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Daniya Mundackal Thomas

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Doctorate in Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences with over ten years of conducting research to contribute information on the environment, green house gas emission, carbon capture, pollution, and renewable energy production. Trained by major organizations such as National Center for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) and Advanced Center of Environment Science and Sustainable Development (ACESSD) to interpret environmental issues.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Scientific Editor - Life Sciences (Freelance)

Cactus Communications Private Limited
08.2021 - Current
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated manuscripts to verify content aligned with established guidelines and scientific accuracy
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to enhance quality and accuracy.

Project Fellow

National Center for Earth Science Studies
12.2011 - 04.2012
  • Assisted team of four with following project: “Study of Water, Sediment Quality Monitoring and Assessment of Estuaries in Kerala” (case study of Cochin estuary and Periyar River)
  • Supported project activities through conducting sample analysis, extracting and compiling data, synthesizing research/relevant papers, editing documents, and preparing reports
  • Collaborated with project team to achieve research milestones and maintain understanding of project direction, implementing strategies to optimize findings and streamline completion

Project Assistant

Advanced Center of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Facilitated and oversaw the developmental process of self-assembled chitosan membranes and its characterization
  • Assembled literature/booklet on indoor air pollution as apart of department extension activity to create public awareness

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental And Atmospheric Sciences

School of Environmental Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India
2019

Master of Science - Environmental Science and Management

School of Environmental Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
2010

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Zoology

St. Joseph's College
Bengaluru, Karnataka,India
2008

Skills

  • Environmental Science
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Research, Scientific Writing Skills
  • ArcGIS
  • SQL, Tableau, R
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics Certificate issued by Coursera | Sep-2022 | Skills obtained include: Data collection, cleaning, analysis, visualization, SQL, R programming, Tableau | Capstone project on ‘Bellabeat Leaf saves you a happy day’
  • Geographic Information System issued by Coursera offered by University of California, Davis | Capstone in Progress | Skills obtained include: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS online, Spatial Analysis, Geo-processing tools, Suitability analysis, Model builder, Remote sensing, Data Visualization.
  • Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner -Basic Level issued by Sustainability Academy | In Progress

Timeline

Scientific Editor - Life Sciences (Freelance)

Cactus Communications Private Limited
08.2021 - Current

Project Fellow

National Center for Earth Science Studies
12.2011 - 04.2012

Project Assistant

Advanced Center of Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
09.2010 - 08.2011

Ph.D. - Environmental And Atmospheric Sciences

School of Environmental Sciences

Master of Science - Environmental Science and Management

School of Environmental Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Zoology

St. Joseph's College
Daniya Mundackal Thomas