I am Aleem Yoosuf N, an invasion ecologist, biodiversity educator, and science communicator from Kerala, India. I am currently a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) pursuing my PhD in Invasion Ecology at the KSCSTE – Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (Government of Kerala). My work is rooted in the ecologically sensitive landscapes of the Western Ghats, including the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, where invasive species pose serious threats to native biodiversity.

I developed “NeophyteID”, a YOLOv11-powered, real-time invasive plant detection tool designed for Kerala. This initiative brings together artificial intelligence, field ecology, and citizen participation to make invasive species identification accessible to non-experts, supporting early detection and community-led conservation.

I was selected as the ECHO Fellow of the Year (2025–26) under the Youth Innovation Challenge by WWF India, and I received the Oushadhi Endowment Award for Scientific Social Responsibility at the 38th Kerala Science Congress.

Beyond research, I work to bridge the gap between ecological science and local communities through biodiversity stewardship programs, awareness sessions, and science communication, translating ecological knowledge into locally meaningful action. My mission is to democratize ecology and empower people to actively protect their landscapes.