Volunteer

• Sep 2023 - Present

Science Analyst - Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research

• Oct 2022 - Present

Policy Advisor

• Dec 2020 - Present

Species at Risk Specialist

• Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

Policy Advisor

• Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

Species at Risk Habitat/Recovery Biologist

• Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

Regional Terrestrial Ecosystems Science Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Dec 2011 - Mar 2018

I carry out the experimental design and implementation of field research in restoration ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity conservation and long-term forest dynamics monitoring. The implementation aspect of this work includes the hiring, training and management of a field crew consisting of local indigenous youth as well as research assistants trained in field work. I also write grant proposals to raise funds for research. Finally, I analyse data from my field studies and publish the… Show more I carry out the experimental design and implementation of field research in restoration ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity conservation and long-term forest dynamics monitoring. The implementation aspect of this work includes the hiring, training and management of a field crew consisting of local indigenous youth as well as research assistants trained in field work. I also write grant proposals to raise funds for research. Finally, I analyse data from my field studies and publish the results as scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Show less I carry out the experimental design and implementation of field research in restoration ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity conservation and long-term forest dynamics monitoring. The implementation aspect of this work includes the hiring, training and management of a field crew consisting of local indigenous youth as well as research assistants trained in field work. I also write grant proposals to raise funds for research. Finally, I analyse data from my field studies and publish the… Show more I carry out the experimental design and implementation of field research in restoration ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity conservation and long-term forest dynamics monitoring. The implementation aspect of this work includes the hiring, training and management of a field crew consisting of local indigenous youth as well as research assistants trained in field work. I also write grant proposals to raise funds for research. Finally, I analyse data from my field studies and publish the results as scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. Show less

Terrestrial Ecologist & Wildlife Biologist

• May 2016 - Mar 2017

Ecologist

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

Research Associate

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2015

I coordinate fund-raising and field research for the Croc Bank's invasion biology and restoration ecology programme in the Western Ghats. I coordinate fund-raising and field research for the Croc Bank's invasion biology and restoration ecology programme in the Western Ghats.

Consultant Scientist

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

My work was part of larger project aimed at describing the 3-fold (economic, environmental and ecological) impacts of tourism on 3 major protected areas and tiger reserves in Karnataka state. I designed and implemented the ecological impacts component of the study. Using sets of nested plots to sample vegetation and herbivore habitat use (through fecal group counts), and transects to sample large carnivore habitat use I assessed the role of safaris (and their associated activities) in… Show more My work was part of larger project aimed at describing the 3-fold (economic, environmental and ecological) impacts of tourism on 3 major protected areas and tiger reserves in Karnataka state. I designed and implemented the ecological impacts component of the study. Using sets of nested plots to sample vegetation and herbivore habitat use (through fecal group counts), and transects to sample large carnivore habitat use I assessed the role of safaris (and their associated activities) in accounting for changes in forest vegetation and wildlife habitat use. The 3 study sites were Dandeli-Anshi, Bhadra and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. These data were submitted as a written report to the Karnataka Ecotourism Board & Karnataka Forest Department (Govt. of Karnataka) including recommendations to minimize and mitigate the adverse effects, if present, of safaris on these habitats. Show less My work was part of larger project aimed at describing the 3-fold (economic, environmental and ecological) impacts of tourism on 3 major protected areas and tiger reserves in Karnataka state. I designed and implemented the ecological impacts component of the study. Using sets of nested plots to sample vegetation and herbivore habitat use (through fecal group counts), and transects to sample large carnivore habitat use I assessed the role of safaris (and their associated activities) in… Show more My work was part of larger project aimed at describing the 3-fold (economic, environmental and ecological) impacts of tourism on 3 major protected areas and tiger reserves in Karnataka state. I designed and implemented the ecological impacts component of the study. Using sets of nested plots to sample vegetation and herbivore habitat use (through fecal group counts), and transects to sample large carnivore habitat use I assessed the role of safaris (and their associated activities) in accounting for changes in forest vegetation and wildlife habitat use. The 3 study sites were Dandeli-Anshi, Bhadra and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. These data were submitted as a written report to the Karnataka Ecotourism Board & Karnataka Forest Department (Govt. of Karnataka) including recommendations to minimize and mitigate the adverse effects, if present, of safaris on these habitats. Show less

On-call consultant

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

I conducted surveys for rare plants in areas proposed for development activities such as mining and facility expansions. I spent 2 summers in a proposed mining site in northern British Columbia and 1 summer in a proposed port expansion site in Prince Rupert British Columbia surveying for populations of red- and blue-listed plants as per provincial and federal lists. As part of this work I also collected and preserved samples, entered data and helped write reports of findings, both of these… Show more I conducted surveys for rare plants in areas proposed for development activities such as mining and facility expansions. I spent 2 summers in a proposed mining site in northern British Columbia and 1 summer in a proposed port expansion site in Prince Rupert British Columbia surveying for populations of red- and blue-listed plants as per provincial and federal lists. As part of this work I also collected and preserved samples, entered data and helped write reports of findings, both of these studies as well as other environmental impacts assessment surveys in Ontario. Show less I conducted surveys for rare plants in areas proposed for development activities such as mining and facility expansions. I spent 2 summers in a proposed mining site in northern British Columbia and 1 summer in a proposed port expansion site in Prince Rupert British Columbia surveying for populations of red- and blue-listed plants as per provincial and federal lists. As part of this work I also collected and preserved samples, entered data and helped write reports of findings, both of these… Show more I conducted surveys for rare plants in areas proposed for development activities such as mining and facility expansions. I spent 2 summers in a proposed mining site in northern British Columbia and 1 summer in a proposed port expansion site in Prince Rupert British Columbia surveying for populations of red- and blue-listed plants as per provincial and federal lists. As part of this work I also collected and preserved samples, entered data and helped write reports of findings, both of these studies as well as other environmental impacts assessment surveys in Ontario. Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

I spent a month surveying the forests, streams and riparian areas of the plasser mining region of the Klondike in the Yukon Territory in northern Canada, looking for populations of the endangered plant Micranthes spicata. The goal of finding these populations was to protect their habitats from disturbances including gold mining. I spent a month surveying the forests, streams and riparian areas of the plasser mining region of the Klondike in the Yukon Territory in northern Canada, looking for populations of the endangered plant Micranthes spicata. The goal of finding these populations was to protect their habitats from disturbances including gold mining.

Temporary Administrative Assistant

• May 2010 - Jul 2011

I was posted in various temporary short-term administrative roles which include receptionist, customer service and data entry positions. My duties including filing insurance claims, talking to customers and clients on the phone, maintaining a conference facility, entering data from social research studies, and answering correspondence. I was posted in various temporary short-term administrative roles which include receptionist, customer service and data entry positions. My duties including filing insurance claims, talking to customers and clients on the phone, maintaining a conference facility, entering data from social research studies, and answering correspondence.

Customer Service Associate

• Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

I answered and responded to correspondence from individuals seeking nursing licenses in the province of Ontario - either new licenses, renewals or re-instatements. I also processed application fees and assisted in the filing and organization of applications under consideration. I answered and responded to correspondence from individuals seeking nursing licenses in the province of Ontario - either new licenses, renewals or re-instatements. I also processed application fees and assisted in the filing and organization of applications under consideration.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Dec 2009 - May 2010

I worked with other scientists at ATREE to analyse data from a restoration experiment and write up the results of the study as a peer-reviewed paper, which is now under journal review. I worked with other scientists at ATREE to analyse data from a restoration experiment and write up the results of the study as a peer-reviewed paper, which is now under journal review.

Research Associate

• Jul 2005 - May 2009

I carried ecological research on the impacts of exotic invasive plants on tiger habitats in southern India, and the implications of these impacts for the long-term conservation for tigers and other threatened wildlife in the deciduous forest landscape of southern India. I also participated in projects on human-wildlife conflict and conservation interventions aimed at mitigating the dependence of local human communities on protected forest resources. I also co-authored the dossier submitted by… Show more I carried ecological research on the impacts of exotic invasive plants on tiger habitats in southern India, and the implications of these impacts for the long-term conservation for tigers and other threatened wildlife in the deciduous forest landscape of southern India. I also participated in projects on human-wildlife conflict and conservation interventions aimed at mitigating the dependence of local human communities on protected forest resources. I also co-authored the dossier submitted by the Government of India to the UNESCO nominating World Heritage Sites in India. Show less I carried ecological research on the impacts of exotic invasive plants on tiger habitats in southern India, and the implications of these impacts for the long-term conservation for tigers and other threatened wildlife in the deciduous forest landscape of southern India. I also participated in projects on human-wildlife conflict and conservation interventions aimed at mitigating the dependence of local human communities on protected forest resources. I also co-authored the dossier submitted by… Show more I carried ecological research on the impacts of exotic invasive plants on tiger habitats in southern India, and the implications of these impacts for the long-term conservation for tigers and other threatened wildlife in the deciduous forest landscape of southern India. I also participated in projects on human-wildlife conflict and conservation interventions aimed at mitigating the dependence of local human communities on protected forest resources. I also co-authored the dossier submitted by the Government of India to the UNESCO nominating World Heritage Sites in India. Show less

Doctoral Candidate & Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2003 - May 2009

I carried out doctoral dissertation research including grant writing, field research, data analyses and dissertation writing, while simultaneously teaching undergraduate biology courses (mainly laboratory and seminars) in comparative anatomy, genetics, botany, animal behaviour and ichthyology. I carried out doctoral dissertation research including grant writing, field research, data analyses and dissertation writing, while simultaneously teaching undergraduate biology courses (mainly laboratory and seminars) in comparative anatomy, genetics, botany, animal behaviour and ichthyology.

Research Intern

• Jun 2001 - Nov 2001

I carried out foot surveys of the tropical deciduous forests of Bandipur National Park in southern India, estimating the population densities of large herbivores using the line-transect sampling framework (distance sampling). The goal of the project was to determine whether and how much the repeated sampling of transects reduced error margins in density estimates. I also used a line-transect to sample elephant habitat use of a newly-established corridor to determine whether elephants were using… Show more I carried out foot surveys of the tropical deciduous forests of Bandipur National Park in southern India, estimating the population densities of large herbivores using the line-transect sampling framework (distance sampling). The goal of the project was to determine whether and how much the repeated sampling of transects reduced error margins in density estimates. I also used a line-transect to sample elephant habitat use of a newly-established corridor to determine whether elephants were using the habitat more AFTER creation of the corridor. Show less I carried out foot surveys of the tropical deciduous forests of Bandipur National Park in southern India, estimating the population densities of large herbivores using the line-transect sampling framework (distance sampling). The goal of the project was to determine whether and how much the repeated sampling of transects reduced error margins in density estimates. I also used a line-transect to sample elephant habitat use of a newly-established corridor to determine whether elephants were using… Show more I carried out foot surveys of the tropical deciduous forests of Bandipur National Park in southern India, estimating the population densities of large herbivores using the line-transect sampling framework (distance sampling). The goal of the project was to determine whether and how much the repeated sampling of transects reduced error margins in density estimates. I also used a line-transect to sample elephant habitat use of a newly-established corridor to determine whether elephants were using the habitat more AFTER creation of the corridor. Show less

Student Intern

• Jul 1998 - May 2000

I spent Saturday mornings assisting student veterinarians in handling patients, administering basic treatment, cleaning work areas and interacting with owners. I spent Saturday mornings assisting student veterinarians in handling patients, administering basic treatment, cleaning work areas and interacting with owners.

Student Intern

• Oct 1998 - Jan 1999

I set up and monitored apparatus to trap oxides of sulphur and nitrogen at major traffic intersections in Bangalore city, as well as conducted subsequent chemical analyses to estimate air pollution in the city. I set up and monitored apparatus to trap oxides of sulphur and nitrogen at major traffic intersections in Bangalore city, as well as conducted subsequent chemical analyses to estimate air pollution in the city.