Shawn DsouzaResearch Affiliate Qualifications: M.Sc. Biodiversity, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune (2017) B.Sc. Zoology, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai (2015) Email: shawn27.dsouza@gmail.com Profile: While he is trained as an ecologist, Shawn also recognises that humans are part of natural systems and he tries incorporating this philosophy in all aspects of his work.…
Imran SamadResearch Affliate Qualifications: PhD student, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Email: imransamad@iisc.ac.in Profile: Imran grew up in the landlocked mountains of the Himalayas in Darjeeling but found his fascination with the sea and its majestic creatures through nature documentaries and reading about inspirational marine biologists. He is interested in understanding…
Naveen NamboothriConvenor, Academic Programme Naveen Namboothri is a founder trustee at Dakshin. He holds a doctoral degree from Annamalai University. In his functional capacity, he heads Dakshin’s Sustainable Fisheries programme. Trained as a marine biologist, he has worked in diverse coastal and marine systems across India particularly focusing on its island systems, Naveen’s research interests…
Meera Anna OommenCIS Lead Meera is a founder trustee and Associate Director at Dakshin. She holds a doctoral degree in life sciences from the University of Technology, Sydney. At Dakshin Foundation, in her functional capacity, she heads the Conservation CrossRoads programme at Dakshin and contributes to institutional growth by coordinating research activities, and institutional development of…
Madhuri MondalPartnerships, SeaChange and Policy Lead, ANET Qualifications: M.A. Natural Resources & Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (2016-2018) B.E Information Technology, Osmania University, 2009 Email: madhuri.mondal@dakshin.org Profile: Growing up in the Andamans and living close to the rainforest and coastal ecosystems, Madhuri has always been fascinated by them. After working for over six years as…
Titus Immanuel Senior Programme Officer - CIS Qualifications: Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Oceanography, Annamalai University, 2020 Email: titus@dakshin.org Profile: Titus grew up on the outskirts of Chennai, spending much of his childhood having a fascination for observing animals and their behaviour. His fascination with marine life grew stronger while pursuing his Master’s degree in the…
Tanmay WaghSenior Programme Officer - LTEO Qualifications: MSc Marine Biology (2013-2015), Pondicherry University Email: tanmay@dakshin.org Profile: Tanmay has been based out of the Andaman Islands since 2013, and in the process, has had an opportunity to be a part of various projects related to coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses and dugongs, elasmobranch fisheries and leatherback turtles.…
Chaitanya Arjunwadkar Senior Programme Associate - LTEO Qualifications: M. Sc. Marine Biology, James Cook University, Australia (2020) Email: chaitanya@dakshin.org Profile: Chaitanya developed a keen interest in coral reef ecology during his Master’s in Australia. He is specifically interested in coral reef ecosystem function delivery, sediment dynamics, epilithic algal matrix, coral reef phase-shifts, and resilience-based management.…
Yamini Srikanth Junior Research Fellow - LTEO Qualifications: BSc., B Ed. (Life Sciences), Azim Premji University, 2018-2022 MSc., Wildlife Biology and Conservation, National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR) Email: yams@dakshin.org Profile: Yams is a marine researcher, educator and science communicator. They are fascinated by all things reef, particularly the intricate patterns and processes that maintain the…
Saw John Aung ThongOperations Manager - ANET Saw John Aung Thong is the Operations Manager at ANET. Hailing from Webi in Middle Andaman, John is one of ANET's first employees, and has been instrumental in all aspects of the field station's growth and expansion. John is one of the architects of the Andaman Karen Crafts…