Prashasti Singh

Affiliation with Antarctic Science Foundation

“Traversing The Covid Gap” Grant Recipient 2022

PhD Thesis

The composition and evolution of diatoms around Antarctica inferred from marine sedimentary ancient DNA

Biography

My project focuses on the reconstruction of diatom communities using sedaDNA from Antarctica. Through my study, I hope to generate significant new knowledge about the response of Antarctica’s most important marine primary producers to past environmental change, leading to improved predictions about their future adaptation to the ongoing climate change, ultimately guiding ecosystem models and conservation efforts for Antarctica.