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Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Nallamala forests• Wildlife population estimation: distance sampling, capture-recapture, occupancy techniques for effective monitoring and conservation.• Proficient in marking transect lines, utilizing DISTANCE software to analyze prey density for data-driven insights.• Skillful in data management: entry, validation, and processing of camera trap and line transect data.• Individual leopard identification mastery using EXTRACTCOMPARE software, enhancing precision in wildlife monitoring efforts.• Conducted comprehensive historic occurrence data collection in Surat-Dangs landscape to decipher local extinction drivers.• Applied analytical prowess to assess Forest Owlet presence-absence data using a single-season single-species occupancy framework.• Effective team collaboration and coordination with WCS-India and Forest Department for seamless project implementation.• Accomplished technical writer, proficient in drafting reports and scientific publications for scholarly communication.

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India. Project titled: "Genetic variation and inbreeding characterisation of Ranthambhore Tigers"• Facilitated seamless coordination with the State Forest Department and field team members for efficient field operations.• Executed non-invasive (shed hair) and invasive (blood and tissue) sample collection from individually identified tigers.• Spearheaded meticulous record-keeping, adept data management, and proficiently managed financial aspects related to field activities.• Specialized in DNA extraction, showcasing expertise in library preparation for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and whole-genome sequencing.

Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India.Project titled: "Understanding of an individual and sex-based role of a carnivore in shaping the conflict using genetic materials."• Orchestrated seamless collaboration with the State Forest Department, ensuring synergy in field-related operations.• Diligently managed record-keeping, adept data management, and effectively handled financial aspects related to field activities.• Executed non-invasive sample collection (shed hair and saliva) from cattle-kill incidents, enhancing wildlife forensic investigations.• Applied advanced techniques: DNA extraction, species identification through mitochondrial DNA, and individual identification utilizing microsatellites.• Presented findings through a professional poster at a conference, contributing to scientific discourse and knowledge dissemination.

Dangs forests, Gujarat, India.Project titled: "Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) Conservation in Gujarat state."• Conducted comprehensive occupancy surveys utilizing call play-back and interview methods for rare, endemic, and endangered birds.• Exemplified meticulous record-keeping, adept data management, and proficiently managed financial aspects related to field activities.• Led the organization of workshops and outreach programs in collaboration with the State Forest Department.• Directed the documentation of avian fauna in the landscape, engaging citizen scientists for community-driven conservation efforts.• Demonstrated technical writing proficiency through report creation, national magazine articles, and draft preparation for scientific publications.• Formulated compelling funding proposals for conservation initiatives.• Communicated research findings through conference poster presentations, enriching scientific discourse.

Forests of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh stateProject titled: Connectivity of Large carnivore in central Indian Landscape.• Conducted non-invasive (scat) sample collection in the Central Indian landscape.• Specialized in DNA extraction, mitochondrial DNA species identification, and microsatellite-based individual identification.• Contributed to genotyping and conducted population genetic analyses.• Designed species-specific primers for targeted genetic studies.• Played a crucial role in wildlife forensic cases, examining tiger skins, deer and antelope antlers, bones, and skulls.

Charotar region, and Kutch district, Gujarat, IndiaProject titled: 1. Wolf occupancy in Kutch, district Gujarat. 2. Crocodile Conservation Project• Conducted an occupancy survey for wolves in the semi-arid landscape of Gujarat, Western India.• Executed a comprehensive crocodile survey in central Gujarat, estimating population size and detecting their presence-absence.• Facilitated semi-structured interview surveys, delving into human-wildlife interaction for both crocodile and wolf studies. Assessed local attitudes, perceptions, and knowledge.