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Urja Thakrar

PhD Researcher, Animal Welfare and Environmental Science @ Royal Veterinary College, University of London
0 karmaJoined Pursuing a doctoral degree (e.g. PhD)United States

Bio

I'm a PhD student at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. My research focuses on comparing animal welfare and environmental sustainability parameters across shrimp farming systems in the Global South. 

Previously achieved a Masters in environmental economics and policy from Imperial College London. 

How others can help me

I'm looking for postdoc opportunities in the U.S. on animal welfare in food systems, starting in 2026. I'm particularly interested in invertebrates (i.e., continuing with my research on shrimp, or moving to insects) and fish. 

How I can help others

I'm happy to answer questions about farmed shrimp, animal welfare and environmental sustainability in food systems, the status of UK food governance and policy, my experiences working in UK food policy, postgraduate studies in the UK, or something similar.