About Me
Environmental Science Postgraduate with over 2 years of practical experience in ecological research, biodiversity documentation, and avifaunal studies. My work encompasses field surveys, species identification, conservation assessment, and ecological data analysis.
As a Science and Nature Educator, I deliver engaging lectures, mentor students, and design experiential learning programs that foster scientific curiosity and environmental awareness.
My work brings together scientific research, environmental education, and collaborative leadership to support ecological understanding and conservation action.
Qualifications
M.Sc. Environmental Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
CGPA: 8.41
B.Sc. Botany
Fergusson College, Autonomous Pune
CGPA: 8.99
Future Full of Forest Fellow 2026
Canopy Collective
Environmental leadership and community conservation
Experience
Research Assistant
Parambi Foundation
- Supported projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on environmental sustainability and community impact
- Conducted biodiversity documentation and plant taxonomy to strengthen ecological databases and field knowledge
- Assisted in designing ecological restoration strategies to improve habitat quality and promote long-term ecosystem health
Science Teacher
Reiyukai Knowledge Foundation
- Delivered science lessons through experiments, discussions, and hands-on activities
- Helped students understand concepts clearly and develop a love for science
- Nurtured young minds by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence in their ideas
Senior Program Coordinator
Shikshanganga Foundation
- Served as main point of contact for candidates, managing communication throughout recruitment
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract candidates aligned with the foundation mission
- Led training and onboarding of newly selected individuals
Summer Intern
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
- Studied air quality monitoring, focusing on different air pollution components
- Learned about various pollutants and their effects on the environment and health
- Conducted research paper analysis and discussions on environmental monitoring
Research & Publications
Shorebird Ecology: Diversity, Status, and Distribution of Palghar District, Maharashtra
Comprehensive field documentation of shorebird species and ecological assessment along the Palghar coastline, investigating breeding ecology, population dynamics, habitat preferences, and conservation status using standardized survey methodologies and statistical analysis.
Reutilization of Dairy Effluent for Mycolipase Production
Analyzed dairy wastewater and optimized fungal growth for mycolipase production, identifying lipase-producing fungi through isolation, morphological studies, and DNA analysis. Successfully sequenced and submitted the gene responsible for lipase production to NCBI GeneBank.
Future Full of Forest Fellowship
An immersive learning experience organized by Canopy Collective, Coexistence Consortium, and TransDisciplinary University
Location: Living Labs, Tezpur, Assam
During this transformative phase, I immersed myself in project management, proposal writing, and storytelling, building a stronger foundation to turn ideas into meaningful action. This was my first experience writing a structured pitch and exploring the art of meaningful storytelling.
Although I had a basic understanding of budgeting, grants, and CSR proposal writing, the workshop facilitated by Alolika Sinha deepened my clarity and sharpened my skills further.
Project Management & Pitching
Learned structured proposal writing and effective storytelling techniques to communicate impact
Collaboration & Teamwork
Worked with fellow participants to gain insights into teamwork and the power of co-creating ideas
Meaningful Change
Recognized that meaningful change is always collective and requires diverse perspectives
Facilitation & Mentorship
Workshop Lead - Alolika Sinha: Deepened my clarity on budgeting, grants, and CSR proposal writing
Narrative & Storytelling - Megha Moorthy & Radhika Raj (Roundglass Sustain): Insightful sessions on crafting narratives, finding the angle of a story, and learning how to pitch it effectively
Game Development Project: Link the Food Chain
Designed and developed an educational game focused on food chain dynamics and ecosystem connections, created during the Khel Dhemali workshop. This collaborative project combined gameplay design with environmental education principles to make ecological concepts engaging and interactive.
Workshop Partner: Khel Dhemali
Platform & Support: Future Full of Forest Fellowship 2026, Canopy Collective
Funding Partners: Sanctuary Nature Foundation and The Habitats Trust
Development Team: Yogesh Nyaharkar, Rodingliana Apeto, and Thejavitso Chase
Mentorship: Dr. Sambita Modak
Grateful for the learnings, the people, and the journey so far. Looking forward to continuing this path of learning, collaboration, and togetherness in the next phase.
Field Notes Gallery
A visual journey through my research expeditions, conservation projects, and environmental monitoring activities across diverse ecosystems.
Documented diversity, status, and distribution of shorebirds along different coasts of Palghar District, assessing breeding ecology and migration patterns as part of M.Sc. thesis research.
Shorebird Survey - Palghar District
Participated in freshwater bird census and waterbird population estimation for conservation planning at Bhigwan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Freshwater Bird Count
Coastal biodiversity documentation and marine ecosystem study along the Malvan coastline.
Malvan Coastal Field Visit
Flora and fauna documentation and biodiversity assessment in the Western Ghats ecosystem at Mahabaleshwar.
Mahabaleshwar Field Survey
Water quality analysis and environmental sample processing using advanced laboratory techniques.
Biotechnology Lab
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