Rajat Rao

rajat.rao@ncf-india.org

Research Assistant, High Altitudes

I work as a Geospatial Analyst and Data Manager with the High Altitude Program, where I manage spatial datasets, support cartographic needs, and integrate technology into conservation workflows. I hold a Master’s degree in Wildlife Conservation Action and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and I am currently pursuing a diploma in Geoinformatics from IGMPI. This background gives me a strong foundation in both ecological research and technological tools. My Master’s thesis focused on a GIS-based analysis of habitat degradation around Bengaluru’s IT belt. Passionate about high-altitude ecosystems, I am particularly interested in studying the impacts of human activity and climate change on landscapes. Outside of work, I enjoy trekking, birding, cycling, and the occasional TV binge.

Projects

Publications

Understanding the
Ecological Characteristics
of Habitat Types across Changthang

Report

2025

Understanding the Ecological Characteristics of Habitat Types across Changthang

Status of Snow Leopards
and other High-Altitude Mammals in Kishtwar Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir

Report

2025

Status of Snow Leopards and other High-Altitude Mammals in Kishtwar Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir