* Cases where Nandini was the External Advisor

• Nivetha M. 2024. Evolution of color and pattern traits in squirrels: an integrative approach. PhD Dissertation, IISER Tirupati.
• Harsha Kumar. 2024. Adaptations of pikas to alpine stressors of the Tibetan Marginal Mountains. PhD Dissertation, IISER Tirupati.
• Kavitha Unni. 2024. Understanding patterns of sympatry and resource partitioning in mesocarnivores. Master's Thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• *Rithika S. 2022. A study on the usage of a citizen science platform as a tool for biodiversity analysis across the urban-rural gradient of Tirupati. Master's Thesis, Pondicherry University.
• Harsha Jagadeesh. 2022. A study on camouflage-influenced behavioural decisions in Funambulus palmarum. Master's Thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• Keerthi O. 2022. Coat colouration and camouflage advantages in giant squirrels in the genus Ratufa. Master's Thesis, IISER Tirupati
• *Amira Sophia. 2021. Study on the acoustics of Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Master's Thesis, AVC College, Mayiladuthurai.
• Mrugank Dake. 2021. Statistical and machine learning approaches to squirrel acoustics. Masters Thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• Anushesh Nigam. 2021. Macronutrient analysis of three-striped palm squirrel's diet. Masters Thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• Shijisha AC. 2020. Coat colour variation in palm squirrels of the genus Funambulus. Master's thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• Pranav Unnikrishnan. 2020. Explaining the evolution of colour & patterns in squirrels using meta-analyses and experimental approaches. Master's Thesis, IISER Tirupati.
• *Sanjay Prasad. 2019. Habitat selection of Indian giant squirrel Ratufa indica. Master's Thesis, Pondicherry University.
• *Athira Aravind. 2019. Amplification and Sequence Analysis of Nuclear gene (EMB) of Indian Euphorbia species. Master's Thesis, Mar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla.
• *Dhanesh P. 2018. Nest site selection in Funambulus palmarum. Master's Thesis, AVC College, Mayiladuthurai.