Dr. Nobin Raja is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in interdisciplinary and sustainable conservation solutions. Holding a master’s in genomics (2014–2016), he has worked on diverse projects, including studies on the invasive giant African snail, Indian common toad, and chytrid fungus (2016–2017). His PhD research focused on tracking the invasion of freshwater fishes, utilizing niche modeling and genomic tools to assess the spread of mosquitofish (2018–2024).

He served as a project coordinator on a GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) project with ATREE, focusing on the sustainable community use of the Chakpi River in Manipur’s villages (2022–2024). As part of this initiative, he conducted semi-structured interviews, helped establish a conservation zone in the Chakpi River to protect aquatic biodiversity, developed a community information center, trained locals in aquatic biodiversity monitoring, and promoted alternative sustainable livelihoods.

In addition, he has contributed to data management efforts at ATREE, where he compiled and analyzed three decades of interdisciplinary research, scanning and organizing archival data to enhance accessibility and promote open data sharing (2024–2025).

His goal is to apply his interdisciplinary expertise to tackle global and local conservation and sustainability challenges.

Recent Publications :

• Nobinraja, M., Aravind, N.A., & Ravikanth, G.* Opening the Floodgates for Invasion: Modelling the Distribution Dynamics of Invasive Alien Fishes in India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(12): 1411. November 2023.
• Nobinraja, M., & Ravikanth, G.* ‘Trojan Fish’: Exploring Haplotypic and Genotypic Diversity of Introduced Gambusia holbrooki in India. Hydrobiologia, 851(6): 1–19. October 2023.
• ‘Gorillas are what we want to be’: conservation leader Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka – The Hindu – February, 2026.
• Tracking the invisible invasive – Deccan Herald, 2025.
• Fishy invaders: Think before you dump them – Deccan Herald, 2025.
• Trade tariffs close borders but may open doors to invasive alien species – The Hindu, 2025.

Awards:
Winner of the Hasmukh Shah Memorial Award for Ecological Studies (2025), including a cash prize.