
Kruthi N Raj
PhD, 2025(Present) Chanakya University Cleared Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-Set), 2024, MSc Environmental Science, 2023, Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru, BSc Biotechnology, 2021, Bengaluru City University, BengaluruPh.D. Scholar
Kruthi N Raj
PhD, 2025(Present) Chanakya University Cleared Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-Set), 2024, MSc Environmental Science, 2023, Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru, BSc Biotechnology, 2021, Bengaluru City University, BengaluruMy academic and research journey is rooted in a strong passion for sustainability, ecological restoration, and the dissemination of environmental knowledge. As a dedicated PhD scholar at Chanakya University’s Center for Sustainability, I have developed expertise in climate change adaptation, sustainable agricultural practices, and integrated water resource management. My work focuses on the intersection of research and practical solutions to advance the Organic farming and sustainable agriculture.
During my Master’s research and professional internships, I engaged in topics such as rainwater harvesting, ecological and social impact assessments, and the evaluation of invasive species’ behavioral impacts. Participation in laboratory projects, like the study on behavioral syndromes in Deccan Mahseer (Tor khudree), equipped me with technical experience in modern molecular tools, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and plant tissue culture. My project on habitat restoration in Wayanad, Kerala, allowed me to integrate fieldwork with data-driven analysis, supporting tribal livelihoods through sustainable land practices.
Passionate about knowledge-sharing, I regularly volunteer at environmental education events and workshops. My commitment to continuous learning has led me to undertake certified courses in environmental law, renewable energy, ethno-botany, and GIS applications. Outside the lab, I am a qualified yoga instructor and trained vocalist, valuing holistic well-being as a foundation for effective, impactful scientific work. I aspire to academic or research-based roles at the intersection of environmental impact and policy, aiming to create a positive ripple in sustainability education and practice.
Kruthi N Raj is a PhD scholar at the Center for Sustainability, Chanakya University, Bengaluru, with an MSc in Environmental Science from Bengaluru City University. Her academic background covers Biotechnology (BSc), with subsequent progression into advanced research on climate change, sustainable agriculture, and integrated water management. Kruthi’s research portfolio features mixed method approaches to rainwater harvesting, ecological restoration, and behavioral ecology.
She has interned at premier institutes, including the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), IISc Campus, and has contributed to laboratory projects focusing on ecological impact in both field and molecular settings. Kruthi played a pivotal role in habitat restoration and livelihood support projects in Kerala and has volunteered at city-level environmental consultations and workshops. She also assists in teaching the Minor in Sustainability course for undergraduate students at Chanakya University, fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.
- (Ph.D.), 2025, Chanakya University, Cleared Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-Set), 2024
- MSc Environmental Science, 2023, Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru
- BSc Biotechnology, 2021, Bengaluru City University, Bengaluru
- K-SET (Environmental Science), 2024
- Yoga Instructors Course, S-VYASA
- Karnataka Music Vocal Junior Grade