Tejaswi Abhiram NagamProgramme Associate Qualifications: MSc Ecology from Pondicherry University (2021-2023) Email: tejaswi@dakshin.org Profile: Tejaswi's passion for the marine environment began during his childhood near Visakhapatnam beach, where he often spotted dolphins. This fascination grew during his time at Rishi Valley School and later during his Master's studies, where he researched sacred groves in Tamil…
Sharon Pradhan Programme Associate Qualifications: M.Sc. Zoology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 2022-2024 B.Sc. Zoology (Hons.), Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 2018-2021 Email: sharon@dakshin.org Profile: From a very young age, the ocean had always intrigued Sharon. This early curiosity led her to pursue a major in Zoology during her undergraduate studies, which she later continued…
Samar AhmadProgramme Associate - ReefLog Qualifications: M.Sc. Biodiversity Conservation and Management, University of Mumbai (2021-23) B.Sc. Life Sciences, University of Delhi (2016-19) Email: samar@dakshin.org Profile: Hailing from the mountains of Nainital, Uttarakhand, Samar’s journey into the fascinating world of marine ecosystems began with the simple joy of shore walks along the bustling beaches of Mumbai…
Rahul M Suresh Programme Associate – Marine Flagships Qualifications: MSc in Wildlife Conservation Action, Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, 2021-2023 BSc in Biochemistry, Botany and Zoology, Yuvaraja’s college, Mysore, 2018-2021 Email: rahul.ms@dakshin.org Profile: During his middle school years, there was a lesson about sea turtles returning to the beach where they…
Mohammed Serfas Khan A KProgramme Associate Qualifications: BS – MS dual degree in Biological science as major and Physical science as minor, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, 2018-23. Email: mohammed.serfas@dakshin.org Profile: During his undergraduate studies at IISER TVM, he chose to major in biology due to his fascination with the engaging projects and lab courses in ecology. In…
K. Irfan AliProgramme Associate Qualifications: M.Sc Ecology, Pondicherry University (2020-2022) B.Sc Zoology, Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair (2019) Email: irfan@dakshin.org Profile: Born and raised in the Andaman Islands, Irfan developed a deep interest in the snakes and lizards native to the islands. During his undergraduate studies, he had the opportunity to intern on a…
Abisha C.Programme Associate Qualifications:Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.), ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (2019-2021) Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.), Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (2015-2019) Email: abisha@dakshin.org Profile: Abisha has had a deep love for nature since childhood, which sparked her interest in the marine ecosystem during her undergraduate studies. Living near…
Nandita Gattani Programme Assistant Qualifications: Bachelor of Business Administration, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (2021). Email: nandita@dakshin.org Profile: Originally from the city of Katni, near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Nandita began her professional journey at a plant-based company before a profound shift in her life's direction. Her first diving experience became a turning…
Moumita BhowmickFacilitator – Environmental Education Profile: Moumita is a teacher at the after-school learning programme conducted by Dakshin Foundation under the Wipro Applying Thought in Schools initiative. She has been tutoring school students from the Wandoor community for several years and is an active member of the local community. She enjoys baking and her cakes…
K BhawnaSenior Programme Associate – Community Health and Wellbeing Qualifications: Master of Public Health, Indian Institute of Public Health, Shillong, 2022 Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Karnataka, 2018 Email: k.bhawna@dakshin.org Profile: Bhawna started her career in dentistry, and during her course work, what interested her the most was public health dentistry.…