DR. R. S. RAWAL
Director, GBPNIHESD
Contact: (+91-5962) 241041, 241154(O), Fax: 241014/241150 Mobile :+91-9410392114
Area of Specialization
High Altitude Ecology
Conservation Biology
Qualification
- B.Sc. in ZBM from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1984.
- M.Sc. in Botany from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1987.
- Ph.D. (Botany) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1991.
Expertise
High Altitude Ecology
Conservation Biology
Biodiversity conservation (assessment, monitoring, documentation,
valuation, propagation, conservation education)
Biodiversity conservation (ex situ conservation models,
capacity building, participatory conservation approach)
Work Experience
Director
Research & Administration
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
21/05/2018-Till date
Scientist
Research & Development
G.B Pant National Institue of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
26/02/1997-Till date
Countries Visited
- Japan Nepal China Brunei Bhutan Spain South Africa Italy
Awards / Recognition
ICFRE Award of Excellence on forest conservation (2001-2002)
Academic Supervision
- Status
- Completed
- Ongoing
- Doctoral
- 6
- 4
- Post Graduation
M.Tech M.Phil MSc - - - -
- - - -
- Industrial Training
- 8
- -
Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Botany | Floristic ecology | High altitude vegetation |
| Biodiversity Conservation | Phytodiversity assessment & conservation | Timberline ecology, forest vegetation, Trans-boundary management, propagation medicinal plant assessment |
Publications
Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Trekking
- Sports: Badminton, Cricket.
Dr. R. S. Rawal psdir@gbpihed.nic.in ; ranbeerrawal4@gmail.com — +91-9410392114