Ishwar Sahu

Ishwar Sahu is a dedicated and emerging researcher currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), India, where he contributes to ecosystem restoration programs in Nimaj, Rajasthan. His work primarily involves the collection and management of ecological data, with a focus on vegetation, insect, bird, and mammalian diversity through occupancy surveys. Prior to this, he held the position of Research Intern at WCT, engaging in similar projects and honing his field research skills. 

Ishwar holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, and a Bachelor's degree in Science. With hands-on experience in ecological restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation technology, Ishwar is proficient in environmental research design and data analysis, particularly using tools like R Studio, PAST, Q-GIS, and Google Earth Engine. His laboratory expertise includes soil and water analysis for parameters such as carbon, nitrogen, salinity, and conductivity. Ishwar has also contributed to scientific discourse through poster presentations, including his comparative study on avifaunal diversity at a national conference on Wetland Day. His passion for conservation is further reflected in his active participation in training programs and workshops on biodiversity documentation, snake rescue, bird surveys, and water quality analysis.