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PROFESSOR
Having two PhDs in marine anthropology, and applied psychology, Prof. Raj’s research focus is the holistic study of cultural and natural-scapes shaped by physical and symbolic interactions of humans with the marine environment and life forms. His expertise encompasses, social psychology, epistemology, anthrozoology, multispecies Ethnography, marine Social Science, and am currently working on a new methodology of Transdisciplinary Human- Shark research.
In his psychological research he had investigated evolutionary and aesthetics psychology. Furthermore, due to the unique positionality of his research, he contributed to the pioneering field of marine social sciences and human-shark research. He is the first scientist to conduct white shark cage diving ethnography (New Zealand); written the first narrative shark book from India; the first Indian scientist to conduct White shark research; first to conduct multispecies ethnographic research with sharks; first to create a sensory documentary of White shark cage diving and the first to conduct scholarly investigation of Sundarbans shark attacks (India). He is now creating a citizen science initiative about Western Australian Great White sharks.
Dr. Raj Shekhar Aich is a distinguished Professor with dual PhDs in marine anthropology and applied psychology. His research spans a wide spectrum, focusing on the intricate relationships between humans and the marine environment. Dr. Aich's expertise includes social psychology, epistemology, anthrozoology, multispecies ethnography, and marine social science. Currently, he is pioneering a new methodology in transdisciplinary human-shark research, exploring both physical and symbolic interactions in marine ecosystems.
In psychology, Dr. Aich has delved into evolutionary and aesthetics psychology, contributing significantly to understanding human behavior and perception. His groundbreaking work extends to conducting ethnographic studies through white shark cage diving in New Zealand, writing the first narrative book on sharks from India, and leading research on white sharks and their interactions with humans. He has also investigated shark attacks in the Sundarbans, India, and is actively engaged in a citizen science initiative focusing on Western Australian Great White sharks.
Dr. Aich's multidisciplinary approach and innovative methodologies have placed him at the forefront of marine social sciences and human-shark interaction research globally, making profound contributions to both academia and conservation efforts.
Marine Anthropology: Specialization in studying cultural and natural interactions of humans with marine environments.
Applied Psychology: Expertise in evolutionary psychology and aesthetics psychology.
Social Psychology: Understanding human behavior and interactions in social contexts.
Anthrozoology: Study of interactions between humans and animals, particularly marine species.
Multispecies Ethnography: Conducting ethnographic research involving multiple species interactions.
Marine Social Science: Application of social science methodologies to marine environments and ecosystems.
Transdisciplinary Research: Integrating insights and methodologies from multiple disciplines for holistic research approaches.
Shark Research: Pioneering studies in human-shark interactions, including white shark behavior and interactions.
Ethnographic Methodologies: Expertise in conducting ethnographic fieldwork and studies, including underwater research.
Citizen Science Initiatives: Developing and leading initiatives involving public participation in scientific research, particularly focused on marine conservation and shark research.