Nezam Ardalan

Nezam Ardalan is a Research Fellow at Knology with a focus in mindfulness and conservation biology. Since joining Knology in 2013, he has worked in the intersections between art and science, with a focus on how artists and scientists can work together to raise awareness, educate, and create interventions to prevent biodiversity loss. Nezam also founded Knology’s Mindfulness initiative, which continues to grow under his leadership. In this role, he facilitates the organization's program of guided mindfulness practices and offers practical support for the Knology team as a way to facilitate team coherency, wellbeing, and performance. Outside of Knology, he operates a one-on-one and group therapeutic mindfulness practice designed to support a vibrant, present, and empowered society.