Arjun's BA is from The George Washington University (2013) in Psychology and Environmental Studies. He also holds a MA in Public Policy and a MSc in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development from the University of Maryland College Park (2017).
Prior to joining the University of Southampton Arjun assisted in establishing the first conservation breeding program and center for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. He worked closely with the Indian Government as an employee of the Wildlife Institute of India.
While pursuing his undergraduate degree he was a Zoo Keeper Aide at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Here he worked with several different species of birds specialising on the husbandry and management of large birds such as bustards, emus, cassowaries, rheas, and kiwis.
He has also worked for organisations such as The Jane Gooddall Institue and The Humane Society of the United States.
His passion in life is to do as much as he can for animal welfare and to eventually help create policy that protects animal species the world over.
When he is not researching Arjun enjoys writing, painting, and being in nature.