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Pawan K. Joshi Professor School of Environmental Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067 INDIA Tel: +91-11-2670 4323(O); 2674 1502(F); +91-9818025993(M) Email: pkjoshi@mail.jnu.ac.in ; pkjoshi27@hotmail.com URL: http://www.jnu.ac.in He is trained as an environmentalist with specialization in satellite remote sensing and GIS. Prior to joining SES-JNU, he was Professor & Head Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi. Before that he spent around a decade with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) posted at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun. During this, he was also adjunct faculty to the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the pacific (CSSTEAP), an UN affiliated institution. He was visiting faculty to University of Helsinki, Finland (Spring 2009), Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (YSF&ES), USA (Spring 2011) and University of Freiburg, Germany (October 2011-14). He was a key team member in transforming IIRS/ISRO, a mid-career professional training institute to academic institution. He played important role during introduction of MTech (RS&GIS), MSc (Geohazards) and MSc (Geoinformatics). At the TERI University, he played key role in introducing MSc (Geoinformatics) and enhanced research in applications of RS&GIS. He was also instrumental in introducing MSc (Climate Science & Policy) and consolidating MSc (Environmental Studies and Resource Management). His research focuses on applications of RS&GIS for environmental studies including landscape characterization and climate change. He has immensely contributed to ISRO-GBP programme: SWG on LULC Dynamics and Ecosystem Studies, Tropical Ecosystem Environment Observations by Satellite (TREES I & II), GLC-2000, DOS-DBT initiative on Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level, National Natural Resource Census of ISRO using IRS P6 AWiFS (1:250K) and LISS III/IV (1:50K) and others. He has also contributed to Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation - Strategic Situation Analysis (ESPA-SSA) while working for India-Hindukush Region and Justice in ecosystem management. He has participated in NASA, DST, MoEF and other funded projects. His other interests are ecosystem dynamics in climate change scenarios, AR-CDM, REDD+, renewable energy and advances in RS&GIS including open source. His research contributions have been recognized by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Academy of Sciences India (NASI) through the award of their highly prestigious Young Scientist Medal (2006) and Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2009) respectively and many others of similar kind. Recently he was awarded P. R. Pisharoty Memorial Award (Indian National Remote Sensing Award) (2014) for contribution in RS & GIS. He has consistently published in peer-reviewed journals, written monographs/books and is regularly invited to attend conferences in related fields. He is on the Editorial Board of International Journals and regularly reviews research manuscripts. He has experience of successful supervision and evaluation of graduate research students at PhD and masters levels worldwide. Apart from teaching at universities of Helsinki, Yale and Freiburg; he was visiting scientist at the Wageningen Agriculture University (WAU) and International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), The Netherlands (in 2002). At SES-JNU, he teaches courses related to ecosystem progress/ecology and conducts research in landscape analysis and geoinformatics (RS&GIS).

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Objective My assignments have been challenging and invigorating experiences. With this, I am looking ahead for collaboration with institutions of repute, which can strengthen my determination to fathom the depth of the subject beyond academics. I am confident that with my strong interests, diligence, capability for both individual and group work, I am bound to succeed in the open yet challenging environment. I am also looking for motivated students who can partner through doctoral research or otherwise for realizing their dreams and innovative ideas. I endeavor to excel in all my words and duties.

Personal Information

Name : Dr PAWAN KUMAR JOSHI (Dr P K Joshi)

Father’s Name : Late Shri Gopal Datt Joshi Date of Birth : 18 – 06 –1975 Marital Status : Married (with one son) Nationality : Indian Hobbies : Palmistry & Reading Languages Known : English & Hindi Experience : ~Eighteen years

(Research, Education & Training) Working Address : Professor

School of Environmental Sciences (SES) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110 067 INDIA Website: http://www.jnu.ac.in Tel: +91-11-2670 4323(O); 2674 1502(F) Email: pkjoshi@mail.jnu.ac.in

pkjoshi27@hotmail.com Permanent Address : #B10, Sri Ram Apartment,

Plot #32, Sector #4, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 075 Ph: +91 9818025993 Email: pkjoshi27@hotmail.com

Area of Expertise 1. Advanced geospatial (RS, GIS, GPS/GNSS) analysis and modeling 2. Landscape and vegetation analysis (including LULCC) 3. Climate change vis-à-vis ecological studies (including NRM)

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Academic Qualification (s)

Year Name of Institution Qualification Full/

Part-time

2002 Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dehradun, India www.iirs.gov.in

Ph.D. Environmental Sciences (RS & GIS)

Full Time

2007 Sikkim Manipal University, New Delhi, India www.sikkimmanipal.info

M.Sc. Sustainable Development (Specialization: Climate Change), I Class

Part time- Distance

1998 Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India www.gkvharidwar.org

M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, I Class I

Full Time

1996 Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar, India www.gkvharidwar.org

B.Sc. (Hons.), I Class Full Time

Professional Qualification (s)

Year Name of Institution Qualification Full/

Part-time

1999 Pondicherry University, Podicherry, India www.pondiuni.org

Post Graduate Diploma Marketing Management

Part Time

1998 Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dehradun, India www.iirs-nrsa.gov.in

Certificate course in Basic Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Full Time

1998 Academy of Profession and Vocational Courses, Haridwar, India

Diploma in Computer Application & Designing

Part Time

Employment History 1. Professor & Head, Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi

(http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in) 08/2011 – 04/2015 2. Associate Professor & Head, Department of Natural Resources, TERI University,

New Delhi (http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in) 02/2007 – 07/2011 3. Visiting faculty, Department of Silviculture, University of Freiburg, Germany

(www.waldbau.uni-freiburg.de), 10/2011 – 2014 (DAAD Funding) 4. Visiting faculty, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University,

New Haven CT (www.environment.yale.edu), 01 – 04/2011 (by Appointment) 5. Visiting faculty, Department of Geography, University of Helsinki

(http://www.helsinki.fi/geo/), 03 – 07/2009 (CIMO Fellowship) 6. Scientist, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS/ISRO), Dehradun

(http://www.iirs.gov.in), 11/2000 – 02/2007 7. Adjunct faculty, Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and

the Pacific (Affiliated to the UN) (http://www.cssteap.org/), 11/2000 – 02/2007 8. Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS/ISRO), Dehradun

(http://www.iirs.gov.in), 07/1998 – 11/2000

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Achievement (s)

• P. R. Pisharoty Memorial Award (Indian National Remote Sensing Award) (2014), Indian Society of Remote Sensing for contribution in RS & GIS for Forest and Environment.

• DAAD Research Ambassador (since 2015)

• Member Global Young Academy (GYA) (since 2012).

• Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2009), National Academy of Sciences India (NASI).

• CIMO (Centre for International Mobility) Fellowship to visit Department of Geography, University of Helsinki (Spring 2009).

• Young Scientist Medal (2006), Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

• Academy Gold Medal (2006), Indian Academy of Environmental Science (IAES).

• Fellow - Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences (FIAES) (2004).

• Fellowship under SAIL Geonedis IIRS2 Project to visit Wageningen Agriculture University (WAU) and International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), The Netherlands (Spring 2002).

• ISRO-GBP fellowship for doctoral research at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSC/ISRO), Hyderabad (1998 – 2000).

• Awarded for All India Tri – Language Lecturatte competition, Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar (1998).

• Awarded for Jawaharlal Nehru KVS National Science Exhibition for Children – 1992, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi (1992).

Research Thesis Supervision (Annexure II)

Degree Awarded In-process

PhD 12 05

MTech 14 -

MSc 45 01

PGDip/others 13 + 02 -

Teaching Experience Faculty

• MTech/MSc/PGDiploma – Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun (2000-07)

• MTech/PGDiploma – Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (Affiliated to the UN), Dehradun (2000-07)

• MSc/MTech/PhD – TERI University, New Delhi (2007-15)

• MSc/MPhil/PhD – Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (Since 2015)

Visiting faculty

• MSc/PhD – Department of Geography, University of Helsinki (Spring 2009)

• MSc – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi (2009-10)

• MSc/PhD – Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (Spring 20011)

• BSc/MSc – University of Freiburg, Germany (October 2011-14)

• Other universities in India for tailor made courses

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Research Aptitude Editorial Board: 1. Associate Editor, International Journal of Geoinformatics, Thailand (http://www.j-

geoinfo.net) since October 2011 2. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

(http://www.elsevier.com) since 2011 3. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management

(http://www.emeraldinsight.com) since 2009 4. Open Conservation Biology Journal (http://www.bentham.org) 5. Journal of Environmental Biology (http://jeb.co.in) - Reviewer panel 6. Journal of Environment and Bio-Science (previously known as Himalayan Journal of

Environment and Zoology) Life Membership(s): 1. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics, Thailand (http://www.geoinfo.ait.ac.th) 2. Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, India 3. Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), India (http://www.isrsindia.org) 4. International Journal of Geoinformatics, Thailand (http://www.j-geoinfo.net)

Others (selected ones): 1. National Organizing Committee, International conference on Urban

Geoinformatics-2017, 22-23 Feb. 2017, New Delhi. 2. Local Organizing Committee, 10th SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium, 4

- 7 April 2016, New Delhi. 3. Session Chair – Disaster Research Program, XXXV INCA International Congress.

Spatial Governance for Development Planning Smart Cities and Disaster Management. 15-17 Dec., 2015, CSRD/JNU, New Delhi.

4. Organizing Committee, 6th International Conference on Health GIS 2015, 19-21 November 2015, JSS Medical College Mysore, India.

5. Session Chair – Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems, Annual Conference Society for Tropical Ecology, “Tropical Ecosystems–Between Protection and Production” (www.gtoe-conference.de) 25-28 Feb., 2014, Freising, Munich.

6. Advisory committee, International Conference on ISPACE – 2013, 4-5 March, 2013, ITM University, Gurgaon.

7. Organizing committee, National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security & annual Conventions of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics, 5-7 December, 2012, New Delhi.

8. Guest Editor – International Journal of Geoinformatics 9(1) 2013. Special issue: Climate Change.

9. Session Chair, Keynote session – I. 4th International Conference on Geo-Information Technology for Natural Disaster Management – Reduce Exposure to Reduce Risk, 7-8 November, 2012, Colombo.

10. Guest Editor – International Journal of Geoinformatics 8(3) 2012. Special issue: Health GIS.

11. Guest Editor – Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 12(1) 2012. Special issue: Landscape Ecology.

12. Organizing committee, Indo-US Bilateral Workshop on Global Challenges: Climate change, water, environment and Society, 5-6 March, 2012, ITM University, Gurgaon.

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13. Organized 4th International Conference on healthGIS 2011, 5-6 August, 2011, EROS Hotel by Hilton, New Delhi.

14. Moderator – panel discussion on Explaining and modeling land-use change during the Annual Conference Communities, Commodities, and Carbon: Innovations in Tropical Forest Management (Jan 27-29, 2011), International Society of Tropical Foresters, Yale student chapter at the Yale School of F&ES, New Haven CT.

15. Session Chair – Rapidly urbanizing world regions – processes and issues. International conference on urbanization and global environmental change. 2010, 15-17 October 2010, Arizona State University Tempe AZ.

Assignments off-campus

• Member Research Council, Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE/DRDO), New Delhi (Since December 2015);

• DAAD Research Ambassador, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), New Delhi (Since 2015);

• Member Department Research Committee, Amity Institute of Wildlife Sciences, Amity University Campus, Noida (Since 2015);

• Member Research Council & Executive Board, Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL/DRDO), New Delhi (Since April 2014);

• Resource Person to International Centre for Environment Audit and Sustainable Development (iCED) Audit of Biodiversity, Wildlife and Forest Issues (Since 2013);

• Member Board of Studies, Department of Forestry, Srinagar Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal) (Since July 2012);

• Member DAAD (Germany) Scholarship committee, New Delhi (Since 2012);

• Member Board of Studies, Department of Remote Sensing, Banathali Vidyapith (Rajasthan) (Since January 2012);

• INSPIRE Faculty member (DST program) (since 2012);

• Member Board of Studies, Remote Sensing & GIS, Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment New Delhi (2007-08);

• Head Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi (2007-2015);

• Chair Board of Studies (BoS) & Department Research Committee (DRC), Department of Natural Resources, TERI University, New Delhi (2007-2015);

• Member, Academic Council (AC), TERI University, New Delhi (2007-2015);

• Member, Board of Management (BoM), TERI University, New Delhi (2013-2015);

• Library committee member (2008–2012) and Chairman (2011-2012), TERI University, New Delhi;

• Establish network with different national/international institutions to carry out joint research, education and training. Active participation in the funded research and consultancy;

• Participating in institutional activities viz., organization of seminar/workshops, schools, training, inter/intra departmental visits;

• Guest Faculty to different institutions/universities for Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) etc.

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Professional Workshop(s)/Training(s)

Year Course

Duration Name of Institution Subject

2008 1 week Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai Emerging Trends in Remote Sensing: Imaging Spectroscopy

2005 1 week Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi & FAO, UNEP, IIT, NRSA, IAO, ITT.

Global Land Cover Network Workshop

2003 1 week Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur Airborne altimeteric LiDAR

2002 1 weeks Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun & Universite de Marne-la Vallee, France

Principles & Applications of Radar Remote Sensing

2002 1 day GIS Institute Noida and Sarman s.a. Sarmap (A Customised Package)

2002 1 day Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun & JOFCA (Japan)

FCD Mapper Semi-Expert System

2001 1 week Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun & ER Mapper India Ltd., New Delhi

Earth Resource Mapping (ER-Mapper)

2001 2 weeks ESRI India Ltd., New Delhi Arc Info

2001 2.5 weeks Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun & ITC, The Netherlands

Geoinformatics for Disaster Management in India

1999 3 days Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay Mathematical/Statistical Software Packages for Data Analysis, Modeling & Simulation

1999 1 week Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun & ESRI India Ltd., New Delhi

Introduction to ARC/INFO

1999 1 week Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun

Bio_CAP (A Customized Package)

1997 4 weeks Pollution Control Research Institute (PCRI), BHEL, Haridwar

Environmental Awareness – Instrumentation

Significant Research/Institution Building Contribution Academic

• Was Head Department of Natural Resources, TERI University New Delhi (2007-2015); Co-ordinated MSc [Environmental Studies and Resource Management (since 2012, earlier three programs), Geoinformatics, Plant Biotechnology (till 2010), Climate Science & Policy] programmes and other research activities of the department.

• Worked upon to initiate MSc (Geoinformatics); MSc (Climate Science and Policy) programs and MSc (Environmental Studies and Resource Management) program (consolidation of MSc (Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, & Water Resources Management). The exercise involved co-ordination for conceptualizing course contents, internal evaluation, evaluation from external experts, market survey for feasibility study, identification of resource persons and announcement. Played a key role in starting MSc (Geoinformatics).

• Initiated new courses - (1) “Landscape Ecology” for the MSc Programme at the TERI University, New Delhi (2008); (2) Revised and started courses on “Principles of Geoinformatics” (2007), “Geoinformatics for Resource Management” (2008) and (3) “Geoinformatics for Urban Development” (2014).

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• Team member to start education programmes in Geoinformatics at IIRS/ISRO, Dehradun. (1) MSc (Environmental Management & Disaster Mitigation, now GeoHazards). (2) Contributed in starting MSc (Geoinformatics) and MTech (Remote Sensing & GIS – forestry applications). Contributed in enlarging the scope of the institute from a training institute to education, training and research institute.

Research

• Played key role as advisor and team member to variety of research activities (climate change, forestry, renewable energy, water resources, urban land use and others) related to RS&GIS in The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. Also coordinated activities in the group dealing with GIS (including modeling).

• Principal Investigator for a MoEF funded project on “Vegetation change due to climate change in Western Himalayan Ecoregion”. Planning to establish a field station in the Kumaon Himalaya to research on impact of climate change on forest types, develop network to understand and intervene for mitigation and adaptation options in the region.

• Resource person for Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) program, an innovative programme sponsored and managed by of Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Science & Technology (DST) to attract talent to the excitement and study of science at an early age, and to help the country build the required critical resource pool for strengthening and expanding the S&T system and R&D base.

• Team member of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funded project on “Multi-Scale and Multi-Sensor Analysis of Urban Cluster Development and Agricultural Land Loss in China and India”. The consortium comprises of researcher from Yale University, Arizona State University, University of Wisconsin, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science and self (2011 onwards).

• Team member of Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation program framework on “Just ecosystem management: Linking ecosystem services with poverty alleviation” being supported by Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC). The consortium comprised of researchers from University of East Anglia, Chinese Academy of Science, University British Columbia, University of California Berkeley, Markerere University and self (2011 - 13). Also contributed to Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation - A Situation Analysis (ESPA-SSA) while working for India-Hindukush Region.

• Team member of national initiative on ‘Land use/land cover (LULC) dynamics and impact of human dimensions in relation to global climate change in Indian river basins’ at the behest of Indian Space Research Organization – Geosphere Biosphere Programme (ISRO-GBP). Working for the Chambal river basin to generate LULC map using satellite data at 1: 250K scale for three time periods (2003-05; 1994-95 & 1984-85). LULC dynamics modeling will be carried out using geospatial, socio-economic, anthropogenic and climate database to create future scenarios (2009 - 12).

• Team member of National Natural Resource Census (NRC) an initiative under NNRMS toward building National Natural Resource Repository (NRR). NRC aims at building database on LULC, soil, land degradations, geomorphology, snow and glaciers and wetlands. Under this programme LULC of the country has been

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mapped on 1:250K scale using IRS P6 AWiFS data (participated for North Western India) and on 1:50K scale using IRS P6 LISS III (participated for Uttaranchal State). The main highlights of study are to provide net sown area of Kharif, Rabi and Zaid at the end of cropping season as against conventional method of compiling the information and providing them after two and half years (2005 – 09).

• Team member for Nation-wide Programme (DOS-DBT Project) for Biodiversity Characterization at landscape level using remote sensing and GIS. Immense contribution in Northeastern India, Central India and Northwestern Himalaya. The database is organized as Biodiversity Information System (BIS) (2002 – 07).

• Participated in International initiative on Global Vegetation Mapping (GLC 2000) using SPOT-VGT data by European Commission, JRC Ispra. Prepared map for South Central Asia. The study used phenology, constructed through fortnightly NDVI, as discriminator to classify vegetation type. The results have been compiled as Global Land Cover (GLC) Map 2000 by FAO and are part Millennium Ecosystem Assessment report 2000 (2001 – 02).

• Member of Global Expert Group team for identification of deforestation of Hot Spot areas in the Humid Tropics organized under the aegis of Tropical Ecosystem Environment Observations by Satellite (TREES) in Ispra (Italy) (1999 – 02).

• Team member of ISRO-GBP programme: SWG on Land Use, Land Cover Dynamics and Ecosystem Studies. Participated in preparing Biome map of India under Indian Space Research Organization - Geosphare-Biosphare program (ISRO-GBP). This consists of preparation of first vegetation type map of India and incorporates climatic and environmental variables in GIS to model Biome map of India, 1998-2005. Also Principal Investigator for the Ecosystem Dynamics in North East India project (2003-2007). Also contributed to Land Use Land Cover Dynamics in Chambal Basin (2009 - 12).

Products (including concepts, processes, technologies)

• Vegetation and Land Cover Type Map of South Central Asia using SPOT VEGETATION satellite sensor. The dataset is a part of Global Vegetation Mapping Monitoring Programme of European Commission. The dataset is also being integrated in Millennium Ecosystem Analysis.

• Vegetation type/Land Cover map of India using IRS-1D WiFS satellite sensor. This is an ever effort after Champion & Seth (1968).

• Biome Level Characterization (BLC) of Indian sub-continent at 1 million scale using Holdrige Life Zone Model.

• Methodology for phenological discrimination of the vegetation type using IRS 1C/1D data has been developed and tested.

• Methodology for Resource critical area assessment for watershed monitoring, evaluation and development has been developed and tested in Western Himalayan Ecoregion.

• Integrated Renewable Energy Resource Atlas for Gujarat is an interactive tool to get a district-wise picture of different renewable energy resources like solar, wind, and biomass energy.

• Decadal Land Use and Land Cover Classifications across India, 1985, 1995, 2005 (DOI 10.3334/ORNLDAAC/1336)

• NB: The works are published in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

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Professional Workshop(s)/Training(s) organized Year Duration Name Nature

2014 1 day

Workshop on ‘Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) series: A Saga of 25 Years’ 31, January 2014, TERI University, New Delhi, India

Hosted at the behest of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Delhi Chapter

2014 1 day

Thematic track ‘Adaptive Development for the Sustainability for Asia Research and Practice’ at 14th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 6-8 February, 2014, Taj Palace, New Delhi, India

Organized jointly by Keio University, IGES & TERI University.

2012 1 week Summer School on ‘Developing Young Geo-Professionals’ 9-13, July 2012 at TERI University, New Delhi, India

Supported by DST/GoI, organized the event for undergrads of Delhi & NCR

2011 1 week Digital Image Processing, TERI University, New Delhi

Summer school for mid-career professionals and research scholars

2011 1 day

Pre-conference workshop of 4th International Conference on healthGIS 2011 4 August, 2011 at TERI University, New Delhi, India

Hosted the event attended by 80 participants including foreigners

2011 2 days 4th International Conference on healthGIS 2011 5-6 August, 2011 at EROS Hotel by Hilton, New Delhi, India

Organizing secretary for the event attended by 200+ participants from 20 countries

2010 1 week Quantum GIS – open source software, TERI University, New Delhi in collaboration with KCube Pvt. Ltd.

Workshop for mid-career professionals from various academic/non-academic institutions, government organizations, NGOs etc.

2010 2 days Quantum GIS – open source software, TERI University, New Delhi in collaboration with KCube Pvt. Ltd.

Workshop for research scholars and students

2009 1 week Digital Image Processing, TERI University, New Delhi

Summer school for mid-career professionals and research scholars

2009 1 day Siera Atlantica on SARmap, TERI University, New Delhi

Workshop for mid-career professionals and research scholars

2008 2 days Bringing Environmental Awareness and Understanding to Youth (BEAUTY), TERI University, New Delhi

Winter School for undergraduate students from Delhi and NCR

2005 1 day ISRO RESPOND Workshop, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun

Professional from various academic institutions and universities were invited to appraise about ISRO RESPOND Programme

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Project (s) Completed/In Progress (Annexure III)

Subjects of Research Start Completion Funded by

Biome Level Characterization (BLC) of Indian Vegetation 08/1998 10/2004 ISRO – GBP

TREES–I in North East India and Myanmar region. 01/1999 12/2000 JRC TREES–II in South Central Asia 01/2001 12/2002

National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP)

• Natural Terrestrial Ecosystem &

• Western Himalayan Ecoregion

04/2001 05/2002 MoEF, GoI

Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level – Nubra Valley Ladhak 01/2002 12/2002 DBT-DOS

Effect of Resource Utilization Pattern in Monitoring Biodiversity in Nainital 04/2002 03/2006 ISRO RESPOND

Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level in Chattisgarh and Jharkhand 01/2003 03/2006 DBT-DOS

Ecosystem Dynamics in north East India 01/2003 02/2007 ISRO-GBP

National level assessment of Land Use/Land Cover 01/2005 Till Feb 2007

(2 phases) NRSC/ISRO

Forest cover, stand volume and biomass assessment 07/2005 Till Feb 2007

ISRO

Geospatial Phytoresource Inventory in the outer fringes of Kedarnath 08/2005 Till Feb 2007

DBT, GoI

National Land Use Land Cover – Mapping using multi-temporal satellite data – Uttarakhand

04/2007 2008 NRSC/ISRO

Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation in India-Hindukush Region: A Situation Analysis (ESPASSA)

04/2007 2008 NERC/DFID

Heavy metal assessment in human defined agri-landscape of Yamuna river in Delhi 10/2008 2010 UNESCO

Land Use Land Cover Dynamics in Chambal Basin 04/2009 2012 NRSC/ISRO

Satellite based analysis for assessing status of urban ecosystems and urban heat island phenomena in metropolitant cities of India

10/2009 2011 DST, GoI

Just ecosystem management: Linking ecosystem services with poverty alleviation 11/2010 2012 NERC

Multi-Scale and Multi-Sensor Analysis of Urban Cluster Development and Agricultural Land Loss in China and India

01/2011 12/2014 NASA

Development of a knowledge based decision tool to simulate mechanism of vegetation change due to climate change in Western Himalayan Ecoregion (part of Uttarakhand) – a precursor to understanding responses to climates change and developing scenarios form adaptive strategies

04/2012 04/2015 MoEF, GoI

Detection and quantification of forest structure and function in the Himalayan foothills using in situ and remotely sensed hyperspectral data

04/2016 04/2019 DST, GoI

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Hyper-spectral satellite remote sensing ofre forest canopy Nitrogen – from leaf to landscape level analysis

08/2016 03/2019 UPoE-III

DBT – Department of Biotechnology, DOS – Department of Space, DST – Department of Science & Technology, ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation, GBP – Geosphere Biosphere Program, RESPOND - Research Sponsored by ISRO, JRC – Joint Research Commission Ispra, MoEF – Ministry of Environment and Forests, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NERC - Natural Environment Research Council, DFID - Department for International Development, NRSC – National Remote Sensing Center, UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

All above listed are the project wherein, I was responsible as Principal Investigator, Principal Scientist (worked under project director) and/or have key role in execution in a specific domain of research. Apart from these I have actively contributed in many other projects of national interest and cutting edge research activities. These are listed in Annexure II along with details of earlier listed projects.

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ANNEXURE - I

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS In Peer Reviewed Journals

1. Chakraborty, A., R. Shukla, K. Sachdeva, P.S. Roy and *P.K. Joshi (2016). The climate change conundrum and the Himalayan forests: the way forward into the Future. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences (Accepted)

2. Mukherjee, S., P.K. Joshi, and R D Garg (2016). Analysis of urban built-up areas and surface urban heat island using downscaled MODIS derived land surface temperature data. Geocarto International

DOI: 10.1080/10106049.2016.1222634. 3. Shukla, R., K. Sachdeva and P.K. Joshi (2016). Inherent vulnerability of agricultural communities

in Himalaya: a village-level hotspot analysis in the Uttarakhand state of India Applied Geography 74: 182-198.

4. Chakraborty, A., K. Sachdeva and *P.K. Joshi (2016). Mapping long-term land use and land cover change in the central Himalayan region using a tree-based ensemble classification approach Applied Geography 74: 136-150.

5. Sharma, M., A. Chakraborty, J.K. Garg and *P.K. Joshi (2016). Assessing forest fragmentation in north-western Himalaya - a case study from Ranikhet forest range (Uttarakhand), India. Journal of Forestry Research (Accepted).

6. Wani, A., P.K. Joshi, O. Singh and S. Shafi (2016). Multi-temporal (1980-2030) forest cover dynamics in Kashmir Himalayan region for assessing deforestation and forest degradation in the context of REDD+ policy. Journal of Mountain Science 13(8): 1431-1441.

7. Wani, A.W., P.K. Joshi, Ombir Singh, Asif A. Gatoo, Amarjeet Singh, Rafiq A. Mir, Bilal A. Khaki, Shah Murtaza (2016). Assessing Undergrowth Biomass Carbon Variability Under Different Strata in Temperate Himalayan Region. The Indian Forester 142(3): 283-288.

8. Qin, Y., X. Xiao, J. Dong, G. Zhang, P.S. Roy, P.K. Joshi, H. Gilani, M.S.R. Murthy, C. Jin1, J. Wang, Y. Zhang, B. Chen, M. A. Menarguez, M.B. Chandrashekhar, R. Bajgain, X. Li, S. Dai, Y.Hou, F. Xin, B. Moore III (2016). Mapping forests in monsoon Asia with ALOS PALSAR 50-m mosaic images and MODIS 6 imagery in 2010. Scientific Reports – Nature 6, Article number: 20880.

9. Sharma, R. and *P.K. Joshi (2016). Mapping environmental impacts of rapid urbanisation in the National Capital Region of India using remote sensing inputs. Urban Climate 15: 70-82.

10. Sam, L., A. Bhardwaj, V.S.P. Sinha, P.K. Joshi, and R. Kumar (2016). Use of Geospatial tools to prioritize zones of hydro-energy potential in glaciated Himalayan terrain. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 44(3): 409-420.

11. Bhardwaj, A., P.K. Joshi, L. Sam and Snehmani (2015). Remote sensing of alpine glaciers in visible and infrared wavelengths: a survey of advances and prospects. Geocarto International 31(5): 557-574.

12. Prakash, M., R. Shukla, A. Chakraborty and *P.K. Joshi (2015). Multi-criteria approach to geographically visualize the quality of life in India. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13504509.2016.1141119

13. Sharma, V., V.D. Mishra and P.K. Joshi (2015). Estimation of temperature lapse rate in a snowfed river basin of northwest Himalaya using satellite remote sensing inputs. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 2(12): 477-482.

14. Shukla, R., A. Chakrobarty and *P.K. Joshi (2015). Vulnerability of agro-ecological zones in India under the earth system climate model scenarios. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change DOI: 10.1007/s11027-015-9677-5.

15. Pandey. P and *P.K. Joshi (2015). Numerical modelling spatial patterns of urban growth in Chandigarh and surrounding region (India) using multi-agent systems. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 1(3):1-14

16. Mukherjee, S., P.K. Joshi, and R D Garg (2015). Evaluation of LST downscaling algorithms on seasonal thermal data in humid subtropical region of India. International Journal of Remote Sensing

36(10): 2503-2523. 17. Roy, P.S., M. D. Behera, M. S. R. Murthy, A. Roy, S. Singh, S. P. S. Kushwaha, C.S. Jha, S. Sudhakar,

P.K. Joshi, C. S. Reddy, S. Gupta, G. Pujar, C. B. S. Dutt, V.K. Srivastava, M.C. Porwal, P. Tripathi, J. S. Singh, V. Chitale, A.K. Skidmore, G. Rajshekhar, D. Kushwaha, H. Karnataka, S. Saran, A. Giriraj, H. Padalia, M. Kale, S. Nandy, C. Jaganathan, C.P. Singh, M.B. Chandrashekhar, C.

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Pattanaik, D.K. Singh, G.M. Devagiri, G. Talukdar, R. K. Panigrahy, H. Singh, J.R. Sharma, K. Haridasan, S. Trivedi, K.P. Singh, L. Kannan, M. Daniel, M.K. Misra, M. Niphadkar, N. Nagbhatla, N. Prasad, O.P. Tripathi, P. R. C. Prasad, P. Dash, Q. Qureshi, S.K. Tripathi, B.R. Ramesh, B. Gowda, S. Tomar, S. Romshoo, S. Giriraj, S. A. Ravan, S. K. Behera, S. Paul, A. K. Das, B.K. Ranganath, T.P. Singh, T.R. Sahu, U. Shankar, A.R.R. Menon, G. Srivastava, Neeti, S. Sharma, U.B. Mohapatra, A. Peddi, H. Rashid, I. Salroo, P. H. Krishna, P.K. Hajra, A.O. Vergheese, S. Matin, S.A. Chaudhry, S. Ghosh, U. Lakshmi, D. Rawat, K. Ambastha, P. Kalpana, B. S. S. Devi, B. Gowda, K.C. Sharma, P. Mukharjee, A. Sharma, P. Davidar, R.R. V. Raju, S.S. Ketewa, S. Kant, V. S. Raju, B.P. Uniyal, B. Debnath, D.K. Rout, R. Thapa, S. Joseph, P. Chhetri, R. Ramchandran (2015) New Vegetation Type Map of India Prepared Using Satellite Remote Sensing: Comparison with Global Vegetation Maps and Utilities. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 39: 142-159.

18. Roy, P.S., A. Roy, P.K. Joshi, M.P. Kale, V.K. Srivastava, S.K. Srivastava, R.S. Dwevidi, C. Joshi, M.D. Behera, P. Meiyappan, Y. Sharma, A.K. Jain, J. S. Singh, Y. Palchowdhuri, R. M. Ramachandran, B. Pinjarla, V. Chakravarthi, N. Babu, M.S. Gowsalya, P. Thiruvengadam, M. Kotteeswaran, V. Priya, K.M.V.N. Yelishetty, S. Maithani, G. Talukdar, I. Mondal, K.S. Rajan, P.S. Narendra, S. Biswal, A. Chakraborty, H. Padalia, M. Chavan, S.N. Pardeshi, S.A. Chaudhari, A. Anand, A. Vyas, M.K. Reddy, M. Ramalingam, R. Manonmani, P. Behera, P. Das, P. Tripathi, S. Matin, M.L. Khan, O.P. Tripathi, J. Deka, P. Kumar and D. Kushwaha (2015). India’s decadal (1985-1995-2005) land use and land cover spatial database: a new resource for studying land dynamics. Remote Sensing 7: 2401-2430.

19. Mukherjee, S., *P.K. Joshi, and R D Garg (2015). Regression-Kriging technique to downscale satellite-derived land surface temperature in heterogeneous agricultural landscape. IEEE journal of selected topics in applied earth observations and remote sensing 8(3): 1245-1250.

20. Bhardwaj, A., M.K. Singh, P.K. Joshi, Snehmani, L. Sam, S. Singh and R. Kumar (2015). A lake detection algorithm (LDA) using Landsat 8 data: A comparative approach in glacial environment. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 38: 150-163.

21. Bhardwaj, A., P.K. Joshi, Snehmani, L. Sam, M. K. Singh, S. Singh and R. Kumar (2015). Applicability of Landsat 8 data for characterizing glacier facies and supraglacial debris. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 38: 51-61.

22. Wani, A.A., P.K. Joshi and O. Singh (2015). Estimating biomass and carbon mitigation of temperate coniferous forests using spectral modeling and filed inventory data Ecological Informatics

25: 63-70. 23. Sharma, R.S., A. Chakraborty and *P.K. Joshi (2015). Geospatial quantification and analysis of

environmental changes in urbanizing city of Kolkata (India). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 187(1): 4206–4218.

24. Bhardwaj, A., P.K. Joshi, Snehmani, M.K. Singh, L. Sam and R.D. Gupta (2014). Mapping debris-covered glaciers and identifying factors affecting the accuracy. Cold Regions Science and Technology 106-107: 161-174.

25. Sinha, N., N. Priyanaka and *P.K. Joshi (2016). Using Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis and Ranking Tool (SMART) in Earthquake Risk Assessment: A case study of Delhi region, India. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 7(2): 680-701.

26. Snehmani, A. Bhardwaj, M.K. Singh, R.D. Gupta, P.K. Joshi and A. Ganju (2015). Modeling the hypsometric seasonal snow cover using meteorological parameters. Journal of Spatial Science 60(1): 51-64.

27. Ghosh, A. and P.K. Joshi (2014). Hyperspectral imagery for disaggregation of land surface temperature with selected regression algorithms over different land use land cover scenes. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 96: 76-93.

28. Faßnacht, F.E., C. Neumann, M. Förster, H. Buddenbaum, A. Ghosh, A. Clasen, P. Püschel, B. Kleinschmit, P.K. Joshi and B. Koch (2014). Comparison of feature reduction algorithms for classifying tree-species with hyperspectral data on three central-European test sites. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing 7(6): 2547 – 2561.

29. Sharma, R. and *P.K. Joshi (2014). Identifying seasonal heat islands in urban settings of Delhi (India) using remotely sensed data - An anomaly based approach. Urban Climate 9: 19-34.

30. Mahtta, R., *P.K. Joshi, A.K. Jindal (2014). Solar power potential mapping in India using remote sensing inputs and environmental parameters. Renewable Energy 71: 255-262.

31. Mukherjee, S., *P.K. Joshi, and R D Garg. (2014). A comparison of different regression models for

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downscaling Landsat and MODIS land surface temperature images over heterogeneous landscape. Advances in Space Research 15(4): 655-669.

32. Joshi, A.K., *P.K. Joshi, T. Chauhan and B. Bairwa (2014). Integrated approach for understanding spatio-temporal changes in forest resource distribution in central Himalaya (1970-2010). Journal of Forestry Research 25(2): 281-290.

33. Chakraborty, A. and *P.K. Joshi (2016). Mapping disaster vulnerability in India using analytical hierarchy process. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 7(1) 308-325.

34. Singh, M.K., Snehmani, R.D. Gupta, A. Bhardwaj, P.K. Joshi, and A. Ganju (2014). High resolution DEM generation for complex and snow covered Indian Himalayan region using ADS80 Aerial Push-broom camera: A first time attempt. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 8(3): 1403-1414.

35. Sharma, V., V.D. Mishra, and P.K. Joshi (2014). Topographic controls on spatio-temporal snow cover distribution in Northwest Himalaya. International Journal of Remote Sensing 35(9): 3036-3056.

36. Ghosh, A., R. Sharma and P.K. Joshi (2014). Random forest classification of urban landscape using Landsat archive and ancillary data: combining seasonal maps with decision level fusion. Applied Geography 48:31-41

37. Snehmani, M.K. Singh, R.D. Gupta, A. Bhardwaj and P.K. Joshi (2015). Remote sensing of mountain snow using active microwave sensors-A review. Geocarto international 30(1): 1-27.

38. Faßnacht, F.E., H. Latifi, A. Ghosh, P.K. Joshi, and B. Koch (2014). Assessing the potential of hyperspectral imagery to map bark beetle-induced tree mortality. Remote Sensing of Environment

140: 533–548. 39. Ghosh, A. and P.K. Joshi (2014). A comparison of selected classification algorithms for mapping

bamboo patches in lower Gangetic plains using very high resolution WorldView 2 imagery. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 26: 298–311.

40. Ghosh, A., F. Faßnacht, *P.K. Joshi and B. Koch, B (2014). A framework for mapping tree species combining hyperspectral and LiDAR data: Role of selected classifiers and sensor across three spatial scales. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 26: 49–63.

41. Priyanka, N., M.V. Shiju and *P.K. Joshi (2013). A framework for management of Lantana camara in India. Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences 3(4): 306-323.

42. Ghosh, A. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Assessment of pan-sharpened very high resolution World View 2 images. International Journal of Remote Sensing 34(23): 8322-8345.

43. Priyanka, and P.K. Joshi (2013). Assessment of Plant Invasion and Forest Fires Linkage - A case study of Lantana camara. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research 2(10): 40-46.

44. Priyanka, N. and P.K. Joshi (2013). A review of Lantana camara studies in India. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 3(10): 1-11.

45. Priyanka, N. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Effects of climate change on invasion potential distribution of Lantana camara. Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change 4(6): 1-9.

46. Sharma, V., V.D. Mishra, and P.K. Joshi (2013). Implications of climate change on streamflow of a snow-fed river system of the Northwest Himalaya. Journal of Mountain Science 10(4): 574-587.

47. Priyanak, N. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Modeling spatial distribution of Lantana camara – a comparative study. Candian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(2): 100-117.

48. Chakraborty, A., A Ghosh, *P.K. Joshi, and G Areendran (2013). Assessing biome boundary shifts under climate change in India. Ecological Indicators 34: 536–547.

49. Wani, A.A., P.K. Joshi and O. Singh (2013). Estimating soil carbon storage and mitigation under temperate coniferous forests in Kashmir Himalayas. Mitigation and Adaptation of Strategies for Global Change 19(8): 1179-1194.

50. Sharma, R., Ghosh, A., and *P.K. Joshi (2013). Decision tree approach for classification of remotely sensed satellite data using open source support. Journal of Earth System Science 122(5): 1237–1248.

51. Agnihotri, I., P.K. Joshi and N Tewari (2013). Geographical distribution and surveillance of Tuberculosis (TB) using spatial statistics. International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research 4(2): 39-53.

52. Malviya, S., N. Priyanka, N., Irfan-Ullah, S. Davande and P.K. Joshi (2013). Distribution Potential of Simarouba Glauca under Climate Change - Strategizing Rural Livelihood Adaptation. International Journal of Geoinformatics 9(1): 31-37.

53. Snehmani, A. Bhardwaj, P.K. Joshi, A. Pandit and A. Ganju (2013). Study of temporal changes in snout position and wet snow line for Gangotri Glacier using remote sensing, ground observations and meteorological data. International Journal of Geoinformatics 9(1): 49-60.

54. *Joshi, P.K., Chakraborty, A., Ghosh, A., Sharma, R. and Joshi, A., (2013). Landsat again –

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continuing remote sensing, monitoring, mapping and measuring. Current Science 105(6): 761-763.

55. Roy, P.S., Murthy, M.S.R., Roy, A., Kushwaha, S. P. S., Singh, S., Jha, C. S., Behera, M. D., Joshi,

P.K., Jagannathan, C. , Karnatak, H. C. ¸ Saran, S., Reddy, C. S. , Kushwaha, D., Dutt, C. B. S., Porwal, M. C. , Sudhakar, S. and Srivastava, V.K. (2013). Forest fragmentation in India. Current Science 105(6): 764-780.

56. *Joshi, P.K. and A. Joshi (2013). Certification of geospatial data. Current Science 105(6): 759-760. 57. Gosh, A and *P.K. Joshi (2013). Remote Sensing of moving objects. Current Science 104(12): 1613-

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58. *Joshi, P.K. and A. Joshi (2013). Adding audio to Digital Earth – enhancing geospatial portals. Current Science 104(11): 1463-1464.

59. Biswal, S., A Ghosh, R Sharma and *P.K. Joshi (2013). Satellite data classification using open source support. Journal of India Society of Remote Sensing 41(3):523–530.

60. Ghosh, A., *P.K. Joshi, R.D. Garg and S. Mukherjee (2013). Identification of invasive plant species using field spectro-radiometer and simulated Hyperion spectra – a rapid mapping of invasiveness. Current Science 104(9):1148-1151.

61. Wani, A.A., P.K. Joshi, O. Singh and R. Pandey (2012). Carbon Inventory Methods in Indian Forests-A Review. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2(6): 315-323.

62. *Joshi, P.K., Kumar, R., Sharma, R., (2012). Assessing spatio-temporal land transformation (1975-2010) in mining landscape of Korba, India using geospatial tools. International Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering Research 3(3):54-61.

63. Sharma, R and *P.K. Joshi (2012). Monitoring urban landscape dynamics over Delhi (India) using remote sensing (1998-2011) inputs. Journal of India Society of Remote Sensing 41(3):641–650.

64. Sharma, V., V.D. Mishra, and P.K. Joshi (2012). Snow cover variation and streamflow simulation in a snow-fed river basin of the north-west Himalaya. International Journal Mountain Sciences 9: 853–868.

65. Pandey, B., *P.K. Joshi and K C Seto (2013). Monitoring urbanization dynamics in India using DMSP/OLS night time lights and SPOT-VGT data. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 23: 49–61.

66. Mukherjee, S., *P.K. Joshi, S Mukherjee, A Ghosh, A Mukhopadhyay and R D Garg. (2013). Evaluation of vertical accuracy of open source Digital Elevation Model (DEM). International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 21:205–217.

67. Bhardwaj, A., L C Sam, P.K. Joshi and V S P Sinha (2012). Developing a statistical dengue risk prediction model for the state of Delhi based on various environmental variables. International Journal of Geoinformatics 8(3): 45-52.

68. Sharma, R., Ghosh, A. and *P.K. Joshi (2012). Analysing spatio-temporal footprints of urbanization on environment of Surat city using satellite-derived bio-physical parameters. Geocarto International 28(5): 420-438.

69. Sharma, R., Ghosh, A. and *P.K. Joshi (2012). Spatio-temporal footprints of urbanisation in Surat, the Diamond City of India (1990–2009). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 185(4): 3313-3325.

70. Nishant, N. Priyanka, and P.K. Joshi. (2012). Development of SDSS for Ensuring Insurers. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering 2(3): 331-340.

71. *Joshi, P.K., A. Rawat, S. Narula and VSP Sinha (2012). Assessing impact of climate change on forest cover type shifts in Western Himalayan Eco-region. Journal of Forestry Research 23(1): 75-80.

72. Ghosh, A., Munsi, M., G. Areendran, and *P.K. Joshi. (2012). Pattern space analysis of landscape metrics for detecting changes in forests of Himalayan foothills. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 12(1):

online. 73. Nishant, N. Priyanka and P.K. Joshi (2012). Landscape characterization to assess impact and

magnitude of roads on the urban spaces of Delhi India. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 12(1): online. 74. Ojea, E., R. Gosh, B.B. Agarwal and P.K. Joshi (2012). Costing Adaptation in Ecosystems: The Case

of Indian Forests. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management 4(3): 323-341.

75. Wani, A.A., P.K. Joshi and O. Singh and R. Pandey, (2012). Carbon sequestration potential of Indian forestry Land use systems. Nature and Science 10(12):78-85.

76. Ojea, E., R. Gosh, B.B. Agarwal, P.K. Joshi and A. Markandya (2012). Setting Targets for Costing Ecosystem Adaptation. International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics 24(1): 27-45.

77. Munsi, M., G. Areendran, and *P.K. Joshi. (2012). Modeling spatio-temporal change patterns of forest cover: A case study from Himalayan foothills (India). Regional Environmental Change 12(3): 619-632.

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78. *Joshi, P.K., K. Yadav and VSP Sinha (2011). Assessing impact of forest landscape dynamics on migratory corridors - A cast study of two protected areas in Himalayan foothills. Biodiversity and Conservation 20: 3393-3411.

79. *Joshi, P.K., S. Narula, A. Rawat and A. Ghosh (2011). Landscape characterization of Sariska National Park and its Surroundings. Geo-Spatial Information Science 14(4):303-310.

80. Puri, K., G. Areendran, Krishan Raj, S. Majumdar and *P.K. Joshi (2011). Forest fire risk assessment in parts of Northeast India using geospatial tools. Journal of Forestry Research 22(4): 641-

647. 81. Joshi, A.K., P. Pant, P. Kumar, A. Giriraj and *P.K. Joshi (2011). National Forest Policy in India:

Critique and Implementation. Small-scale Forestry 10: 83-96.

82. Punia, M., *P.K. Joshi and M.C. Porwal (2011). Decision tree classification of land use land cover for Delhi, India using IRS-P6 AWiFS data. Expert Systems with Applications 38: 5577–5583.

83. *Joshi, P.K., B.M. Bairwa, R. Sharma and VSP Sinha (2011). Assessing urbanization patterns over India using temporal DMSP-OLS night-time satellite data. Current Science 100(10): 1479-1482.

84. Joshi, A.K. and *P.K. Joshi. (2011). A rapid inventory of indicators of climate change in the Middle Himalaya. Current Science 100(6): 831-833.

85. Munsi, M., G. Areendran, A. Ghosh and *P.K. Joshi. (2010). Landscape Characterization of the forests of Himalayan foothills. Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Special Issue on

Biodiversity and Landscape Ecology) 38(3): 441-452. 86. Malaviya, S., M Musi, G. Oinam and *P.K. Joshi (2010). Landscape approach for quantifying land

use land cover change (1976-2006) and habitat diversity in a mining area in Central India (Bokaro, Jharkhand). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 170(1-4): 215-229.

87. Munsi, M., S. Malaviya, S., G. Oinam and *P.K. Joshi (2010). A landscape approach for quantifying land use land cover change (1976-2006) in middle Himalaya. Regional Environmental Change 10(2): 145-155.

88. Li, Q., P.K. Joshi, X. Yang, N. Lele and J. Xu (2009). Resource utilisation pattern analysis in Pali Gad watershed of Tehri Garhwal (India). Acta Botanica Yunnanica 31(6): 551-558.

89. Gautam, B.R. and P.K. Joshi (2009). Land use land cover change in mountainous watersheds of in middle Himalayas, Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Geoinformatics 8: 21-26.

90. Chakraborty, K., P.K. Joshi and K.K. Sarma (2009). Land use/land cover dynamics in Umngot watershed of Meghalaya using geospatial tools. Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing 37(1): 99-106.

91. Singh, R., *P.K. Joshi, M. Kumar, P.P. Dash and B.D. Joshi (2009). Development of Tiger Habitat Suitability Model using Geospatial Tools - A case study in Achankmar Wildlife Sanctuary (AMWLS), Chhattisgarh India. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 155: 555-567.

92. *Joshi, P.K., M. Kumar, A. Paliwal, N. Midha, and P.P. Dash (2008). Assessing impact of industrialization in terms of LULC in a dry tropical region (Chhattisgarh), India using remote sensing data and GIS over a period of 30 years. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 149(1-4): 371-376.

93. Porwal, M.C., *P.K. Joshi and K.K. Das (2007). Rapid Assessment of Vegetation Cover Damage due to Tsunami in Nancowry group of Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) using satellite remote sensing. Indian Journal of Forestry 30(4): 387-396.

94. Reddy, C.S., K. Ram Mohan Rao, C. Pattanaik and P.K. Joshi (2008). Assessment of Large-Scale Deforestation of Nawarangpur District, Orissa, India for its Sustainable Management: A Remote Sensing Based Study. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 154 (1-4): 325-335.

95. Lele, N. and P.K. Joshi (2008). Analyzing deforestation rates, spatial forest cover changes and identifying critical areas of forest cover changes in North-east India during 1972-1999. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 156(1-4), 159-170.

96. Porwal, M.C., *P.K. Joshi, and M. Punia (2008). Integrated Land use Land cover (LULC) mapping for assessing net sown area in Western Himalayan Ecoregion (WHER) using IRS P6 AWiFS data. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 8(2): 11-19.

97. Yu, Haiying, P.K. Joshi, K.K. Das, D.D. Chauniyal, D. R. Melick, X. Yang and J. Xu (2007). Land use/cover changes and environmental vulnerability analysis in Birahi Ganga sub-watershed of the Garhwal Himalaya, India. Tropical Ecology 48(2): 241-250.

98. *Joshi, P.K., B. Gupta and P.S. Roy (2008). Spectral evaluation of vegetation features using multisatellite sensor system (Terra Aster, Landsat ETM+ and IRS 1D LISS III) in man-made and natural landscape. Sensor Review 28(1): 52-61.

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99. Lele, N., *P.K. Joshi and S.P. Agarwal (2008). Assessing forest fragmentation in North Eastern Region (NER) of India using landscape matrices. Ecological Indicators 8(5): 657-663.

100. Stibig, H., A. Belward, P.S. Roy, U. Rosalina-Wasrin, S. Agrawal, P.K. Joshi, R. Hildanus Beuchle, S. Fritiz, S. Mubareka and C. Giri (2007). A land cover map of South and Southeast Asia derived from SPOT-4 VEGETATION data. Journal of Biogeography 34: 625-637.

101. Das, K.K., D.D. Chauniyal, A.K. Jain and *P.K. Joshi (2007). Assessment of livestock grazing pressure in Ranthambore National Park (RNP), Rajasthan, India using geospatial tools. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 7(1): 33-39.

102. *Joshi, P.K., P.S. Roy, S. Singh, S. Agrawal and D. Yadav (2006). Vegetation cover mapping in India using multi-temporal IRS Wide Field Sensor (WiFS) data. Remote Sensing of Environment

103(2): 190-202. 103. *Joshi, P.K., N. Lele and S.P. Agarwal (2006). Entropy as an indicator of fragmented landscape –

Northeast India case study. Current Science 91(3): 276-278. 104. *Joshi, P.K., M. Kumar, N. Midha, Vijayanand and A. Paliwal (2006). Assessing areas deforested

by coal mining activities through satellite remote sensing images and GIS in parts of Korba, Chattisgarh. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 34(4): 415-421.

105. Li, Q., P.K. Joshi, N. Lele and J. Xu (2006). Applying remote sensing for study of land use land cover change, and its impact on soil erosion: case of Pali Gad Watershed, northern India (in Chineese). Acata Botanica Yunnanica 28(2): 175-182.

106. Roy, P.S., *P.K. Joshi, D. Yadav, S. Agrawal, S. Singh, and C. Jegannathan (2006). Biome mapping in India using multi-temporal satellite data and other inputs. Ecological Modeling 197(1-2): 148-158.

107. Singh, T.P., *P.K. Joshi and Holger Weinacker (2006). Development of algorithms for automatic separation and extraction of canopy cover, using Laser and Multispectral data. International Journal of Geoinformatics 2(2): 61-68.

108. *Joshi, P.K., G.S. Rawat, H. Padilya and P.S. Roy (2006). Biodiversity characterization in Nubra Valley, Ladakh with special reference to plant resource conservation and bioprospecting. Biodiversity and Conservation 15(13): 4253-4270.

109. Dash, P.P., *P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy. (2005). Wildlife habitat assessment and modeling using remote sensing and GIS. Indian Journal of Forestry 29(3): 217-230.

110. Dash, P.P., P.K. Hazara, N.V. Lele, *P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy (2006). Note on an interesting Wood Rot Fungi from Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Jharkhand. Indian Journal of Forestry 29(1): 95-97.

111. Dash, P.P., N.V. Lele, *P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy (2005). Edible wild mushrooms from forests of Southern Jharkhand. The Botanica 55:99-102.

112. *Joshi, P.K., Q. Li, N. Lele, and X. Yang. (2005). Land use land cover change (LULCC) analysis and its impact on soil erosion processes using geospatial tools. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation 33(3): 200-203.

113. *Joshi, P.K., G.S. Rawat, H. Padilya and P.S. Roy (2005). Land use/land cover identification in an alpine and arid region (Nubra valley, Ladakh) using satellite remote sensing. Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing 22(3): 371-380.

114. Kaushik, P., *P.K. Joshi, and X. Yang (2005). Multiple Hazard Mapping (MHM) for vulnerability assessment in Pali Gad watershed using geospatial tools. Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing

33(3): 441-445. 115. Lele, N. *P.K. Joshi and S.P. Agarwal. (2005). Remote Sensing for Forest cover dynamics in

Northeast India. Indian Journal of Forestry 28(3): 217-224. 116. Lele, N.V., *P.K. Joshi and S.P. Agarwal (2005). Fractional Vegetation Cover Analysis for

understanding Vegetation Cover Dynamics in Northeast India. International Journal of Geoinformatics 1(2): 63-70.

117. Rao, A.S., S. Singh and P.K. Joshi (2004). Mapping the spatial distribution of air and water pollutants in Kolleru Lake, India using geographical information systems (GIS). Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal (Formally known as Journal of Environmental Management and Health) 16(4): 584-607.

118. *Joshi, P.K., M. Kumar and D. Agarwal (2004). Geospatial network analysis for path optimization in solid waste management – A case study of Haridwar (India). Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing 32(4):379-384.

119. *Joshi, P.K., P.C. Joshi, S. Singh, S. Agarwal and P.S. Roy (2004). Tropical forest covers type characterization in Central Highlands of India, using multi-temporal IRS-1C WiFS data. Indian Journal of Forestry 27(2): 157-168.

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120. *Joshi, P.K., K.K. Das, A.K. Jamwal and Hemlata (2004). Analyzing land cover dynamics vis-à-vis topography in Huinyal watershed (Garhwal Himalayas) using geospatial tools. Indian Journal of Forestry 27(1): 1- 10.

121. Singh S, P.S. Roy, M.B. Chandrashekhar, D.K. Singh, S. Singh, B.P. Uniyal and P.K. Joshi (2004) Phytodiversity analysis: a geospatial approach. Bull Bot Surv India (Seminar Volume) 46(1-4): 19-33.

122. *Joshi, P.K. and S. Gairola (2004). Land cover dynamics in Garhwal Himalayas using geospatial tools – a case study of Balkhila Sub-Watershed. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 32(2):

199-208. 123. *Joshi, P.K., S. Singh, S. Agarwal, P.S. Roy and P.C.Joshi (2004). Aerospace Technology for Forest

Vegetation Characterisation and Mapping in Central India. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 4(3): 19-8.

124. *Joshi, P.K., X. Yang, S.P. Agarwal, K.K. Das and P.S. Roy (2003). Impact of Resource Utilization in Lesser Himalayan Watershed – Landscape ecological approach for watershed development and planning. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 3(4): 1-9.

125. *Joshi, P.K. and H. Rashid, (2003). Waterfowl habitat Evaluation in Hokersar Game Reserve (Jammu & Kashmir) using satellite remote sensing and GIS. Him. J. Env. Zool. 17(2): 93-100.

126. Yang, X., J. Xu, P.K. Joshi, P.S. Roy and K.K. Das, (2003). Mapping critical areas of resources using RS & GIS – a case study on a micro-watershed in northern part of India. (in Chineese) Journal of Natural Resources 18(3): 368-374.

127. Nandy, S., *P.K. Joshi and K.K. Das (2003). Forest canopy density stratification using Biophysical Spectral Response Modeling. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 31(4): 291-297.

128. Agarwal, S. P.K. Joshi, Y. Shukla, P.S. Roy (2003). SPOT VEGETATION multitemporal data for classifying vegetation in south central Asia. Current Science 84(11): 1440-1448.

129. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2002). Forest Cover Assessment in North East India- The Potentials of Temporal Wide Swath Satellite Data (IRS 1C- WiFS). International Journal of Remote Sensing 23(22): 4881-4896.

130. Joshi, P.K., P.S. Roy, S. Singh, S. Agarwal and D. Yadav (2002) Biome level characterization of Western India – Rajasthan. Tropical Ecology 43(1): 213-228.

131. Roy, P.S., C.B.S. Dutt and P.K. Joshi (2002). Tropical Forest Resource Assessment and Monitoring. Tropical Ecology 43(1): 21-37.

132. *Joshi, P.K., H. Rashid and P.S. Roy (2002). Landscape Dynamics in Hokersar Wetland, Jammu & Kashmir – an Application of Geospatial Approach. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing 30(1&2): 1-6.

133. Roy, P.S., G. Talukdar and *P.K. Joshi (2001). Landscape Ecology Approach for Spatial Biodiversity Chracterisation. The Botanica 51:1-17.

134. *Joshi, P.K., S. Singh, S. Agarwal and P.S. Roy (2001). Land cover assessment in Jammu & Kashmir using phenology as discriminant – An approach using Wide swath satellite (IRS – WiFS). Current Science 81(4): 392-398.

135. *Joshi, P.K., S. Singh, S. Agarwal and P.S. Roy (2001). Forest cover assessment in western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh using IRS 1C/1D WiFS data. Current Science 80(8): 941-947.

136. Bhatt, D. and *P.K. Joshi (2000). Physico-chemical and Microbiological Characterization of Soil effected by Discharge of Thermal Power Station of BHEL, Haridwar. Indian Journal of Soil Conservation 28(1): 80-83.

137. Singh, T.P. and *P.K. Joshi (1999). Physico-chemical Analysis of Soil and Plant Affected by Discharge of U.P. State Sugar Corporation. Him. J. Env. Zool. 13(1): 65-70.

138. Bhatt, D., *P.K. Joshi and T.P. Singh (1999). Impact of Thermal Power Plant on Physico-chemical Characters of Soil – A case study. Him. J. Env. Zool. 13(1): 59-64.

139. *Joshi, P.K. (1998). Solid Waste Management in Haridwar. Him. J. Env. Zool. 12(2): 121-124. 140. Joshi, P.C. and *P.K. Joshi. (1998). Environmental Awareness - Need and perspectives: A Case

Study. Him. J. Env. Zool. 12(1): 117-120.

In International/National Seminars/Workshops

1. Chakraborty, A., K. Sachdeva, P.K. Joshi (2016). Linkages between forests and climate change vulnerability in the complex Himalayan landscape. 4th International Climate Change Conference, Adaptation Futures, 10-13 May 2016, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

2. Pandey, B., P.K. Joshi, K.C. Seto (2016). Understanding urban growth inequalities in India using

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satellite measurements and socio-economic statistics. Urban Transitions Global Summit 2016, 5-9 September 2016, Shanghai, China.

3. Wani, A.A., P.K. Joshi, O. Singh, A.A. Gatoo and M.A. Islam (2016). Stratified forest soil Carbon mapping in Kashmir Himalayan region using field inventory data and geospatial tools. Processing of the Indian Ecology Society: International Conference on Natural Resource Management Ecological Perspectives (Eds. Perhin et al.), February 18-20, 2016. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, India.

4. Sugandh, S., and P.K Joshi (2015). Evaluation of major Ecosystem Services offered by Keoladeo National Park (An International Wetland) using geospatial tools. 8th ESP World Conference, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 9-13 November 2015.

5. Chakraborty, A., and P.K. Joshi (2015). Climate change and Himalayan forests – Adaptive co-management in the face of uncertainty. Young Researchers’ Symposium, 15th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, 5-6 February, New Delhi, India.

6. Chakraborty, A., and P.K. Joshi (2014). Comparing different classification approaches for mapping forest types in the complex Himalayan landscape. ISRS Technical Publication of the Proceedings. International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) - Technical Commission VIII, 9-12, December, Hyderabad, India.

7. Chakraborty, A., and P.K. Joshi (2014). Climate change and Himalayan forests – adaptive co-management in the face of uncertainty. Tropical Ecology Congress, 10-12 December, New Delhi, India.

8. Bhardwaj A., P.K. Joshi, Snehmani, S. Singh, L. Sam and R. Kumar (2014). An automated glacial lake detection algorithm using Landsat 8 data. Second International Conference on Cryosphere of the Hindu Kush Himalayas: State of the Knowledge and Hindu Kush Himalayan Cryosphere Data Sharing Policy Workshop, 13–16 May 2014, ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal.

9. Wani, A. Akhlaq, Joshi, P. K., and Singh, O. (2014). Mapping agroforestry cover and trend in the southern region of Kashmir Himalayas using remote sensing and GIS. 3rd Jammu and Kashmir Agricultural Science Congress, 12-14 May 2014 (Best Poster Award), Srinagar.

10. Wani, A. Akhlaq, Joshi, P. K., and Singh, O. (2014). Mapping forest carbon in the southern region of Kashmir Himalayas using remote sensing and GIS. ISTS-IUFRO Conference on “Sustainable Resource Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Social Security” March 13-15, 2014,

Chandigarh. 11. Mukherjee, S., Joshi, P K., and Garg, R D. (2014). Land Surface Temperature retrieval from Landsat

and MODIS data and its resolution sharpening procedure over mixed agricultural region of India. National Seminar on Remote Sensing and Environment (Best Paper Award), March 20-22, 2014,

Jadavpur University, Kolkata. 12. Wani, A. Akhlaq, Joshi, P. K., and Singh, O. (2013). Mapping agroforestry cover and trend in the

southern region of Kashmir Himalayas using remote sensing and GIS. Abstract accepted in World Congress on Agroforestry, 10-14 Feb 2014, New Delhi.

13. Germain, M. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Quantification of Tree crowns in urban area using very high resolution image. 14th Esri India User Conference 2013, December 11-12, 2013, New Delhi.

14. Anand, S. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Remote Sensing to quantify water loss. 14th Esri India User Conference 2013, December 11-12, 2013, New Delhi

15. Wani, A. Akhlaq, Joshi, P. K., and Singh, O. (2013). Forest cover assessment and REDD+ opportunities in the southern region of Kashmir Himalayas using Landsat (MSS, TM and ETM+) data. Abstract in National conference on status and conservation of biodiversity in India with special reference to Himalaya, University of Kashmir in collaboration with Indian Academy of Environmental Sciences, Oct 4-5, pp. 144-145.

16. Joshi, P.K. (2013). Mapping, monitoring and managing health – Challenges & Opportunities. 5th International Conference on Health GIS 2013. 23-24, August 2013, Bangkok. (Invited).

17. Fassnacht, F., Hooman Latifi, A, P. K. Joshi and B Koch (2013). Assessing the potential of hyperspectral imagery to map bark-beetle induced forest damages. SPIE Remote Sensing, 23 - 26 September 2013, International Congress Center Dresden, Germany.

18. Ghosh, A. and P. K. Joshi (2013). Identification of bamboo patches in the lower Gangetic plains using very high resolution WorldView 2 imagery. Proc. SPIE 8893, Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS Applications IV, 889310 doi:10.1117/12.2029192; http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2029192.

19. Sharma, R. and P. K. Joshi (2013). Analyzing monthly dynamics of SUHI in Delhi using satellite

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information. Joint urban Remote Sensing Event Sao Paulo, Brazil April 21-23, 2013. 20. Ghosh, A., Faßnacht, F., Koch, B. and P.K. Joshi (2013). Tree species mapping using Hyperspectral

imagery: effect of scale and classifier. 8th EARSeL Imaging Spectrometry Workshop, Nantes (France), 8 -10 April 2013 (Poster Session).

21. Chakraborty, A., P.K. Joshi, Ghosh, A., and Areendran, G. (2013). Mapping biomes of India using Holdridge Life Zone Model ‒ identifying footprints of climate change since the last inter-glacial period. PAGES, 4th Open Science Meeting (2013).

22. Saini, M., P. K. Joshi, M. N. Reddy and M. Sekhar (2012). A quantitative analysis bio-physical and livelihood profiles of kanva watershed – a case study of watershed management in southern Karnataka, India. National Symposium on ‘Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security’ IARI,

New Delhi (Best Poster Presentation Award) December 5-7, 2012. 23. Chakraborty, A. Annirudhha Gosh, P. K. Joshi and G. Areendran (2012). Mapping biomes of India

using Holdridge lifezone model – identifying footprints of climate change. 12th Esri India User Conference, Noida. (Best Oral Presentation Award) December 5-6, 2012.

24. Sharma, R, P.K. Joshi, Aniruddha Ghosh (2012).Green and Grey Mosaics for Sustainable Urban Society. Planet under Pressure 2012, 26-29 March 2012, London.

25. Joshi, P.K. and Neena Priyanka (2012). Impact of climate change on ecosystems and our response in India – geospatial perspective. Indo-US Bilateral Workshop on Global Challenges: Climate change, water, environment and Society, March 5-6, 2012, ITM University, Gurgaon (Invited).

26. Sehdev, T. and P.K. Joshi (2012). Application of spatial clustering techniques in forest management. Geomatrix 12, International conference on geospatial technologies and applications. February 26-29, 2012, IIT Mumbai.

27. Singh, A., V.K. Sehgal, A.K. Gupta, S.S. Nair and P.K. Joshi (2011). Geo-spatial analysis of Drought Hazard Vulnerability for Bundelkhand region (India) using different drought indices. 12th Esri India User Conference, December 7-8, 2011, Noida. (won the Best Poster Presentation Award).

28. Dash, P.P., P.K. Joshi, P.S. Roy and A.D. Tillu (2011). Quantitative and qualitative vegetation analysis to assess the biodiversity in Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR), Jharkhand India. International Humboldt Kolleg Regional and Expert International Conference on Adaptive Management of Ecosystems: The Knowledge Systems of societies for adaptation and mitigation of impacts of climate change, October 19-

21, 2011, Bangalore. 29. Singh, A., A.K. Gupta, S.S. Nair, P.K. Joshi and V.K. Sehgal (2011). Drought hazard and

vulnerability analysis for Bundelkhand region using geo-spatial tool. Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management Conference, May 10-11, 2011, New Delhi.

30. Joshi, P.K. and R. Sharma (2011). Urban surface temperature – a precursor to ecosystem vulnerability in coastal cities. International Conference on Industrial Transformation, Urbanisation and Human Security, January 14-15, 2011, IHDP 2011 Taiwan.

31. Joshi, P.K. (2010). Research Options – TERI University. 1st Meeting of COMSATS’ Thematic Group on ‘Climate Change and Environmental Protection’. November 20, 2010, Beijing, China.

32. Joshi, P.K. (2010). Assessing vulnerability of vegetation types to human dimensions vis-à-vis climate change in Northeastern Himalaya – a precursor to adaptation strategies and management. 9th CTWF International workshop on Climate and Environmental Change – Challenges for Developing Countries, November 17-19, 2010, Beijing, China.

33. Kumar, R., N.A. Siddiqui and P.K. Joshi (2010). GIS for Natural Disaster Management in Developing Countries. Remote Sensing & GIS in Environmental Management (Eds. Ahmad et al.), 10 August 2010. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110 025.

34. Joshi, P.K. (2010). Patterns of urbanization – the urban nation in India. International conference on urbanization and global environmental change 2010, 15-17 October 2010, Arizona State University

Tempe AZ. 35. Rawat, A., P.K. Joshi, Sheena Narula and VSP Sinha (2010). Understanding shifts of vegetation

cover types in Western Himalayan Ecoregion in climate change scenarios – a geospatial approach. Young Ecologists Talk and Interact (YETI) 2010, 5-7 October 2010, Bangalore (Abstract).

36. Wani, A.A., S. Singh, P.K. Joshi, M.A. Zargar and A.A. Wani (2009). Forest cover mapping and change detection analysis (1960’s-1970’s) in some areas of Madhya Pradesh using remote sensing and GIS. National Forestry Conference (Theme 1 – Forests and Biodiversity), 09-11 November 2009,

Dehradun, pp. 139-144. 37. Munsi, M., G. Areendran and P.K. Joshi (2009). Assessing the anthropogenic impacts on forest

cover: Modeling spatio-temporal change pattern at landscape level. Young Ecologists Talk and

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Interact (YETI) 2009, 24-26 September 2009, Bangalore (Abstract).

38. Mallick, J., A. Rahman, P.V. Hoa, and P.K. Joshi (2009). Assessment Of Night-Time Urban Surface Temperature -- Land Use/Cover Relationship for Thermal Urban Environment Studies Using Optical And Thermal Satellite Data. 7th FIG Regional Conference, Spatial Data Serving People: Land Governance and the Environment – Building the Capacity, 19-22 October 2009 Hanoi, Vietnam.

39. Joshi, P.K. and P.P. Dash (2009). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level using geospatial tools and other inputs– an Indian perspective. DIVERSITAS Open Science Conference 2, October 13-

16, 2009. Cape Town, South Africa. 40. Gosh, R., E. Ojea, B.B. Agarwal and P.K. Joshi (2009). Towards a methodoogy for the costs of

ecosystem adaptation: forest ecosystems in India. 11th BIOECON Conference on Economic Instruments to Enhance the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, September 21-22, 2009, Venice.

41. Joshi, P.K. (2009). Biome mapping of India using multi-temporal satellite remote sensing data and other inputs. PAGES 3rd Open Science Meeting, July 8-11, 2009. Corvallis, USA.

42. Nishant, N. Priyanka and P.K. Joshi (2009). A landscape approach to quantify impact magnitude of roads on the urban spaces at varying grain size using high resolution satellite images of Delhi, India. International Seminar of Doctoral Students on Clean Energy Systems 2008, July 27-28, 2009,

Kyushu Institute of Technology, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Japan. 21-24. 43. Nishant, J. Mallick, P.K. Joshi (2008). Land Use Land Cover vis-à-vis surface temperature in the

urban landscapes of New Delhi, India. International Seminar of Doctoral Students on Clean Energy Systems 2008, February 1, 2008, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Japan. 67-69.

44. Priyanka, N. and P.K. Joshi (2008). Assessment of urban ecosystems and clean energy initiatives in New Delhi. International Seminar of Doctoral Students on Clean Energy Systems 2008, February 1, 2008, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Tobata, Kitakyushu, Japan. 75-79.

45. Gautam, B.R., P.K. Joshi and D.N. Pant (2007). Forest Land Use Planning in Garhwal Himalayas - An Integrated Approach Using AHP, SWOT and Geospatial Tools. Forests in Settled Landscapes

August 20-23, 2007, Tornoto. 46. Lele, N. and P.K. Joshi (2007). Forest fragmentation assessment using landscape matrices and

Shannon’s entropy index. In: 25 years of Landscape Ecology: Scientific Principles in Practice (Eds. Bunce, RGH, Jongman, RHG, Hojas, L and Weel S.) Proceedings of the 7th IALE World Congress 8-12 July, Wageningen, The Netherlands, IALE Publication series 4 (ISBN 978-90-78514-02-2).

47. Joshi, P.K. and Mallick, J. (2007). Geoinformatics for societal benefits. National Seminar on Geoinformatics for Society, March 23, 2007, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (Invited Talk)

48. Joshi, P.K. (2007). Forest Resource Assessment: A Remote Sensing and GIS perspective. Symposium on Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Natural Resource Management July 20, 2007, AFPRO, New Delhi (Invited Lecture).

49. Joshi, P.K. (2006). Geoinformatics for environmental conservation and management. NSRSGIS – 2K6: National Seminar on Application of RS and GIS in Environmental Management, March 10 – 11, 2006, Dept of Environmental Science, PSG CAS, Coimbatore, India, pp. 16-23 (Invited Lecture).

50. Lele, N., P.K. Joshi and S.P. Aggarwal (2006). Landscape parameters to understand land use change in Bihumari sub watershed, Sonitpur (Assam). National Biodiversity and Ecosystem Information Infrastructure: Challenges and Pontentials Jan. 30-Feb 2, 2006. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India, (Abstract).

51. Kuriakose, S.L., N.V. Lele and P.K. Joshi (2006). Fractional Vegetation Cover Estimation from MODIS NDVI Data – A comparison of methods and application in Dynamic Numerical Modelling for Debris Flow (Urul Pottal) Initiation Prediction. Indian Geographical Society Conference Publication, International Conference on Natural Hazards and Disasters – Local to Global Perspectives, November 25-27, 2006, The Indian Geographical Society University of Madras, Chennai, India. ISSN No. 0973-5062. Full text in the Proceedings CD-ROM.

52. Dash, P.P., M. Kumar, P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy (2005). Landscape analysis for assessing disturbance regimes in Chatra, Jharkhand, India using Geospatial Tools. 25th ISRS annual Convention and National Symposium: Emergence of Geoinformatics for development trends & opportunities, December 6-9, 2005, Ranchi India, pp. 39 (Abstract).

53. Joshi, P.K., P.P. Dash and P.S. Roy (2005). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level in Jhakhand using satellite remote sensing and geographical Information system. Workshop on Utilization of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS Technologies for Development of Jharkhand state, 24th September 2005, Ranchi, India, pp. 85-90 (Invited Lecture).

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54. Pantanjali, P.K., P.K. Joshi and K.K. Das (2003). Sustainable development in mountain environment at watershed level – A Geospatial Approach. Map Asia 2003 13-15th October, 2003, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

55. Roy, P.S., K. Harmsen and P.K. Joshi (2003). G-readiness of India with reference to educational infrastructure. Paper presented in Map India 2003, 6th annual International Conference, 28th – 31st Jan.,

2003, New Delhi India (Keynote Address). 56. Roy, P.S., S. Singh, S. Agarwal, P.K. Joshi and D. Yadav (2002) Towards a Biome Level

Characterization (BLC) – model for Indian subcontinent. Proceedings of the ISPRS commission VII symposium IAPRS & SIS, Vol. 34, part 7, “Resource and environmental monitoring, Hyderabad,

India, December 3-6, pp. 981-986. 57. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2002) Forest resource assessment: status and trends. Proceedings of the

ISPRS commission VII symposium IAPRS & SIS, Vol. 34, part 7, “Resource and environmental

monitoring, Hyderabad, India, December 3-6, pp. 937-946. 58. Roy, P.S., P.K. Joshi, G. Talukdar, M.B. Chandrashekahar, C. Jegananthan, S. Saran, S.P.S.

Kushwaha, S. Singh, R.S. Tripathi, M.C. Porwal, A.K. Tiwari, S. Sudhakar, H. Singh, T.P. Singh, U. Kumar and S. Tomar (2002). Biodiversity Characterization at Land Level and Defining Conservation Strategies. Paper Presented in ‘International Workshop on Tropical Cover Assessment and Conservation Issues in South East Asia’, 12-14 February 2002, IIRS, Dehradun, India, pp. 193-206.

59. Roy, P.S., P.K. Joshi, S. Singh, S. Agarwal and D. Yadav (2002). Biome Level Characterization Of Indian Vegetation using IRS-1C WiFS Data. Paper Presented in ‘International Workshop on Tropical Cover Assessment and Conservation Issues in South East Asia’, 12-14 February 2002, IIRS, Dehradun, India, pp. 165-192.

60. P.S. Roy, S. Singh, S. Agarwal, S. Gupta, P.K. Joshi, Seing Aung, I. J. Singh and Yogita Shukla (2002). TREES II – Tropical Forest Assessment in India and Northern Myanmar. Paper Presented in ‘International Workshop on Tropical Cover Assessment and Conservation Issues in South East Asia’, 12-14 February 2002, IIRS, Dehradun, India, pp. 61-100.

61. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2002). Landscape Fragmentation & Biodiversity Conservation. Map India 2002 – 5th Annual International Conference and Exhibition in GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing, 6-8 February 2002, pp. 281-285.

62. Roy, P.S., C.J. van Westen, M. Noort, P.K. Champati ray, N.R. Patel, D. Mitra and P.K. Joshi (2001). Environmental Assessment and Disaster Management: Towards and Educational Initiative using Geoinformatics. International Workshop on Capacity building in Geoinformatics for Environmental Assessment and Disaster Management, Under IIRS – ITC Collaboration (Phase – II), IIRS, Dehradun, (Theme Paper) pp 1-16.

63. Singh, S., S. Agarwal, P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy (1999). Biome Level Classification of Vegetation in Western India - An Application of Wide Field View Sensor (WiFS). Joint Workshop of ISPRS Working Groups I/1, I/3 and IV/4: Sensors and Mapping from Space, Hanover (Germany). 27-30 Sept 1999.

64. Singh, S., S. Agarwal, P.K. Joshi and P.S. Roy (1999). Vegetation Mapping through Phenological Variability – An Application of Multidate IRS 1C & 1D-WiFS Data. Presented in Modern Cartography for Ocean & Land Management XIX INCA International Congress, 26-28 October, 1999 at Goa and published in INDIAN CARTOGRPAHER (Journal of the Indian National Cartographic Association, Vol. 19, pp. 278-285).

Chapters in Book

1. Chakraborty, A., K. Sachdeva and *P.K. Joshi (2017). A reflection on image classifications for forest

ecology management: Towards landscape mapping and monitoring. In: Neural Computation in Engineering and Science (Eds. Samui et al.) Elsevier.

2. Mukherjee, S., P.K. Joshi and R.D. Garg (2017). Downscaling coarse resolution satellite remote sensing thermal data. In: Environment and Earth Observation (Eds Hazara et al.,) Springer.

3. Sharma, R., P.K Joshi and S. Mukherjee (2017). Analysing trends of urbanisation and concomitantly increasing environmental crucialty – a case of the cultural city, Kolkata. In: Environment and Earth Observation (Eds Hazara et al.,) Springer.

4. *Joshi, P.K., and A. Chakraborty (2015). Simulation based approaches for ecological niche modeling – a geospatial reference. In: Advanced Computational Techniques for Simulation-Based Engineering (Eds. Samui et al.,) IGI Global Publications, pp 148-170.

5. *Joshi, P.K., and Richa Sharma (2015). The Changing Urban Landscape and Its Impact on Local

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Environment in an Indian Megacity: The Case of Delhi. In: Urban Development Challenges, Risks and Resilience in Asian Mega Cities (Eds. Singh) Springer, Japan.

6. Singh, A., S.S. Nair, A.K. Gupta, P.K. Joshi and V.K. Sehgal (2013). Comprehensive drought hazard analysis using geospatial tools – a study of Bundelkhand Region, India. In: Disaster Management and risk reduction – role of environmental knowledge (Eds. Gupta et al.,), Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 33-58.

7. *Joshi, P.K., K Sachdeva and A K Joshi (2012). Adaptation frameworks for climate change – eloquent to Himalayan ecosystems. In: Impact of Global Change on Mountains: Responses & Adaptation (Eds. Grover et al.,) Science Publishers, USA In press

8. *Joshi, P.K. and N. Priyanka (2010). Geoinformatics for land use biodiversity studies. In: Land Use, Climate Change and Biodiversity Modeling: Perspectives and Applications (Eds. Trisurat et al.,) IGI Global, 52-77 (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-619-0)

9. Joshi, A.K. and *P.K. Joshi (2010). Status and trends of changing forest values – a emphasis on Western Himalayan Eco-region (WHER). In: Mountain People and Environment (Eds. Arora et al.).

Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi pp. 229-250. 10. *Joshi, P.K., M. Munsi and A. Joshi (2010). Teleprocessing for climate change adaptation and

disaster risk reduction – a perspective. In: Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (Eds. Shaw, R., Pulhin, J. and Pereira, J.), Series: Community, Environmental and Disaster Risk Reduction, 4: 167-188.

11. Ojea, E., R. Ghosh, B. B. Agrawal and P.K. Joshi (2010). Forest ecosystems and biodiversity - costs of adaptation. In: Costing Adaptation: Preparing for Climate Change in India (Eds. Mishra, A. and Markandya, A.), TERI Press, New Delhi.

12. *Joshi, P.K. and A.K. Joshi (2009). Forest Resource Assessment – Remote Sensing and GIS Perspective. In: Natural Resource Conservation in Uttarakahnd, UGC Academic Staff College, Kumaun University, Nainital pp. 151-167.

13. Rashid, H., A. Amim and P.K. Joshi, (2008). Dynamics of drainage pattern and identification of a lost water channel connecting dal and Anchar lakes via Gulabagh in Srinagar city using geospatial technique. In: Science for Better Tomorrow, Hazratbal, Srinagar pp 201-206.

14. Joshi, P.K. and P.S. Roy, (2008). Geospatial tools for forest and biodiversity conservation: Indian perspective. In: Land Use: issues in agriculture development and spatial informatics. Eds. Jha,

Mitrinjay N. and Singh, R.B., Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi pp 29-49. 15. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi, (2005). Ecosystem characterization and modeling – geospatial databases

and role of satellite remote sensing. In: Glimpses of the work on environment and development in India (Eds. J.S. Singh and V.P. Sharma). XII General Assembly of SCOPE, February 7-11, 2005, New Delhi, Angkor Publishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi India pp. i-viii + 1-340. pp. 86 – 104.

16. Singh, I.J., D.S. Malik, P.K. Joshi, S. Kumar and S.K. Tripathi (2004). Reliability and accuracy estimation of maps generated by suing remote sensing data in Lachhiwala forest range, Dehradun (Uttaranchal). In: Protected Habitats and Biodiversity. Eds. Kumar, R., J.R. Dhanze, A.K. Chopra, D.S. Malik and S.R. Verma, NATCON, Muzaffarnagar, UP. pp 455-465.

17. Joshi, P.K. and D.H. Hoekman (2003). Forest Fire Monitoring in East Kalimantan, Indonesia – An application of Multitemporal microwave data. In: Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems. Ed.

Roy, P.S., Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. pp 133-160. 18. Roy, P.S., S. Saran, P.K. Joshi and Chandrashekar, M.B. (2003). Satellite remote sensing for forest

management. In: Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems. Ed. Roy, P.S., Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. pp 199-158.

19. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2003). Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation. In: Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems. Ed. Roy, P.S., Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. pp 259-308.

20. Roy, P.S. P.K. Joshi and B. Lohani (2003). LiDAR Remote Sensing for Forest Ecosystem Studies. In: Geoinformatics for Tropical Ecosystems. Ed. Roy, P.S., Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh,

Dehradun. pp 309-334. 21. Roy, P.S., S. Singh, S. Agarwal and P.K. Joshi (2000). Biome Level Classification of Vegetation in

Western India – An Application of Wide Field Sensor (WiFS). IGBP In India 2000 – A status Report on Projects. Ed. Narasimha et al., Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. pp 371-387.

22. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2000). Space Remote Sensing for Sustainable Forest Management. In: Man and Forests Eds: R.K. Kholi et al., Published by DANES, IUFRO, ISTS, Botany Department and Centre for Vocational Studies, Punjab University. Chandigarh, India pp 357-382.

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General Articles

1. Chakraborty, A., and P.K. Joshi (2015). Climate change and north-western Himalayan forests in the face of uncertainty - challenges and opportunities. In: Land-use Related Biodiversity in India, Seminar Proceedings Vol. 3, (Schmerbeck and Nautiyal), TERI Press, New Delhi

2.

Sharma, M., A. Chakraborty, J.K. Garg and P.K. Joshi (2015). Landscape characterization and change dynamics in Ranikhet forest range (Uttarakhand) using geospatial tools. In: Land-use Related Biodiversity in India, Seminar Proceedings Vol. 3, (Schmerbeck and Nautiyal ), TERI Press, New Delhi

3. Ghosh, A., F.E. Faßnacht, B. Koch and P.K. Joshi (2013). Tree species mapping using multi-sensor (hyperspectral & LiDAR) data: Effect of sensor, scale, and classifier. In: Land use related biodiversity in India, Seminar Proceedings Vol. 1 (Schmerbeck et al.), TERI Press, New Delhi

4. Chakraborty, A., A Ghosh, P.K. Joshi, and G Areendran (2012). Assessing biomes under climate change in India. In: Land use related biodiversity in India (Schmerbeck et al., ), TERI Press, New Delhi

5. Sharma, R. and Joshi, P.K. (2013). Monitoring surface thermal status of rapidly urbanising Indian cities - The problem of local heat but a global challenge. UGEC Viewpoints 9: 28-32.

6. Joshi, P.K. (2013). Editorial – Special Issue on Climate Change. International Journal of Geoinformatics 9(1)

7. Joshi, P.K. (2012). Editorial – Special Issue on Health GIS. International Journal of Geoinformatics 8(3)

8. Joshi, P.K. (2012). Editorial – Special Issue on Landscape Ecology. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics 12(1): online.

9. Joshi, P.K. (2011). Do we really need to lure overseas Indian scientist? Current Science 100(10): 1465. 10. Joshi, P.K., R. Sharam, B.M. Bairwa and VSP Sinha (2011). India: patterns of urbanizing nation.

UGEC Viewpoints 5: 27-29. 11. Ojea, E., R. Ghosh, B. B. Agrawal and P.K. Joshi (2009). The Costs of Ecosystem Adaptation:

Methodology and Estimates for Indian Forests. BC3 Working Paper Series 2009-10. Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). Bilbao, Spain. (available on http://www.bc3research.org/lits_publications.html).

12. Nishant, N. Priyanaka and P.K. Joshi (2008). Protected Area Information System (PAIS) for India – A Web enabled initiative. GIM International 22(6): 51-53.

13. Singh, S.K., S.P.S. Kushwaha and P.K. Joshi (2006). RS and GIS in Conservation and Management Planning – Mangrove Mapping and Monitoring. GIM International (The Global Magazine for Geomatics) 20(2): 61-63.

14. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2005). Frontier of Geoinformatics Education in India. Geospatial Today 3(4):

16-18. 15. Dash, P.P. and P.K. Joshi (2004). The Gentleman of India – Tiger. Contact 7(1): 11.

16. Dash, P.P. and P.K. Joshi (2004). The Gentleman of India – Tiger. Contact 6(2): 11.

17. Joshi, P.K. (2004). Insitu Capacity Building. Contact 6(1): 11. 18. Joshi, P.K. Preeti Kaushik and Piyush Pantanjali (2003). Multiple Hazard Mapping (MHM) ~

Precursor to Disaster Management. Contact 5(2): 8-9. 19. Joshi, P.K. (2003). Spatial Data Processing - Kal, Aaj aur Kal. Contact 5(2): 10-11.

20. Joshi, P.K. (2002). LiDAR Technology for Forest Management. Contact 4(2): 4. 21. Roy, P.S., S. Singh, S. Agarwal and P.K. Joshi (2002). Satellite Data for Monitoring Phenology.

Contact 4(1): 1-2. 22. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2002). Forest cover and assessment in North East India – Issues and

Policies. GIS@Development 4:26-34.

23. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2000). Tropical forest cover assessment using Wide Field sensor – IRS 1C. NNRMS (B) 25:22-29.

24. Roy, P.S. and P.K. Joshi (2000). Making of GIS: 2000. GIS –INDIA, pp 9-11.

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Books/Monographs

1. Roy, P.S., P.K. Joshi, C. Jegannathan, D. Yadav, S. Agrawal and S. Singh (2004). Biome Level

Characterization of Indian Vegetation using IRS – WiFS Data. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing

(National Remote Sensing Agency), Department of Space, Government of India, Dehradun 248 001. pp. 166. (ISBN-81-901418-7-2).

2. Roy, P.S., S. Agrawal, Y. Shukla and P.K. Joshi (2003). Land Cover Mapping using SPOT-VEGETATION for South Central Asia. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (National Remote Sensing

Agency), Department of Space, Government of India, Dehradun 248 001. pp. 98. (ISBN-81-901418-5-6).

3. Joshi, P.K., P. Pani, S.N. Mahopatra and T.P. Singh (editors) (2009). Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York (ISBN- 978-160692-211-8 and ISBN- 978-1-60876-713-7).

4. Gairola, S. and P.K. Joshi (2010). Evaluation of Resource Utilization Pattern – Garhwal Himalaya. VDM Publishing House Ltd., Mauritius. (ISBN: 978-3-639-23937-9)

5. Dash, P.P. and P.K. Joshi (2010). Tiger habitat modeling in fragmented landscape of Palamau: A Remote sensing and GIS Approach. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing AG & Co., Saarbrücken (ISBN-13:

978-3838394817) 6. Joshi, P.K. and T.P. Singh (editors) (2011). Geoinformatics for Climate Change Studies. TERI Press,

India. (ISBN-978-8179934098). 7. Tripathi, N.K., P.K. Joshi, and H. Mehmood (2011). Managing Health Geospaitally. New Delhi: TERI.

Pp. 240 (Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Health GIS, New Delhi, 5-6 August 2011).

Technical/ Project Reports

1. Assessment for designing REDD+ projects in India. A report prepared for Norwegian Ministry of

Foreign Affairs (MFA). The Energy and Resource Institute, New Delhi 2014. pp 187. 2. Integrated impacts and vulnerabilities assessment of communities dependent on forest resources

for livelihoods. A project report prepared for Second National Communication (NATCOM II). The Energy and Resource Institute, New Delhi 2008. pp 121.

3. Ecosystem services and poverty alleviation study in South-Asia (ESPASSA): a situation analysis for India and the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. A Project report prepared for NERC, DFID and ESRC by the ESPASSA Consortium. The Energy and Resource Institute, New Delhi 2008. pp 75.

4. Biodiversity characterization at landscape level using remote sensing and geographic information system (Project Manual). National Remote Sensing Agency, ISRO, Hyderabad 1008, pp. 198

5. Biodiversity characterisation at landscape level in Central Indian and West Bengal using satellite remote sensing and geographical information system. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (National Remote Sensing Agency), Department of Space, Government of India, Dehradun 248 001. 2007. pp. 542. (ISBN-978-81-7525-878-5).

6. Biodiversity characterisation at landscape level using satellite remote sensing and GIS in Chattisgarh. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (DOS-DBT Project) 2006. pp 165.

7. Biodiversity characterisation at landscape level using satellite remote sensing and GIS in Jharkhand. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (DOS-DBT Project) 2006. pp 162.

8. Biome Level Characterization of Indian Vegetation using IRS- WiFS Data. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (ISRO-GBP Project) 2004. pp 160.

9. Biodiversity Characterization at landscape level using satellite remote sensing and GIS. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (National Remote Sensing Agency), Department of Space, Government of India, Dehradun 248 001. 2003. pp. 119. (ISBN-81-901418-6-4).

10. Land Cover Mapping using SPOT VEGETATION for South Central Asia. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (TREES II Project) 2003. pp 145.

11. Biodiversity Characterization in Nubra Valley, Ladhak with special reference to Plant Resource Conservation and Biopropoecting Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (DOS-DBT Project) 2003. pp 48.

12. Resource Utilization Pattern and its Impact on Biodiversity in the Lake Region of District Nainital, Kumaon Himalaya Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. Indian Institute

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of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (ISRO Respond Project) 2002. pp 31. 13. Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level in Western Himalayas India using Satellite

Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (DOS-DBT Project) 2002. pp 234.

14. Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level in North East India using Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (DOS-DBT Project) 2002. pp 296.

15. Western Himalayan Ecoregional Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. 2001, pp. 191.

16. Terrestrial Ecosystems Working group. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. (MoEF, GOI project funded by the Global Environment Facility through UNDP) 2001.

17. Assessment of Forest Cover in Selected Test Site in Western Ghats in Southern India. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (TREES I Project) 2000. pp 25.

18. Assessment of Forest Cover in Selected Test Sites in Northeast Indian and Northern Myanmar. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (TREES I Project) 2000. pp 30.

19. Assessment of Forest Cover in Selected Test Sites in Northeast Indian and Northern Myanmar. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (TREES I Project) 2000. pp 42.

20. Assessment of Forest Cover in North East India and Northern Myanmar Potential of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS-1C WiFS) Data. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (TREES I Project) 2000. pp 36.

21. Resource Utilization Pattern and its Impact on Biodiversity in the Lake Region of District Nainital, Kumaon Himalaya Using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), Dehradun (ISRO Respond Project) 2002. pp 31.

22. Geospatial bioresource inventory in the outer fringes of Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, Garhwal Himalaya for balancing conservation interests and local management. National Remote Sensing Agency, Hyderabad. 2006. pp 57.

Invited Talks/Lectures in Conferences/Workshops (only selected ones)

1. Geoinformatics for Disaster Management, Deference Terrain Research Analysis (DTRL/DRDO), New

Delhi (July 21, 2016). 2. Use of GIS data on audits of forest, International Center for Environment Audit and Sustainable

Development (iCED), Jaipur (January 21, 2016). 3. Data Structure & Topology in Geospatial Domain, GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam (December 19,

2015). 4. Data Acquisition in Geospatial Domain, GITAM University, Vishakhapatnam (December 20, 2015). 5. Geoinformatics for Environmental Management, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

(December 12, 2015). 6. Geoinformatics for Integrated Impact Assessment, TERI University, New Delhi (November 05, 2015).

7. RS & GIS for REDD/REDD+, MCT program of IFS Officers, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi (November 04, 2015).

8. Geoinformatics for Sustainable Development, ITEC training program for international participants, TERI University, New Delhi (October 19, 2015).

9. Increasing use of RS & GIS in Forest Management, MCT program of IFS Officers, The Energy and

Resources Institute, New Delhi (October 04, 2015). 10. Smart Cities: Surface Urban Heat Island Phenomena & mitigation, Smart Cities and Climate Smart

Cities National Conference on De-polluting Indian Cities (18 September, 2015). 11. Use of GIS data on audits of forest, International Center for Environment Audit and Sustainable

Development (iCED), Jaipur (September 10, 2015). 12. Increasing use of RS & GIS in Forest Management, MCT program for IFS Officers, Indira Gandhi

National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun (August 28, 2015). 13. Increasing use of RS & GIS in Forest Management, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim

University, Aligarh (August 10, 2015). 14. Use of GIS data on audits of forest, International Center for Environment Audit and Sustainable

Development (iCED), Jaipur (July 02, 2015). 15. Increasing use of RS & GIS in Forest Management, Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia

(June 02, 2015).

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16. P.K. Joshi (2014). Geoinformatics for climate change studies. Workshop on Climate Change, Government Arts College and Climate Change Department, Gandhinagar (January 01, 2014).

17. P.K. Joshi (2013). Bamboo & now the climate change. Asia Regional Bamboo and Rattan Workshop. International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), New Delhi (December 10-11, 2013).

18. P.K. Joshi (2013). Geoinformatics for Environmental Impact Assessment. National Seminar on Environmental Impact Assessment: Issues, Significance & Challenges. Kanoria PG Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur (December 6-7, 2013)

19. P.K. Joshi (2013). Natural Resource Database – Spatial Data Infrastructure. Sensitization cum Demonstration Workshop – State Spatial Data Infrastructure (February 26, 2013), Department of Environment Ecology and Remote Sensing, Got. Of J& K, Jammu.

20. P.K. Joshi (2013). Spatial thinking – the pathways. Pitney Bowers, Noida 21. P.K. Joshi. (20011). Geoinformatics for Environmental Studies and Forestry – some experiences.

Center for Earth Observation (February 07, 2011), School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven CT

22. P.K. Joshi (2010). GeoNano – perspective to use Nano Technology in geospatial domain. NanoTech India 2010. November 19-21, 2010, Cochin, India.

23. P.K. Joshi (2010). Geoinformatics for Environmental Management. International Conference on Biodiversity and Environmental Governance in Canada and India: Safeguarding Ecosystems for Human Welfare. October 21-23, 2010, Haridwar, India.

24. P.K. Joshi (2010). Assessing UHIs in Delhi – an approach using optical and thermal satellite data. Workshop on Improving Energy efficiency in water pumping and addressing Urban Heat Island in Indian Municipalities, September 20, 2010, Bangalore, India.

25. P.K. Joshi (2010). Curriculum Development. Curriculum development and design for forestry. 3rd GAForN International Symposium Academic Forestry: Development and Needs. March 8-12, 2010, XTBG, KIB (CAS), Yunnan, China.

26. Chief Guest and Speaker on Valedictory Function of Refresher Course in Environmental Studies. Dr BAM University (UGC Academic Staff College), February 22, 2010, Aurangabad.

27. P.K. Joshi (2010). Geospatial tools for climate change studies in forestry sector. Symposium on Climate Change and Disaster Management, 13th annual international conference and exhibition on geospatial information technology and applications. Map India 2010, January 19-21, 2010, Gurgaon India.

28. P.K. Joshi (2010). Geospatial education in India. Round Table Discussion on Capacity Building, 13th annual international conference and exhibition on geospatial information technology and applications. Map India 2010, January 19-21, 2010, Gurgaon India.

29. P.K. Joshi (2009). Ecological analysis using geospatial tools – an Indian experience. Invited Lecture, May 27, 2009, Faculty of Forest Sciences, University of Joensuu.

30. P.K. Joshi (2009). A story of developing world – South Asia. Feeding a Hot and Hungry Planet – The Challenge of Making More Food and Fewer Greenhouse Gases, April 29 – May 01, 2009, Princeton

University, US. 31. P.K. Joshi (2009). Biome mapping in India using multi-temporal satellite remote sensing data and

other inputs. Young Scientists of Asia Conclave (January 15-17, 2009). TWAS Regional Office for Central & South Asia, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for advances Scientific Research, Bangalore 560 064, India

32. P.K. Joshi (2008). G-readiness of India. Workshop on Digital Governance and Hotspot Geoininformatics with case studies, July 18-28, 2008 MJ College, Jalgaon.

33. P.K. Joshi (2008). Biome mapping in India using multi-temporal satellite data and other inputs. UK South Asia Young Scientists and Practitioners Seminar on Climate Change and Disaster Impact Reduction,

June 05-06, 2008, Kathmandu Nepal. 34. P.K. Joshi (2008). Biodiversity characterization at the landscape level using remote sensing & GIS -

an Indian perspective. Yale Forest Forum Leadership Seminar Lunch Series - Spring 2008 (March 04, 2008). School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven CT.

35. P.K. Joshi (2008). Ecological mapping in India using temporal satellite remote sensing data and other inputs. Center for Earth Observation (March 03, 2008), School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven CT

36. P.K. Joshi (2007). Ecological mapping – a remote sensing and GIS perspective. National Level Training on ‘Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Irrigation Water Management’ (January 14-19,

2008). Department of Water Resource Development and Management at Indian Institute of

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Technology, Roorkee. 37. P.K. Joshi (2007). Biodiversity characterization by remote sensing. Training Programme on ‘Winter

School on Remote Sensing with special emphasis on Crop Growth Monitoring System’ (December 01-24,

2007) Division of Agricultural Physics, Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. 38. P.K. Joshi (2007). Ecological mapping using temporal satellite remote sensing data and other

inputs. Sustainable development in a rapidly growing economy in climate change era (December 5-6, 2008). IR3S Kick Off Meeting, Indian International Center, New Delhi

39. P.K. Joshi (2007). Geoinformatics for forest disaster studies – forest cover change. Training programme on ‘Natural Disaster Management in Integrated Regional Planning – Geoinformatics Approach’

(November 19-24, 2007). BIT Meshra, Ranchi. 40. P.K. Joshi (2007). Forest ecosystem mapping - A remote sensing and GIS perspective. Training

programme on ‘Natural Disaster Management in Integrated Regional Planning – Geoinformatics Approach’ (November 19-24, 2007). BIT Meshra, Ranchi.

41. P.K. Joshi (2007). Fundamentals of remote sensing & GIS. Short Training program on ‘Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Hazard Management’ (September 14-16, 2007). Department of Geography, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.

42. P.K. Joshi (2007). Forest resource assessment: A remote sensing and GIS perspective. Symposium on Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Natural Resource Management (July 20, 2007). AFPRO, New

Delhi. 43. P.K. Joshi and J. Mallick (2007). Geoinformatics of societal benefits. Seminar on Geoinformatics for

Society (March 23, 2007). Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. 44. P.K. Joshi (2007). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level using remote sensing and GIS.

National Seminar on Biodiversity of Himalayan states: with special references to Uttaranchal (March 18-

19, March 2007). Gurukula Kangri University, Haridwar. 45. P.K. Joshi (2006). Geoinformatics for Environmental Management. International Symposium on

Current Issues in Zoology & Environmental Science, Gorakhpur University, India. 46. Joshi, P.K (2006). Geoinformatics for environmental conservation and management. NSRSGIS –

2k6: National Seminar on Application of RS and GIS in Environmental Management, March 10 – 11, 2006, Dept of Environmental Science, PSG CAS, Coimbatore, India, pp. 16-23.

47. Joshi, P.K., P.P. Dash and P.S. Roy (2005). Biodiversity characterization at landscape level in Jhakhand using satellite remote sensing and geographical Information system. Workshop on Utilization of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS Technologies for Development of Jharkhand state, 24th September 2005, Ranchi, India, pp. 85-90.

48. Roy, P.S., K. Harmsen and P.K. Joshi (2003). G-readiness of India with reference to educational infrastructure. Paper presented in Map India 2003, 6th annual International Conference, 28th – 31st Jan., 2003, New Delhi India (Keynote Address).

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ANNEXURE - II

List of MSc/MTech/PhD thesis guidance SNo Year Course Title Status

1. 2001 PG Diploma

Evaluation of Waterfowl Habitat in Hokersar Wetland Reserve, Jammu & Kashmir: A Geospatial Approach

A

2. 2001 BCA Examination & Evaluation System A

3. 2001 CSSTEAP PG Diploma

Resource Utilization Pattern in Pali Gad Watershed (Aglar Sub-Watershed) - A Geospatial Approach

A

4. 2002 PG Diploma

Risk Assessment at Pali Gad Watershed Strategies to develop a Disaster Management Plan (Aglar Sub-Watershed) - A Geospatial Approach

A

5. 2002 PG Diploma

Forest Cover Assessment in Huinyal Watershed - A Geospatial Approach

A

6. 2002 PG Diploma

Assessment of Disturbance Regimes in Huinyal Watershed (Garhwal Himalayas) using Landscape Matrices

A

7. 2002 PG Diploma

Forest Canopy Density Stratification in Huinyal Watershed using Biophysical Spectral Response Modeling Approach

A

8. 2002 PG Diploma

Vulnerability Assessment in Huinyal Watershed - A Geospatial Approach

A

9. 2002 M.Sc. Land Use/Land Cover Mapping of Srinagar City using Remote Sensing.

A

10. 2003 M.Sc. Solid Waste Management in Haridwar District: A Geospatial Approach

A

11. 2003 M.Sc. Land Cover Change Analysis in Paligad Sub-Watershed (Garhwal Himalayas) using Satellite Remote Sensing & GIS

A

12. 2003 PG Diploma

Resource Utilization Pattern in Balkhila Sub-Watershed (Garhwal Himalayas - Gopershwar) - A Geospatial Approach

A

13. 2003 BCA Thesis

Development of a Web Site for Divisional Use (Multimedia Development using Flash and HTML)

A

14. 2003 M.Sc. Attach

Geospatial Analysis to study Land Cover Change Gradient along Road & Settlement in Huniyal Watershed of Garhwal

A

15. 2003 M.Sc. Attach

Landscape Analysis for Disturbance Gradient in Huinyal Watershed (Garhwal Himalayas) using Landscape Matrices

A

16. 2003 PG Diploma

Landscape Characterization in Chatra District (Jharkhand) Using Geospatial Tools

A

17. 2003 M.Tech Spectral evaluation of vegetation features using multisatellite sensor systems in man-made and natural landscapes

A

18. 2003 M.Sc. (ITC)

Environmental Suitability Analysis for Asian Elephants in Southern India

A

19. 2004 M.Tech Environmental sensitivity zonation of Srinagar city - A Geospatial Approach

A

20. 2004 M.Tech Mangrove Habitat Conservation Prioritization in the Sunderban using Geospatial Approach

A

21. 2004 CSSTEAP PG Diploma

Land Use/Cover Dynamics in Pali Gad Sub-watershed and its Impact on Erosion Processes - A Geospatial Approach

A

22. 2004 M.Sc. Ecosystem approach for assessing the impact of mining on vegetation cover of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh using remote sensing and geographical information system

A

23. 2004 M.Sc. Assessing the impact of mining in Korba colafileds, Chhattisgarh using remote sensing and geographical information system

A

24. 2004 M.Tech. Geospatial evaluation of biodiversity pattern in mining landscape of northern Chhattisgarh, India

A

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SNo Year Course Title Status

25. 2005 CSSTEAP PG Diploma

Forest Land Use Planning – Precursor to Decision Support System (DSS)

A

26. 2005 PG Diploma

Biomass estimation using Microwave data in Dudhwa National Park

A

27. 2006 CSSTEAP M.Tech.

Forest Resource Utilization Analysis and Pressure Distribution Modeling at Watershed Level using geo-spatial tools in a Himalayan Landscape, Rasuwa District, Nepal

A

28. 2006 CSSTEAP PG Diploma

Forest Cover Dynamics and Eco-environmental Vulnerability Analysis in Birahi Ganga Sub-watershed using Geospatial Approach

A

29. 2006 PG Diploma

Ecological niche modeling based mapping of potential distribution of Ficus beddomei (k.) in Western Ghats, India

A

30. 2006 PG Diploma

Forest fire modeling in Paurhi district A

31. 2007 M.Tech. Comparison of optical remote sensing and microwave data for vegetation analysis.

A

32. 2008 M.Tech. A landscape approach for quantifying land use changes in parts of Almora and Bageshwar districts, Uttarakhand state

A

33. 2008 M.Sc. Characterization of the Nesting Beaches of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in Orissa Coast and development of Habitat Suitability Models in the Bay of Bengal

A

34. 2008 M.Sc. Enhancement of Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS): Olive Ridley information system and analysis (ORISA) using ArcIMPS, SQL Server and Java

A

35. 2008 M.Sc. Temporal Forest Cover change analysis of Delhi ridge from 1977-1999: a study using remote sensing and GIS

A

36. 2009 M.Tech. Assessment of anthropogenic impact on forests of Dehradun district Uttarakhand using geospatial tools

A

37. 2009 M.Sc. Identification of snow avalanche release areas using remote sensing, GIS and ancillary data for Jammu and Kashmir region in north west Himalaya

A

38. 2009 M.Sc. Spatio temporal modelling and evaluation of the distribution of Simarouba glauca in India – strategising rural livelihood adaptation under climate change

A

39. 2009 M.Sc. Assessing the anthropogenic impacts on forest cover – modelling spatio-temporal change pattern

A

40. 2009 M.Sc. Study of floods and droughts specific to Orissa A

41. 2010 M.Sc. Estimating REDD using remote sensing and GIS tools: A case study in Sonitpur, Assam (India)

A

42. 2010 M.Sc. Assessing potential distribution of Eupatorium adenophorum in

middle Himalaya, India A

43. 2010 M.Sc. Drought hazard and vulnerability analysis for Bundelkhand region using geoinformatics

A

44. 2010 M.Sc. Landscape characterization in a protected area of semi-arid region in India using geospatial tools

A

45. 2010 M.Sc. Geospatial analysis of the mining area of Delhi Ridge near Asola wildlife Sanctuary

A

46. 2010 M.Sc. Understanding shifts of vegetation cover types in Western Himalayan Ecoregion in climate change scenarios – a geospatial approach

A

47. 2012 M.Sc. Modeling spatial patterns of urban growth using multi-agent

systems A

48. 2012 M.Sc. Understanding and modeling surface urban heat island

phenomenon using Gaussian approximation across major A

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SNo Year Course Title Status

Indian cities

49. 2012 M.Sc. Geospatial characterization of electric power consumption over

India A

50. 2012 M.Sc. Mapping Vulnerability to multiple stressors – climate change

and globalization in India A

51. 2012 M.Sc. Mapping biomes of India using Holdridge life zone model –

identifying footprints of climate change A

52. 2012 M.Sc. LULCC in forest corridor of bottleneck areas of TAL region of

Nepal A

53. 2012 M.Sc. Assessment of the environmental impacts of metro rail corridor

between Noida (Sec 18) and Kalindi Kunj A

54. 2012 M.Sc. Forest, social networks, and adaptation of improved cooking

stoves: exploring linkages in Kullu India. A

55. 2012 M.Sc. Temporal change analysis and generation of future scenario of

LULC of Lag valley, Kullu A

56. 2012 M.Sc. Quantification of available fuel-wood and consumption pattern

of communities in Lag valley, Kullu A

57. 2013 M.Tech. Monitoring urbanizing capital cities of South-East Asian

countries using geospatial tools A

58. 2013 M.Tech. Forest cover dynamics in Doon valley – a geospatial analysis A

59. 2013 M.Sc. Change detection analysis on satellite imagery using open

source A

60. 2013 M.Sc. Monitoring of snow cover distribution and reflectance in the

river basins of different snow climatic zones of north-west Himalaya

A

61. 2013 M.Sc. Assessment of wind and solar energy potential of Tamil Nadu,

India using GIS A

62. 2013 M.Sc. Generating 3D building model using Google Sketchup A

63. 2013 M.Sc. Eco-hydrological modeling of a forest ecosystem using spatial datasets and climate parameters

A

64. 2013 M.Sc. Biomass and Carbon stock estimation at micro-watershed level using remote sensing and GIS technique

A

65. 2014 M.Tech. Dust Storms and its climate implications – a study over Delhi

and surrounding NCR A

66. 2014 M.Tech. The optical and physical properties of atmospheric aerosols and

its seasonal variation – a study over Northeaster India A

67. 2015 M.Sc. Assessment of urbanization, vegetation degradation and ground water storage

A

68. 2015 M.Sc. Multi-criteria approach to geographically visualize the quality of life in India

A

69. 2016 M.Sc. Mapping and visualization of sustainable developmental

indicators in India IP

70. 2016 M.Sc. Assessing potential distribution of forest types in Western

Himalayas IP

71. 2016 M.Sc Integrated vulnerability assessment of Wheat and Paddy crops

under Earth System Climate model scenarios, district level analysis in India

A

72. 2016 M.Sc. Forest cover dynamics in India quantified using Google Earth Engine

A

73. 2016 M.Sc. Comparing perspectives of Himalayan village communities on information-infrastructure to cope with climate change adaptation

IP

74. 2016 M.Tech. Monitoring urban-footprints in capital cities of South Asian countries using geospatial tools

A

75. 2017 M.Sc. In conceptualization

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SNo Year Course Title Status

76. 2007 Ph.D. Forest Cover Dynamics in North-East India and its Impact on Erosion Processes - A study in selected sub-watersheds

A

77. 2007 Ph.D. Space Remote Sensing for Wildlife Habitat Assessment and Modeling: A Study in Plamau Wildlife Sanctuary, Jharkhand (India)

A

78. 2007 Ph.D. Geospatial Information Fusion for Analysing Resource Utilisation Pattern in Balkhila Sub-Watershed (Garhwal Himalayas – Gopeshwar)

A

79. 2012 Ph.D. Assessment of real estate attributes for catastrophe insurance (property estimate) using geospatial techniques

A

80. 2013 Ph.D.

Ecological niche modelling framework for mapping Lantana camara invasion risk potential under climate and anthropogenic changes

A

81. 2013 Ph.D. Integrated resource assessment of forest Carbon stock in Himalayan region of south Kashmir

A

82. 2013 Ph.D. Framework to Unify Sensor Information for Observing Nature (FUSION): Selected Earth observation applications using remote sensing data

A

83. 2013 Ph.D. Development and behaviour of Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) in semi-arid conditions of Delhi

A

84. 2014 Ph.D.

Integrated socio–physical modeling framework for adaptive watershed management using geospatial tools – a case study of watershed management in Kanva watershed, southern Karnataka

A

85. 2008 Ph.D. Changes in resource utilisation patterns and their impact on forest ecosystems in lesser Himalaya

S

86. 2015 Ph.D. Snow cover monitoring and snowmelt runoff modelling in North-West Himalaya

A

87. 2016 Ph.D. Downscaling of coarse resolution open source remotely sensed satellite based land surface temperature

A

88. 2015 Ph.D. Modelling and mapping glacial terrain using geospatial techniques

A

89. Jan 2013

Ph.D. Climate change vulnerability of forests and livelihoods in the central Himalayan landscape

IP

90. Jan 2014

Ph.D. Assessing vulnerability of mountainous agriculture communities to climate change

IP

91. May 2016

Ph.D. Agriculture land dynamics in SAARC nations: relevant to food security in climate change scenarios

IP

92. July 2016

Ph.D. In conceptualization IP

NB: A – Awarded; C - Completed; S – Submitted; IP - In Process

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ANNEXURE - III

Project (s) Completed

• Tropical Environment Ecosystem Observation through Satellite (TREES–I) in North East India and Myanmar region. A joint collaboration of Join Research Commission (JRC) Italy and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), India (2000).

TREES project was aimed on monitoring humid tropical forest cover at regional and global

scales based on earth observation techniques. During the first phase (TREES I) forest cover maps were produced for different part of the South East Asia. IRS 1C/1D WiFS and Landsat data was used for preparing these maps. I have immensely contributed for preparing map of North East India, which later became a part of national vegetation type map of India.

• National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP), MoEF, GOI project funded by the Global Environment Facility through United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (2001).

I participated in two core working groups as follows: o Natural Terrestrial Ecosystem coordinated by Prof. J.S. Singh, Bharas Hindu

University (BHU), Varanasi. o Western Himalayan Ecoregion (WHER) coordinated by Prof. S.P. Singh, Kumao

University, Nainital.

• Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level in North East India using Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, a DOS-DBT Project (2002).

• Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level in Western Himalaya India using Satellite Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, a DOS-DBT Project (2002).

• Biodiversity Characterization in Nubra Valley, Ladhak with special reference to Plant Resource Conservation and Biopropoecting, a DOS-DBT Project (2002).

The Department of Space and Department of Biotechnology has taken up a project for biodiversity characterization at landscape level in the hotspots of the India. I participated in the North East India (Arunanchal Pradesh), Western Himalayas (Punjab Shiwalik Hills and detailed study in Nubra Valley, Ladhak). It is most significant contribution in the first

compressive national level database on biodiversity with participation of lead national institutions.

• Tropical Environment Ecosystem Observation through Satellite (TREES –II) with Joint Research Commission, Italy. Worked for entire South East Asian subcontinent (2003).

In the phase two (TREES II) of TREES Project SPOT VEGETATION has been used to develop vegetation cover map of Indian subcontinent for GLC 2000 using SPOT vegetation. I have been CO-PI of the team carrying out vegetation and land use cover type mapping of South

Central Asia using SPOT VEGETATION. The dataset is a part of Global Vegetation Mapping Monitoring Programme (GLC 2000) of European Commission. The dataset is also part of Millennium Ecosystem Analysis. After Champion & Seth (1968) this study has also prepared

forest type map of India.

• Biome Level Characterization (BLC) of Indian Vegetation using IRS-1C/1D WiFS data’, an ISRO-GBP Project (2004).

The study envisages the preparation of vegetation type/land cover map using IRS 1C/1D WiFS data using phenology as discriminant. The database has been further integrated with climatic information. I participated as a CO-PI of project. A part of work has been awarded for his Ph.D. degree. The database is first of its kind after Champion & Seth (1968). The

Holdrige Life Zone model has been tested and Biome Level Characterization (BLC) of the Indian vegetation at 1 M scale for the first time.

• Co-Investigator for project entitled ‘Effect of Resource Utilization Pattern in Monitoring Biodiversity in Nainital District of lesser Himalayas using remote sensing and GIS’ funded by ISRO (DOS).

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The western Himalayan ecoregion have had an important role by providing vast biological

resources for humans and their livestock since ages. This long term uses of these resources livestock grazing; fuel collection and a variety of other uses have shaped the montane cultural landscape. The work made most significant contribution by developing methodology

for Resource Critical Area Assessment for Watershed monitoring, evaluation and development in Western Himalayan Ecoregion.

• Principal Scientist for DBT-DOS project entitled ‘Biodiversity Characterization at Landscape Level using Satellite Remote Sensing in Central India, Eastern Ghats and Mangrove Landscapes of East Coast’.

The Department of Space and Department of Biotechnology completed biodiversity characterization at landscape level in the hotspots of the India in Phase I. In the second phase, it has taken up Central India, Eastern Ghats and Eastern Coasts. I was one of the team members to generate the project proposal, nationwide working manual and am working for Chattisgarh and Jharkhand as Principal Scientist. It is most significant contribution in the

first compressive national level database on Biodiversity with participation of lead national institutions. It was carried out in collaboration with State Forest Department Chattisgarh, Mahatma Gandhi Chtrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyala, Chitrakoot, Satna, Botanical Survey

of India Central Circle and State Forest Department Jharkhand.

• Principal Investigator for project entitled ‘Ecosystem Dynamics in north East India – Land Use Land Cover Change vis-à-vis Climate Change’, an ISRO-GBP Project’.

It is an ISRO-GBP, WG LULCC & ED project, for understanding the ecosystem dynamics in the Northeast India. This project aimed for identifying the LULCC, hydrological regimes and impact on climate changes. Comprehensive database on forest cover dynamics, landscape analysis, hydrological regimes and soil erosion processes was prepared. The work links studies from regional level (entire region) to local level (at watershed level). One of the

students earned PhD degree by presenting part of the work. I as a principal investigator was responsible for entire coordination, conceptualization and execution of the work.

• Co-Principal Scientist for NRR project entitled ‘National level assessment of Land Use/Land Cover on 1: 250 000 scale using Advanced Wide Field Sensor (AWiFS) data’.

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC/ISRO) as a part of the initiative of establishing Natural Resource Repository (NRR) has taken up the project. I was identified for

classification/mapping of satellite data in conjunction with appropriate collateral data and executing the task in Pubjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Jammu & Kashmir of India. I completed two cycles of mapping while my association with IIRS/ISRO.

• Co-Principal Scientist for project entitled ‘Forest cover, stand volume and biomass assessment in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve using SAR data’.

Department of Space is planning to launch a satellite with microwave sensor. As a preliminary assessment of the potential of the sensor RISAT-JEP programme has been

launched. To demonstrate the applicability of the sensor in Indian context a study has been taken up. I was identified for microwave data processing, classification/mapping in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh India. I contributed in pre-processing of satellite data and

identification of the locations for sampling. I had to leave the project after leaving from IIRS/ISRO.

• Co-Principal Scientist for project entitled ‘Geospatial Phytoresource Inventory in the outer fringes of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Garhwal Himalayas for balancing conservation interests and local management’.

The Department of Space and Department of Biotechnology completed biodiversity characterization at landscape level. The work has demonstrated utility of RS & GIS along

with landscape ecological matrices for identifying the biorich areas. Subsequently, an initiative is taken to demonstrate the potential of tool for balancing conservation interests and local management at village level. I was identified for satellite data analysis and development of geospatial database for defining the strategies for conservation and

management. I contributed in the preprocessing of satellite data and visual interpretation. I had to leave the project after leaving from IIRS/ISRO.

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• Participant with project entitled ‘Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation in India-Hindukush Region: A Situation Analysis, Project for NERC, DIFD and ESRC (UK)’ 2007-

08 The project [in collaboration with SWIMMER (University of Liverpool, U.K.), IUCN (Sri Lanka), BRAC (Bangladesh) and SDPI (Pakistan)] has looking in status and trends of ecosystem services vis-à-vis poverty. I have contributed in chapters related to ecosystems in India and their services. An attempt has been made to explore possibility of integrating geospatial tools for better understanding of ecosystem services vis-à-vis poverty distribution

in India-Hindukush Region.

• Principal Scientist for NRR project entitled ‘National Land Use Land Cover – Mapping using multi-temporal satellite data – Uttarakhand’.

The National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) as a part of the initiative of establishing Natural Resource Repository (NRR) has taken up the project. I have been identified for classification/mapping of satellite data in conjunction with appropriate collateral data and executing the task in Uttarakhand. The generated database serves the requirements of

Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) and man lined departments for various kinds of studies.

• Heavy metal assessment in human defined agri-landscape of Yamuni river in Delhi through biomarkers and geospatial tools and framework development for mitigation

measures. The project is sponsored by UNICEF. I have been contributing in geospatial modeling using hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing data. The work envisages to identiy the

linkage between the heavy metals and satellite data for analysis and visualisation of distribution of heavy metals.

• Principal Scientist for ISRO-GBP project on ‘LULC dynamics in relation to human dimension and climate change’.

National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC/ISRO) supports the project. I have been contributing in geospatial database creation and modeling the LULC of the Chambal Catchment. The work

will help to develop geospatial model to predict the state of LULC and identify the derivers

and passengers of the change.

• Principal Investigator for Satellite based analysis for assessing status of urban ecosystems and urban heat island phenomena in metropolitant cities of India.

DST under SERC Fast Track Proposals sponsored the project for Young Scientist 2009-2010. The work includes satellite data processing for estimation of UHIs of New Delhi, Kolkatta, Chennai and Mumbai. This will be first comprehensive homogenous database on

the urban sprawl of the metropolitan cities of India. It further looks to identify the state of

UHIs vis-à-vis urban ecosystem dynamics in the selected cities.

• Just ecosystem management: Linking ecosystem services with poverty alleviation. Natural Environment and Research Council (NERC) sponsors the project under ESPA program Framework. The work includes illustrating key justice dimension in the management of selected coastal and terrestrial ecosystem through case study in Orissa. This is the first

comprehensive study on Just Ecosystem in India. It produced feedbacks between ecosystem services and poverty alleviation at multiple spatial and temporal scales.

• Multi-Scale and Multi-Sensor Analysis of Urban Cluster Development and Agricultural Land Loss in China and India

NASA sponsors the project under program announcement title Land-Cover/Land-Use Change. The work includes satellite data processing to quantify and understand the growth of urban cluster India. This will be first comprehensive homogenous database on the urban

sprawl of the metropolitan cities of India with more focus on conversion of agriculture to urban areas.

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• Development of a knowledge based decision tool to simulate mechanism of vegetation change due to climate change in Western Himalayan Ecoregion (part of Uttarakhand) – a

precursor to understanding responses to climates change and developing scenarios form adaptive strategies

The work envisaged to generate temporal data on vegetation cover for four time points at

decadal interval and carry out ecological niche modeling in light of climate change. Intensive fieldwork is carried out to collect input information for image classification.

Also contributed

• NATCOM - An Integrated Case Study to assess Impacts and Vulnerabilities in the North Eastern Region.

Developing geospatial information on the forest vulnerability in the Northeast India. It is

planned to be integrated with the climate database.

• Integrated renewable energy resource assessment for Gujarat This work used potential of GIS while evaluating land use land cover for identification of potential sites for RE projects. This was first of the systematic estimates carried out for the

government of Gujarat for Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Wind and integrated system.

• Development of Web – GIS Tool for estimating the Rooftop Solar Power potential for Indian Solar Cities – Chandigarh The study used Web-GIS tools to showcase the logistics of rooftops solar energy investment. It enables the user to estimate rooftops solar power potential of selected area or building. The extension of this information also helps in pre-feasibility

assessment.

• Assessing climate change vulnerability and adaptation strategies for the state of Maharashtra

Prepared and modeled LULCFC for the past three decades for the state of Maharashtra using remote sensing data and GIS environment. The objectives are to assess the vulnerability due to climate change and identification of hotspots.

• e-Content for postgraduate program in Environmental Sciences for MHRD. Developing e-contents/recorded lectures on Remote Sensing of Environment.

• AR-CDM study under Uttar Pradesh Participatory Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation

Developed database on forest cover density changes between 1999 and 2009 using Landsat datasets. The work is being carried out for around 500 JFMCs.

• Implementing REDD plus in India: Potential Impact and Response Options Developed database on forest cover density and biomass change (between 1999 and 2009) using remote sensing data. The work is being carried out for five sites in different geographical locations in India for designing a REDD+ pilot project in India.

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Project (s) Undertaken

• Detection and quantification of forest structure and function in the Himalayan foothills

using in situ and remotely sensed hyperspectral data

This work is very recently started. This is one of the prestigious projects of DST under the BIG DATA analysis program. This a unique of its kind as for first time such comprehensive activity on hyperspectral remote sensing data processing is undertaken in the country.

• Hyper-spectral satellite remote sensing of forest canopy Nitrogen – from leaf to landscape level analysis

This work is very recently awarded. The research activity envisages estimation of Nitrogen and other biophysical properties of forest ecosystem using Hyper-spretal remote sensing

data. This will be assemblage of ground inventory, laboratory estimations and correlation with satellite data to assess distribution of Nitrogen in forest of lesser Himalaya.