Dr Zishan Ahmad Wani, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University ,India
Dr. Zishan Ahmad Wani’s academic achievements, research experience, and contributions, he is highly suitable for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Here is an overview of his qualifications:
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Education
Dr. Zishan Ahmad Wani completed his Ph.D. in Botany in 2023 from Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. He also holds an M.Sc. in Botany from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and a B.Sc. from the University of Kashmir.
Research Skills and Interests
Dr. Wani specializes in floristics, plant ecology, species distribution modeling, and biodiversity conservation. He is proficient in data analysis tools such as SPSS, R, and ArcGIS. His research also explores ethnobotany, ecosystem services, and natural resource management.
Post-Ph.D. Experience
Dr. Wani worked as a Senior Research Associate at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment, Bangalore. He has also taught ecology and environmental sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Publications and Citations
With 223 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 6, Dr. Wani has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. His recent works include studies on cultural vegetation value, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity in the Himalayan region.
Memberships and Professional Activities
Dr. Wani is a member of the IUCN-Commission of Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (CEESP) and has presented at various national and international seminars. He is also a reviewer for respected journals such as Global Ecology and Conservation and Flora.
Publication Top Notes
Ethnobotanical study of the plants used by the local people of Gulmarg and its allied areas, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Elevation, aspect, and habitat heterogeneity determine plant diversity and compositional patterns in the Kashmir Himalaya
Pattern of β-diversity and plant species richness along vertical gradient in Northwest Himalaya, India
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used to cure skin diseases and healing of wounds in Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary (GWLS), Jammu & Kashmir
Akash Ethnobotanical Study of Some Threatened Plants in District Baramulla, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Changing Climatic Scenarios Anticipate Dwindling of Suitable Habitats for Endemic Species of Himalaya—Predictions of Ensemble Modelling Using Aconitum heterophyllum as a Model …
Impact of Vermicomposting on greenhouse gas emission: a short review
Habitat suitability modeling of Buxus wallichiana Bail. an endemic tree species of Himalaya
Conclusion
Dr. Zishan Ahmad Wani’s diverse research and teaching experience, combined with his dedication to advancing knowledge in botany and ecology, make him a strong candidate for this award.