Prosanta Chakrabarty

Educator/Teacher, Explorer, Parent, Scientist, World traveler

Prosanta Chakrabarty, Ph.D., is a distinguished ichthyologist and evolutionary biologist whose work focuses on the biodiversity, biogeography, phylogenomics, and taxonomy of fishes. With over a dozen newly described fish species and research spanning more than 35 countries, he has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Chakrabarty's expertise extends to public speaking, where he delivers engaging presentations on STEM, diversity, academia, and collaboration, aiming to inspire curiosity and understanding of evolution and natural history research. He is also the author of "A Guide to Academia," offering valuable insights into navigating academic careers. Through his work and outreach efforts, Dr. Chakrabarty seeks to promote a deeper appreciation for evolution, biodiversity, and the importance of natural history research.

Natural history and saving the aquatic environments around the world. I love caves, oceans, rivers, and lakes - wherever fishes can be found. I want to help build scientific capacity around the world.

The wonder and joys of discovering new species to science and the importance of exploring the many still unexplored places around the globe. Helping people understand evolution, one gradual step at a time.

Biodiversity, bioinformatics, evolution, fish, freshwaters, ichthyology, marine ecosystems, natural history, oceans, research, rivers and lakes, science communication, STEM

I love TED so much, I feel bad even telling people about it - but that doesn't stop me. I've given two TED talks with more than five million views combined, so that's lots of people that know more about cavefishes and evolution than I could ever reach without TED.

being a dad (I try my best anyway)