Sudha Balajapalli
- Adjunct Faculty
- Wildlife Conservation and Management, Environmental Policy
Contact Info

- Name
- Sudha Balajapalli
- Job Title
- Adjunct FacultyWildlife Conservation and Management, Environmental Policy
- Office Number
- David King Hall, Room 3026, MSN 5F2
Affiliations
Departments
Research Areas
- Conservation
- Wildlife Management
- Environmental Policy
Education
Ph.D. Environmental Science & Public Policy, George Mason University (2023)
About
I am an environmental scientist, conservation policy researcher, and educator with a PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy whose career sits at the intersection of wildlife conservation, climate change, environmental policy, biodiversity governance, and scientific research. My experience with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, George Mason University, and Carbon Scorecard has given me a combination of federal conservation experience, climate-policy research, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and strong scientific and policy communication skills. I have a particular depth in wildlife management, endangered species policy, international biodiversity governance, climate-change and biodiversity issues, and translating complex scientific research into policy-relevant insights. My publications and conference presentations further demonstrate my ability to conduct independent research and communicate findings to technical, policy, academic, and broader audiences. Overall, I would describe myself as a research-driven environmental policy professional who brings scientific expertise, conservation experience, policy analysis, and cross-sector collaboration to complex environmental challenges.
Current Research
A conservation biologist specializing in wild tiger, rhino, elephant conservation, wildlife management, and environmental policy.
Selected Publications
- Kim, Y., & Balajapalli, S. (2025). Do Deterrence Policies Work? Assessing the Relationship Between Deterrence-based Anti-poaching Measures and Wildlife Population Trends in Assam, India. Advance in Sustainability, 5(2).
- Balajapalli, S., Kim, Y., Saikia, P.K. (2025). Wild tigers’ conservation through anti-poaching management practices: Lessons from protected areas in Assam, India. Biodiversity International Jornal, 8(1), 33-43.
- Balajapalli, S., Kim, Y. (2024). Controlling Wildlife Crime: The Positive Role of Workforce Capacity in Protected Areas. Public Administration Research, 13(2), 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/par.v13n2p1
- Balajapalli, S., Kim, Y. (2024). Anti-Poaching for Endangered Megafauna Conservation in Assam, India: Examining Stakeholder Perception. Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 8(1), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jppa.20240801.15
Contact Info

- Name
- Sudha Balajapalli
- Job Title
- Adjunct FacultyWildlife Conservation and Management, Environmental Policy
- Office Number
- David King Hall, Room 3026, MSN 5F2