I am a molecular ecologist exploring how habitat fragmentation and climate change alter species interactions. My Ph.D. examined genetic connectivity of large carnivores in Maharashtra using population genetics and landscape modelling. My interests span population genetics, landscape ecology, ancient DNA, and bioinformatics. Recently, I investigated the impact of the North American fur trade on furbearers using modern and ancient DNA. Since joining the Wildlife Institute of India in 2025, my research focuses on how Anthropocene-driven changes reshape community-level interactions. I aim to integrate modern genetic tools with classical ecological methods to develop effective conservation strategies for threatened species.
Dr. Shrushti Modi
Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, India.
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shrushti [at] wii [dot] gov [dot] in