Urjit Bhatt
PhD in Wildlife Science
I started my academic journey at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where I obtained both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Environmental Science. Throughout this period, I acquired a strong understanding of environmental science and developed a profound passion for wildlife science and conservation.
My career in wildlife science began with the Wildlife Institute of India's All India Tiger Monitoring Project. During my time as a research biologist, I had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in several tiger reserves across India. These included Rajaji, Tadoba Andhari, Sunderban, Simlipal, and Ramnagar. This initial experience sparked my deep interest in the study and conservation of carnivores. After that, I worked on a number of noteworthy projects. One of the most significant achievements was conducting research (studying status, prey base, feeding ecology, and the coexistence of carnivores) on the elusive clouded leopard in the East Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.
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My journey eventually led to the successful completion of a PhD in Wildlife Science from the Wildlife Institute of India. Through my doctoral research, I gained valuable insights into the dynamics of carnivores in the tropical forest of Manas National Park. Specifically, I focused on studying the habitat use and interactions of mammalian carnivores.