Dr. K. Chandra Sekar
Scientist F
,Centre Head,Garhwal Regional Centre
Contact: (0592) 241041(O) Extension :55
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.
- M.Phil.(Botany) from Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in 2001 .
- Ph.D. (Botany) from H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand in 2005.
- D. Sc. (Botany) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand in 2020.
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 vascular plants of Western Himalaya |
| Botany | Conservation Biology | Plant diversity assessment and conservation in Indian Himalayan Region |
Extra curricular activities
- Hobbies: Reading , Mountaineering
- Sports: Football
Dr. K. Chandra Sekar kcsekar1312@rediffmail.com