Wildlife trade profoundly affects local livelihoods, yet essential practices for survival
exacerbate biodiversity degradation, creating an adverse cycle that capture my interest.
Growing up in an undereducated rural area, I understand how livelihoods depend on wildlife
and how limited knowledge has driven communities toward unsustainable hunting and trade.
These driven my desire to conserve wild animals and develop sustainable solutions that
balance human needs with wildlife protection.

After completing my Master’s studies in Biodiversity Conservation and Nature-based Climate Solutions, I transitioned into a research assistant role in a wildlife conservation project “Understanding and changing demand for saiga horn medicines in Singapore and Japan”. This experience gave me deeper insights into the dynamics of wildlife trade and the socio-cultural drivers of consumer demand. It also strengthened my motivation to pursue doctoral research.