Guest Researcher · IIASA · Jan 2026–present

Dr. Sinchan Ghosh

Ecological Modeller / Quantitative Ecologist

Post-doctoral Researcher at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), specialising in the translation of complex biological dynamics into actionable conservation and management strategies. Expert in Ordinary Differential Equations, Machine Learning, and Probability Theory to forecast ecosystem responses, model wildlife epidemiology, and guide evidence-based policy.

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Dr. Sinchan Ghosh
11
Peer-reviewed publications
6
Ecological systems modelled
2
Interactive stakeholder tools
IIASA
Current institution · Laxenburg, Austria
2022
PhD, Visva-Bharati University
Core Competencies

Technical expertise & analytical domains

ATS-aligned skill profile spanning computational modelling, ecological domains, and applied decision-support deployment.

Computational Modelling
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Machine Learning (hierarchical SDMs)
Probability Theory & Bayesian methods
Process-Based Modelling
Integrated Population Modelling
Capture–Recapture Analyses
Ecological Domains
Agro-Ecology
Wildlife Population Dynamics
Eco-epidemiology
Conservation Policy & Management
Predator–prey & food-web dynamics
Boreal & farmland habitat systems
Analytical Methodologies
Habitat Suitability & Corridor Modelling
Species Distribution Models (MaxEnt, GBM)
Reproductive Success Forecasting
Regime & Stability Analyses
Spatiotemporal Analyses (QGIS/ArcGIS)
Growth Metric & Bias Correction
Technical Deployment
Python · R · MATLAB · Stella
Interactive Web Dashboards (JavaScript)
QGIS · ArcGIS · Geospatial analysis
CMIP6 · ERA5 · GBIF · TRY databases
Conda-managed reproducible environments
LaTeX · Scientific communication
Research & Stakeholder Tools

Interactive applications

ML SDMsODE systemsCMIP6Scandinavia
Scandinavian Species Distribution Models

Habitat density heatmaps for moose, roe deer, and grey wolf under SSP climate scenarios (2025-2100). Built with machine-learning SDMs and predator-prey ODE systems.

Open Application
BioenergeticsReactMeta-analysisOpen data
Forage Energy Meta-Database

Metabolizable energy and Jacobs' D preference index for boreal ungulates. Built with React, Menke energy coefficients, and community contribution support.

Explore Database
All Research Tools
Current Position

Institutional affiliation

Jan 2026 – present
Guest Researcher
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Biodiversity and Natural Resources Programme · Laxenburg, Austria
Aug 2023 – Dec 2025
Researcher (Post-doctoral)
IIASA, Agriculture, Forestry and Ecosystems Services Group
Biodiversity and Natural Resources Programme · Laxenburg, Austria
Expertise Breadth

Habitat systems

Farmland Riparian Estuarine Grassland Boreal Forest
Public databases
GBIFeBirdiNaturalist TRYCMIP6CRU ERA5EUR-11LUCAS India-WRISBhuvanInsectBase
Peer review & service
Reviewer: Ecological Modelling · Ecological Indicators · Scientific Reports
Editorial: NDC E-BIOS (2023–present) · Bull. Calcutta Math. Soc. (2022–23)
Member: European Geoscience Union · ISBE · Calcutta Mathematical Society