I am a Scientific Researcher (grade 3) in Biology, specializing in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem dynamics, and spatial modeling. My research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activities on various species, such as endangered/endemic freshwater fish, terrestrial orchids, reptiles, and amphibians. By employing tools such as GIS and remote sensing, I aim to explore how environmental changes and human interventions alter species distribution, population viability, and overall ecosystem health. My work attempts to include applied research and conservation strategies. I have fair experience in biodiversity-related projects where I employ population viability analysis to predict the long-term survival of species and develop ecological connectivity models to understand how landscape fragmentation affects species movement and habitat use. I also contribute to species distribution modeling initiatives, identifying current and potential habitats under varying climate scenarios. My focus on identifying endemism hotspots, regions where species are restricted to small geographical areas and highly susceptible to environmental changes includes conducting field surveys and data analysis. Keywords: Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Dynamics, GIS Modeling, Climate Change Impact, Endangered Species, Ecological Connectivity Models, Endemism Hotspots, Population Viability Analysis, Species Distribution Modeling

Biogeography
Botanics
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Ichthyology
Population Biology
Systematics
Zoology
Taxonomy

The CLEARPATH project aims to advance our understanding of amphibian movement and habitat connectivity in landscapes impacted by road infrastructure, focusing on endangered/endemic species. Over 40% of amphibian species globally are at risk of extinction, making them the most vulnerable group among vertebrates. Amphibians are particularly susceptible to road mortality, and this project investigates the ecological factors contributing to their mortality and habitat fragmentation. By using tools such as drone surveys, camera traps, GIS-based ecological modeling, and I3S individual identification software, the project will reveal how road networks affect amphibian populations. Rather than focusing only on solutions like wildlife crossings, CLEARPATH seeks to develop a theoretical framework explaining the ecological processes that drive mortality and reduce habitat connectivity. The project provides critical ecological data on species distribution, population size, and long-term survival, utilizing methodologies such as population viability analysis and species distribution modeling while examining how ecological connectivity models can mitigate the negative effects of road infrastructure on amphibians. Ultimately, the project aims to enhance biodiversity conservation by improving habitat connectivity, reducing road mortality, and informing sustainable infrastructure planning.

amphibian road mortality, habitat connectivity, endangered species, endemic species, gis-based ecological modeling, drone surveys, species distribution modeling, population viability analysis, ecological connectivity models, biodiversity conservation

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