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Sarab Sethi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London, leading the Ecosystem Sensing research group under the Imperial-X AI initiative. His work focuses on developing novel acoustic monitoring systems and AI-driven approaches to assess biodiversity across global ecosystems. Current affiliations include honorary roles at University College London (Honorary Research Fellow, Genetics, Evolution & Environment) and non-academic advisory roles with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research.
Academic career highlights include Herchel Smith Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Cambridge (2022-2023) and a PhD in interdisciplinary Mathematics/Engineering/Life Sciences from Imperial College (2016-2020). Technical expertise spans ecoacoustic sensor networks, machine learning applications, and automated data analysis frameworks. Notable projects include large-scale biodiversity monitoring networks in Borneo and Norway's 'Sound of Norway' initiative.
Research interests emphasize translating acoustic data into actionable conservation insights, with applications in pest control, supply chain transparency, and ecological restoration. Technical innovations include the MAARU multichannel recording system and AI-driven sound analysis tools. Active in both academic and applied sectors, advising public/private organizations on machine learning integration in ecological monitoring.
Awards and recognitions include grants supporting Imperial-X AI initiatives and international collaborations. Ongoing work focuses on advancing low-power sensor technologies and creating scalable biodiversity monitoring solutions. Supervises PhD candidates through externally funded fellowships requiring applicants to align research interests with lab priorities in ecoacoustic systems.
