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Hire Dr. Sandesh G.

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PhD Zoologist | Insect Taxonomist (Hymenoptera) | Biodiversity Researcher | Environmental Educator & Science Writer

Profile Summary

I am a PhD-trained Zoologist with over 10 years of experience in biodiversity research, insect taxonomy, ecological field studies, academic teaching, and science communication. My expertise lies in Hymenoptera taxonomy (Vespidae and parasitic wasps), biodiversity assessment, species documentation, ecological surveys, and environmental education. I have co-discovered and described four new species of parasitic wasps from India and developed the “Vespidae of India” online database, now hosted by ICAR–National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), Bengaluru. My research contributions include peer-reviewed publications in international journals such as Zootaxa, Systematic Parasitology, and Journal of Natural History. In addition to academic research, I actively contribute to: Curriculum development (National Education Policy 2020 framework) Scientific manuscript preparation and review Biodiversity documentation projects Educational content development Popular science and environmental writing I combine rigorous scientific methodology with clear, accessible communication suitable for both academic and general audiences.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Zoology
• ☆ Wildlife Management
• ☆ Ornithology
• ☆ Ecology
• ☆ Biodiversity
• ☆ Environmental Education
• ☆ Curriculum Planning & Development
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Assistant Professor

CES's Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science

August 2025 - Present

Assistant Professor in Zoology

Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa

June 2024 - May 2025

Freelance Curriculum Developer for Interdisciplinary Environmental Education

State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Goa

August 2024 - March 2025

Assistant Professor in Zoology

Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Quepem, Goa

June 2023 - May 2024

Natural Resource Management (Young Advantage Program 2023)

Institute of Bioecosciences, Virginia, USA

July 2023 - December 2023

Assistant Professor in Environmental Science (PG)

Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Mapusa, Goa

July 2022 - May 2023

Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies

Vidya Prabodhini College of Commerce, Education, Computer & Management, Porvorim, Goa

October 2021 - May 2022

Senior Research Fellow

ICAR National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), Bengaluru, India

October 2015 - March 2017

Education

PhD in Life Sciences (Zoology)

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India

August 2016 - March 2022

MSc in Ecology & Environmental Sciences

Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India

July 2013 - May 2015

BSc in Zoology

Goa University, Goa, India

June 2010 - May 2013

Certifications

• Faculty Enrichment Program 2024

  Institute of Bioecosciences, Virginia, USA

  January 2025 - Present

• Integrated Online & Onsite Training Programme on Environmental Impact Assessment (Part A)

  Centre for Science & Environment (CSE), New Delhi, India

  July 2022 - Present

• DNA Barcoding for Faunal Assessment

  Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata

  March 2018 - Present

• Faunal Identification of Western Ghats

  Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Calicut

  February 2016 - Present