DR. R. C. SUNDRIYAL
Scientist-G
Centre Head: Centre for Socio-Economic Development (CSED)
Contact: (+91-5962) 241041(O), Fax: 241014/241150 Mobile :+91-9412094046
Area of Specialization
Plant Ecology
Rural Ecosystems
Qualification
- B.Sc. in ZBC from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in 1980.
- M.Sc. in Botany from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in 1982.
- Ph.D.(Plant Ecology) from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in 1987.
Expertise
Integrated Watershed Management
NTFPs, Biodiversity Conservation
Rehabilitation Ecology, Rural Ecosystem, Biodiversity
Rural Ecosystems, Rehabilitation Ecology
Work Experience
Scientist
Research & Development
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment
and Sustainable Development
15/01/1991-Till date
Countries Visited
- United Kingdom U.S.A. Philippines China Nepal Bangladesh
Awards / Recognition
Vishisht Vaigyanik Puruskar by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
Awarded Fellow of National Institute of Ecology.
Country coordinator for ICIMOD-ADB project on ATSCFS (1998-2001).
Served as member of ‘Medicinal Plant Board’, Arunachal Pradesh Chapter, ‘State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan’ (SBSAP), Arunachal Pradesh (2000-2004) and “Biosphere Reserve Steering Committee" (Arunachal Chapter).
Academic Supervision
- Status
- Completed
- Ongoing
- Doctoral
- 2
- 5
- Post Graduation
M.Tech M.Phil MSc - - - -
- - - -
- Industrial Training
- -
- -
Research Interests
| Broad Subject Area | Specialization | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Ecology | Natural Resource Management, Rangeland Management, Biodiversity, Ecotourism | NTFPs, Medicinal Plants, Ecotourism, Grassland and forest ecosystem, Forest Structure and Functioning |
| Sustainable Development of Rural Ecosystems | Watershed Management, Capacity Building | Agro forestry, Eco-restoration, Low cost Rural Technologies |
Publications
Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Music, Reading, Walking
- Sports: Cricket.
Dr. R. C. Sundriyal rcsundriyal@gbpihed.nic.in — +91-9412094046