Hi all, I am a passionate freelance conservationists and for the last 14 years, I have been working independently and at times in teams for various organizations.  I have developed a series of networks that are cross cutting in nature and this has built my resilience and enthusiasm to work successfully on  multidisciplinary projects. I am a proactive quick learner with tangible registered successes across board. Therefore, joining wildhub fraternity with the expectation of demonstrating how meaningful networks can benefit and save mother nature through experience sharing among others. Speciality Interpretative solutions in aerial imaging for wildlife survey, land use, human, automobile and machine learning (ML). I specialize in interpreting large volumes of high-resolution aerial, vertical and oblique images (12-36 mega pixels, compile the geo-referenced information into comprehensive CSV metadata bases and other formats such as  web based algorithms (axix- axis, bounding boxing), JSON, COCO and YOLO  for population analysis. I have also particular interest in bulk annotation for object detection using VIA in the last five years  for different organizations. 

Growing up I used to wander off to look for invertebrates and herps. I still do, obviously, but what used to be a behavioral quirk has since developed into professional goals. At present, I am pursuing a Master of Science in International Wildlife Trade and Conservation through DICE. I hope to reconcile my academic experience with my professional expertise as a USFWS Wildlife Inspector and work towards a better understanding of the conservation-crime convergence. My priorities include developing strategies to improve identification of trafficking pathways and to contribute to a more inclusive international wildlife trade dialogue.

I am Indian Revenue Service Officers in Customs and Indirect Taxes, Government of India. I currently work with Analytics and Risk Management Portfolio with a keen interest in issues related to CITES and curbing illegal wildlife trade. I hold a Masters degree in Sustainable Development Practice and am interested in inter disciplinary work on addressing the sustainability challenges we are facing today.

I am a conservation professional with some over 20 years of background. I hold a Ph.D. in bird ecology and have been working on bird conservation for the past over 25 years. My work is focused mostly on waterbirds and wetlands, but have held various positions over the years. I live in Bulgaria, but do a lot of international work as well linked to the projects I do or on consultancy based for local NGOs. I am the coordinator of the AEWA Red-breasted Goose International Working Group for the past 10 years now.

I am the project coordinator of the Wildlife Forensic Fund. We help combat wildlife crime by funding the training of first responders to preserve evidence and take them to court successfully. We are eager to connect with wildlife forensics enthusiasts.

Md. Sabbir Ahammed is an enthusiastic post-graduate student with an unwavering passion for wildlife conservation and a specific focus on herpetofauna research. He was born and raised in a small village surrounded by nature, where he developed a deep connection with the environment from a young age. His fascination with reptiles and amphibians began early in childhood, fostering a lifelong passion for these often misunderstood creatures, which led him to pursue a degree in Zoology at the Jagannath University, Dhaka 1100, Bangladesh. Sabbir has actively shaped his academic journey to specialize in herpetofauna research. Eager to contribute to the understanding and conservation of reptiles and amphibians, he is engaged in various research projects related to his chosen field. His determination led him to work alongside esteemed herpetologists, studying the behavior, ecology, and conservation needs of diverse amphibian and reptile species. As a result, he completed both of his undergraduate term papers on herpetofauna. Sabbir's commitment to wildlife conservation extends beyond the classroom and laboratory. Driven by a sense of responsibility for the Earth's ecosystems, Sabbir became involved in various campus organizations dedicated to environmental causes, including the Nature Study and Conservation Club (NSCC), Department of Zoology, Jagannath University. He plays a key role in organizing awareness campaigns, seminars, and educational workshops to inspire his peers to participate actively in conservation efforts. By fostering a sense of understanding and appreciation, he strives to bridge the gap between humans and these essential components of ecosystems. Apart from working on various research projects on different wildlife as a volunteer and research assistant, he is a grantee of The Explorers Club (awarded the Rising Explorer Club grant in 2023 and 2024). Currently, he is the principal investigator of a project focused on lizard diversity and their conservation. Driven by a desire to share his knowledge, Sabbir actively maintains a social media presence dedicated to herpetofauna and other wildlife conservation. His engaging content not only educates the public but also inspires others to join the cause and protect biodiversity. As he advances in his undergraduate studies, his goal is to contribute meaningful research that informs conservation strategies for herpetofauna. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for preserving biodiversity, he envisions a future where reptiles and amphibians are respected and actively safeguarded for upcoming generations.

I have just completed a 2-year post-doc with the Danau Girang Field Centre (DGFC) in Borneo where I worked as the Scientific Field Officer and Carnivore Conservation Officer. Although still an associate researcher for DGFC, I am due to move on to my next post-doctoral position at the Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) in Germany. In my next project, I am moving into behaviour change research to address bear bile and bear derivative consumption in Vietnam. I am also passionate about wildlife documentaries (I hold a MA in Wildlife Documentary productions) and would like to know more about using media to influence behaviour. I am looking forward connecting with fellow conservation scientists and would welcome mentorship.

Hi, this is Doha, a conservation biologist and GIS analyst from Bangladesh with a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. I have extensive (+12 years) field and analytical research experiences on both terrestrial and marine megafaunas in Bangladesh to ensure species and habitat conservation. Currently working as Marine Spatial Analyst in Marine conservation team at Wildlife Conservation Society Bangladesh. My primary responsibilities include research designing, database maintaining & analysis, identifying priority sites to establish marine protected areas (MPA), evaluate and analysis of field data to support marine spatial planning, generating reports, and capacity building of the teams.

I am currently working as an ecological consultant for a company that specialises in sports facilities. My job mainly involves visiting golf courses and writing management plans on how they can improve the course for ecology and the wider environment. Outside of work I enjoy birdwatching, wildlife photography and moth trapping. I also volunteer at my local nature reserve and am part of our local Plastic Free Community group.