Anupam Adarsh

Begusarai, Bihar, India

Anupam Adarsh has a bachelor’s degree in Geography. She wishes to crack UGC Net and work on creation and conservation of Natural forest and Ecological Restoration sites. Anupam did her summer internship at The Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna.

Dissertation Topic: Biodiversity of Rajgir

Saket Agasti

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Saket has done Bachelors in Computer Applications. He has worked as Conservation Officer for more than two years with Pench Tiger Reserve, India after serving in IT industry for about one and a half year. His areas of interest are Tiger Conservation, Conservation Biology, Biodiversity Conservation, Social Awareness about Conservation and Wildlife Photography. Saket’s long term vision is to become a Wildlife Conservationist and pursue research in biodiversity and societal implications on biodiversity. Saket did his summer internship at Baavan, a non-governmental organisation.

Dissertation Topic: Legal and policy framework for the conservation of wildlife corridors: A comparative study of international practices

Aishwarya Alexander

Patna, Bihar India

Aishwarya has done B.Tech in Civil Engineering and was a university rank holder (third). She has keen interest in water studies which includes water quality analysis, waste water treatment and socio- economic aspects of water resource management. She was selected as a summer research fellow in NIT, Rourkela (2013) and had interned with The Indian Railways (2012). She is equipped with the knowledge of various designing software. Aishwarya’s long term vision is to work in the field of sustainable water resource management. Aishwarya did her summer internship at the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Dissertation Topic: Sustainable Model for Safe Drinking Water for Rural Bihar

Dibyendu Biswas

Kalyani, West Bengal, India

Dibyendu has done Bachelors in Chemistry (Hons.) and was an INSPIRE scholar. He has worked with environmental concerns based NGO of which he is a co-founder. He is interested in research on integrated system of climate change, biodiversity and environmental toxicology. Dibyendu’s long term vision is to become an Environmental Activist with a strong knowledge of science and to bring all the leaders of world under one umbrella for the betterment of future. Dibyendu interned at Nature Mates during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Niche Partitioning of some common birds in Urban/Semi-Urban areas

Subhadeep Das

India

Subhadeep has done Bachelors in Industrial Fish and Fisheries. He wants to work with international organizations on sustainable development with a view to engage in environmental management and human development (especially poverty alleviation) through socio-ecological approach. Subhadeep’s long term vision is to become a contributor in global development. Subhadeep did his summer internship at the Chilika Development Authority.

Dissertation Topic: Climate change vulnerability assessment in an urban area

Deeke Doma Tamang

Gantok, Sikkim, India

Deeke has done her B.Sc. in Botany. Her interest areas include to work with an organization that deals with climate change and global related issues. Deekee’s long term vision is to become an Environmental Activist.Deeke interned at WWF, Sikkim during the summer.

Dissertation Topic: Distribution and conservation status essential medical plants in Sikkim Himalayas

Arvind. G. Christo

Thrissur, Kerala, India

Arvind has done B.A in English Literature. He has worked in a charitable trust named Grace of love. He is interested in Environmental Journalism. Arvind’s long term vision is to establish himself as an Environmental Journalist. Arvind did his summer internship at the People's Archive of Rural India.

Dissertation Topic: People's science movement and how it shaped the understanding of environment - Kerala Sashtra Sahitya Parishad

Oindrila Ghosh

Durgapur, West Bengal, India

Oindrila has done B.Sc (Hons.) in Chemistry from Miranda House, DU. She wants to pursue research in Environmental Toxicology or interdisciplinary aspects of Environmental Studies. Her participation in TERI youth summit 2013, and Delhi Youth Summit on Climate Change has been appreciated. Oindrila’s long term vision is to write for Nature and Society, to change the viewpoint of people into positivity, to live for a cause and serve the planet. Recently the abstract for her paper titled “Ecological, Demographic and Economic Impact of Agent Orange on Vietnam” has been published and the paper selected for presentation in an international conference, at Jamia Milia Islamia University. Oindrila interned at IISER, Kolkata during the summer.

Dissertation Topic: Synthesis, Characterization and Determination of Fate and Transport of Nanoparticles in soil and grounwater

Sayantan Haldar

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Sayantan has completed a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology. His interest areas include Energy, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and policy making. He was selected among top 100 in National Mathematics Olympiad 2008. He has formed a Non-Profit Organization, Karunamoyee Progressive Association of Bengal in 2011, working on groundwater arsenic contamination. His long term vision is to think out of the box, hold high morals and create a positive impact. Sayantan did his summer internship at the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority

Dissertation Topic: Climate change adaptation

Ngawang Jamba

Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan

Ngawang has done B.Sc. in Life Science and holds a PG Diploma in Education. He has served as a teacher for two years. He has also published a paper on “Nutritional Status of Student” in the journal college Sherub Doenme and presented a paper during Indo Bhutan International Seminar on Advances in Environmental Science in Sherubtse College, Kanglung, Bhutan. His main interest area lies in the field of Environment and Biodiversity Conservation. Ngawang’s long term vision is to become an Ecologist. Ngawang did his summer internship at the National Plant Protection Centre (NPCC) in Thimphu,Bhutan.

Dissertation Topic: Phytosociological analysis of medicinal herb and associated TK in Zangthi Chiwog, Samdrup Jongkhar, Eastern Bhutan

Aparna Jha

Darbhanga, Bihar, India

Aparna has done her bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Tata institute of social sciences. She holds brief work experience in areas like RTE Act- Access and implementation (IIM-A), Child psychology (Tehelka) and gender and equity (TWA). She is interested in working in research oriented domains related to Environment and Society, and Women empowerment in the agriculture sector. Aparna’s long term vision is to become an Environmental Scientist and Eco-feminist.

Dissertation Topic: Status of women in agriculture: Some insights from north Bihar

Salai K Chha Nge

Yangon Myanmar

Yangon, Myanmar Salai K Chha Nge has an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Geography. He has a work experience of three years in teaching. His interest areas include teaching, environmental conservation and land use management. Salai’s long term vision is to become a Geographer and an Environmental Activist.

Naw Klay Paw

Yangon, Myanmar

Naw Klay Paw has an undergraduate degree in Geography as well as a Master’s Degree. She is a tutor in Yangon University and has three years of work experience. Her interest areas include forestry and impacts of deforestation on social - environment. Her long term vision is to become an Environmentalist.

Pradeep Kumar Jha

Delhi, India

Pradeep has an undergraduate degree in Geography from Delhi University. His interest areas include teaching, environmental conservation and land use management. His long term vision is to become a good Geographer and an Environmental Activist. Pradeep did his summer internship at the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC).

Dissertation Topic: Flood modeling with GIS

Abhishek Kumar Singh

Bhagalpur, Bihar, India

Abhishek has a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecom Engineering from VT University. He also has a work experience of more than three years in steel and power sectors. He has worked on issues related to environmental health and safety. He wants to work in the field of environment with international organisations like United Nations and focus on natural resources and economics. Abhishek’s long term vision is to serve humanity and make planet earth pollution free. Abhishek interned at the Central University of South Bihar during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Consumption of coal by Thermal power plant 

Rinzin Lhamo

Trashigang, Bhutan

She has done her Bachelors in the field of Education with Biology as one of her elective subjects. She has worked as a school teacher and has a keen interest in the conservation of wildlife and bio-diversity. She wants to become a wildlife conservationist.

Abinash Mohanty

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Abinash has a B.Tech in Textile Technology and PGP in management operations from IIM Kozhikode. He has a work experience of more than eight years. His interest areas include global warming, climate change and habitat settlement. He has been a PTI accredited journalist and has received an award for best BPlan from IIT KGP. Abinash’s long term vision is to become a Social Scientist. Abinash did his summer internship at IIT, Delhi.

Dissertation Topic: River system hydrology

Kongpheng Moua

Vientiane, Laos

Kongpheng has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Management. He has worked as an Environmental Technician and Biodiversity Site Assistant. He is interested in further studies, research, and natural resource conserving. Kongpheng’s long term vision is to become a Professor.

Swathi M P

Wayanad, Kerala, India

Swathi has done her B.Sc. in Agriculture. She was awarded with National Talent Scholarship by Indian Council of Agriculture Research. Her interest areas include resource management, conservation of agro-biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge and Technology in Agriculture and environment in collective social memory. Swathi’s long term vision is to understand environment in a better way and work for the conservation of indigenous knowledge system. Swathi interned at the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Geographical indicator and Makkana, how the market is responding

Tanushree Mundra

Gondia, Maharashtra, India

Tanushree Mundra has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and a PG Diploma in Environmental Law. She has worked as an intern at Centre for Environment Education, Pune. Her interest areas include Marine Ecology, Remote Sensing and GIS, and Biological aspects of environment. Tanushree’s long term vision is to become a Marine Ecologist and Social Worker. She also wishes to work on developing Eco-friendly products and textiles. Tanushree did her summer internship at the Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF).

Dissertation Topic: Environmental impact on deep sea biodiversity

Deekshith Nevil Pinto

Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Deekshith completed Environmental Engineering from SJCE, Mysore. He worked as an Environmental Engineer in Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Bengaluru, for two years. He has been an intern at the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and is also an ISO 14001 EMS certified internal auditor. His research interests include earth and climate science, water and wastewater, and solid waste management. Since he is passionate about teaching and research, he wants to pursue a career in academics or Research and Development. Deekshith interned at the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC) during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Carbon emission reduction pathways for India

Nabaprabhat Paul

Siliguri, West Bengal, India

Paul has done his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. He has taught IGCSE and A-LEVEL students at Campion International School. His interest areas include, Solid Waste Management and to know more of Nature and its secrets and to preserve what is worthy. Nabaprabhat’s long term vision is to become a Nature Hugger.

Mankanwaldeep Rampal

Amritsar, Punjab, India

Mankanwaldeep has done B.Eng. in Computer Sciences. His interest areas include policy making, international relations, nation building, international diplomacy and conflict studies. He aspires to specialise in sustainable development. Mankanwaldeep’s long term vision is to work in public administration and promote the use of technology for benefiting humanity. Mankanwaldeep did his summer internship at the Centre for Environment Education(CEE), New Delhi.

Dissertation Topic: Analyzing the dister management, preparedness viz-a-viz various stakeholders at multiple levels of governnance

Kundan Sagar

Bihar Sharif, Bihar, India

Kundan has done his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics and then MBA. He has Four Years of work experience as a Renewable Energy Professional where he had executed Solar off Grid/On grid rural electrification projects in Urban and remote areas of India like Sundarban Forest area and Himalayan zone. He has served as President of college during first National level Techfest “YUVANAH..2K10”.He also won BRONZE medal in All India Essay Competition. He is interested in disaster management and his long term vision is to become a researcher in the field of climate change. Kundan interned at L.V. Solar Solutions during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Linking tourism into Disaster management to enhance disaster risk reduction: A case study from Nalanda District

Himani Saini

Delhi, India

Himani has done B.Sc in Life Science. She wants to pursue a PhD in water treatment. Himani’s long term vision is to become an Environmental Activist. Himani did her summer internship at IIT, Delhi.

Dissertation Topic: Quantative study on Spring water and hot spring

Rashmita Sharma

Guwahati, Assam, India

Rashmita has done her B.Sc. in Chemistry. Her interest areas include environmentalism at global level and participation in missions of UNEP. Rashmita’s long term vision is to be a Social Scientist. Rashmita did her summer internship at the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority.

Dissertation Topic: Valuation of the ecosystem services provided by the hot water spring and the forests of Rajgir using both ecological and economic models

Swarnika Sharma

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Swarnika Sharma has done her B.Sc. in Environmental Science. Her interest areas include Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change, and Animal behaviour. Swarnika’s long term vision is to pursue Research in Biodiversity & Wildlife Management. She wants to become a Wildlife Conservationist and research the impact of climate change on biodiversity. Swarnika interned at Pyro Technologies during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Ecological Economics - An Ecologist's Viewpoint

Manya Singh

Delhi, India

Manya has a bachelor’s degree in Botany (Hons). The broader area of her interest is Climate Change and Biodiversity. She aspires to study the indigenous knowledge of women in traditional communities in forest ecosystem. Manya’s long term vision is to establish herself as an Environmentalist or Ecologist. Manya did her summer internship at the Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC).

Dissertation Topic: Traditional knowledge and access-benefit sharing

Ankit Singh Chauhan

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Ankit has done B.Sc. (Agriculture) from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi where he had got the admission through National Talent Search Scholarship. He has worked with Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society funded by World Bank. He wants to pursue research in Environmental, agricultural nanotechnology and Climate smart agriculture. He was State Deputy Chairman (Education Cell) in All India Agriculture Student Association. He has published research paper titled “THE NOVEL POTASSIC BIO-FERTILIZERS: A PROMISING APPROACH FOR EVERGREEN AGRICULTURE” in International Journal of Microbiology research. He has also represented BHU, Varanasi in Inter-University cricket 2011 and 14th All India Agri- Unifest held at Bangalore 2013. Ankit did his summer internship at NABARD.

Dissertation Topic: Soil carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change

Ashna Sinha

Patna, Bihar, India

Ashna has done her B.Sc. in Zoology and then Certification in Transformational Leadership. She has worked as a Youth Brigade Member, The Times of India. She is interested in research, and scientific and social development. Ashna’s long term vision is to become a Conservationist. Ashna did her summer internship at Asian Nature Conservation Foundation(ANCF).

Dissertation Topic: Disturbances in the Floodplain Wetland Ecosystem of Ganga River Basin in Bihar : Survival, Loss, Resilience and Management

Sagarika Srivastava

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Sagarika has done her B.A. in Economics. She was felicitated with a gold medal during her undergraduate degree. Her long term vision is to become a Researcher in the field of Environmental Economics. She wants to pursue a career in the field of Green Marketing. Sagarika did her summer internship at IL & FS Environmental Infrastructure and Services Ltd.

Dissertation Topic: Householders, waste generators and recycling – Rajgir

Miran Syed Sibghatullah

Jaggayyapet, Andhra Pradesh, India

Syed Miran has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences and Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Sciences from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. He attended two International Conferences one at CFTRI, Mysore and another at NDRI, Karnal. He wants to pursue research in the field of Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Law and Social Sciences. His long term vision is to become a Social Worker and Environmentalist. Miran did his summer internship at the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Secunderabad.

Dissertation Topic: Desertification and ecorestoration

Anurag Verma

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Anurag has a B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication and M. Tech in Optoelectronics & LASER Technology. He has also worked as project trainee at Raja Raman CAT. His interest areas include Sustainable Development and Climate Science. Anurag’s long term vision is to become an academician. Anurag interned at the Centre for Environment Education (Gujarat), during the summer vacation.

Dissertation Topic: Flowing fluid electrical conductivity prolifing of shallow borewell at Rajgir

Nazia Zafar

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Nazia has done her B.Com from Ranchi University. She wants to pursue a career in climate change, working towards low emission of carbon dioxide technique or carbon capturing. She wants to serve the nation as an Advisor in the field of environment. Nazia did her summer internship at Central Mine Planning & Design Institute, Jharkhand.

Dissertation Topic: Post mining land reclamation and ecosystem restoration with special context to mining industries in Jharkhand