Hi, I’m Priya.

I’m a researcher, writer, and science communication professional working at the intersection of ecology, conservation, and storytelling. My work focuses on helping ideas, data, and field-based knowledge translate clearly across disciplines and audiences.

I am currently a PhD student at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), studying wetland ecology and conservation in the Western Ghats of India, with a particular focus on freshwater wetlands and Myristica swamp forests.

What I do

I work with researchers, NGOs, conservation organisations, and institutions to support clear, rigorous, and ethical communication.

This includes:

• Science writing and editing for academic, public, and policy-facing audiences
• Grant writing and editing, including concept notes and full proposals
• Donor and annual reports, impact narratives, and project summaries
• Workshops and training in writing, communication, and storytelling

My approach is shaped by experience on both sides of the process: as a researcher producing data and as a writer translating it.

Writing & research

My work spans peer-reviewed research, popular science writing, educational content, and long-form projects. I am the author of a book on Myristica swamps, written as part of a broader effort to document and restore these freshwater wetlands in the Western Ghats.

I write regularly about wetlands, landscapes, field experiences, and the practice of science itself, and my work has appeared across academic, public, and educational platforms.

Workshops & teaching

I design and facilitate small, focused workshops on writing and communication for researchers, students, and organisations. These sessions emphasise process, clarity, and audience awareness, and are grounded in real-world writing challenges.

Workshops have been conducted in academic, NGO, conference, and educational settings, both online and in person.

Why this work

Good communication is not an add-on to research or conservation; it is central to how knowledge is shared, decisions are made, and trust is built.

Whether I’m working on a grant proposal, a donor report, a piece of science writing, or a workshop, my focus is on accuracy and attention to detail to best present your work to its intended audience.

Get in touch

If you’d like to explore a collaboration, discuss a writing or training project, or learn more about my work, feel free to get in touch.