The Highland Institute is an independent research centre that engages critically with socio-political, cultural, historical, environmental and developmental problems affecting communities in highland Asia. Founded in 2013, and registered as a trust, the institute collaborates with research institutions in India and abroad in designing and carrying out research, engaging in analysis, and disseminating findings in academic symposia and peer-reviewed publications.
The institute also has a vibrant community of associated research fellows from distinguished universities around the world that join as co-investigators on projects, facilitate research exchange, and design and lead postgraduate open courses. Partners of the Highland Institute have included Oxford Policy Management, University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, Centre for Karbi Studies, and the Government of Nagaland.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is made up of scholars, administrators, and respected community leaders actively engaged in promoting excellence in higher education and development, and developing collaborative partnerships with universities, civil society organisations and other public and private sector institutions. The board is responsible for shaping the goals and strategies of the Highland Institute; providing counsel to the senior leadership; and governance over institute activities, and assets. The Board meets at least once-a-year, and its various committees represent the interdisciplinary character of the Institute’s programs.
staff
Ruokuonuo Yhome
Research Director
Stefan Lueder
Senior Research Scientist and Program Manager
Lanuakum Aier
Operations Manager
Rovithono Yhome
Research Assistant
Thepfuchanuo Kire
Research Assistant
Negi Thokchom
Research Assistant
Chijanbemo Richard Ezung
Research Assistant
Kevide Lcho
Research Assistant