DR. K. CHANDRA SEKAR
Scientist-E, CBCM
Contact: (+91-5962) 241041(O), 241113(R), Fax: 241014/241150 Mobile :+91-9410344484
Area of Specialization
Plant Taxonomy (High Altitude)
Conservation Biology
Qualification
- B.Sc. (BCZ) from Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in 1998.
- M.Sc. in Botany from Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in 2000.
- Ph.D. (Botany) from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in 2005.
- M.Phil.(Botany) from Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in 2001 .
Expertise
Plant Taxonomy (High Altitude)
Conservation Biology
Work Experience
Scientist
Floristic studies in Kumaon Himalaya
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
21/04/2008-Till date
Preservation Assistant, Grade-I
Floristic survey of Greater Hyderabad
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Circle, Hyderabad
01/11/2006-20/04/2008
Preservation Assistant, Grade-I
Survey, documentation of Floristic Diversity and maintenance of Botanical Museum
Botanical Survey of India, Western Circle, Pune
16/05/2005-31/10/2006
Senior Research Fellow
Population Assessment of Selected Multipurpose trees and Medicinal Plants in Kumaon Himalaya
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
25/06/2004-11/05/2005
Research Fellow
Assessment of Floristic Diversity in Pin Valley National Park, Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Botanical Survey of India, Dehradun
25/06/2001-24/06/2004
Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | Plant Taxonomy | High Altitude Regions of Western Himalaya |
| Botany | Conservation Biology | Kumaun Region of Uttarakhand |
Publications
Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Reading , Mountaineering
- Sports: Football
Dr. K. Chandra Sekar kcsekar1312@rediffmail.com — +91-9410344484