Dr. Priyanka Dasgupta is an Assistant Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. She has been associated with the University since October 2024. She holds a PhD in Development Studies, specialising in Health Economics. Her academic expertise encompasses economics, public health, and quantitative research methodologies. Her research interests focus on household vulnerability to poverty and healthcare accessibility. She also examines migration patterns and their implications for socioeconomic development. Her interdisciplinary research integrates economic perspectives with contemporary public health challenges. Her teaching approach combines economic principles, public health concepts, and quantitative analytical techniques. She actively mentors students in academic research and analytical skill development. She has presented her research at national and international academic conferences. Her academic contributions emphasise interdisciplinary learning, empirical research, and development-related socioeconomic issues.