PhD in Sustainable Development

Talk one-to-one with a Sustainable Development PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Sustainable Development is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Sustainable Development PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Sustainable Development PhD Mentors

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Mahluga Mail Yusifova

🏢 PhD in Biology, Ass.Prof. , Baku State University
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Soil Ecology, Green energy, Sustainable development, forest ecology, Climate change
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SURYA PARKASH GUPTA

🏢 Community Based Disaster Risk Management Society
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Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Nature Based Solutions, Artificial Intelligence
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Nivin Abdelmeguid

🏢 Cairo University
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Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Decarbonization, Climate Change, Modeling, Sustainable Development
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Professor Sanjeev Gupta

🏢 Central University of Himachal Pradesh
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FinTech, Machine Learning, Forecasting and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Benjamin Anabaraonye

🏢 University of Nigeria,Nsukka,Nigeria
✔ Verified Mentor
Climate Change, Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development
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Who Are the Sustainable Development Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Sustainable Development Mentors

4 of our Sustainable Development mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 289 papers between 1991 and 2026, cited 1,934 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Sustainable Development, Soil Fertility and Disaster Management.

4mentors with publication data
289publications
1,934citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Sustainable Development23 papers · 3 mentors
  • Soil Fertility4 papers · 2 mentors
  • Disaster Management9 papers · 2 mentors
  • Solar Energy6 papers · 2 mentors
  • Economic Growth14 papers · 2 mentors
  • Public Health7 papers · 2 mentors

Recent publications by our Sustainable Development mentors

  • Climate change effects on soil fertility and moisture in the Nakhchivanchay River Basin, AzerbaijanInternational Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences · 2026 · Mahluga Mail Yusifova
  • How can green finance and economic policies unlock new pathways to clean energy access in Sub-Saharan African nations?Renewable Energy · 2026 · Professor Sanjeev Gupta
  • NMR-Restricted Diffusion and Relaxation Analysis of the β-Cyclodextrin Nanosponge in the Presence of Heavy MetalsLangmuir · 2026 · SURYA PARKASH GUPTA
  • Quality of water resources used for agricultural irrigation in the north-eastern coastal area of AzerbaijanJournal of Ecological Engineering · 2026 · Mahluga Mail Yusifova
  • Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Complex Topo‐Climatic Himalayan Terrain, India Using Machine Learning Models: A Comparative Study of XGBoost, RF and ANNGeological Journal · 2025 · SURYA PARKASH GUPTA
  • Towards a sustainable future: The interplay of trade globalization and regulatory quality on environmental outcomes in IndiaSustainable Futures · 2025 · Professor Sanjeev Gupta
  • The Role of Renewable Energy in Enhancing Climate Smart Agriculture in NigeriaJ Envi Sci Agri Res · 2025 · Dr. Benjamin Anabaraonye
  • Raising eco-billionaires through green leadership in Africa: The 5 Ps2025 · Dr. Benjamin Anabaraonye

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Sustainable Development mentors have published, a PhD in Sustainable Development with their guidance could explore:

  • Sustainable Development, especially where it meets solar energy
  • Soil Fertility
  • Disaster Management, especially where it meets public health
  • Solar Energy

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Sustainable Development PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Sustainable Development fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Sustainable Development: academia, industry and research roles

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Sustainable Development PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Sustainable Development PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Sustainable Development PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Sustainable Development mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Sustainable Development PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.