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Having always been fascinated by the world of herpetology, I first obtained my Master of Zoology degree in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ in 2016. Working under the supervision of Dr Wolfgang Wüster, I investigated the hybrid zone between Crotalus scutulatusÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýCrotalus viridis, studying the presence of toxin genes on both sides and within the hybrid zone. 

Following the completion of my undergraduate degree, I travelled throughout south Asia learning about the devastating effects of snakebite on the poorest communities. During this time I formed Captive & Field Herpetology Ltd, a peer-reviewed journal and research focussed expedition team which now carries out snakebite related work in India and various other expeditions across Europe. I am also part of Dr Anita Malhotra’s BITES group which has carried out extensive snakebite focussed work in India.

Outside of academia I have been deeply involved in herpetoculture since before the age of ten. I currently maintain a collection of over 150 reptiles and amphibians which have been used for research, conservation breeding efforts and I am one of the largest breeders of Indonesian sailfin dragons, of the genus Hydrosaurus,Ìý²µ±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô±ô²â.Ìý

My interest in venomous snakes, ultimately led me to pursue a PhD at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ. I’m currently studying our native adder, Vipera berus and what future climate change, population fragmentation and habitat loss implications will likely arise, using novel methods to determine population genetic health and diversity.

• PhD: Using Novel Genomic Methods to Assess the Genetic Health of the UK's Herpetofauna
  Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, 2025
• MSc: Master of Zoology (MZool)
  Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ, 2016

The adder, Vipera berus is the only venomous snake found in the United Kingdom and suffers due to severe habitat fragmentation and habitat loss. Surviving in small isolated populations likely reduces genetic diversity and makes obtaining large sample sizes for genetic research difficult. My PhD project will attempt to utilise novel methods, developed for analysing ancient DNA to advance conservation genetics through the analysis of pseudohaploids. Our study will attempt to determine the genetic health of isolated populations, regardless of small sample sizes throughout the UK and what the future holds for this small, yet iconic viper.

I am heavily involved with snakebite related work in India. Primarily in the Himalayan regions where I am interested to learn about the diversity of venomous snakes which are involved in human-snake conflict.

2023

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Schöneberg, Y., Winter, S., Arribas, O., Di Nicola, M. R., Master, M., Owens, J. B., Rovatsos, M., Wüster, W., Janke, A. & Fritz, U., Gorff 2023, Yn: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 184, 9 t., 107787.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Anfonwyd
  Pozzi, A., Owens, J. B., Üveges, B., Major, T., Morris, E., Graham, S., Togridou, A., Papadopulos, A. S. T., Wüster, W. & Barlow, A., 21 Medi 2023, (Anfonwyd) t. 1-28, 28 t. (bioRxiv).
  Allbwn ymchwil: Papur gweithio › Rhagargraffiad
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Deka, A., Bhatia, S., Santra, V., Bharti, O., Lalremsanga, H., Martin, G., Wüster, W., Owens, J. B., Graham, S., Doley, R. & Malhotra, A., 1 Ebr 2023, Yn: Toxins. 15, 4, 24 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kuttalam, S. R., Owens, J. B., Das, B., Koley, A. & Santra, V., 2 Mai 2023, Yn: Herpetological Review. 54, 1, t. 141 1 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kuttalam, S. R., Santra, V., Owens, J. B., Ahmed, M. T., Bharti, O., Selvan, M., Mukherjee, N. & Malhotra, A., Hyd 2022, Yn: Hamadryad. 39, 1-2, t. 85-88
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Owens, J. B., Wilkinson, J. W., Wüster, W., Barlow, A. & Papadopulos, A. S. T., 11 Hyd 2022, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ: Natural Resources Wales. 32 t. (NRW Evidence Report; Rhif 596)
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kuttalam, S. R., Santra, V., Owens, J. B., Selvan, M., Mukherjee, N., Graham, S., Togridou, A., Bharti, O., Shi, J., Shanker, K. & Malhotra, A., 13 Rhag 2022, Yn: European Journal of Taxanomy. 852, 1, t. 1-30 30 t., 1.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Malhotra, A., Graham, S., Owens, J. B., Bharti, O. & Santra, V., 31 Awst 2022, Yn: Herpetological Conservation and Biology. 17, 2, t. 331–342
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Kuttalam, S. R., Santra, V., Das, B., Koley, A., Dhara, A., Owens, J. B., Barlow, A. & Malhotra, A., 19 Tach 2022.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gynhadledd › Murlen

2021

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Shi, J.-S., Liu, J.-C., Giri, R., Owens, J. B., Santra, V., Kuttalam, S. R., Selvan, M., Guo, K.-J. & Malhotra, A., 4 Hyd 2021, Yn: ZooKeys. 1061, 1061, t. 87-108 22 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Malhotra, A., Wüster, W., Owens, J. B., Hodges, C. W., Jesudasan, A., Ch, G., Kartik, A., Christopher, P., Louies, J., Naik, H., Santra, V., Kuttalam, S. R., Attre, S., Sasa, M., Bravo-Vega, C. & Murray, K. A., 1 Tach 2021, Yn: Toxicon: X. 12, November 2021, 18 t., 10081.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Santra, V., Owens, J. B., Graham, S., Wüster, W., Kuttalam, S. R., Bharti, O., Selvan, M., Mukherjee, N. & Malhotra, A., 1 Rhag 2019, Yn: Herpetological Bulletin. 150, t. 26-28
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Trogridou, A., Graham, S., Santra, V., Owens, J. B., Bharti, O. & Malhotra, A., 2019, Yn: Episthmes Agogis . t. 75-96
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2016

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Zancolli, G., Baker, T. G., Barlow, A., Bradley, R. K., Calvete, J. J., Carter, K. C., de Jager, K., Owens, J. B., Price, J. F., Sanz, L., Scholes-Higham, A., Shier, L., Wood, L., Wuster, C. & Wüster, W., 16 Meh 2016, Yn: Toxins. 8, 188, t. 1-16 16 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Owens, J. B., Carter, K. C., Chablé Tesucún, C. S. & Griffin, R., 1 Rhag 2016, Yn: Mesoamerican Herpetology. 3, 4, t. 1007
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2024

• 5 Awst 2024 – 9 Awst 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)