معرفی
Kiran Bhandari is a Researcher at Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences, focusing on marine conservation and fisheries sustainability. Their work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals through ecological research and policy-relevant science.
Education:
- MSc in Marine Biology, Bangor University (2012-2013, awarded 2014)
- BSc in Marine Biology, University of Liverpool (2009-2012, awarded 2012)
Research centers on quantifying human impacts on marine ecosystems, with emphasis on disease dynamics in crustaceans, habitat mapping, and comparative fishing methodologies. Bhandari investigates how fishing pressure alters species distribution and reproductive potential, particularly in cephalopods and crustaceans within Welsh and Mauritian waters.
Recent publications reveal critical discrepancies between commercial and research vessel catch rates while examining disease severity in edible crabs. This work identifies novel pathogens and establishes habitat mapping protocols for sustainable fisheries management.
Scientific Awards:
Bhandari maintains active collaborations with UK government bodies including the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), presenting findings at national conferences on crab disease prevalence and fishery sustainability. Their research informs conservation strategies for Welsh marine ecosystems through empirical analysis of commercial fishing impacts.
