Uttarakhannd Biodiversity Board, Dehradun, India
Author Profile
DR. AMIT SINGH: A CHAMPION OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 🌿
📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Amit Singh embarked on his academic journey with a postgraduate degree in Environmental Sciences from Doon University, Dehradun. Driven by a passion for understanding and preserving biodiversity, he pursued his PhD at Doon University while contributing to impactful research at G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Himachal Regional Center, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
🧪 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Currently serving as a Research Officer at the Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, Dehradun, Dr. Singh plays a pivotal role in biodiversity conservation and management. His expertise includes creating People’s Biodiversity Registers, conducting ecological surveys, and facilitating biodiversity-related training programs across Uttarakhand.
🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON PLANT BIOLOGY
Dr. Singh’s research centers on:
- Biodiversity Conservation and Management
- Medicinal Plants Diversity
- Floristic Diversity Assessment
- Forest Regeneration and Biomass Estimation
- Ecological Niche Modeling
His groundbreaking studies on indicator species, threatened medicinal plants, and habitat suitability modeling contribute significantly to conservation strategies.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Singh’s research is highly regarded by ecologists, policymakers, and conservationists. His findings aid in developing practical conservation strategies for the Himalayan ecosystem. By publishing in esteemed journals such as the South African Journal of Botany and the Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, Dr. Singh showcases his commitment to advancing ecological research.
📈 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
- Research Papers: 22 national and international publications.
- Citation Index:
- Research Gate: Citations – 144, h-index – 7
- Google Scholar: Citations – 115, h-index – 7
Dr. Singh’s work has set benchmarks in the fields of vegetation ecology and biodiversity conservation.
🏅 HONORS & AWARDS
- Certificate of Excellence in Peer-Reviewing for the Journal of Biology and Nature.
- Recognition for contributions to biodiversity conservation in the Himalayan region.
🌐 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Dr. Singh’s work is a cornerstone for understanding the dynamic Himalayan ecosystem. His ongoing projects promise innovative solutions to biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and sustainable resource management.
🌠 FINAL NOTE
Dr. Amit Singh exemplifies dedication to environmental science and conservation. Through his extensive research and professional contributions, he continues to leave a lasting impact on biodiversity preservation, paving the way for sustainable ecological solutions.
📑 NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Ecological assessment and suitability ranges of Ban oak (Quercus oblongata D. Don) in Chamba district, Himalayas: implications for present and future conservation
- Authors: Barman, T., Samant, S.S., Tewari, L.M., Paul, S., Lata, S.
Journal: Revista Brasileira de Botanica
Year: 2023
Population ecology and habitat suitability modelling of Betula utilis D. Don in the sub-alpine ecosystem of Great Himalayan National Park, North-Western Indian Himalaya: a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Authors: Singh, A., Samant, S.S., Naithani, S.
Journal: Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy
Year: 2021
Population ecology and habitat suitability modelling of Quercus semecarpifolia Sm. in the sub-alpine ecosystem of Great Himalayan National Park, north-western Himalaya, India
- Authors: Singh, A., Samant, S.S., Naithani, S.
Journal: South African Journal of Botany
Year: 2021
Structural diversity and regeneration pattern of forest communities in Parbati Valley, North Western Himalaya, India: Implications for conservation
- Authors: Barman, T., Samant, S.S., Jyoti, Singh, A.
Journal: Indian Journal of Ecology
Year: 2021
Diversity, distribution pattern and traditional knowledge of sacred plants in Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS), Himachal Pradesh, Northwestern Himalaya
- Authors: Devi, K., Samant, S.S., Puri, S., Singh, A.
Journal: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
Year: 2020
Diversity, indigenous uses and traditional practices of dye yielding plants in central Himachal Pradesh, north western Himalaya
- Authors: Kumari, P., Samant, S.S., Puri, S., Singh, A., Rathore, S.
Journal: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
Year: 2019