Ayushman has joined The Council as a Research Analyst with the Clean Air Team. His work focuses on air pollution mitigation and crop residue burning in northern India. He aims to work on the intersection of science and behaviour change to transform waste into value, enabling a circular economy.

Prior to joining The Council, Ayushman worked as a consultant at CEEW, contributing to the Clean Air team’s mission. Having established a strong foundation in finance, he transitioned into the climate sector with a background that includes (projects encompassing) microfinance and business development.

Ayushman holds a Master's degree in Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management from the University of York, where his dissertation was on a systematic review of vegan, vegetarian, and meat diets using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach in the European Union. He also holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (Hons. Finance) from O.P. Jindal Global University.

Outside of work, Ayushman is a sports buff, watching cricket, football, basketball, tennis, and Formula 1. Inquisitive by nature, he likes to keep up with financial markets, consumer tech and political developments (and is training to up his quiz game!). An avid traveller, he explores new cultures (most of all through their food).