DR. J. C. KUNIYAL
Scientist-G
Centre Head: Centre for Environmental Assessment and Climate Change (CEA&CC)
Contact: (+91-5962) 241041(O), Fax: 241014/241150 Mobile :+91-9418154941
Area of Specialization
Environmental Assessment
Waste Management
Aerosols Climatology
Qualification
- B.A.(EGS) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1983.
- M.A.(Geography/Agricultural Geography) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1985.
- Ph.D.(Regional Development Planning) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 1990.
- M.Sc. (Ecology & Environment) from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim in 2010.
Expertise
Solid Waste Management,Aerosols
Trace Gases and Climate Change, Air Pollution Control
EIA of Hydropower Projects
Eco-tourism, and Natural Resource Management
Work Experience
Scientist
Research & Development
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
15/11/1993-Till date
Countries Visited
- United Kingdom China Thailand Nepal
Awards / Recognition
1. Prof. Pran Nath Mehra Young Scientist Award-2005 for outstanding work in Environmental Sciences for significant contributions in developing `Solid Waste Management Technology and creation of its database for hilly regions in the Western Himalaya (2007) by Prof. Pran Nath Mehra Trust, Patiala.
2. Gurukul State Award-2008 for outstanding contribution in Environment (Solid Waste Management, Aerosols Climatology, etc.) 2008 by Gurukul Sanstha, Shimla.
3. Appreciation Award of Environment for outstanding contribution in Environment-2008 by Himalayan Paryavaran Evan Vanya Prani Surksha Smiti, New Manali.
4. Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award-2015 for outstanding contribution in ‘Solid Waste Management and Environmental Impact studies’ by SPANDAN (Enhance Group of Goa, India), given by Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh.
Academic Supervision
- Status
- Completed
- Ongoing
- Doctoral
- 10
- 7
- Post Graduation
M.Tech M.Phil MSc - - 3 2
- - - 2
- Bachelor
- 2
- -
- Industrial Training
- 1
- 1
Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Impact Analysis | Carrying capacity of Tourism sector, Solid waste Management, Ambient Air Quality | Ecotourism, Waste Management, Ambient Air Quality |
| Environmental Assessment & Management | Aerosols climatology and Climate Change, Green house gases, Impact Analysis of Hydropower Projects | Columnar Aerosols, Climate Change & EIA of Hydropower Projects |
| Natural Resource Management | Land use and its changes, Agroecosystem, GIS | Land use |
Publications
| Sl.No. | Category | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Research Papers | 70 | |
| Book Chapters | 32 | |
| Publication in Proceedings | 30 | |
| Popular articles | 21 | |
| Monographs | 1 | |
| Books | 1 |
| Total | 155 |
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Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Reading, Interacting, Kitchen Gardening, Photography, Trekking
- Sports: Carom Board, Badminton.
Dr. J. C. Kuniyal jckuniyal@rediffmail.com — +91-9418154941