Assistant Professor | Cottey College | United States
Dr. Rupal D. Mangukiya is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, and Waterscape Management, with nine years of full-time equivalent experience in higher education and scholarly research. Her work centers on waterscape ecology, land-use modeling, sustainable development assessments, and GIS-based environmental analysis, with emerging interests in environmental justice and technology-enabled pedagogy. Dr. Mangukiya currently serves as Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Environmental Studies at Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri, where she leads curriculum development, supervises student research, delivers core courses in environmental science and geography, and steers departmental planning and program enhancement. Her research has generated meaningful contributions to the understanding of socio-ecological systems, including advanced applications of GIS, quantitative modeling techniques, and policy-relevant evaluations of natural resource management. Among her notable scholarly outputs is her work analyzing the three pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals at sub-national scales within the United States, offering valuable insights for regional policy development and sustainability planning. Through her doctoral research and ongoing publications, she has helped advance the integration of spatial analytics with environmental policy frameworks, supporting improved decision-making around land use, waterscape governance, and long-term resource resilience. Dr. Mangukiya’s broader impact lies in her commitment to strengthening environmental literacy, fostering research-driven academic programs, and equipping future practitioners with the analytical and ethical tools needed to address complex ecological challenges. Her vision is rooted in advancing sustainable resource management, promoting equity-centered environmental policy, and bridging science with community-oriented solutions to support resilient societies and evidence-based environmental innovation.
Featured Publications
1. Quality Characterization of Groundwater Using Water Quality Index in Surat City, Gujarat, India. M. Rupal, B. Tanushree, C. Sukalyan
International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 1(4), 14–23 (2012)
2. Analyzing Three Pillars of Sustainable Development Goals at Sub-National Scales Within the USA . R.D. Mangukiya, D.M. Sklarew
World Development Sustainability, 2, 100058 (2023)