C N Pandey

Research Interests: Carbon sequestration of coral reefs of Gujarat, Status of grasslands of Saurashtra

Education:

  • MSc: Lucknow University, 1976
  • PG Diploma: Indira Gandhi Open University
  • PhD: North Gujarat University

 

Selected Publications:

  • Pandey, R.,Pandey, C. N. & Jain, B. K., (2010b) Reproductive phenology of Rhizophora mucronata Lamk (Rhizophoraceae) in Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat, India. Phytomorphology, 60 (3&4), 91-100.
  • Pandey, R., & Pandey, C. N. (2013a). Reproductive phenology of Aegiceras corniculatum(L) Blanco-a mangrove species in the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat, India, International Journal of Botany and Research, 3:19-28.
  • Pandey, R., & Pandey, C. N. (2013b). Spatial and temporal variations in floral visitors of a mangrove species – Aegiceras corniculatum(L.) Blanco – in the Marine National Park, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Botany and Research, 3:1. 35-42.
  • Pandey, R., & Pandey, C. N. (2013c). Carbon sequestration by mangroves of Gujarat, India. International Journal of Botany and Research, 3:2. 57-70.
  • Pandey, R., & Pandey, C. N., (2013). Microsporogenesis and Microgemetogenesis in a Cryptoviviparous Mangrove Species-Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco, Journal of Plant Studies, 2:2, 53-60.

Work Experience:

  • Professor of Practice, IIT Gandhinagar (Sep 2021 – Present)
  • Visiting Professor, IIT Gandhinagar (Sep 2016 – Sep 2021)
  • Chairman, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, (Nov 2015 – present)
  • Principal Chief conservator of Forests & Head, Forest Force Gujarat, (Jan 2015 – Aug 2015)
  • Chief Wild life warden and Principal Chief Conservator , Forests, Wildlife, Gujarat, (May 2013 – Dec 2014)
  • Additional Principal Chief conservator, Forests (Development and Management), Gujarat, (Feb 2010 – May 2013)
  • Director, Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, Gujarat, (June 2002 – Feb 2010)
  • Conservator of forests, Forest Conservation Act, Gujarat, (May 1999 – Jun 2002)
  • Conservator of forests, Vadodara Territorial Circle, Gujarat, (1994 – 1999)
  • Dy. Conservator of forests, Valsad North Territorial Division, Gujarat, (May 1988 – 1991)