Research Assistant
Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre
Deakin University, Burwood campus
221 Burwood Hwy, VIC 3125
Kendrika's research
As a PhD researcher, Kendrika worked on the development, validation and optimisation of the Environmental DNA techniques. She has prior experience working with endangered lizard species in Victoria, terrestrial biodiversity in the mallee region of Victoria and collaborative research in India focusing on threatened frogs. Her academic background and skillset encompass various domains, including Ecology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Zoology, Botany, and Bioinformatics. She has worked as an academic and research assistant across multiple disciplines within the Deakin University, Australia.
Her current role within the Blue Carbon Lab explores the application of eDNA in coastal areas and development of a Coastal Wetland Health Index.
Keywords
Environmental DNA, ecology, biodiversity, Ecosystem Health Index
Education and career highlights
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) , Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia (ongoing)
- The Covid Accelerator Scheme, Centre of Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, Australia (2021)
- The Rufford Small Grant from the The Rufford Foundation (26/06/2020)
- The Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment (Round 1, 2020)
- Applied Park Management Research Scholarships, Parks Victoria Research Partners Program (2019-2020)
- Gold Medalist – M.Sc. (Zoology), MLSU, Rajasthan, India (2015- 2017)
- Master of Science (M.Sc. Zoology with a major in Wildlife Biology), MLSU, Rajasthan, India
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), MLSU, Rajasthan, India
