Professional Experience:
Led multidisciplinary biodiversity and ecological assessment projects across arid and coastal ecosystems of Gujarat, including vegetation,avifauna, and habitat surveys to support conservation-based decision making.
Developed comprehensive project proposals and technical reports for state and industrial clients (e.g., GHCL, Gujarat Ecology Commission),integrating scientific methodology, GIS mapping, and statistical data interpretation.
Coordinated the “Ecological Profiles for Ten Talukas” project covering Sabarkantha and Banaskantha districts—documented flora, fauna, andecological indicators to assist in regional land-use and policy planning.
Directed the Sea Turtle Conservation and Management Program for the Mandvi coast, preparing both interim and final
Site-SpecificConservation Plans
with actionable strategies for marine biodiversity protection.
Contributed to the large-scale Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the
Kalpasar Dam Project (Gulf of Khambhat)
, focusing onterrestrial biodiversity, hydrological linkages, and socio-economic aspects.
Authored the “Long-Term Monitoring and Study on Migratory Birds at JN Port Authority, Navi Mumbai” (2023) — an 81-page reportestablishing baseline data and long-term monitoring protocols for coastal avifauna.
Strengthened institutional project management and reporting systems, standardizing proposal formats, data analysis templates, and fieldsurvey documentation for improved research quality and transparency.
Guided interns and junior researchers in ecological data collection, species identification, and environmental monitoring techniques,enhancing the institution’s field research capacity.
Published research outcomes and case studies from GUIDE’s projects in national journals and newsletters, bringing visibility to Gujarat’sdesert and coastal ecosystem conservation efforts.