RESEARCH INTERN Work in close collaboration to aid peers and other interested parties with fieldwork and laboratory operations for purposes of collecting and analysing data. Gather soil and water samples as an aspect of fieldwork and analyse these to measure moisture, temperature, and additional traits of soil and water. Identify levels of ammonia, nitrous oxide, and CO2 contained in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through sampling these. Prepare literature and evidence reviews and write… Show more RESEARCH INTERN Work in close collaboration to aid peers and other interested parties with fieldwork and laboratory operations for purposes of collecting and analysing data. Gather soil and water samples as an aspect of fieldwork and analyse these to measure moisture, temperature, and additional traits of soil and water. Identify levels of ammonia, nitrous oxide, and CO2 contained in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through sampling these. Prepare literature and evidence reviews and write reports on significant findings.Key Accomplishments• Collected GHG samples and carried out analyses on these as part of a research project investigating ways to reduce GHG emissions in corn fields.• Assembled source material for and composed a literature review on GHGs in agricultural sector.• Gathered soil and water samples while performing fieldwork and analysed this utilizing laboratory equipment.• Prepared and submitted an internship report Show less

Environmental Rehabilitation Project Funded by European Union Responsibilities:Organized the communities at the grass root level around environmental issues including soil erosion, deforestation, reduction of vulnerable flora and fauna and environmental degradationCreated environmental awareness among the communities by holding dialogue/meetings at regular intervals for sustainable agriculture Introduced the environment friendly interventions in agriculture, forestry, livestock… Show more Environmental Rehabilitation Project Funded by European Union Responsibilities:Organized the communities at the grass root level around environmental issues including soil erosion, deforestation, reduction of vulnerable flora and fauna and environmental degradationCreated environmental awareness among the communities by holding dialogue/meetings at regular intervals for sustainable agriculture Introduced the environment friendly interventions in agriculture, forestry, livestock and social sector for sustainable natural resource management Organized field days, workshops, seminars, and walks to increase environmental awareness among the communities at the grass root level Show less

Assisted in planning and designing of agricultural research plots Data collection, analysis and documentation of the data at prescribed time Preparation of reports about the results of plots as research paper Monitoring and evaluation of the field plots for pest scouting