Geetha Iyer

Geetha Iyer is a naturalist, educator and independent consultant with over 26 years of experience in science and environmental education. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Madras and has worked extensively on curriculum development, teacher training and biodiversity education. Her research focuses on insects, moths and butterflies, with fieldwork across the Western Ghats, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. She has authored books on insects and environmental education and written for publications including Frontline and Mongabay India. A regular speaker and writer, she also contributes a bimonthly column to Teacher Plus. She is a life member of BNHS, Madras Naturalists’ Society and INTACH.