eakin,Hallie C, Gober,Patricia, Hanemann,William Michael Micha, Hanemann,William Michael Micha, Johnston,Erik W, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Maciejewski,Ross, Mack,Elizabeth Anne, Miller,Clark Anson, Pfeiffer,Deirdre A, Quay,Raymond G, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Sabo,John L, Sampson,David Arthur, Schoon,Michael L, Turner II,Billie Lee, Turner II,Billie Lee, Vivoni,Enrique, Vivoni,Enrique, Wang,Zhihua, Wentz,Elizabeth Ann, Westerhoff,Paul, Wiek,Arnim, Wutich,Amber Yoder, York,Abigail. DMUU: DCDC III: Transformational Solutions for Urban Water Sustainability Transit. NSF-SBE(9/1/2015 - 8/31/2019).
- Haglund,Ladawn*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M. Comparative cross-national analysis of implementation of natural resource rights. NSF-SES(9/1/2013 - 8/31/2016).
- Elser,James Joseph*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Rowe,Helen Ivy. RCN-SEES: Coordinating Phosphorus Research to Create a Sustainable Food System. NSF-MPS-CHE(9/1/2012 - 8/31/2017).
- Redman,Charles L*, Redman,Charles L*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Fragkias,Michail, Turner II,Billie Lee, Turner II,Billie Lee, Van Der Leeuw,Sander. Urbanization and Global Environmental Change International Project Office. NSF-ENG-BCS(9/1/2012 - 2/29/2016).
- Myint,Soe W*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Selover,Nancy Joan, Wentz,Elizabeth Ann. Evaluation of Drought Risks and its Impact on Agricultural Land and Water Use to Support Adaptive Decision-making. DOC-NOAA(8/1/2012 - 7/31/2016).
- Anderies,John M*, Anderies,John M*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Janssen,Marcus Alexander, Muneepeerakul,Rachata. CNH: When Strengths Can Become Weaknesses: Emerging Vulnerabilities in Coupled Natural Human Systems under Globalization and Climate Change. NSF-GEO(9/15/2011 - 8/31/2016).
- Grimm,Nancy B*, Abbott,Joshua K, Abbott,Joshua K, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Anselin,Luc E, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Basile,George Matthew, Basile,George Matthew, Basile,George Matthew, Bateman,Heather Lyn, Bolin,Robert, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Brazel,Anthony J, Childers,Daniel L, Childers,Daniel L, Deviche,Pierre, Earl,Stevan Ross, Earl,Stevan Ross, Elser,Monica Mueller, Elser,Monica Mueller, Fenichel,Eli Paul, Franklin,Janet, Fraser,Matthew P, Fraser,Matthew P, Gober,Patricia, Hall,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Hartnett,Hilairy, Johnson,James Chadwick, Lant,Timothy W, Lant,Timothy W, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Martin,Chris A, Myint,Soe W, Nation,Marcia L, Nation,Marcia L, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Ruddell,Benjamin Lyle, Sabo,John L, Shock,Everett, Smith,Vincent Kerry, Stutz,Jean C, Tarrant,Philip E, Turner II,Billie Lee, Turner II,Billie Lee, Vivoni,Enrique, Westerhoff,Paul, Wiek,Arnim, Wiek,Arnim, Wu,Jianguo, Wu,Jianguo, Wu,Jianguo, Wutich,Amber Yoder, York,Abigail. CAP3: Urban Sustainability in the Dynamic Environment of Central Arizona USA. NSF-ENG-BCS(12/1/2010 - 11/30/2016).
- Bryan,Harvey John*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Goodnick,Stephen Marshall, Goss,Jeffrey, Haag,Susan G, Herkert,Joseph Raymond, Honsberg,Christiana B, James,Timothy Jon, Maracas,George Nicolas, Miller,Clark Anson, Nielsen,David Ross, Pasqualetti,Martin J, Phelan,Patrick E, Posner,Jonathan Dov, Reddy,T Agami, Reddy,T Agami, Squires,Kyle D, Tamizhmani,Govindasamy, Wetmore,Jameson Michael, Zhang,Yong-Hang. Science Master's Program: Solar Energy Engineering Commercialization. NSF-EHR(7/1/2010 - 9/30/2013).
- Aggarwal,Rimjhim M*, Acharya,Ram N. AWI: Arizona's Agricultural Economy: Future Scenarios and Water Management Implications MOU. AWI-Arizona Water Institute(5/15/2008 - 6/30/2009).
- Grimm,Nancy B*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Anderies,John M, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Basile,George Matthew, Bolin,Robert, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Brazel,Anthony J, Childers,Daniel L, Deviche,Pierre, Earl,Stevan Ross, Elser,Monica Mueller, Fraser,Matthew P, Gries,Corinna, Grossman Clarke,Susanne, Hall,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Hartnett,Hilairy, Johnson,James Chadwick, Kinzig,Ann, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Majumdar,Anandamayee, Martin,Chris A, Myint,Soe W, Nation,Marcia L, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Sabo,John L, Shock,Everett, Shock,Everett, Smith,Vincent Kerry, Stutz,Jean C, Tarrant,Philip E, Turner II,Billie Lee, Westerhoff,Paul, Wiek,Arnim, Wu,Jianguo, Wutich,Amber Yoder, Yabiku,Scott Thomas, York,Abigail. Cap LTER: Phase 2 - 2006 REU Supplement. NSF-BIO(7/6/2006 - 11/30/2011).
- Grimm,Nancy B*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Anderies,John M, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Basile,George Matthew, Bolin,Robert, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Brazel,Anthony J, Childers,Daniel L, Deviche,Pierre, Earl,Stevan Ross, Elser,Monica Mueller, Fraser,Matthew P, Gries,Corinna, Grossman Clarke,Susanne, Hall,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Hartnett,Hilairy, Johnson,James Chadwick, Kinzig,Ann, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Majumdar,Anandamayee, Martin,Chris A, Myint,Soe W, Nation,Marcia L, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Sabo,John L, Shock,Everett, Shock,Everett, Smith,Vincent Kerry, Stutz,Jean C, Tarrant,Philip E, Turner II,Billie Lee, Westerhoff,Paul, Wiek,Arnim, Wu,Jianguo, Wutich,Amber Yoder, Yabiku,Scott Thomas, York,Abigail. Cap LTER: Phase 2 - 2006 International & General Supplements. NSF-BIO(7/6/2006 - 11/30/2011).
- Childers,Daniel L*, Aggarwal,Rimjhim M, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Anderies,John M, Anderies,John M, Arrowsmith,Ramon, Basile,George Matthew, Basile,George Matthew, Bolin,Robert, Bolin,Robert, Boone,Christopher G, Boone,Christopher G, Brazel,Anthony J, Briggs,John M, Deviche,Pierre, Earl,Stevan Ross, Elser,Monica Mueller, Faeth,Stanley H, Fraser,Matthew P, Gries,Corinna, Grimm,Nancy B, Grossman Clarke,Susanne, Hall,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Harlan,Sharon, Hartnett,Hilairy, Hope,Diane, Johnson,James Chadwick, Johnson,James Chadwick, Kaye,Jason, Kinzig,Ann, Kuby,Lauren H, Larson,Kelli Leigh, Majumdar,Anandamayee, Martin,Chris A, Martin,Chris A, Mccartney,Peter H, Myint,Soe W, Nash,Thomas H, Nation,Marcia L, Peccia,Jordan Lee, Redman,Charles L, Redman,Charles L, Sabo,John L, Shears,Brenda L, Shock,Everett, Shock,Everett, Smith,Vincent Kerry, Stutz,Jean C, Stutz,Jean C, Tarrant,Philip E, Turner II,Billie Lee, Wentz,Elizabeth Ann, Westerhoff,Paul, Wiek,Arnim, Wu,Jianguo, Wutich,Amber Yoder, Yabiku,Scott Thomas, York,Abigail. Central Arizona Phoenix LTER: Phase 2. NSF-BIO(12/1/2004 - 11/30/2011).
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 530 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 530 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 530 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 530 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| HUL 499 | Individualized Instruction |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 494 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| HUL 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 498 | Pro-Seminar |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| SOS 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| ENG 494 | Special Topics |
| ENG 494 | Special Topics |
| ENG 598 | Special Topics |
| ENG 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 530 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 790 | Reading and Conference |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 322 | Intl Development&Sustainabilty |
| SOS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
| SOS 484 | Internship |
Presentations
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Managing Biodiversity under Climate Change:Enhancing Capacities in Mexico for Conservation Planning, Decision-making and Sustainability Assessment. USAID funded workshop 1: Sustainability Challenges and Competencie, School of Sustainability (Nov 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal and LaDawn Haglund. Conflicting principles of water and sanitation management in the context of rapid urbanization, growing inequalities, and climate change: A comparative analysis of India, Brazil, and South Africa. International Conference on Urbanization and Global Environmental Change. Arizona State University, (Oct 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal and LaDawn Haglund. Spatial Distribution of Access to Water and Sanitation in Megacities of Developing World: A Comparative Analysis of Conflicting Principles, Policy Dilemmas, and Institutional Innovations. International Conference on Urbanization and Global Environmental Change. Arizona State University, (Oct 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal and LaDawn Haglund. Conflicting Principles in the Management of the Urban Commons: The Case of Water and Sanitation Provision in Delhi and São Paulo. International Association for the Study of the Commons North American Regional Meeting (Sep 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Agriculture, suburban development, and sustainability.". Advanced Water Education Workshop: Water and Agriculture. Organized by the DCDC (Jun 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Future Scenarios for Agriculture and Water in Central Arizona." Decision Center for Desert City, Arizona State University, February 2010. DCDC Water and Climate Briefing, ASU (Feb 2010).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Robustness in Irrigation Social-Ecological Systems. Center for Study of Institutional Diversity funded workshop, ASU (Feb 2010).
- D. Heinrichs, R.M. Aggarwal, J. Barton, E. Bharucha, C. Butsch, M. Fragkias, P. Johnston, F. Kraas, K. Krellenberg, A. Lampis, O. Giok Ling,. "Adapting cities to climate change: Opportunities and constraints (findings from eight cities).". Urban Research Symposium, "Cities and Climate Change: Responding to an Urgent Agenda." Marseilles, J (Jun 2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Spatial Variation in Access to Basic Services and Emergent Governance Challenges in the Urban Agglomeration of Delhi,". Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity Seminar Series,Arizona State University, April 2009 (Apr 2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Resilience of Agro-Ecosystems in India’s Drylands: Role of Technological Lock-ins, Poverty, and Debt Traps. International Human Dimensions Program Open Meeting, Bonn, April 2009 (Apr 2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Interaction of Formal and Informal Governance Mechanisms in Shaping Urban Responses: Case of Water Supply in Delhi. International Human Dimensions Program Open Meeting, Bonn, April 2009 (Feb 2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Theoretical and Methodological Issues of the Analysis of Population Dynamics and the Environment.". Population Environment Research Network (PERN) Cyberseminar (Feb 2009).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Unsustainable Pathways: Role of Technological Lock-ins, Poverty, and Debt Traps in Small-holder Agriculture. Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, New Delhi (Sep 2008).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Interaction of Formal and Informal Governance Institutions in Shaping Urban Responses: The Case of Water Supply in Delhi. Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, New Delhi, (Sep 2008).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. "Building Resilience in Water Management: Innovations and Opportunities in Drylands of India,". Resilience, Adaptation and Transformation in Turbulent Times International Science and Policy Confer (Apr 2008).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Theory and Experience with Decentralization in Irrigation Systems: Insights for Design of Robust Institutions. Dynamics of Institutions in Water Resource Management Workshop (Jan 2008).
- Rimjhim Aggarwal. Technological Lock-ins, Poverty, and Environmental Degradation: The Case of Cotton Growers in South India. American Social Science Association Meetings (Jan 2008).
- Aggarwal, Rimjhim. Session Chair. Beyond Panaceas: Crafting Diverse Institutional Arrangements for Governing Diverse Social-Ecological Systems (Jan 2007).
- Aggarwal, Rimjhim. Climbing the Pesticide Treadmill into the Debt Trap: The Dynamics of Pesticide Use, Poverty, and Indebtedness in India's Cotton Belt. Biennial Conference, International Society for Ecological Economics, New Delhi, December 2006 (Dec 2006).
- Aggarwal, Rimjhim. Gender and Sustainability. Guest Lecture: WST457
- Aggarwal, Rimjhim. International Development and Sustainability. Guest lecture: SOS 510
Service
- Global Environmental Change, referee (2008 - Present)
- Graduate Committee, Member (2007 - Present)
- Graduate Committee, member (2007 - Present)
- Social Science and Global Health Steering Committee, SHESC., Member (2007 - Present)
- SOS College Council, Advisor (2010 - 2010)
- Urban Agriculture and Local Food Working Group, Faculty advisor (2010 - 2010)
- Graduate commitee, SOS, Member (2010 - 2010)
- Masters in Sustainable Development committee, Member (2010 - 2010)
- Masters in Sustainable Development committee, Member (2009 - 2009)
- Graduate Committee, Member (2009 - 2009)
- American Journal of Agriucultural Economics, Referee (2009 - 2009)
- Ecological Economics, Referee (2009 - 2009)
- World Development, Refree (2009 - 2009)
- American Journal of Agriuclatural Economcis, referee (2008 - 2008)
- Faculty Search Committee -School of Life Sciences, Member (2008 - 2008)
- Agricultural economcis, Referee (2008 - 2008)
- Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Referee (2008 - 2008)
- Faculty Search Committee, Member (2006 - 2007)
- Economic Development and Cultural Change, Referee (Present)
- Environmental and Resource Economics, Referee (Present)
- Journal of African Economies, Referee (Present)
- Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Referee (Present)
- World Development, Referee (Present)