Savithri is a designer-maker, researcher and academic. Her research is concerned with marginalised groups of indigenous and African smallholder farmers and artisans facing food poverty due to climate change and systemic post-colonial inequalities (structures, institutions, policies).
Savithri’s role at the RCA is to conduct and lead research projects, to build research which aligns with the strategy of the School of Design. Her focus is on developing opportunities for knowledge exchange which bring value to the College.
Savithri contributes to the development and enhancement of new and existing programmes and pathways, ensuring high quality academic content and innovation in learning, teaching, and assessment.