Surbhi Chakraborty is pursuing Ph.D. in Defence and Strategic Studies at Punjabi University, Patiala. A Gold Medallist in her postgraduate studies, she has spearheaded several initiatives aligned with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, particularly in the areas of indigenous defence production, cybersecurity, and strategic policy.
She has contributed to a range of publications, including authoring chapters for ICSSR-funded project, conference papers and book reviews and remains actively involved in high-level policy research and strategic dialogues. With an academic background rooted in political science and strategic affairs, she brings an interdisciplinary and nuanced perspective to her work.