Profile Summary

Komal Srivastava is a legal academician with over 3.5 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic coordination. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Law from Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, focusing on climate-induced internal displacement in India. Her contributions span legal publications, organising academic events, and mentoring students. She is committed to research-led teaching and nurturing future legal professionals through effective mentorship and collaboration.

Work Experience

Komal has served as an Assistant Professor for 3.5 years. Her experience includes coordinating academic committees, handling exam responsibilities, and mentoring student-led initiatives. She also brings industry experience from her role as a Contract Analyst.

Research Interests

Climate change and displacement
Environmental law
International law
Refugee and human rights law

Teaching Philosophy

Komal follows a student-focused and discussion-led teaching style. She believes in connecting legal theory with real-life situations through debates, case studies, and workshops. Her classes encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of the law in action.

Courses Taught

Constitutional Law
Environmental Law
Public International Law
Labour Law
Human Rights
Legal Methods
Law and Justice in a Globalising World

Scholarly Activities

Komal has published several articles and book chapters in the fields of refugee law, international justice, and environmental law. She is a Senior Editor of Beyond the Briefs Law Review and actively participates in academic conferences and workshops. Her work blends legal analysis with current global issues, such as climate change and gender justice. She has also attended various faculty development programs, including training in research methodology and SPSS. Currently, her Ph.D. research focuses on the legal and policy responses to climate-related displacement in India. Through her academic journey, she remains committed to learning, growing, and contributing meaningfully to legal education and research.

Contact

komal.srivastava@ddn.upes.ac.in