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G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

(An Autonomous Institute of Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India)

Kosi-Katarmal, Almora - 263643, Uttarakhand, India

 

 

 

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Dr. J.C. Kuniyal

Scientist-D & Theme Head (EAM)

Group: Socio Economic Development (SED) & Environmental Assessment and Management

Theme: Environmental Assessment and Management (EAM)

Address: G.B.P.I.H.E.D., Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India

Phone:  (Code: +91-1902) 225329(O), Fax: 226347, 222720, Mobile: +91-9418154941

Born: 01.02.1965

Qualifications

Level

Year

Degree

University

Graduation

1983 B.A. (EGS) Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Post Graduation

1985

M.A. (Geography/Agricultural Geography)

Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Doctoral

1990 Ph.D. (Regional Development Planning) Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand
Additional 2010 M.Sc. (Ecology & Environment) Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim

Employment

No.

Post

Place

From

To

Duties

1

Scientist

GBPIHED, Himachal Unit, Mohal-Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India

15/11/1993

Till date

Research & Development

Research and Development – Experience & Expertise

Solid Waste Management, Aerosols,  Trace Gases and Climate Change, Air Pollution Control, EIA of Hydropower Projects, Eco-tourism, and Natural Resource Management

Field / Demonstration Projects – Experience & Expertise

Areas of Solid Waste Management, and Air Pollution

Countries Visited

Nepal, China

Awards & Recognisation

a.Prof. Pran Nath Mehra Young Scientist Award-2005 for outstanding work in Environmental Sciences for significant contributions in developing `Solid Waste Management Technology and creation of its database for hilly regions in the Western Himalaya (2007) by Prof. Pran Nath Mehra Trust, Patiala; b. Gurukul State Award-2008 for outstanding contribution in Environment (Solid Waste Management, Aerosols Climatology, etc.) 2008 by Gurukul Sanstha, Shimla; c. Appreciation Award of  Environment for outstanding contribution in Environment-2008 by Himalayan Paryavaran Evan Vanya Prani Surksha Smiti, New Manali.

Academic Supervision

 

Doctoral

Post Graduation

Bachelor

Industrial Training

Completed

02

02

02

01

In Progress

06

02

-

01

Research Interests

No.

Broad Subject Area

Specialization

Sector

1

Environmental Impact Analysis

Carrying capacity of Tourism sector, Solid waste Management, Ambient Air Quality

Ecotourism, Waste Management, Ambient Air Quality

2

Environmental Assessment & Management

Aerosols climatology and Climate Change, Green house gases, Impact Analysis of Hydropower Projects

Columnar Aerosols, Climate Change & EIA of Hydropower Projects

  Natural Resource Management Land use and its changes, Agroecosystem, GIS Land use

 Extra curricular activities: 

  1. Hobbies:        Reading,  Interacting, Kitchen Gardening, Photography, Trekking        
  2. Sports:           Carom Board and Badminton

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