Professor Venni Krishna

Professor Venni Krishna

Honorary Professor
Arts, Design & Architecture
School of Humanities & Languages

 

V. V. Krishna is currently Professorial Fellow, FASS at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He has a PhD from the University of Wollongong, Australia and has more than 30 years of research, teaching and consultancy experience in science and technology policy studies, history and sociology of science and technology, innovation studies and science, technology and developing world in leading academic and research institutions in India, Australia, Singapore, China and Canada. He was Professor in Science Policy and Chair, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi for more than 20 years. He held visiting faculty positions at the National University of Singapore; McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Maison des Science De l Homme, Paris; United Nations University, Japan; Western Sydney University, Sydney and Tsinghua University, Beijing. Over the years, he published over 40 papers and five books which include: Science, Technology and Diffusion of Knowledge: Innovation Systems in Asia-Pacific (Edward Elgar 2007); Scientific Communities in the Developing Countries, (Sage 1997). His latest book is on Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from Asia Pacific (Routledge 2017) He is Editor-in-Chief of ranked international journal Science, Technology and Society (Sage). He was member of various expert committees and been consultant at UNESCO, OECD, ILO and other international agencies. He contributed to World Science Report 1998 and UNESCO Science Report 2005, and to the ILO in 2001 for its programme on the informal sector. He served as expert on European Research Council’s Grand Challenges and European Union, Brussels, based networks on research and innovation policies since 1990s.

  • Books | 2021
    Yi G; Krishna VV; Zhang X; Jiang Y, 2021, Chinese universities in the national innovation system: Academic entrepreneurship and ecosystem, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003015536
  • Book Chapters | 2017
    Krishna VV; Patra SK, 2017, 'Indian universities in the national innovation system', in Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific, pp. 153 - 181, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315111421
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Krishna VV, 2017, 'Asia Pacific universities in national innovation systems: Concluding synthesis', in Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific, pp. 401 - 418, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315111421
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Krishna VV, 2017, 'Introduction: Three missions of universities and their role in national innovation systems - experiences from Asia Pacific', in Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific, pp. 1 - 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315111421
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Ramakrishna S; Krishna VV, 2017, 'Research and innovation in Asian universities: Case study of the national university of Singapore', in Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific, pp. 242 - 265, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315111421
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Krishna VV, 2016, 'Research and Innovation in Universities in India', in Varghese NV; Malik G (ed.), India Higher Education Report 2015, Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 163 - 196
    Book Chapters | 2013
    Krishna VV, 2013, 'India: Role of State in the Evolution of the National System of Innovation in India', in Scerri M; Lasters HMM (ed.), The Role of State: BRICS National Systems of Innovation, Routledge India, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415842549/
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Krishna VV; Chandra N, 2011, 'Knowledge production and knowledge transfer: A study of two indian institutes of technology (IIT Madras and IIT Bombay)', in Academic Entrepreneurship in Asia: The Role and Impact of Universities in National Innovation Systems, pp. 254 - 288
    Book Chapters | 2011
    Ramakrishna S; Krishna VV, 2011, 'Emergence of Asian Universities as Centers of New Knowledge Generation and a Base for National Competitiveness: A Case Study of National University of Singapore', in Nian Cai Liu ; , Qi Wang ; Ying Cheng (ed.), Paths to a World-Class University – Lessons from Practices and Experiences, Sense Publishers, The Netherlands
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Ahmad F; Krishna VV, 2007, 'Science and Technology Policy and the Dynamics Underlying the Malaysian Innovation System’', in Turpin T; Krishna VV (ed.), Science, Technology Policy and the Diffusion of Knowledge Understanding the Dynamics of Innovation Systems in the Asia Pacific, Edward Elgar Publishing, United Kingdom, pp. 305 - 336
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Krishna VV; Turpin T, 2007, 'Transition and Change: Innovation Systems in Asia – Pacific Economies', in Turpin T; Krishna VV (ed.), Science and Technology Policy and Diffusion of Knowledge in Asia-Pacific Economies: Understanding the Dynamics of National Systems of Innovation, Edward Elgar, United Kingdom, pp. 1 - 33
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Krishna VV, 2007, 'Dynamics at the Sectoral System of Innovation: Indian Experience in Software, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals', in Turpin T; Krishna VV (ed.), Science and Technology Policy and Diffusion of Knowledge in Asia-Pacific Economies: Understanding the Dynamics of National Systems of Innovation, Edward Elgar, United Kingdom, pp. 193 - 233
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Wickremasinghe SI; Krishna VV, 2007, 'S&T Policy and the Sri Lankan National System of Innovation: The Role of the Public Research Systems', in Turpin T; Krishna VV (ed.), Science and Technology Policy and Diffusion of Knowledge in Asia-Pacific Economies: Understanding the Dynamics of National Systems of Innovation, Edward Elgar, United Kingdom, pp. 404 - 432
    Book Chapters | 2004
    Krishna VV, 2004, 'Education, Training and Skills Formation for Decent Wrok in the Informal Sector: Case Studies from North India', in Meeting Basic Learning Needs in the Informal Sector- Integrating Education and Training for Decent Work, Empowerment and Citizenship, Unesco Institute for Education and Springer, Berlin and The Netherlands
    Book Chapters | 2004
    Krishna VV, 2004, 'Institutional Support Structures and Models of Skills Transmission', in Singh M (ed.), Meeting Basic Learning Needs in the Informal Sector- Integrating Education and Training for Decent Work, Empowerment and Citizenship, Unesco Institute for Education and Springer, Berlin and The Netherlands
    Book Chapters | 1998
    Krishna VV; Waast R; Gaillard J, 1998, 'Globalisation and Scientific Communities in the Developing World', in World Science Report, 1998, UNESCO, Paris
    Book Chapters | 1997
    Krishna VV, 1997, 'Science, Technology and Counter Hegemony: Some Reflections on the Contemporary Science Movements in India', in Shinn, T; Spaapen J; krishna VV (ed.), Science and Technology in a Developing World, Springer Science & Business Media
  • Edited Books | 2017
    Krishna V, (ed.), 2017, Universities in the National Innovation Systems: Experiences from the Asia-Pacific, Routledge, London and New York, https://www.routledge.com/Universities-in-the-National-Innovation-Systems-Experiences-from-the-Asia-Pacific/Krishna/p/book/9780367277857
    Edited Books | 2007
    Turpin T; Krishna V, (ed.), 2007, Science, Technology Policy and the Diffusion of Knowledge Understanding the Dynamics of Innovation Systems in the Asia Pacific, Edward Elgar Publishing
    Edited Books | 1997
    Gaillard J; Krishna VV; Waast R, (eds.), 1997, Scientific Communities in the Developing World, Sage Publications, New Delhi
    Edited Books | 1997
    Shinn T; Spaapen J; Krishna VV, (eds.), 1997, Science and Technology in a Developing World (Sociology of Sciences Year Book 1995), Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands
  • Journal articles | 2022
    Krishna VV, 2022, 'Can Developing Countries ‘Catch Up’ with Weak S&T Eco-Systems: Some Insights from Dynamic Asian Economies', Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/joitmc8040175
    Journal articles | 2022
    Krishna VV, 2022, 'India @ 75: Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Development', Science Technology and Society, 27, pp. 113 - 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09717218211047029
    Journal articles | 2020
    Krishna VV, 2020, 'Open science and its enemies: Challenges for a sustainable science-society social contract', Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/JOITMC6030061
    Journal articles | 2019
    Krishna VV, 2019, 'Universities in the national innovation systems: Emerging innovation landscapes in Asia-Pacific', Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/joitmc5030043
    Journal articles | 2017
    Akoijam AS; Krishna VV, 2017, 'Exploring the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM): Impact on innovation ecosystem in India', African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 9, pp. 573 - 585, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2017.1359466
    Journal articles | 2017
    Krishna V, 2017, 'Inclusive Innovation in India: Historical Roots', Asian journal of innovation and policy, 6, pp. 170 - 191, http://dx.doi.org/10.7545/ajip.2017.6.2.170
    Journal articles | 2017
    Krishna VV, 2017, 'Inclusive Innovation in India: Contemporary Landscape', Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy, 6, pp. 1 - 22, http://www.ajip.org/journal.do?method=viewFullTextArchive&journalSeq=J000040&menuId=0202&introMenuId=0202&archiveIndex=1
    Journal articles | 2015
    Krishna VV; Sha SP, 2015, 'Building Science Community by Attracting Global Talents: The Case of Singapore Biopolis', Science, Technology and Society, 20, pp. 389 - 413, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0971721815597152
    Journal articles | 2015
    Patra SK; Krishna VV, 2015, 'Globalization of R&D and open innovation: linkages of foreign R&D centers in India', Journal of Open Innovation, Technology, Markets & Complexity, 1, pp. 1 - 24
    Journal articles | 2015
    Singh J; Krishna VV, 2015, 'Trends in Brain Drain, Gain and Circulation: Indian Experience of Knowledge Workers', Science, Technology and Society, 20, pp. 300 - 321, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0971721815597132
    Journal articles | 2014
    Krishna VV, 2014, 'Changing Social Relations between Science and Society: Contemporary Challenges', Science, Technology and Society, 19, pp. 133 - 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0971721814529876
    Journal articles | 2014
    Patra SK; krishna VV, 2014, 'National Green Tribunal and Environmental Justice in India', Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, 44, pp. 445 - 453, http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/34715
    Journal articles | 2012
    Krishna VV; Patra SK; Bhattacharya S, 2012, 'Internationalisation of R&D and Global Nature of Innovation: Emerging Trends in India', Science, Technology and Society, 17, pp. 165 - 199
    Journal articles | 2010
    Chandra N; Krishna VV, 2010, 'Academia-industry links: modes of knowledge transfer at the Indian Institutes of Technology', International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 9, pp. 53 - 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijttc.2010.029425
    Journal articles | 2010
    Sarma M; Krishna VV, 2010, 'State and the software: public policies in the shaping of the Indian software sector', The Service Industries Journal, 30, pp. 25 - 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02642060802389498
    Journal articles | 2007
    Krishna VV, 2007, 'Large public research systems: India’s CSIR, the CNRS in France and the CSIRO', Innovation, 9, pp. 192 - 202, http://dx.doi.org/10.5172/impp.2007.9.2.192
    Journal articles | 2006
    Sardana D; Krishna VV, 2006, 'Government, University and Industry Relations', Science, Technology and Society, 11, pp. 351 - 378, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097172180601100204
    Journal articles | 2003
    Waast R; Krishna VV, 2003, 'Introduction', Science, Technology and Society, 8, pp. 145 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097172180300800201
    Journal articles | 2003
    Waast R; krishna VV, 2003, 'Science in Africa: From Institutionalisation to Scientfic Free Market- What Options for Development?', science, technology and society, 17, pp. 145 - 152
    Journal articles | 2001
    Krishna VV, 2001, 'Changing policy cultures, phases and trends in science and technology in India', Science and Public Policy, 28, pp. 179 - 194, http://dx.doi.org/10.3152/147154301781781525
    Journal articles | 2001
    Krishna VV, 2001, 'Introduction to Science and Technology for Development in South Asia and China', science, technology and society, 6, pp. 5 - 24
    Journal articles | 2001
    Krishna VV, 2001, 'Reflections on the changing status of academic science in India.', Int Soc Sci J, 53, pp. 231 - 246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-2451.00313
  • Reports | 2010
    Krishna VV; Usha K, 2010, The Status of the Social Science in South Asia, UNESCO, PARIS, World Social Science Report
    Reports | 2005
    Krishna VV, 2005, South Asia, Elsevier, Paris, UNESCO Science Report
    Other | 2000
    Krishna VV, 2000, Science Funding: Asia, Pergamon and Elsevier Science Publications, UK,
    Reports | 2000
    Krishna VV, 2000, Science Funding: Asia, Pergamon and Elsevier Science Publications, UK, International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW, Australia ( Science Policy)

Research activities being pursued are in science and technology studies; higher education and research in AsiaPacific; Energy and Environment policies.