Aravind Subramaniam
Human-Wildlife Coexistence | Wildlife Crime & Conservation Intelligence | Ecology & Wildlife Research | Biodiversity & Conservation Science
- Role
- Research Intern at Centre for Wildlife Studies
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aravind Subramaniam
Passionate about biodiversity, ecological research, and conservation, I have dedicated my career to understanding and protecting wildlife and ecosystems. With a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and hands-on experience in field research, I specialize in ecological surveys, species conservation, and environmental data analysis. Currently, I serve as a Freelance Consultant - Ecology at the United Way of Bengaluru (UWBe), where I contribute to projects focusing on species documentation through biodiversity assessments. I also work with the Centre for WIldlife Studies on various capacities to support their work on Illegal Wildlife Trade. My previous roles include working with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE) supporting their work with the project Trees Outside Forests & metadata analysis of Fruiting plants in India. My work with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department on geospatial modeling for wildlife distribution and leading human-wildlife conflict studies. Beyond research, I actively engage in conservation initiatives, volunteering with organizations like the Students’ Sea Turtle Conservation Network and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to protect endangered species and mitigate environmental threats. My expertise includes: Ecological field research & species surveys Wildlife conservation & human-wildlife conflict mitigation Geospatial analysis (QGIS, ArcGIS) & data interpretation Stakeholder engagement & scientific communication I am always open to collaborations and discussions on ecological research, conservation strategies, and sustainable environmental practices. Let’s connect to work towards a more biodiverse future!
Experience
Research Intern
Feb 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Conducting literature review and data analysis on hunting practices across Asia, including spatial mapping, contributing to a meta-analysis.2. Assessing open-source trade and media datasets on illegal wildlife trade in India (10+ years), analysing trends and drivers, and co-contributing to a research paper.3. Supporting fieldwork in southern Odisha: assisted in questionnaire design, participated in surveys, gathered data on hunting, trade, and contributed to crime scripting and threat assessment.4. Applying technical tools including QGIS (shapefiles, toposheets, village-level mapping) and SMART Conservation Tools (camera trap data management).
Education
D. G. Vaishnav College
Bachelor's degree
2016 — 2019
Periyar University
Master's degree
2020 — 2022
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