PhD in Sustainability
Talk one-to-one with a Sustainability PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Sustainability 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 Sustainability PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Sustainability PhD Mentors
Moye Eric Kongnso
🏢 University of Dschang, Cameroon
Dr Prof Rachel Ooi
🏢 Founder of Antioch Streams; Nanyang Business School NTU Singapore; Singapore Management University (ExD)
Dr. Khalid Rasheed Memon
🏢 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Zahra Mohamed El Shlmani
🏢 usm
Lasisi Salami Lawal
🏢 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Chamali Hewawasam
🏢 Senior Lecturer
Dr. Shahid Amin
🏢 ITM Gwalior
Mykhailo Prazian
🏢 Mykolas Romeris University
Khalid Rasheed Memon
🏢 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi ArabiaShowing 9 of 24 experts
Browse All Sustainability Experts →Who Are the Sustainability 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 Sustainability Mentors
17 of our Sustainability mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 357 papers between 1987 and 2026, cited 3,451 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Factors Affecting, Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Retention.
Recurring research themes
- Factors Affecting6 papers · 4 mentors
- Corporate Social Responsibility7 papers · 2 mentors
- Employee Retention4 papers · 3 mentors
- Job Satisfaction5 papers · 3 mentors
- Dividend Policy4 papers · 2 mentors
- Sustainability Performance4 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Sustainability mentors
- Economies in transition: carbon emissions and renewable energy in G7 and BRICS
- Intellectual capital and environmental compliance of high-energy consuming firms: Does a female representative encourage sustainable development goals in an emerging economy?
- Navigating Global Crises: Performance of Sukuk and Green Bond Indices Under Market Shocks
- Microplastics in the Ocean: Assessing Their Effects on Coral Reefs and Marine Biodiversity
- From pond to polymer: A concise review on algae-derived plastics
- Legal Frameworks for Promoting Reuse of Construction and Demolition Wastes and Sustainable Development
- Multimodal AI framework for forecasting tree cover loss and carbon emissions in india: integrated time-series modeling, spatial volatility mapping, and explainable causal analysis
- Examining Organisational Resources and Institutional Pressures on Proactive Environmental Strategy and Eco‐Innovation Practices: Moderating Role of Green Agility
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Sustainability mentors have published, a PhD in Sustainability with their guidance could explore:
- Factors Affecting
- Corporate Social Responsibility, especially where it meets job satisfaction
- Employee Retention, especially where it meets job satisfaction
- Job Satisfaction
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 Sustainability PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Sustainability fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Sustainability PhD programs
- Finding fully funded Sustainability PhD positions, scholarships 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 Sustainability: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Sustainability PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Sustainability 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 Sustainability PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Sustainability 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 Sustainability 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.
Are there fully funded PhDs in Sustainability?
Many universities fund PhD students through scholarships, studentships or teaching and research assistantships. Availability depends on the country, university and research group, and competition is usually strong, so a well-prepared application matters.
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.