Karthik is a Research Associate at CSEP. He has a degree in Law from School of Law, Christ University Bangalore. Prior to joining CSEP he worked as the Programmes Head for Indian Schools Debating Society which is an education non-profit. He has interned with senior advocates at various courts in Delhi and Bangalore. He is currently working with Professor Rajesh Chadha on the Non-Fuel Minerals and Mining in India (NFM&MIN) research project, where he was earlier an intern. His research interests are sustainable development, public policy and economic analysis of law.