I'm an MRes student currently undertaking research at Bournemouth University on identifying the forest characteristics that drive the density of the Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Sikundur in the Leuser Ecosystem . I have a keen interest in elephants and human-elephant interactions, and have been involved in elephant interaction studies within Northern Sumatra to help reduce the destruction of palm oil plantations in the area. I am passionate about human wildlife conflicts and ecotourism, and have visited Indonesian forests to participate in projects to mitigate the threat of illegal wildlife poaching, poaching and deforestation.