Dr. K. S. Kanwal
Scientist-E
,Centre for Biodiversity Conservation & Management
Contact: (01360) 2216423(O)
Area of Specialization
Biodiversity Conservation
Plant ecology
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)- : EIA/EMP, Strategic EIA, ecological and biodiversity impact assessment studies in Himalayan region.
Qualification
- Graduation in Forestry, Botany & Information Technology from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 2003.
- Post Graduation in Botany(M. Sc.) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 2005.
- Doctorate in Botany from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 2012.
Expertise
Biodiversity Conservation
Medicinal Plant Conservation
Plant Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment
Natural Resource Management
Work Experience
Scientist-C
Research and Development
G.B Pant National Institue of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development
24/06/2013-Till date
Deputy Manager(Environment)
EIA/EMP studies, Environmental Management
Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Gurgaon
01/02/2013-23/06/2018
Assistant Manager (Environment)
EIA/EMP studies, Environmental Management
Bhilwara Energy Ltd., Noida
1/06/2012-31/01/2013
Assistant Manager (Environment)
EIA/EMP studies, Environmental Management
KSK Energy Ventures Ltd., Hyderabad, AP
01/02/2012-31/05/2012
Manager Environment
EIA study & Environmental Management
Velcan Energy France, New Delhi
01/10/2010-28/02/2011
Environmental Scientist
EIA/EMP studies of developmental projects
R.S. Envirolink Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
01/07/2009-30/09/2010
Senior Research Fellow
EIA Study, Environmental Management
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd., Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
01/07/2007-30/06/2009
Junior Research Fellow
Research & Development, EIA/EMP studies
G.B Pant National Institue of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development
01/04/2006-01/07/2007
Countries Visited
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China
Nepal
Awards / Recognition
National
Awarded Certificate of Honour for excellent research contribution made in the area of biodiversity and sustainable mountain development by Conference Secretariat of International Conference on Global Biodiversity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development -2016 (ICBCS-2016) at Rajiv Gandhi University, Center with Potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh.
Accredited as a Functional Area Expert (FAE) in Ecology and Biodiversity area with category-A under EIA consultant organizations of National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (2010).
Awarded Gratis memberships by Society of Wetland Scientists, Madison, USA
Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata
Life Member of East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte Taxonomy (TaxoClub), West Bengal University
Academic Supervision
- Status
- Completed
- Ongoing
- Doctoral
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- 2
- Post Graduation
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M.TechM.PhilMSc
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- Bachelor
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- Industrial Training
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Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | Plant Ecology, Ethnobotany, High altitude ecology & biodiversity, Medicinal plants | Biodiversity Conservation, Transboundary landscape management, ecology and management of alpine rangeland |
| Environmental Science | Strategic Environment Assessment study, EIA & EMP study, Socio Impact assessment, Climate change | River valley & Hydropower, Road and Highway, Infrastructure developmental Projects, Environment Assessment & Climate Change |
| Natural Resource Management | Traditional knowledge system, Ecotourism, Socio-economic development, Wetland conservation, Capacity building | Mountain Ecosystem, Watershed management |
Publications
Skills
| Technical Skills |
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Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Trekking, Exploring new areas, Nature/Wildlife photography
- Sports: Badminton, Cricket
Dr. K. S. Kanwal kskanwal03@gmail.com kskanwal@gbpihed.nic.in