Research Interest
I am a Junior Research Fellow in the Ramakrishnan lab. Using genetic markers and whole genomes, my research and on-going collaborative projects focus on the estimation of endangered wild carnivore populations and the sharing of genetic variation between populations. I use a combination of molecular techniques and bioinformatics to study wild carnivores to help inform conservation efforts.

Research Interest
My postdoctoral project focuses on the Critically Endangered Gyps vultures, which have experienced a catastrophic decline in the Indian subcontinent owing to the veterinary use to the drug diclofenac. Mostly, concentrated around National Parks, the remaining vultures appear to be stabilizing in numbers following the ban on the veterinary use of the drug in 2006. My project specifically focuses on uncovering the diet of these species using molecular metabarcoding to understand if access to wild prey make these protected areas their refuge. I also aim to assess the extent of genetic loss experienced by these species through comparison with historical samples and estimate the geographic distribution of the extant genetic variation using genomics. Apart from this, I am also exploring the utility of using citizen science data to monitor the breeding populations and mortality of these species, which rely on effective conservation actions to revive their populations.

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My educational background is varied – BSc in Physics, Maths and Electronics, MSc in Biodiversity Conservation and Management, and a PhD in Geography, understanding how elephants and people share space. I have been working on a range of applied conservation research projects over the years, with a particular interest in Human-Elephant Interactions and Lantana camara, an invasive plant. My current postdoctoral research aims to use genetic tools to help solve on ground conservation challenges, starting with better understanding the the functional role of elephant corridors.

Research Interest
I am currently working as a bioinformatician in the lab, mostly doing computational work. I have a bachelor in computer science and masters in bioinformatics. My main objective right now is to get a reference quality chromosomal level assembly of the Bengal Tiger (Almost there) using long reads and HiC (for scaffolding). Besides I am also involved in few other projects in the lab in small capacities, trying to help my lab mates in their data analysis. I am interested in the field of evolutionary and population genomics and it is quite likely I would purse my PhD in that. When I am not working or thinking about science I am usually off trekking or travelling. I love to read. For my daily dose of exercise, I try to cycle and swim everyday with swimming being my go to stress buster. I am also a big fan of craft beers.

HFSP fellow at University of Oklahoma