Nanda’s research focuses on understanding and formalizing of human group behavior in and on social-ecological systems. She uses agent-based modelling (computational simulations) to integrate and formalize case or expert knowledge, social theory and connecting to other methods to contribute to a deeper understanding.

She works as a researcher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC). Currently she works on synthesizing knowledge using agent-based modelling, i.e. comparing and exploring fishery case studies and interventions. Previously, Nanda worked in the SES-LINK project focusing on the role of human behavior in diverse natural resource management projects.