Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shubham Shah | Forestry | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, J&K, India

Mr. Shubham Shah is a passionate early-career researcher in the field of Forestry and Ecosystem Services, currently completing his Master of Science in Forestry with a specialization in Forest Resource Management at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • M.Sc. in Forestry (2022–2024)
    Specialization: Forest Resource Management
    Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
    OGPA: 8.02

  • B.Sc. in Forestry (2018–2022)
    Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur
    OGPA: 8.43

📘 Master’s Research:

Title: Species Diversity, Provisioning Ecosystem Services (PES) and Livelihood Contribution of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh
Focus areas:

  1. Biodiversity assessment and biomass estimation

  2. Economic valuation of ecosystem services

  3. Livelihood impacts from homestead forestry

  4. Socio-economic and biophysical drivers of income

🧪 Research Skills & Expertise:

  • Forest inventory, biomass & species diversity analysis

  • Valuation of ecosystem services, socio-economic surveys

  • Tools: QGIS, ArcGIS, SPSS, R, Microsoft Office

  • Report writing, data interpretation, economic evaluation

🏕️ Trainings & International Exposure:

  • Urban Green Dynamics & Climate Resilience – Erasmus+ Student Exchange, SKUAST-K (2024)

  • Ex-situ Conservation Strategies – MDP by Ministry of MSME (2023)

  • Bamboo Agroforestry Management – TFRI, Jabalpur (2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Species Diversity and Standing Stock of Homestead Forestry in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh, India
    Published in: Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology
    Date: December 9, 2024

  • Mahua (Madhuca longifolia L.) Tree – A Lifeline for Tribes of Madhya Pradesh
    Published in: AgroScience Today
    ISSN: 2583-0147
    Date: November 30, 2024

  • Permaculture: A Step Towards Sustainable Farming
    Forthcoming in: Advances in Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 48
    Status: Accepted for publication in 2025