This growth is driven by staff drawn from leading universities in India and abroad, representing a wide range of disciplines and practices. Many have trained in more than one field and worked across academia, government, civil society, and the private sector, bringing multi-sectoral experience that strengthens interdisciplinary problem-solving.

IIHS is proud of its gender balance and its regional, linguistic and cultural diversity, with staff who have lived, studied and worked in cities across the world. This diversity enriches our work, while an inclusive, open and collaborative culture ensures that responses to complex urban challenges remain comprehensive, people-centric, and grounded in diversity.