Analyzed and assessed the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of mining companies to produce ESG risk rating of companies, contributing to sustainable and responsible investment decisions.
Consistently collaborated and reviewed the research of other Analysts.
Interacted with multiple companies to gather feedback and address their concerns regarding their ESG risk ratings.
Analyzed incidents associated with companies to contribute towards their risk rating.
Doctoral student researcher
Clemson University
Clemson University, South Carolina
08.2018 - 01.2023
I worked as a research fellow on Tigers United Consortium fellowship on the subject of Human dimensions of tiger conservation in India. I specifically studied tribal relocations and resettlements from one of the protected areas in Central India.
Wrote a scoping review on the topic "Tiger conservation-induced human relocations from protected areas of India and Nepal".
Designed research and conducted field study on"Socio-economic impacts of relocation on the well-being of relocated families, including changes in the perceptions of levels and severity of human-wildlife conflict" at Satpura Tiger Reserve, India.
Designed research and conducted field study on "Challenges and motivations of government staff while implementing tribal relocation projects" in the province of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Academic Consultant
BeMo Academic
Toronto, Ontario
05.2022 - 06.2022
Assisted students with med school admission process by reviewing their essays, other documents and consulting on preparation process.
Graduate Assistant
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
01.2021 - 05.2021
Assisted a professor in evaluating student essays, projects, and tests, along with maintaining records on student's progress/grades, Project Planning and Implementation
Project Manager
Provincial Forest Department, India
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
03.2015 - 06.2018
Worked as a Project Manager (Livelihood Issues) on the Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihoods Improvement Project by the World Bank
Responsibilities included were project planning and implementing activities within budget and project requirements
Facilitated establishment of Self-Help Group-based cottage industries in project villages.
Managed a team of 25 social mobilizers at five different field units.
Worked in coordination with district councils and NGOs.
Recruited and mentored interns from Indian Institute of Forest Management.
Prepared various annual progress reports, project proposals and procurement related documents.
Held an additional charge of CA/TS (Conservation Assured Tiger Standards) State Coordinator for one year where I provided technical support for the CA/TS assessment program in various Tiger conservation areas across the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Wildlife Consultant
Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
04.2014 - 02.2015
Consulted the Field Director of Pench Tiger Reserve for the preparation of the Ten-year Tiger Conservation Plan (2015-16 to 2025-2026) as per the guidelines of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
Editor
Provincial Forest Department
, Madhya Pradesh, India
04.2014 - 02.2015
Initiated the official bi-annual magazine "Pench Stripes" magazine and successfully published three editions
Education
MS - Wildlife And Fisheries Resources
Clemson University
United States
08.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Business Administration - Environmental Management
Indian Institute of Forest Management
06.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Computer Applications
Devi Ahilya University
07.2008 - 09.2011
Skills
ESG Research
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Accomplishments
Coursera certification (University of Pennsylvania): ESG Risks and Opportunities (July 2022)
Edumine certification: Mining 101- A Non Technical Primer for Mining (May 2023)
Tigers United Consortium Fellowship by Clemson University · Aug 2018: Recipient of $75,000 research fellowship by Clemson University, South Carolina,USA to pursue doctorate on tiger conservation issues in India.
DELF-A1 (Basic French Studies) (Centre international d'études pédagogiques (CIEP)
Received a scholarship to present my research at Pathways 2019: Human dimensions of Wildlife Conservation Conference in Colorado.
Timeline
ESG Research Analyst
Sustainalytics Morningstar
02.2023 - 10.2023
Academic Consultant
BeMo Academic
05.2022 - 06.2022
Graduate Assistant
Clemson University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Doctoral student researcher
Clemson University
08.2018 - 01.2023
MS - Wildlife And Fisheries Resources
Clemson University
08.2018 - 05.2023
Project Manager
Provincial Forest Department, India
03.2015 - 06.2018
Editor
Provincial Forest Department
04.2014 - 02.2015
Wildlife Consultant
Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
04.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Business Administration - Environmental Management
Indian Institute of Forest Management
06.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Computer Applications