Ecosystem science always fascinates me, and this started motivating me much a decade ago. I seek to understand plant bionomics, forest ecology, urban forest, carbon cycle and biogeochemistry, conservation biology, methods in ecosystem science and climate change. Currently, I am working on monitoring and management of Environmental issues and Challenges for Extension, Renovation and Modernization (ERM) of Grand Anicut (GA) Canal System in Tamilnadu, India. Recently, I worked on Long-term Ecological monitoring of different forest pockets in Mizoram, Northeast India with Prof. S.K.Tripathi, Department of Forestry, Mizoram University, Mizoram, India. The work intent to assess the forest biomass and carbon stock, annual tree growth increments by using Dendrometer, NPP, estimation of course and fine root by using In-growth core, tree mortality, analysis of Soil physico-chemical properties including nutrients, Soil CO2 efflux/respiration (autotrophic and heterotrophic), estimation litter debris, rate of decomposition, biochemical analysis of leaf litter and also going to concentrate phenology of forest trees with emphasis on climate anomaly. I received my Ph.D., (with Dr. R. Mohanraj) in Environmental Sciences from the Bharathidasan University of Tamilnadu, India in December 2015, and completed Postdoctoral Fellowship with Prof. Dafang Fu (Joint Research Centre for Future Cities, Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China) from October 2018 to October 2020. The Post-doc research goal is to determine and explain variability among estimates of CO2 storage from different urban vegetation. My Post-doc research falls into four categories: (i). Quantitative estimation of existing above ground biomass (AGB) and carbon stock of the urban trees by using species specific (or) general Allometric equations. (ii). Estimation of carbon fluxes (inclusive of net primary productivity) and predict the carbon sequestration potential of the urban trees (Nanjing, Jiangsu province of China). (iii). To predict carbon, turn it over in the urban trees by using growth rings. (iv). To identify the most adaptable methodology for managing atmospheric CO2. My Ph. D dissertation work is a study on the “Carbon sequestration and stock changes in different vegetation types of Kolli forests, Eastern Ghats, India”. The study area is one among eight hills in the Southern Eastern Ghats region. It lies at a longitude of 78°20’ to 78°30’ E and latitude of 11°10’ to 11°30’ N, covering about 503 km2. In order to estimate the carbon stock in above/below ground biomass, litter, woody debris and soil, about 52 quadrates of 25 × 25 m size were established during twice in the years of 2009 to 2011 in different forest types, i.e., very dense, moderate dense, open & scrub, non-forest and others. The geo-referenced study plots were representative of forest

types relating to tree census, species abundance, altitude and other factors such as stand density, tree growth, mortality, canopy closure, microclimate and crown conditions. The land use/cover map was generated based on secondary data and maps obtained from Tamilnadu state forest department. The satellite imagery was purchased from Indian space research organization (ISRO), government of India. Normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) was prepared and recorded into five classes based on the canopy closure. All trees with circumference at breast height (CBH) greater than 0.3 m were enumerated, measured and classified. Standing biomass was calculated by an allometric equation and finally carbon stock was calculated using standard methods. The major Tree specimens were collected and also confirmed with taxonomy experts, and estimated trunk carbon concentration and wood specific gravity. Soil samples were collected at three depths (up to 10 cm, 11 to 20 cm and 21 to 30 cm) for estimate the soil carbon pool in relation to other soil physico-chemical parameters (pH, Ec, Soil fraction, water holding capacity, soil organic carbon, N, P, K and CO2 efflux) and predict its turn over by using ROTH - C model. Coarse wood debris and surface litter samples were collected and analyzed as per standard methods. Results obtained in the plots were extrapolated to respective forest types and geographical areas. As a project investigator (PI), recently I have completed two assignments about carbon sequestration of urban vegetation funded by a post-doctoral special fund for Jiangsu Province (2019) and post-doctoral innovation talent funding project from SEU - 2019. I am also involved (Project Investigator) environmental impact assessment (EIA) project on Air quality assessment (PM 2.5, NOx and SOx) in the project Environs of Cauvery sand quarries in the year of 2013. I had some other research experience from reputed research organization in India, such as applied environmental research foundation (AERF), ashoka trust for research in ecology and the environment (ATREE) and geo exploration and mining solutions (GEMS), I have 100 citations from various research papers and critical fieldwork skills in forest ecology. During my tenure, I had experience on analysis of Air, Water, Soil, Vegetation survey and also conducted public opinion polls to the various Tribal villages about natural resource management. I am adapting to changing situations and have working capability independently as well as in a team. Currently, I am very much interested in applying for respective recruitment which is the real platform to explore my knowledge and innovations