Dr. Sagar Adhurya
Assistant Professor in Zoology
Government General Degree College, Mangalkote
Ecologist | Wildlife Biologist
About Me
Hello, I am Dr. Sagar Adhurya, an Assistant Professor in Zoology at the Government General Degree College, Mangalkote, West Bengal. With a PhD in Zoology from Visva-Bharati University, and postdoctoral research experience at Kyung Hee University (South Korea) and IISER Kolkata, I specialize in ecological modelling, biodiversity informatics, and conservation biology.
My research integrates process-based ecological modelling, machine learning algorithms, and biodiversity assessments to better understand freshwater ecosystems, food web dynamics, and species conservation. I am deeply committed to bridging theoretical ecology with practical conservation applications, which has been recognized through awards such as the International Society for Ecological Modelling's Best Young Researcher Award and a WWF-India Conservation Catalyst Grant for Indian Grey Wolf conservation.
Beyond research and teaching, I actively contribute to community and citizen science initiatives such as the Biodiversity of West Bengal Database and serve in various leadership roles in academic and conservation societies. My passions also extend to wildlife photography, birdwatching, animal call recording, and trekking, which enrich my scientific perspective and outreach.
This website presents my academic journey, research outputs, conservation projects, and teaching philosophy to inspire collaborations and foster a deeper understanding of ecology and biodiversity.
Key Highlights
37+ Publications
Peer-reviewed articles in international journals including Ecological Modelling, Global Ecology and Biogeography
WWF-India Grant
₹6 Lakh Conservation Catalyst Programme Grant for Indian Grey Wolf Conservation
Best Young Researcher
2nd Prize by International Society for Ecological Modelling (2023)
International Experience
Postdoctoral research at Kyung Hee University, South Korea & IISER Kolkata
Research Interests
- Ecological Modelling & Systems Ecology
- Ecological Informatics & Machine Learning
- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology
- Ecological Networks
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Zoology (2022)
Visva-Bharati University
Thesis: Guanotrophication by aquatic avifauna on freshwater ecosystem dynamics
M.Sc. in Zoology (2016)
Visva-Bharati University
CGPA: 7.68/10
B.Sc. in Zoology (2014)
The University of Burdwan
First Division
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology Applications (2013)
Youth Computer Training Centre
Grade: A+
Current Projects
Indian Grey Wolf Conservation
Principal Investigator, WWF-India
May 2024 - Oct 2025
Action Grant - Wolf Conservation
Co-Principal Investigator, The Habitat Trust
Mar 2025 - Feb 2027
Biodiversity Database
Biodiversity of West Bengal
Ongoing initiative with WINGS
Contact Information
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