Chagun operates at the nexus of data, policy, advice, and international engagement aspects of science, technology, and innovation. Currently serving as Chief Policy Adviser, he provides policy support to initiatives of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
He is engaged in initiatives related to governance of emerging technologies, promoting deep tech innovation and startup ecosystem, technology foresight, and institutional mechanisms for strengthening ‘science-policy’ interfaces, both domestically and internationally.
Chagun earned his PhD in Space Electronics and Digital Systems from the University of Rennes 1, France, followed by postdoctoral research engagements with the École Polytechnique de l'Université de Nantes, France. He has augmented his academic credentials with professional training in science and technology policy and diplomacy from Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, and the United States.