Naveen Chandra Pandey | Plant Taxonomy | Excellence in Research

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Dr Naveen Chandra  Pandey |  Plant Taxonomy |  Excellence in Research

Assistant Professor (Contractual) at  Kumaun University Nainital,  India

Dr. Naveen Chandra Pandey is a Guest Faculty in the Department of Botany at Kumaun University, Nainital. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Kumaun University (2020) and has a Master’s degree in Botany (2008) and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry (2006), all from Kumaun University. Dr. Pandey also completed a PGDESD in Environment and Sustainable Development from IGNOU in 2022. With over a decade of experience, he has worked as a Field Research Fellow, Herbarium Assistant, and Resource Person at various institutions, including Lok Chetna Manch NGO and G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment. He is currently involved in research focusing on plant taxonomy, biodiversity conservation, and ethno-botany. Dr. Pandey has published numerous research papers in reputed journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of plant diversity, conservation, and medicinal plants in the Kumaun Himalaya region. He also serves as the Assistant Coordinator at IGNOU Study Centre, Kumaun University, and is an active member of several academic committees.

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Education:

  • B.Sc., Kumaun University Nainital, 2006
  • M.Sc. in Botany, Kumaun University Nainital, 2008
  • Ph.D. in Botany, Kumaun University Nainital, 2020
  • PGDESD, IGNOU New Delhi, 2022

Work Experience:

  • Field Research Fellow, Lok Chetna Manch NGO Ranikhet, 2010-2014
  • Herbarium Assistant, Regional Ayurvedic Research Institute (CCRAS), 2014-2015
  • Resource Person, ENVIS Centre, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, 2020-2021
  • Field Biologist, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, 2020
  • Guest Faculty, Department of Botany, Kumaun University Nainital, 2020-Present

Administrative Roles:

  • Assistant Coordinator, IGNOU Study Centre, Kumaun University, 2022-Present
  • Member, Admission Committees (M.Sc. & B.Sc.), Kumaun University, 2020-2023
  • Member, Innovation and Incubation Centre, Kumaun University, 2020-Present

Research Interests:

  • Plant Taxonomy
  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Ethno-Botany

 

Paria Alizadeh | Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Paria Alizadeh |  Plants |  Best Researcher Award

Department of Phytochemistry, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran

Paria Alizadeh holds a bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry and a master’s degree in phytochemistry. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in phytochemistry at Shahid Beheshti University, focusing on the separation and enrichment of natural products and medicinal plants. She has developed significant expertise in this field through her academic journey and ongoing research.

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Research and Innovations:

Paria is actively engaged in her dissertation, which centers on the formulation of medicinal plants. Her research work includes one published paper in the Industrial and Crops Journal. Additionally, she has collaborated as a research assistant at the Drug Applied Research Center of Tabriz University, further enriching her research experience.

Professional Memberships:

Paria is a dedicated member of the Iranian Chemical Society, contributing to the scientific community through her involvement in professional organizations.

Areas of Research:

Her primary research interests lie in the separation and enrichment of natural products and medicinal plants, aiming to harness their potential for medicinal and therapeutic applications.