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Kushank Bajaj

Data Scientist | Systemic Climate Risk | Sustainable Food Systems

I'm a data scientist working at the intersection of climate change, food systems, and sustainability. Through geospatial analytics, scalable pipelines, and accessible tools, I support evidence-based policy and global resilience building.

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Systemic Climate Risks & Resilience in Food Systems

Future Climate Exposure: How will small vs. large farms be impacted by extreme weather? Based on CMIP6 models and farm-level data. (2 papers upcoming)

Beyond Borders: Tracing food system vulnerabilities to international climate shocks using novel trade and climate data.

Groundwater & Droughts: Quantifying agricultural and hydrological risks in semi-arid India with remote sensing and census data.

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Food Systems Sustainability

Canada Food Flows: A visual, interactive tool reconnecting Canadians with their food sources. [Tool] [Blog] [Media]

UBC Food Labels: Climate-friendly food labels developed for over 1,000 meals across campus food services.

UN FAO Food Twin: Co-developing the world’s first digital twin for food systems with a focus on climate stress testing and resilience.

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Climate Change & Food Prices

Tracing Shocks: Mapping how extreme weather in one region affects food prices across supply chains. (Paper + op-ed upcoming)

Price Dashboard: Interactive platform for visualizing price volatility and supply chain bottlenecks across Canada.

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Policy & Public Engagement

Generation Squeeze Map: An interactive policy tool outlining pathways and actions for climate-friendly agriculture.

CAPI Supply Chain Work: Sub-national data pipelines for 35 fruits and vegetables informing Canadian agri-food policy.

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Science Communication & Tools

Media Coverage: Interviews, articles, and op-eds amplifying research insights for public discourse. (e.g., The Hill Times)

Interactive Visualizations: Dashboards, maps, and tools designed for decision-makers and researchers.

Open-Source Pipelines: Reproducible data workflows for climate, trade, and agriculture research communities.

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