Shrushti Modi

Biography

Nature has always made me feel at home. After finishing my masters in Biotechnology from M.S. University of Baroda, I joined IISc to figure out my inclination towards ecology. There I got the chance to relate molecular biology with population ecology. Thus, my journey started. I am interested in knowing about the effect of habitat changes on insects, understanding the interaction of different keystone species inhabiting the same ecological niche, how habitat fragmentation is affecting the existence of large mammals and lot more. Currently I am trying to understand the effect of habitat fragmentation on large carnivores across Maharashtra using molecular biology and GIS as a tool. Apart from science, I love travelling and reading good literature.

Research Interest

Effect of habitat changes on insects, understanding the interaction of different keystone species inhabiting the same ecological niche, how habitat fragmentation is affecting the existence of large mammals and lot more.