Dr. Arjun Thapa, Founder President of SMCRF, has successfully completed his PhD on “Conservation ecology and Genetics of Red Panda across its entire range” from Institute of Zoology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China, under the supervision of Prof. Wei Fuwen. This is a huge accomplishment that requires a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication. SMCRF family feels proud and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors in the field of wildlife conservation.