Dr. Shaizah Tajdar
Wildlife Biologist, The Corbett Foundation, Bandhavgarh Division, Madhya Pradesh, India
Ecological Research and Wildlife Conservation
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-WB-MP-IND-2025-2106
Profile Summary
Dr. Shaizah Tajdar is an analytical, organized, and detail-oriented Wildlife Biologist with extensive experience in ecological research and wildlife conservation interventions. She has worked on long-term conservation projects focused on habitat use, species dispersal, biodiversity assessments, and community-based conservation initiatives. Her professional background includes research design, ecological sampling and modeling, technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and training of forest staff and nature guides. She has authored peer-reviewed research papers, technical reports, and short communications, and has presented her work at national and international conferences.
Subject Matter Expertise
STEM → Biology / Life Sciences →
– Microbiology
Biology / Life Sciences →
– Biotechnology & Bioengineering
– Microbial Biotechnology
Environmental Science →
– Environmental Biotechnology
Functional Expertise → Research →
– Research Methodology
Agricultural Science →
– Soil Science & Sustainable Agriculture
– Microbiology
Biology / Life Sciences →
– Biotechnology & Bioengineering
– Microbial Biotechnology
Environmental Science →
– Environmental Biotechnology
Functional Expertise → Research →
– Research Methodology
Agricultural Science →
– Soil Science & Sustainable Agriculture
Mentorship Offered
Research →
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Biodiversity Assessments
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Scientific Proofreading & Editing
Consulting →
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Biodiversity Assessments
Writing →
– Technical Writing
– Scientific Proofreading & Editing
Consulting →
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Shaizah Tajdar has worked extensively with The Corbett Foundation in the Bandhavgarh landscape, contributing to wildlife research, conservation planning, and community engagement initiatives. Her roles involved ecological field research, habitat and species assessments, preparation of research proposals and technical reports, coordination with funding agencies, stakeholder liaison, and training of forest staff and nature guides across multiple protected areas.
Company Name: The Corbett Foundation, Bandhavgarh Division
Job Title: Wildlife Biologist
Description: Implemented wildlife conservation interventions including community engagement, alternative livelihood promotion, and habitat restoration for tiger conservation and climate resilience; conducted biodiversity assessments; prepared research proposals and technical reports; coordinated with funders, forest departments, and local stakeholders.
Duration: March 2023 – February 2024
Company Name: The Corbett Foundation, Bandhavgarh Division
Job Title: Research Fellow
Description: Conducted research on dispersal routes of tigers and other wildlife species in the buffer zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; published research papers, technical reports, and short communications; presented research findings at national and international conferences; trained nature guides across multiple protected areas
Duration: December 2015 – December 2018
Job Title: Wildlife Biologist
Description: Implemented wildlife conservation interventions including community engagement, alternative livelihood promotion, and habitat restoration for tiger conservation and climate resilience; conducted biodiversity assessments; prepared research proposals and technical reports; coordinated with funders, forest departments, and local stakeholders.
Duration: March 2023 – February 2024
Company Name: The Corbett Foundation, Bandhavgarh Division
Job Title: Research Fellow
Description: Conducted research on dispersal routes of tigers and other wildlife species in the buffer zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve; published research papers, technical reports, and short communications; presented research findings at national and international conferences; trained nature guides across multiple protected areas
Duration: December 2015 – December 2018
Educational Summary
Dr. Shaizah Tajdar holds advanced academic training in Wildlife Sciences, culminating in a Ph.D. focused on herbivore ecology within a major tiger reserve landscape. She also completed her Master’s degree with distinction, earning a Gold Medal for academic excellence.
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field / Description: Wildlife Sciences
Duration: Completed 2022
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Degree Title: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Field / Description: Wildlife Sciences
Duration: Completed 2015
Degree Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Field / Description: Wildlife Sciences
Duration: Completed 2022
Institution Name: Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
Degree Title: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Field / Description: Wildlife Sciences
Duration: Completed 2015
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Shaizah Tajdar has formal certification in data analytics, complementing her ecological research and analytical skill set.
Title: Certified Data Analyst
Issued By: Wipro and FutureSkills
Issue Date: 2025
Issued By: Wipro and FutureSkills
Issue Date: 2025
Publication Summary
Dr. Shaizah Tajdar has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, and short communications on forest ecology, wildlife diet, species distribution, and biodiversity documentation within protected areas of central India.
Title: Phyto-sociological Attributes of Trees in Sal (Shorea robusta)-dominated Forests of Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Journal: Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences
URL: https://pubs.sciepub.com/aees/10/5/1/index.html
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Seasonal Variation in the Diet of Sloth Bears in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Journal: Ursus
URL: https://bioone.org/journals/ursus/volume-2020/issue-31e12/URSUS-D-19-00013.2/Seasonal-variation-in-the-diet-of-sloth-bears-in-Bandhavgarh/10.2192/URSUS-D-19-00013.2.short
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2192/URSUS-D-19-00013.2
Publication Date: 2020
Title: Dispersal Routes of Tigers and Other Wildlife in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Kumar, S., Gore, K., Rather, T. A., & Tajdar, S.
Published By: The Corbett Foundation
Year: 2018
URL: http://www.corbettfoundation.org/admin/images/Dispersal_routes_of_Tiger.pdf
Title: First Photographic Record of Smooth-Coated Otter in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Rather, T. A., Tajdar, S., Kumar, S., & Khan, J. A.
Journal: IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
Volume / Issue / Pages: 36(2): 93–97
Year: 2019
URL: https://www.iucnosgbull.org/Volume36/Rather_et_al_2019.html
Title: First Photographic Record of Asiatic Wildcat in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Rather, T. A., Kumar, S., Tajdar, S., & Khan, J. A.
Journal: Cat News
Issue / Page: 65: 35
Year: 2017
URL: http://www.corbettfoundation.org/admin/images/Asiatic_wildlicat_from_Bandhavgarh_IUCN_SSC_Cat-Specialist-Group_newsletter_2017.pdf
Title: Factors Affecting the Habitat Use of Chital in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Tajdar, S.
Conference: 1st International Conservation Conference
Organized By: Aligarh Muslim University & Wildlife Institute of India
Year: 2020
Title: Habitat Suitability Modeling of Wild Pig Using MaxEnt in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Tajdar, S.
Conference: 1st International Conference on Environment and Society
Organized By: Global Environment and Social Association, D.G.P.G. College & Asian Biological Research Foundation
Year: 2019
Journal: Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences
URL: https://pubs.sciepub.com/aees/10/5/1/index.html
Publication Date: 2022
Title: Seasonal Variation in the Diet of Sloth Bears in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Journal: Ursus
URL: https://bioone.org/journals/ursus/volume-2020/issue-31e12/URSUS-D-19-00013.2/Seasonal-variation-in-the-diet-of-sloth-bears-in-Bandhavgarh/10.2192/URSUS-D-19-00013.2.short
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2192/URSUS-D-19-00013.2
Publication Date: 2020
PUBLISHED TECHNICAL REPORT
Title: Dispersal Routes of Tigers and Other Wildlife in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Kumar, S., Gore, K., Rather, T. A., & Tajdar, S.
Published By: The Corbett Foundation
Year: 2018
URL: http://www.corbettfoundation.org/admin/images/Dispersal_routes_of_Tiger.pdf
PUBLISHED SHORT COMMUNICATIONS
Title: First Photographic Record of Smooth-Coated Otter in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Rather, T. A., Tajdar, S., Kumar, S., & Khan, J. A.
Journal: IUCN Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
Volume / Issue / Pages: 36(2): 93–97
Year: 2019
URL: https://www.iucnosgbull.org/Volume36/Rather_et_al_2019.html
Title: First Photographic Record of Asiatic Wildcat in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors: Rather, T. A., Kumar, S., Tajdar, S., & Khan, J. A.
Journal: Cat News
Issue / Page: 65: 35
Year: 2017
URL: http://www.corbettfoundation.org/admin/images/Asiatic_wildlicat_from_Bandhavgarh_IUCN_SSC_Cat-Specialist-Group_newsletter_2017.pdf
PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES
Title: Factors Affecting the Habitat Use of Chital in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Tajdar, S.
Conference: 1st International Conservation Conference
Organized By: Aligarh Muslim University & Wildlife Institute of India
Year: 2020
Title: Habitat Suitability Modeling of Wild Pig Using MaxEnt in the Buffer Zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Tajdar, S.
Conference: 1st International Conference on Environment and Society
Organized By: Global Environment and Social Association, D.G.P.G. College & Asian Biological Research Foundation
Year: 2019