Sinha, Aditi
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, 2000
M.S., Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India, 1990
B.S., Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 1988
At Loras since: Fall 2006
Phone: 588-7219
Office: Science Hall 14
Email: asinha@loras.edu

Courses Taught: Life Sciences, Plant Biology; Spring 2007: Principles of Biology II,  Issues in Environmental Biology.

Research Interests Invasive species – their ecology and management, Plant population dynamics and demography, plant-animal interactions, human impacts on biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, nontimber forest products, and use of Geographic Information Systems in conservation and management.

Recent Publications(since1995)
Sinha, A., and S. Brault. 2005. Assessing sustainability of nontimber forest product extractions: how fire regimes affect sustainability. Biodiversity and Conservation 13:3537-3563.
Sinha, A., and K. S. Bawa. 2002. Harvesting techniques, hemiparasites and fruit production in two nontimber forest tree species in south India. Forest Ecology and Management 168:289-300.

Why would you encourage a prospective student to come to Loras for a Major in Biology or Biology Research?The faculty members in the Biology department have a wide range of expertise and skills in various areas of biology and are extremely committed to teaching, research and advising. Students can get exposure and skill in various biological sciences, as well as lab and field techniques. Students here get a well-rounded experience, which is further enhanced by the small class sizes. 

What is the best part about being a faculty member at Loras? I enjoy the interaction with my colleagues and students, and the congenial atmosphere. Small class sizes encourage an informal atmosphere and help build a rapport with the students.