CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur | India
Dr. Anjali is an emerging soil science researcher from Himachal Pradesh, India, with a strong academic background and rich field experience in soil fertility, nutrient dynamics, and sustainable agricultural practices. She has earned her Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, where her research focused on long-term fertilization effects in the maize-wheat cropping system. With over 15 research publications in peer-reviewed journals and significant training in data analytics, soil carbon assessment, and sustainable land use, she has actively contributed to both academic and applied agricultural domains. She has worked in various national and international workshops and conferences, presenting her findings and receiving awards for excellence. Currently, she is serving as a Research Associate in a national project and has over three years of research experience as a Junior Research Fellow. Her work is guided by an interdisciplinary approach to improving soil health and crop productivity.
Author Profile
Education
Dr. Anjali completed her Ph.D. in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, where her doctoral research investigated the long-term effects of fertilizers on nutrient dynamics and soil carbon in maize-wheat systems. She also obtained her M.Sc. in Soil Science from the same university, focusing on zinc distribution in cultivated soils of the Outer Himalayas. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the same institution. She has received multiple recognitions, including the university gold medal and merit scholarships. Throughout her academic years, she actively participated in research programs, practical crop production, and rural outreach, gaining hands-on experience in modern farming systems, organic agriculture, and plant clinics. Her strong foundation in both theoretical and applied soil science, along with participation in specialized trainings and certification courses in statistical software, remote sensing, and environmental analysis, has shaped her into a well-rounded agricultural researcher.
Professional Experience
Dr. Anjali is currently working as a Research Associate under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollutant Elements in Soils and Plants. Previously, she served for over three years as a Junior Research Fellow under the ICAR, NAHEP-CAAST Project on “Protected Agriculture & Natural Farming.” Her work has focused on sustainable nutrient management, soil health evaluation, and long-term field trials in maize-wheat cropping systems. She has conducted research in carbon sequestration modeling, fertilizer impact analysis, and sulphur dynamics. Additionally, she has been trained in statistical software (R, SPSS), GIS, and greenhouse gas emission monitoring. Her experience includes on-ground field training, village outreach programs, industrial internships, and international workshops on hydroponics and nutrient use efficiency. She is skilled in communicating scientific knowledge to farmers and stakeholders, making her an effective bridge between research institutions and the agricultural community.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Anjali has received several prestigious accolades for her academic and research contributions. She was awarded the Ph.D. Best Thesis Award at the International Conference on “One Health-One World” in 2023. She also earned a Commendation Certificate for her Ph.D. research presentation by the Indian Society of Soil Science. She qualified for ICAR NET in Soil Science and UGC NET in Environmental Science. During her postgraduate studies, she was the university topper and received the Gold Medal from CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University. Her consistent academic performance earned her university merit scholarships and certificates of honour. She was awarded Best Poster Award and Second Prize in Oral Presentation in national-level seminars. Her active participation in science congresses, cultural events, and leadership programs reflects her multidimensional talents and commitment to scientific advancement and public engagement in agriculture.
Research Skill and Interests
Dr. Anjali’s research interests lie in soil fertility management, nutrient cycling, soil organic carbon sequestration, micronutrient dynamics, and climate-smart agriculture. She has extensive hands-on experience with long-term fertility experiments, the RothC carbon model, and greenhouse gas emission assessments. Her technical proficiency includes statistical analysis using R and SPSS, soil health monitoring, biophysical modeling, and geo-spatial mapping through GIS and remote sensing tools. She has worked across diverse agro-ecological zones, particularly acid Alfisols in the North-Western Himalayas. Dr. Anjali is particularly interested in bridging scientific research with field-level applications, as seen through her training and engagement in hydroponics, natural farming, and sustainable input management. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates traditional soil science with emerging technologies like nanofertilizers and decision-support tools for land use planning. She is also skilled in communicating scientific findings through popular articles, presentations, manuals, and farmer-centric outreach programs.
Publication
Anjali, Sankhyan, N.K., Sharma, R.P., Rana, R.S., Sharma, G.D., & Thakur, A. (2025). “Inorganic and organic fertilizers affect potassium budget and dynamics in an acid Alfisol.” Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
Baghla, D., Butail, N.P., Sharma, U., Thakur, P., Thakur, P., Anjali, Shukla, A.K., Sharma, M., Kumar, P., & Behera, S.K. (2025). “Efficacy of zinc fertilizers on potato performance in an acid Alfisol.” Soil Science Society of America Journal
Pachauri, S.P., Shukla, A.K., Srivastava, P.C., Behera, S.K., Butail, N.P., Thakur, P., Thakur, P., Anjali, Sharma, M., & Sharma, P.K. (2024). “Effect of boron fertilization on productivity and sustainability of rice-wheat cropping system in Tarai region, North-West India.” Journal of Environmental Management (Cited by 2)
Sankhyan, N.K., Sharma, N., Sharma, R.P., Anjali, Sharma, G.D., & Thakur, A. (2024). “Sustainable soil management: Insights from a 47-year maize-wheat cropping system study.” Applied Soil Ecology (Cited by 4)
Patial, D., Sankhyan, N.K., Sharma, R.P., Dev, P., & Anjali. (2022). “Assessing soil physical and chemical properties under long term fertilization after forty-eight years in North-Western Himalayas.” Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis (Cited by 3)
Anjali. (2022). “Long term effect of fertilizers and amendments on macronutrients uptake by maize and relationship with soil organic carbon in maize-wheat system in acid Alfisol of North-Western Himalayas.” Indian Journal of Ecology (Cited by 1)