Qualifications
PhD. (2011-2017). Department of Forestry, Northeastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST), Arunachal Pradesh.
MSc. (2008-2010) - Department of Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry.
BSc.Ed (2004-2008) Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysore University.
Experience
Assistant Professor (2017 - to present). Amity Institute of Forestry & Wildlife, Amity University, Noida.
Scientist (2016-2017), National Mission of Himalayan Studies, GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi, Uttarakhand.
Current Courses Taught
Currently, I teach Vegetation Science, Vertebrates, Plant Animal Interaction, Habitat Ecology, Critical Ecosystems & Management, Urban Ecology, Insitu & Exsitu Conservation to Masters Students and Forest Ecology and Wildlife & Rangeland management to Bachelor's students.
Research Interests
My thesis work emphasized more on the lesser studied taxa of the globe, the gliding squirrels of the Eastern Himalayas. Currently, I am in a phase to expand my knowledge on this taxa from different regions of the eastern Himalayas and to look at the ecology and site specific challenges that the species face. Also, I am more interested in building cross-country collaborations in this field and have recently initiated the same.
Teaching Interests
Plant Animal Interaction, Habitat Ecology, Critical Ecosystems & Management, Urban Ecology, Insitu & Exsitu Conservation, Forest Ecology and Wildlife & Rangeland management.
Professional Affiliations
Member - IUCN Small Mammal Specialist Group
Member - World Commission on Protected Areas
President - SCB - India Chapter
Ex-Fellow - IPBES (Sustainable Use of Wildlife Species)
Contact Information
Amity Institute of Forestry and Wildlife - AIFW