Saba is a passionate and aspiring zoologist currently pursuing her Master of Science in Zoology from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, alongside a Diploma in Basics of Ornithology. With a strong academic foundation she brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and teaching experience to the field of environmental research and education.
Her professional journey includes over a year of teaching in schools and coaching institutes, as well as administrative experience, reflecting her versatility and organizational skills. Saba is skilled in research and data collection, laboratory techniques, field observation, bird identification, and report writing. She also has strong presentation skills and is proficient in using MS Office tools for academic and professional tasks.
Saba has actively participated in a range of prestigious conferences and workshops, where she presented multiple research posters on bird diversity and wetland ecology. Her work includes notable presentations on topics such as the guild structure of wintering waterbirds, habitat assessment using wetland birds as ecological indicators, and functional diversity in agricultural landscapes. These contributions have earned her accolades including Best Poster Presentation at a symposium on wetland conservation and a runner-up award at an international conference on plant-based therapeutics.
Driven by a deep interest in avian ecology and conservation, Saba is steadily building a career that bridges academic research, field-based biodiversity studies, and science communication. Her commitment to environmental sustainability and education marks her as a promising contributor to the fields of zoology and wildlife conservation.
Publications
Abundance, taxonomic and functional diversity of raptors along aridity gradient and habitat types in Rajasthan, India- Raptor Journal (19).
Projects:
1) Species Turnover in Wetlands Across Aridity Gradient in Rajasthan, India through Zeta (ζ )-diversity using Multi Sites Generalised Dissimilarity Modelling (MS-GDM).
2) A Trait-based Analysis of Species Turnover through Functional Beta (β) Diversity in Cities of Rajasthan.
3) Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Raptors in Rajasthan, India.
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