Aurup Ratan Dhar
Data Analysis and Reporting Manager
Aurup Ratan Dhar joined the PFI staff in September 2026 as the data analysis and reporting manager. In this role, Aurup supports data stewardship and reporting efforts, analyzes program and sustainability data and works across teams to improve data processes, consistency and reporting.
Before joining PFI, Aurup worked at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, where his research focused on food-system sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions and agricultural supply chains. He has also conducted agricultural and environmental research in Japan and Bangladesh, with work spanning conservation agriculture, environmental footprints and life-cycle assessment.
Aurup earned a doctorate in environmental studies from Tohoku University in Japan and holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University. His work has given him the opportunity to collaborate with researchers and practitioners across several countries and agricultural systems.
Aurup lives in Minnesota with his wife and young son. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new places and learning about different cultures. He also enjoys staying connected with friends and colleagues around the world.