Dr. Nikhil Modak is a passionate wildlife biologist, bioacoustics researcher, and environmental educator with extensive experience in animal behaviour, acoustic ecology, and biodiversity conservation. 
    He has been actively involved in wildlife research, field surveys, and biodiversity documentation across diverse ecosystems in India. His expertise spans the complete bioacoustic workflow-from field recording and sound collection to advanced acoustic analysis and interpretation. 
     Dr. Modak’s practical expertise in field recording, audio editing, sound analysis, and acoustic research makes him an ideal mentor for this course. 
     We are honored to have him leading this course where he will guide participants through the fascinating world of animal sounds, recording techniques, and acoustic analysis tools 

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His Key Achievements:​

• Ph.D. on ecology and molecular phylogeny of Ranixalidae frogs from the Northern Western Ghats. 

• Recipient of prestigious grants including DST-INSPIRE Fellowship, NSC OPUS Grant, and Wildlife Acoustics Product Grant. 

• Experienced researcher in animal vocalizations, behavioural ecology, and bioacoustics.

• Expertise in recording and studying bird and amphibian vocalizations

• Expertise in acoustic analysis software like Audacity and Raven Pro.

• Author of 13 peer-reviewed scientific publications in reputed journals. 

• International research experience in Poland, India, and Europe.