Professionally, I am a Zoologist with a focus on Invertebrate Taxonomy and Avian Ecology. I currently serve as the Coordinator for Citizen Science and Research at The Naturalist School, and contribute to global conservation standards as a member of the IUCN Citizen Science Task Force and CitizenScience.Asia.

While my academic heart is set on a PhD and a lifetime of formal research, I am equally passionate about nature education. I believe science shouldn't just live in journals; it should live in the hands of the people. This is why I leverage platforms like iNaturalist and eBird to turn every hike into a data point.

Under my moniker Bioexplorer.ash, I document my findings across India. My expertise lies in Ants, Lepidoptera (Moths), and Birds, though I am fascinated by almost any invertebrate taxa. My field work is a constant balance between professional observation and a relentless battle against my two primary nemeses: leeches and the laws of physics required to get a macro lens close enough to a skittish bug.