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Parasmita Dutta

@parasmitadutta

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Environmental researcher bridging wildlife conservation and ecological data analysis for resilient ecosystems.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can apply ecological and GIS/data analysis to wildlife conservation and climate adaptation, collaborate on field and community-based research, and turn findings into actionable strategies for resilient ecosystems.

I’m a dedicated environmental researcher focused on wildlife conservation, climate adaptation, and ecological data analysis. Through multiple research internships with the Indian Institute of Science and partner organizations, I’ve explored community-driven adaptation in the Sundarbans and ecological impacts related to climate change.

I analyze birds and environmental datasets, support field-based ecosystem work (including development of a freshwater fish sanctuary management plan), and translate insights into reports, scoring frameworks, and conference-ready presentations. I’m motivated to bridge scientific research and practical conservation to build resilient ecosystems and sustainable communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Intern - Eastern Himalayas

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Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Jul 2026 - Present (0 months)

Researched the impact of environmental changes on mixed-species flocks in the Eastern Himalayas. Performed data analysis using bird data collected by the lab.

Ecological Data Analysis Environmental Research Bird Data Analysis

Intern - Climate Education Funding Research

Climate Educators Network

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Conducted research to identify potential funding and grant opportunities for climate education projects. Built a scoring matrix and compiled funding agencies, eligibility criteria, and application requirements.

Grant Research Scoring Matrices

Research Intern - Sundarbans WWF-India Program

WWF-India: Sundarbans Program

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 month)

Studied the importance of community engagement for positive human-wildlife coexistence. Researched climate adaptation strategies used by communities exposed to climate change in the Sundarbans.

Community Engagement Human Wildlife Coexistence Research Climate Adaptation Research

Research Intern - Freshwater Fish Sanctuary

Wildlife Association of South India

May 2024 - Jun 2024 (1 month)

Contributed to the first-ever management plan for a freshwater fish sanctuary in Karnataka. Created a report based on existing data and participated in on-site fieldwork related to freshwater ecosystem management.

Freshwater Ecosystem Management Field Research Report Writing Data Compilation

Intern - Community Engagement Initiative

Community Engagement Initiative, Azim Premji University

May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)

Educated under-privileged children about the environment while also learning about child psychology and the impact of lifestyle on education. Participated in on-site village visits and engaged with resident children.

Environmental Education Community Outreach Child Psychology Communication

Research Intern - Humboldt Current Upwelling

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Studied the Humboldt Current upwelling system and its role in supporting biodiversity along the Peruvian coast. Investigated how climate change affects the upwelling system and the associated ecosystem.

Climate Change Impacts Research Ecosystem