Ram Adhikari

Ram Adhikari is an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Forest Resources. His research bridges forest economics, ecosystem services, and wildlife-human interactions.

• Education: PhD in Forest Resources (Mississippi State University), MSc in Sustainable Resource Management (Technical University of Munich), BSc in Forestry (Tribhuvan University)

Research Interests: Focus on forest economics, timber markets, chronic wasting disease impacts, and ecosystem service valuation. His work examines landowner behaviors toward invasive species (Emerald Ash Borer) and conservation incentives in Southern forests.

Publications reveal expertise in:

• Wildlife disease economics (especially chronic wasting disease)
• Timber supply chain optimization
• Conservation payment mechanisms
• Biodiversity protection challenges
• Forest policy evaluation

Contact: rka72@msstate.edu