Aakanksha Tyagi Email: aktyagi9@gmail.com; Mobile: +91-9654793282 Career Summary

More than two years experience in publishing, science editing, books and science journal publication, author management, production and commissioning of scientific content. Authored articles for popular environment magazines and founder of The Earthling -- an online platform for environment enthusiasts. Work Experience

Springer Science and Business Media (India)

Associate Editor, Life Sciences (October 2014 – Present)

A part of three member team instrumental in acquiring books and journals on Ecology, Environmental sciences, Life sciences and related discipline

Develop publishing plans and acquire high quality content from reputed researchers

Commissioned book on air pollution and plants in first two months

SAGE Publications (India)

Associate Production Editor (April 2014 – October 2014)

Provided editorial and production support for thirteen research journals of international research societies. Ensured error free and quality content at various stages of research publication

Played key role in reducing time to publication for the assigned journals

Editorial Assistant (January 2013 – March 2014)

Provided editorial support on a set of thirty research journals

Noted for good communication skills and promoted within a span of fourteen months

Academic Achievements and Publications

Cleared eligibility for Assistant Professor in India via UGC-NET examination (2013)

Ranked top 3rd at University level for Post-graduation in Environmental studies from the School of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, India (2011)

Secured top 2nd score in M. Sc dissertation thesis titled “Effect of Arsenic in Soil on Leaf Epidermal and Some Biochemical Parameters on Cicer arietinum”

Selected to work on SAFAR project concerning Air Quality Monitoring during New Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010

Working on a research article titled “Neo-commons and their management in the urban spaces of New Delhi” with the consent of the editor-in-chief of environment magazine Down to Earth

Published cover story article titled “Cradle to Grave Circuit” in Science Reporter Magazine published by NISCAIR (Center of Science and Industrial Research), highlighting the problem of electronic waste in India http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/18019

Published an article “Environmental Impacts of Brick Kilns” in Ovi Magazine (published from Finland) http://www.ovimagazine.com/art/6048

Extra-curricular Activities

Held the post of President, Eco Club of Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, India (2008-09)

Joint Secretary of Science Association of Daulat Ram, College, University of Delhi, India (2007-08)

Recipient of “Anjali Memorial Award” for Best Acting (2007-08)

Volunteered for Global Climate Change initiative of Delhi University and anti-smoking campaign for World Lung Foundation

Won prizes at theatre activities, skits, quizzes and extempore competitions at university level.