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Books & Writings

My books reflect my deep engagement with ecosystems and their intricate dynamics, bringing scientific understanding to broader audiences. 

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Mangroves in a Changing World: Adaptation and Resilience

This edited volume brings together global perspectives on mangrove ecosystems, focusing on their adaptive strategies and resilience in the face of environmental change. Covering ecological processes, climate interactions, and conservation challenges, the book provides an integrated understanding of how mangroves persist and function under increasing anthropogenic and climatic pressures.
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Sphere on Spiral Stairs
Sphere on Spiral Stairs
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Sphere on Spiral Stairs

Mangrove Ecology and their Sustainability in Gorai, India

This book explores the structure, function, and ecological significance of mangrove ecosystems in the Gorai region of India. Drawing from field observations and ecological analysis, it highlights the biodiversity, environmental services, and conservation value of mangroves, while emphasising the need for sustainable management of these vital coastal habitats.

The book is available in multiple languages and formats.

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Birds and Persistent Organic Pollutants: Exposure, Effects, and Risk Assessment (Coming Soon) 


This forthcoming book examines the interactions between avian species and persistent organic pollutants (POPs), with a focus on ecological pathways, bioaccumulation, and environmental risk. By bridging ornithology and ecotoxicology, the book aims to provide insight into how contaminants influence bird populations and what this means for ecosystem health. (May 2026)

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