PhD Student, Integrative Conservation & Anthropology Amit is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Integrative Conservation (ICON) and Anthropology, specializing in Ecological and Environmental Anthropology, at the University of Georgia. Simultaneously, he holds the position of an External PhD Scholar at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, India. His doctoral research looks at the intersection of conservation science and social & environmental justice in Central India, with a particular focus on the complex interactions between humans and wildlife. Before joining UGA, Amit earned an MA degree in Environment and Development from the School of Human Ecology at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (2016). Additionally, he holds a B.Com (Hons.) degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi (2012). Following his master's program, Amit worked with WII (2018-2021). During this period, he worked with a large team and contributed to the development of the Landscape Management Plan for the Greater Panna Landscape in Central India. This plan has been implemented by the Government of India. Of note: At-Large Board Member, Social Science Working Group, Society for Conservation Biology (2022-24); Chair, Communications Committee, Social Science Working Group (2022-25) President, Anthropology Graduate Student Organization, University of Georgia (2022-23) Research Research Areas: Cultural Anthropology Research Interests: Environmental Anthropology, Anthropology of Conservation, Environmental justice, Politics of Knowledge & Translation, Multispecies Ethnography, Caste, South Asia Selected Publications Selected Publications: Masters Research: Kaushik, A. 2016. “Habitat-Use Interactions between Kiang (Equus kiang) & Changpas (Nomadic Pastoral Community) in Tsokar basin, Ladakh." Unpublished MA Thesis, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, India. Reports: 1. Wildlife Institute of India, 2022. Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. https://wii.gov.in/images/images/documents/publications/rr_2022_integrated_landscape_management_plan.pdf Popular articles/Blogs: Kaushik, A. 2024. Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape. Engagement – A blog published by the Anthropology and Environment Society, American Anthropological Association https://aesengagement.wordpress.com/2024/01/20/tigers-animality-and-dignity-a-journey-through-the-central-indian-landscape/ Kaushik, A. (2017). Situating Nilgai in Delhi. CUES Blogs, Centre for Urban Ecology & Sustainability, Ambedkar University Delhi. https://cuesonline.org/2017/08/11/situating-nilgai-in-delhi/ Grants Grants: 2024 UGA Communication of Research and Scholarship, The Graduate School, University of Georgia 2024 UGA ICON Mini-Grants, Centre for Integrative Conservation Research, University of Georgia 2023 UGA Arts Collaborative Mini-Grant, University of Georgia 2023 UGA Graduate Research Award, Willson Center for Arts & Humanities, University of Georgia 2023 AAG Research and Support Award, Graduate Students Affinity Group, American Association of Geographers 2022 a2ru Scholar Award, The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities 2015-16 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi Merit Scholarships Education Education: M.A., School of Human Ecology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi 2016 B.Com.(Honors), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi 2012
