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Ayush Prasad

@ayushprasad1

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Environmental scientist and climate adaptation specialist focused on marine-lacustrine systems and sustainability.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine research, project coordination, and applied sustainability—impact-driven teams, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and growth in marine/climate resilience.

I am an environmental scientist and climate adaptation specialist with a Bachelor in Environmental Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change, currently pursuing an MSc in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management. I combine strong academic achievement with practical experience in research, project coordination, and sustainability program development.

I have led and supported multi-stakeholder projects across the Pacific, including designing recycling systems, advancing circular plastics initiatives, and coordinating sustainability integration into TVET curricula. I have practical monitoring, data analysis, and geospatial skills applied to agricultural, pest control, and organic weed management research.

In health and facilities settings, I coordinated quality improvement and JCI accreditation support, established KPIs, and oversaw facility management to improve patient safety and operational performance. I have experience securing donor funding and preparing grant and project proposals.

I bring strong technical skills in data analysis (R, Python, SPSS), geospatial tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine), project management, grant writing, and climate finance tracking. I am driven to apply evidence-based research and collaborative approaches to climate resilience, marine and freshwater management, and circular economy initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Coordinator

Aspen Medical

Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 (5 months)

Supported JCI Lead to prepare Lautoka and Ba Hospitals for JCI accreditation and directed hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, establishing KPIs that enhanced clinical performance and patient safety.

Accreditation (JCI)Quality Improvement KPIs Facility Management Process Improvement

Greening TVET Coordinator

Pacific Polytech

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 (4 months)

Integrated sustainability into TVET curricula and secured International Climate Initiative (IKI) funding to expand institutional sustainability programs and climate awareness.

Curriculum Development Grant writing Stakeholder Engagement Program Management

Product Development Officer

Pacific Recycling Foundation

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Led USAID-funded I-Recycle Hub Program, designing multi-compartment recycling bins and developing B2C/B2B soft-plastics collection systems to improve waste segregation and recycling across Fiji.

Program Design Waste Management Stakeholder Engagement Project Implementation Circular Economy Monitoring & Evaluation

Part-Time Teaching Assistant

The University of the South Pacific

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)

Delivered tutorials and facilitated group discussions for undergraduate geography units, managed attendance and grading, and provided constructive feedback to improve student outcomes.

Tutoring Academic Support Data Entry Lesson planning Communication

Regional Research Data Analyst

The Pacific Community

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Analyzed data for livestock feed formulations and coconut pest control projects across Pacific islands, supporting research to improve sustainable agricultural and pest management practices.

Data Analysis R SPSS Research Support Agricultural Research Collaboration

Row Boy

Extra Supermarket

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Handled grocery packing, unloading and shelving stock, and maintained store presentation to ensure efficient customer service during peak and night shifts.

Customer Service Teamwork Time Management Merchandising

PASS Leader - SLS

The University of the South Pacific

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered peer-led academic support sessions, developed lesson plans, and mentored diverse undergraduate students to improve course comprehension and exam performance.

Mentoring Student Support Communication Academic Coaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Ghent University / University of Antwerp

Master of Science, Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management

2025 -

Pursuing a joint Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management program across Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ghent University, and the University of Antwerp.

University of the South Pacific

Postgraduate Diploma, Climate Change

2024 - 2024

Grade: High Distinction

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Climate Change with high distinction focusing on climate change adaptation and policy.

University of the South Pacific

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

2021 - 2023

Grade: High Distinction

Activities and societies: PASS Leader; Part-time Teaching Assistant; units taken include EV302, EV303, EV201, GE303, GE203, ES106, GS201, BI102

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with high distinction, awarded university honours including Vice-Chancellor’s Award and President’s All-Rounder Gold Medal for academic and community achievements.