International Policy
My research work has been cited in policy documents compiled by Intergovernmental organizations
Policy document: Methane as greenhouse gas, 2020; European Commission
Policy document: Economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by deep-sea sponges, 2020; FAO, United Nations
Regional Policy
My PhD research work has influenced regional policy for the conservation and management of Lonar Lake, Maharashtra
News article: 'Maharashtra wants to put Lonar Lake on world heritage map', April 20, 2010; DNA
News article: 'Researchers find methane-eating bacteria in Lonar crater', April 17, 2010; The Indian Express
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My current research, conducted with colleagues at KAUST and (industry) partners at NCW, NEOM and Red Sea Global, is helping to protect Saudi Arabia's marine ecosystems and expand its blue economy. This is achieved by generating biodiversity baseline surveys and eDNA-based monitoring of invasive marine species
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Policy document: A status report on wildlife & ecosystems of the Red Sea Project Area 2022
News article: 'Saudi Arabia's blue economy projected to contribute SR22 billion and create 100,000 jobs by 2030', August 11, 2025; Saudi Gazette
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UN SDGs addressed by my research (so far):
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