Qualification
- Master of Mgmt. Studies in Public Policy (IIM/Bengaluru, 2021)
- PhD Climate Change & Forest Vulnerability (Indian Institute of Science/Bengaluru, 2015)
- MSc Forest Ecology & Management (Edinburgh University, 2007)
- PG Diploma in Wildlife Management (WII, 2000)
- MSc Forestry (AIGNFA, 1992)
- MTech Rubber technology (IIT/Kharagpur, 1989)
- MSc Chemistry (IIT/Kanpur, 1987)
- BSc Mathematics & Chemistry (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, 1984)
- Schooling (Kendriya Vidyalaya Air Force Stn., Agra)
Experience Prior to IGNFA
- Director General, EMPRI (Environmental Management & Policy Research Institute), Bengaluru
- GOI Deputations : Joint Director (Wildlife); Joint Director (Delhi Zoo); AIGF (EAP)
- Other experience : State Nodal Officer FC Act; Nagarhole NP; Bhadrawathi Territorial Division; Mandya Social Forestry; Kodagu Circle; Working Plan; Headquarters; Personal & Recruitment
Publications
- Research papers international journals - 7; national journals - 22; Manual - 1
Reports - 6; Book chapter - 1; Policy paper - 1; Newspaper articles - 19
Awards
- Gold Medal for PhD Thesis (IISc, 2016), Elizabeth Sinclair Irvine Prize (Edinburgh University, UK, 2007), Top Trainee & Best All-Rounder Wildlifer (WII, 2000), Best All-Rounder Probationer (IGNFA, 1993), Modi Rubber Prize (IIT/KGP, 1989), Best MSc Dissertation (IIT/K, 1987)
Areas of specialization
- Sectoral experience : Forest & Wildlife; Water Resources; Environment
Other Interests
- Assessment of Vulnerability & Risk mapping for forests
- Ecological economics
- Carrying Capacity assessment for development
E-mail : director@ignfa.gov.in
