Naveen Chandra Pandey | Plant Taxonomy | Excellence in Research Posted on 24/01/202524/01/2025 by sciencefather 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. Profile: Orcid 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