-PROFESSOR SCIENTIST AUTHOR GARDENER-
NEETI BATHALA
ABOUT ME...Professor, Scientist, Author, Gardener
Dr. Neeti Bathala is a professor in the Philadelphia region and teaches courses in the Environmental Sciences. Her research endeavors have taken her across the globe, investigating a wide array of subjects ranging from bottlenose dolphins in Greece to sea turtles in Costa Rica. Neeti is dedicated to making scientific exploration relatable and engaging for everyone. Her inaugural picture book, "Moonlight Crab Count," marks an exciting milestone in her literary journey. Residing in New Jersey, she passionately tends to her garden, crafting diverse ecosystems using native plant species. She spends her summers at the Jersey Shore playing a vital role in local conservation initiatives that center around horseshoe crabs and various marine creatures.