Athulya Babu

I am a dynamic and driven professional with a passion for sustainability, environmental conservation, and corporate responsibility. Armed with a Master's degree in Physics and over three years of hands-on experience as a research assistant, I have honed a versatile skill set that includes data analysis, project management, and effective communication. I am committed to making a positive impact on our world by advancing sustainability goals and thrive in collaborative, innovative environments.

My mission is to contribute to meaningful change in the field, and I'm excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for impactful work.

Research Assistant Department of Physics and Astronomy, Universität Heidelberg February 2020 - March 2023

• Conducted radioactive dating on environmental archives to analyze ocean dynamics, sea surface temperature, and precipitation changes.
• Collaborated with principal investigators to manage data assimilation.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis on datasets.
• Successfully achieved past climate projections.

Intern Centre for Nanoscience & Engineering, Indian Institute of Science May 2018 - July 2018

• Developed a resistive liquid level sensor based on Reduced Graphene Oxide.
• Characterized thin film deposition using Raman Spectroscopy.
• Conducted water level measurements and determined device sensitivity.
• Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.

M.Sc in Physics (Environmental Physics) Universität Heidelberg October 2019 - April 2022

• Conducted a thesis on δ234U variability and high precision coral dating.
• Demonstrated non-homogeneity of Uranium content in oceans through the study of corals worldwide.
• Conducted a seminar on "Future Daily Temperature Extremes."

Relevant Courses

• Corporate Climate Reporting: Key Standards and Guidelines
• Corporate ESG and Sustainability 
• The Net Zero Standard 
• Carbon Footprint, Carbon Taxes, and Emissions Trading 
• Measure Your Organization's Climate Impact 
• Setting Science-Based Targets