Our People

Advisory Board

Distinguished scientists, conservationists, and development experts guiding MFI's restoration strategy and governance.

Expert Advisors

Our Advisory Board Members

Dr. C. Ravinder Singh

Dr. C. Ravinder Singh

Agriculture & Bamboo Expert

Senior agricultural scientist and bamboo cultivation specialist with extensive experience in sustainable land use and rural livelihood development.

Prof. Dr. Kapuli Gani Mohamed Thameemul Ansari

Prof. Dr. Kapuli Gani Mohamed Thameemul Ansari

Mangrove Restoration Scientific Advisor

Eminent mangrove ecologist and restoration scientist. Provides technical guidance on MFI's CBEMR methodology and species selection.

Mr. Raghunathan

Mr. Raghunathan

Socio-Economic Advisor

Experienced socio-economic development advisor with deep expertise in community-based natural resource management and rural poverty alleviation.

Dr. T. D. Babu

Dr. T. D. Babu

Marine Science Advisor

Marine scientist with expertise in coastal ecology, fisheries management, and marine biodiversity conservation in South Indian coastal waters.

Prof. Dr. Inbakandan

Prof. Dr. Inbakandan

Marine Biotechnology Advisor

Professor of Marine Biotechnology with research expertise in mangrove-associated microbiology, bioprospecting, and coastal ecosystem health.

Leni Davidson

Leni Davidson

IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management

International conservation expert and member of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management, providing global perspective on MFI's restoration strategies.

Guided by the best minds in conservation

MFI's advisory board brings together decades of ecological, scientific, and development expertise to guide our restoration mission.

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