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Bhuwan Joshi

Athens,OH

Summary

Resourceful graduate research assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in forestry through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Adept at preparing resources, equipment, and research materials. Extensive background in investigating White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement Program.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Ohio University
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed administrative and research duties per the professor's request.
  • Coordinated materials for the White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement Program.
  • GRA in the Davis Lab on White Oak Genetics and Tree Improvement Program (WOGTIP), with a major focus on studying the physiological differences and regeneration potential of White Oak seedlings from various seed sources across the Eastern United States.
  • Collected soil samples from the White Oak plantation site in Ohio to test carbon and nitrogen through laboratory analysis.
  • Carried out physiological and photosynthetic measurements of White Oak seedlings and saplings in closed and open canopy settings using LiCOR-6400XT.

Field Research Assistant

The Rufford Foundation
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Field Researcher on Lesser Adjutant Birds in the lowlands of Far-western Nepal.
  • Assessed the habitats, feeding, and breeding sites, threats, and conservation initiatives of the bird.
  • Collected social data, farmer's knowledge, and perceptions of the Lesser Adjutant using open-source tools.
  • Conservation talks and workshops with high school students and local people of the site.


Field Research Assistant

Zoological Society Of London
11.2021 - 12.2021


  • Assisted in the development of research protocols, ensuring proper execution of field tasks.
  • The survey accounts for the transboundary conservation of Panthera tigris and other wild animals in the Terai-arc landscape of Nepal, along with the adjoining parks and sanctuaries of India and Nepal.
  • Assessed buffer zones and park areas of Shuklaphanta National Park and used the Kobo toolbox to collect wildlife habitat and human-wildlife conflict data.

Undergraduate Research Intern

Forest Research And Training Centre
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Inventoried the major community and collaborative forests in the Terai and hilly regions of Nepal.
  • Developed a growth and yield model for Shorea robusta.
  • Devised silvicultural techniques, forest harvesting, and logging operations for forest user groups.
  • Forest fire handling and fire hazard mitigation workshops.
  • Facilitated the Scientific Forest Management Program in the Kailali and Makawanpur districts of Nepal.
  • GPS handling, GIS mapping work, and forest operational plan preparation work.
  • Presented my B.Sc. research findings at the Institute of Forestry symposium.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Studies

Ohio University
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Forestry Sciences

Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University
Nepal
10.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Literature reviews
  • Scientific Communication
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • ArcGIS Pro, Q-GIS, ArcGIS Online
  • Statistics, R-Programming
  • SWAT, Python

Languages

Nepali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Ohio University
08.2023 - Current

Field Research Assistant

The Rufford Foundation
01.2022 - 02.2022

Field Research Assistant

Zoological Society Of London
11.2021 - 12.2021

Undergraduate Research Intern

Forest Research And Training Centre
02.2021 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Environmental Studies

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science - Forestry Sciences

Institute of Forestry, Tribhuvan University

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