N.M. GANESH BABU
Botanist | Eco-Restoration Expert | Ethnobotany Researcher
A dedicated botanist, researcher, and eco-landscaper with expertise in medicinal plant conservation, ecological restoration, and sustainable landscaping. Currently, serve as an Associate Professor at TDU, FRLHT, Bengaluru with 25+ years of experience.
Countries Worked
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Spanish
- Telugu
- Hindi
- kannada
Key Expertise
- Botanical Surveys & Ethnobotanical Research
- Medicinal Plant Conservation & Landscaping
PROJECTS & IMPACT
Ethnomedicinal Gardens
Designed India's first Ethnomedicinal Garden (Bengaluru). Developed 45+ thematic medicinal plant gardens for Ayurvedic, Siddha, and healthcare uses.
Corporate Sustainability
Designed ECOZONE at Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Bengaluru (25 acres). Developed biodiversity parks for industries like JSW Steel, Kanha Shantivanam, and Jindal Steel Works.
Community & Training
Trained 1,000+ forest staff in biodiversity conservation. Led workshops & herbal garden projects for communities.
Eco-Restoration
Restored iron ore mines in Karnataka with 50,000+ trees planted. Created 3-layer arboretum with 30,000 native trees (Nanded, Maharashtra).
Publications
Awards & Recognition
Research & Media Features
Winfred Thomas Devadas
Educator | Biodiversity Expert | Conservation Advocate
An experienced educator, researcher, and biodiversity expert with a passion for conservation and traditional ecological knowledge. Focused on teaching, research, and community-based projects to promote biodiversity and sustainability.
EDUCATION
Madras Christian College
M.Phil & B.Ed in Botanical Sciences. Taught in schools in the Western Ghats and later at a college in Madurai.
Western Ghats Biodiversity Network
Worked with Dr. Madhav Gadgil and studied traditional ecological knowledge of the Paliyan indigenous tribe.
International Collaborations
Collaborated with Oberlin College, Ohio and Missouri University.
KEY EXPERTISE
Biodiversity & Conservation
Expertise in conserving and managing diverse ecosystems
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Integration of indigenous knowledge into biodiversity practices.
Community Projects & Sustainable Livelihoods
Development of community-based projects promoting sustainability.
Education & Research
Advancing knowledge through innovative teaching and research.
Dr. Chaithrika G K
Ayurveda Doctor | Ethnomedicine Researcher | Biodiversity Conservationist
An Ayurveda doctor and biodiversity researcher with expertise in medicinal plant conservation, ethnomedicine documentation, and eco-restoration.
EDUCATION
BAMS
Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru (2009–2015).
M.D. (Dravyaguna Vignana)
Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru (2016–2019). Dissertation: Ethnomedicinal documentation of Kargal range, Sharavathi Valley, Shivamogga.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
Media Presence
Featured on DD Chandana, AYUSH TV (“Gidamulike” – 6 episodes), Happiest Health Magazine (2024), ETV Bharat, Nature Journal, and expected in National Geographic.
Publications
Research papers in IAMJ and Ayurpub (2019). 25+ Heritage Amruth articles (2020–2025) on Ayurveda, diet, mental health, COVID, skin care, and more. Booklets: Toyota Biodiversity Handbook and Forest Fire impact study.
Botanical Surveys
Collected 500+ species propagation materials. Conducted ~100 surveys across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Studied ecosystems: evergreen, deciduous, mangroves, riparian, coastal.
Special Interests
Documentation of birds, butterflies, orchids, and life forms. Rescuing orchids/ferns during storms and injured birds such as Scaly Breasted Munia and Red Whiskered Bulbul.