Dr Jay Rovisham Singh Doorga is an Oxford trained author, consultant, and is currently a lecturer at Université des Mascareignes. He holds a MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford; PhD in GIS -Modelling and Forecasting; and BSc Physics from the University of Mauritius. He is the recipient of academic honours and awards, including the University of Oxford ECM Award, Cambridge Outstanding Achievement Award, State of Mauritius Laureate Scholarship, Gold Medalist of the University of Mauritius, and Commonwealth Youth Awards Finalist. He has over 35 peer-reviewed publications and one book with over 650 citations, influencing the policy climate of Africa through scientific research, bridging the gap between scientific energy and climate issues and policy making. He has published on wide-ranging issues pertaining to coastal ocean management, disaster risk management, climate change, and renewable energy. Dr Doorga has also participated in international consultancies and steers national projects. His works covers issues ranging from flood risk management in Mauritius; sea level rise in Seychelles, Comoros, and Mauritius; climate mitigation and adaptation in small islands; and renewable energy adoption worldwide, including the Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. He holds a patent for the invention of a wave energy prototype under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade. His works have been featured in Forbes, University of Oxford, and Daily Maverick, influencing multilateral financial institutions, global think tanks, and policy makers to bring sustainable change in Africa.
Research
Biography
Dr Jay Rovisham Singh Doorga is an Oxford trained author, consultant, and is currently a lecturer at Université des Mascareignes. He holds a MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford; PhD in GIS -Modelling and Forecasting; and BSc Physics from the University of Mauritius. He is the recipient of academic honours and awards, including the University of Oxford ECM Award, Cambridge Outstanding Achievement Award, State of Mauritius Laureate Scholarship, Gold Medalist of the University of Mauritius, and Commonwealth Youth Awards Finalist. He has over 35 peer-reviewed publications and one book with over 650 citations, influencing the policy climate of Africa through scientific research, bridging the gap between scientific energy and climate issues and policy making. He has published on wide-ranging issues pertaining to coastal ocean management, disaster risk management, climate change, and renewable energy. Dr Doorga has also participated in international consultancies and steers national projects. His works covers issues ranging from flood risk management in Mauritius; sea level rise in Seychelles, Comoros, and Mauritius; climate mitigation and adaptation in small islands; and renewable energy adoption worldwide, including the Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. He holds a patent for the invention of a wave energy prototype under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade. His works have been featured in Forbes, University of Oxford, and Daily Maverick, influencing multilateral financial institutions, global think tanks, and policy makers to bring sustainable change in Africa.
Doorga Jay Rovisham Singh
Research/field of study:
Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Management, Geospatial Modelling, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis
Email:
jdoorga@udm.ac.mu
Research
Dr. Doorga’s research interests center around climate change, environmental conservation, and renewable energy matters in Mauritius and across Africa. His specialized knowledge lies in leveraging remote sensing and GIS to provide sustainable solutions for complex local, regional, and global challenges.
Publications
- Publications at UdM
Research papers
- Doorga, J.R., Magerl, L., Bunwaree, P., Zhao, J., Watkins, S., Staub, C.G., Rughooputh, S.D., Cunden, T.S., Lollchund, R. and Boojhawon, R., 2022. GIS-based multi-criteria modelling of flood risk susceptibility in Port Louis, Mauritius: Towards resilient flood management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 67, p.102683.
- Doorga, J.R.S., 2022. Climate change and the fate of small islands: The case of Mauritius. Environmental Science & Policy, 136, pp.282-290.
- Doorga, J.R., Deenapanray, P.N. and Rughooputh, S.D., 2023. Geographic carbon accounting: The roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions in Mauritius Island. Journal of Environmental Management, 333, p.117434.
- Doorga, J.R., Hall, J.W. and Eyre, N., 2022. Geospatial multi-criteria analysis for identifying optimum wind and solar sites in Africa: Towards effective power sector decarbonization. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 158, p.112107.
- Doorga, J.R., Rughooputh, S.D., Chung, S.Y. and McGivern, A., 2022. A geospatial approach for addressing long-term solid waste management issues: Extracting value from waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 334, p.130282
- Doorga, J.R., Pasnin, O., Dindoyal, Y. and Diaz, C., 2023. Risk assessment of coral reef vulnerability to climate change and stressors in tropical islands: The case of Mauritius. Science of The Total Environment, 891, p.164648
- Doorga, J.R., Sadien, M., Bheeroo, N.A., Pasnin, O., Gooroochurn, O., Modoosoodun-Nicolas, K., Ramchandur, V. and Ramharai, D., 2021. Assessment and management of coastal erosion: Insights from two tropical sandy shores in Mauritius Island. Ocean & Coastal Management, 212, p.105823.
- Doorga, J.R.S., Tannoo, R., Rughooputh, S.D. and Boojhawon, R., 2021. Exploiting the rooftop solar photovoltaic potential of a tropical island state: case of the Mascarene Island of Mauritius. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 12, pp.401-418.
- Chung, S.Y., Ives, M.C., Allen, M.R., Doorga, J.R. and Xu, Y., 2024. Accelerating carbon neutrality in China: Sensitive intervention points for the energy and transport sectors in Beijing and Hong Kong. Journal of Cleaner Production, p.141681.
- Doorga, J.R.S., Cunden, T.S., Rughooputh, S.D., Rughoo, D. and Dookayka, K., 2022. Optimizing on utility-scale solar for conservation of pristine landscapes and ecosystems: the case of Rodrigues Island. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 24(10), pp.3331-3343.
- Doorga, J.R.S., Boodoo, Z., Cunden, T.S., Calleecharan, Y. and Khoodeeram, R., 2023. Spatial modelling and policy evaluation of the offshore wind potential for a small oceanic island: the case of Mauritius. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 14(4), pp.889-903.
- Doorga, J.R.S., Bernardie-Tahir, N., Deenapanray, P.N., Dindoyal, Y., Mycoo, M. and Moncada, S., 2024. Surging seas, rising sea levels, and sinking communities: The urgent need for climate adaptation in small island states. Environmental Science & Policy, 157, p.103788.
- Doorga, J.R., Pasnin, O., Dindoyal, Y. and Diaz, C., 2023. Risk assessment of coral reef vulnerability to climate change and stressors in tropical islands: The case of Mauritius. Science of The Total Environment, 891, p.164648.
Book
Doorga, J., Rughooputh, S. and Boojhawon, R., 2022. Geospatial Optimization of Solar Energy: Cases from Around the World. Springer Nature.
Conference papers
- Doorga, J.R.S., Rughoo, D., Boojhawon, R. and Rughooputh, S.D.D.V., 2022, December. An assessment of the solar climate of a tropical island having a complex topography. In 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
- Doorga, J.R.S., Rughoo, D., Boojhawon, R. and Rughooputh, S.D.D.V., 2022, December. Development of a day-ahead solar energy forecasting model using seasonal ARIMA for economic load dispatch. In 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA) (pp.1-6). IEEE.
- Cunden, T.S.M., Doorga, J.R.S., Boojhawon, R. and Rughooputh, S.D., 2023, July. Solar Energy: An Analysis of Global, Direct and Diffuse Solar Irradiance for Mauritius. In 2023 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
- Rughoo, D., Mohun, S. and Doorga, J.R.S., 2022, December. Implementation of a cloud-based solar radiation model using Regression Analysis for estimating photovoltaic power generation. In 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA) (pp.1-5). IEEE.
- Rughoo, D., Doorga, J.R.S., Somanah, D., Tannoo, R., Boojhawon, R. and Rughooputh, S.D., 2023, November. An In-Depth Scientific Analysis of Rooftop Solar PV Power Potential to Facilitate Strategic Deployment and Implementation in Mauritius. In 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
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