PhD in Zoology

Talk one-to-one with a Zoology PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Zoology is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Zoology PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Zoology PhD Mentors

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ALOKE SAHA

🏢 Department of Zoology
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Cancer Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, Diabetes, Drug DNA Interaction
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Dr Chiranjeev Pandey

🏢 Hemchand Yadav University Durg (C.G.)
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Zoology
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Dr. Ani Nweze Michael

🏢 Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis and Onchocerciasis Research, Kaduna
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Forensic Entomology, Forensic Science, Public Health Parasitology, Entomology, Biology, Zoology
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Who Are the Zoology Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Zoology Mentors

2 of our Zoology mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 40 papers between 2020 and 2025, cited 37 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to District of Chhattisgarh, Shivnath River and Rajnandgaon District.

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40publications
37citations
2025latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • District of Chhattisgarh3 papers
  • Shivnath River4 papers
  • Rajnandgaon District3 papers
  • Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh3 papers
  • Seasonal Fluctuation2 papers · 2 mentors
  • Enugu State3 papers

Recent publications by our Zoology mentors

  • The Entomo-Toxicological Effect Of Dichlorvos on Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiles of Some Sarco-Saprophagous Insects for Forensic ApplicationsJournal of chemical ecology · 2025 · Dr. Ani Nweze Michael
  • Comparative investigation of the arthropod successions on dichlorvos-treated and control carrions in Uburu, Ebonyi State, NigeriaInt J Biol Innov · 2025 · Dr. Ani Nweze Michael
  • Post-mortem implications of suicidal organophosphate on the rate of decomposition and necrophagous dipteran signatures on Sus scrofa L. carrionsEgyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences · 2025 · Dr. Ani Nweze Michael
  • PRELIMINARY RAPID EPIDEMIOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF ONCHOCERCIASIS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.Animal Research International · 2025 · Dr. Ani Nweze Michael
  • Diversity, Abundance and Habitat Preferences of Freshwater and Terrestrial Mollusks in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, India: A Comparative StudyUTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY · 2025 · Dr Chiranjeev Pandey
  • ESTIMATION OF HEAVY METALS IN THE WATER OF KHARUN AT THE CONVERGENCE POINT OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS NEAR KUMHARI, DURG, CHHATTISGARH, CENTRAL INDIA.International Journal of Pharmacology & Biological Sciences · 2025 · Dr Chiranjeev Pandey
  • Vanishing Lights: A Review of Firefly Diversity, Distribution, and Conservation Challenges in IndiaJournal of Diversity Studies · 2025 · Dr Chiranjeev Pandey
  • Assessing The Heavy Metal Contamination On Tissue Of Fish Channa Striata (Bloch) And Its Consequent Impact On Blood Composition From River Kharun, Chhattisgarh (India)Gis Science Journal · 2024 · Dr Chiranjeev Pandey

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Zoology mentors have published, a PhD in Zoology with their guidance could explore:

  • District of Chhattisgarh, especially where it meets shivnath river
  • Shivnath River, especially where it meets rajnandgaon district
  • Rajnandgaon District
  • Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Zoology PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Zoology fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Zoology: academia, industry and research roles

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Zoology PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Zoology PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Initial 10-minute meeting

Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Zoology PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Zoology mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Zoology PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.