Krishna Komanduri

Krishna is a PhD student with the Conservation Science Research Group at the University of Newcastle. He's interested in understanding amphibian ecology and evolution to contribute to their conservation. His previous research projects explored the dynamics of chytridiomycosis in stream amphibian populations in Western Ghats, India and the role of cashew agroforests as refuges for amphibian communities. Recently, he assisted in a project investigating the role of fire and climate in shaping Central Indian vegetation using paleo-ecological data. Now at CSRG, his research focuses on using landscape genetics to test the effectiveness of management strategies for conserving the endangered Littlejohn's Tree Frog in the undermined sections of the Woronora Plateau.