Shivangi Mishra, PhD
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Passionate conservationist and biodiversity researcher with over 7 years of experience in the field. Recognized at national and international levels with more than 20 publications and numerous accolades. Skilled in implementing effective conservation practices to safeguard wildlife, utilizing impeccable communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Expertise lies in optimizing resource allocation to successfully achieve conservation objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Associate
AINA, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
07.2024 - Current
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to accomplish our research goals.
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major conferences.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed journals and presented at seminars and meetings.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Presented research findings at numerous national and international conferences, enhancing the university''s reputation within the academic community.
Post-doctoral Associate
Arctic Institute of North America (University of Calgary)
07.2023 - 07.2024
- At present, working as a Postdoctoral Associate in a project focused on the role of genomics in fostering and supporting Arctic Biodiversity
- The goal of my project is to mobilize genomics research outcomes on Arctic wildlife to diverse end users for the widest possible benefit and in the interest of environmental management and the sustainable use of living resources
- Key deliverables:
- A biodiversity monitoring and conservation gap analysis
- Acquire the experiences needed and contribute to the project through research accomplishments
- Establish collaborations and networking for research and innovations
- Organize workshops and training programs
- Conduct teamwork and research in the field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
- Experience in writing grants, reviewing literature, publishing and patenting work and can perform a variety of administrative duties
- Represent the Institution as a speaker and present work at conferences and meetings
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
JECRC University
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Taught one or more university subjects to undergraduate and graduate students
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students and conduct laboratory sessions or discussion groups
- Prepared, administered, and graded examinations, laboratory assignments and reports
- Advised students on course and academic matters and career decisions
- Directed research programs of graduate students and advise on research matters
- Conducted research in field of specialization and publish findings in scholarly journals or books
- Served on faculty board of committees dealing with such matters as curriculum planning and degree requirements and perform a variety of administrative duties
- Represented the university as speakers and guest lecturers
- Provided professional consultative services to government, industry, and private individuals
Senior Research Fellow
Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Lab, University of Lucknow
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted surveys to the different area of the country specialty in the Uttar Pradesh province for vulture population
- Conducted awareness and capacity building program, workshops, and training programs in the rural as well as urban area for conservation of wildlife
- Participated as observer in the government wildlife census for annually
- Collection, evaluation, and compilation of data
- Served as exam invigilator at university level
- Participated and presented my work to National and International symposiums
Junior Research Fellow
Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Lab, University of Lucknow
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted surveys to the different area of the country specialty in the Uttar Pradesh province for vulture population
- Conducted capacity building programs and workshops in the rural as well as urban area for conservation of wildlife
- Participated as observer in the government wildlife census for annually
- Collection, evaluation, and compilation of data
- Served as exam invigilator at university level
- Participated and presented my work to national level symposiums
Education
Ph.D. -
University of Lucknow
08.2022
M.Sc. - Zoology
University of Lucknow
06.2013
B.Sc. - Biology/Life Science
University of Lucknow
06.2008
Skills
- Vast knowledge of conservation techniques and practices
- Excellent ability to implement multiple conservation efforts
- Proficient in teaching and research
- Ability to identify potential conservation threats to biodiversity and wildlife
- Strong ability to set goals and delegate responsibilities
- Very good time management and prioritization skills
- Remarkable written and oral communication abilities
- Assisting the Editorial Board of the ARCTIC journal
- Experience in Project Proposal/Grant writing for University Research Cell
- Scientific communication
- Literature reviews
- Manuscript preparation
- Technical writing
Awards
1. Best Oral Presentation Award (III)2018, Awarded for the paper entitled, “Communal roosting of endangered Egyptian Vulture in Uttar Pradesh, India”, at the international symposium on, “Current trends in Biological Sciences”, organized by Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, 2. “James Koplin Award”2019, Awarded for the paper entitled, “Breeding ecology of endangered Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) in Gangetic Plains of Uttar Pradesh, India”, at the Annual Conference/Meeting of Raptor Research Foundation held at Fort Colins, Colorado, U.S.A., 3. “Naari Shakthi Award as the Best Woman Researcher”2022, on International Women’s Day2022 by Scieng Publications, Chennai., 4. “William C. Andersen Award”2018, Awarded for the Best poster Presentation for the paper entitled, “Annual & Seasonal variations in populations of Endangered Egyptian Vultures (Neophron percnopterus) in administrative divisions of Uttar Pradesh, India”, at the Annual Conference/Meeting of Raptor Research Foundation, hosted by the Birds of Prey Programme, Endangered Wildlife Trust, and Birdlife South Africa, held from November12th –16th in Kruger National Park, Nombulo Mdluli Conference Centre, South Africa., 5. “Wings to Fly Award”2020, Awarded for the paper entitled, “Habitat preferences of endangered Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus (Linnaeus,1758) in Uttar Pradesh, India”, at the conference organized by Raptor Research Foundation, USA.
Affiliations
- Membership of Raptor Research Foundation, U.S.A.
- Membership of Google Group, “Life for Egyptian Vulture” (life-egyptian- vulture@googlegroups.com).
- Member of Governing Council of WCB Research Foundation, Gujarat.
- Lifetime member of Universal Society for Research and Development, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Editor at Scieng Foundation, Chennai.
- Peer Reviewer at Science Frontiers, USA.
Publications
- Shivangi Mishra & Adesh Kumar & Amita Kanaujia (2023). Observations on the Foraging Behaviour and Activity Patterns of Globally Endangered Egyptian Vulture, Neophron Percnopterus in Uttar Pradesh. Advances in Bioresearch.14.44-53.10.15515/abr.0976-4585.14.5.4453.
- Aarti Chouhan, Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, K. Syamala Devi, Sangeeta Bhimrao Dongre. (2023). Effect of global warming on temperature rise due to pollution in the capital city of New Delhi, India in past25 years. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences.2023/12(4).
- Adesh Kumar, Ankit Sinha, Shivangi Mishra, and Amita Kanaujia. (2023). Assessment of Limnological Parameters: An Overview. Innovative trends in Biological Science. Blue rose publishers. Chapter6: Pp71-109.
- Shivangi Mishra Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia (2021). Competitive interactions within and between species in scavenger avian species: A case study of Egyptian Vulture in Uttar Pradesh, India. Recent Trends in Environment, Climate Change, Physical and Life Sciences.2021. ISBN:978-81-89140-22-9. Pp.99-102.
- Shivangi Mishra. (2021). Conserving the Egyptian Vultures, the silent warriors of Nature: A Conservation research study. Prithviya. An official Newsletter of WCB Research Foundation and WCB Research Lab. December2021, Vol:1, No:3.
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, Ankit Sinha, and Amita Kanaujia (2020). Communal roosting of Egyptian Vultures, Neophron percnopterus in Uttar Pradesh, India. Journal of Applied and Natural Science.2020/12(4)/525-531.
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, Ankit Sinha and AmitaKanaujia(2019). Ingenious feeding sites of Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) in some of the districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ecology, Environment and Conservation25 (May Supple. Issue)):2019; pp(S123-S130).
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia. (2018). A Review on Subspecies of Egyptian Vulture. Journal on New Biological Reports.7 (2): Pp60 –67.
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia. (2018). A preliminary study on Nest Site Selection by Egyptian Vultures in Uttar Pradesh, India. Biological Forum–An International Journal10(2):90-95(2018).
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar and Amita Kanaujia (2018). Egyptian Vultures: Vanishing
- Fast. CSIR NISCAIR.Science Reporter April issue.
- Shivangi Mishra and Amita Kanaujia(2018). Winged Wonders; Birds of the Soil. Saevus Wildlife Magazine.2018; Vol.7, Issue3, Pp58-61.
- Shivangi Mishra Adesh Kumar and Amita Kanaujia (2017). Egyptian Vulture and Bone Crushing Factories in Uttar Pradesh, India-A Curious Relationship. Vulture Conservation Foundation.4 (4),17.
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia (2017). Butterflies: Representing Nature’s Canvas at Its Finest. GREEN-A quarterly newsletter (Directorate of Environment, Uttar Pradesh). Vol10 (3&4).
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia. (2017). Egyptian Vultures: The Unfortunate Scavengers. G-Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.
- Ruby Yadav, Adesh Kumar, Shivangi Mishra, and Amita Kanaujia.2017. Sparrow Conservation and Rehabilitation Center. BIODIV NEWS. Up State Biodiversity Board. Vol.:8, Issue:30, Jan.–Mar.2017, A Quarterly-Newsletter
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, Peter Smetacek and Amita Kanaujia (2016). First report of Euploea klugii from Uttar Pradesh, India. Journal of Bombay Natural history Society.2016. Vol.113:Pp33-34.
- Amita Kanaujia, Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, Daya Shanker Sharma, Ankit Sinha and RubyYadav (2016). Ecotourism: An opportunity for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods.22ndMay International Day for Biological Diversity: Main streaming Biodiversity Sustaining People and Their Livelihoods. Souvenir Uttar Pradesh state Biodiversity Board, Pp49-60.
- Adesh Kumar, Shivangi Mishra, Amita Kanaujia.(2016). Butterfly Fauna of Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh. Species,2016,17(56),119-130.
- Adesh Kumar, Shivangi Mishra, Peter Smetacek and Amita Kanaujia (2016). Spotless Grass Yellow (Eurema laeta) butterflies feeding on Horse Dung. Zoo’s Print.2016;32(11): Pp31:33.
Training
- Shortlisted among20 Women Scientists and Technologists of the country and completed a one-week National Programme for the training of Women scientists and Technologists organized by the Wildlife Institute of India sponsored by DST from November14-18,2022 at Dehradun, India.
- Completed Professional Development Programme on Implement of NEP (National Education Policy)2020 for University and College teachers, from December5-13,2022.
- Successfully coordinated in conducting the Intellectual Property Awareness/Training program under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission on February16,2023, organized by the Intellectual Property Office, India.
- Completed1 Week National level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education (OBE)organized by IQAC of JPM Arts& Science College, Kachiyar, Idukki in association with IPSR Solutions Limited, Kottayam from February16 to22,2023.
- Represented Jaipur Chapter as Woman Scientist at Women Science Congress session during the108th Indian Science Congress, Nagpur (January3-7,2023).
BOOKS PUBLISHED
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, and Amita Kanaujia.2023.An Introduction to the Majestic Egyptian Vulture.White Falcon Publishing, India.
- Shivangi Mishra, Adesh Kumar, Amita Kanaujia. Deepak Kumar Saini and Manisha.2023. Folklore Connect: Biodiversity& Wildlife. Bharti Publications, India
PATENT PUBLISHED
Patent registered on, Biopesticide mixing rod to identify Chemical Content.2023. Government of India.
CONFERENCES (2023)
Presented a talk on, “Threats faced by endangered Egyptian Vultures (Neophron percnopterus) in Uttar Pradesh, India” at the Annual Conference of Raptor Research Foundation, USA held at Albuquerque, NM, USA, October17-22,2023.
WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED (2024)
- Successfully organized and delivered a talk in the MAGiC (Muskoxen and Genomics in the Community workshop) at the Canadian High Arctic Research Centre from January9-11,2024.
- Organizing a workshop on, “Genomics and DNA-based tools into an Ecosystem level framework to manage Arctic Marine Biota” to be held as a part of the Canadian Polar Data Workshop V to be held from May27-May28,2024.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Postdoctoral Associate
AINA, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
07.2024 - Current
Post-doctoral Associate
Arctic Institute of North America (University of Calgary)
07.2023 - 07.2024
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
JECRC University
04.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Research Fellow
Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Lab, University of Lucknow
01.2018 - 01.2021
Junior Research Fellow
Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation Lab, University of Lucknow
01.2016 - 01.2018
M.Sc. - Zoology
University of Lucknow
B.Sc. - Biology/Life Science
University of Lucknow
Ph.D. -
University of Lucknow
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