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Name: Dr. Dheeraj Pant
Designation: Assistant Professor (AC)
School : School of Earth and Environmental Science, Geography
Qualification: Ph.D
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Designation: Assistant Professor (AC)
School : School of Earth and Environmental Science, Geography
Qualification: Ph.D
Phone :
Email : [email protected]
Dr. Dheeraj Pant is working as an Assistant Professor (AC) in the Department of Geography and NRM, School of Earth and Environmental Science, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani, District Nainital, Uttarakhand. He obtained his Doctorate in Geography from Kumaun University, Nainital in 2024 and has successfully qualified the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) in both 2017 and 2018. In recognition of his academic potential, he was awarded the prestigious Doctoral Fellowship by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, in 2022. Dr. Pant research expertise lies primarily in the domain of climate change and its multifaceted impacts, particularly focusing on human health, natural resource dynamics, and community resilience in vulnerable ecological zones. He has been actively involved in several international, multi-institutional collaborative research projects funded by renowned organizations such as the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sri Lanka; the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), Japan; and the Royal Society, United Kingdom. His research portfolio encompasses field-based investigations, climatic data analysis, and community-centered studies in the Indian Himalayan region. Dr. Pant also holds foundational proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing technologies, and is adept at scientific communication and stakeholder engagement. His scholarly contributions are reflected in numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, addressing critical themes such as urban environmental vulnerabilities, ecotourism and sustainable livelihoods, and climatic variability in mountainous terrains.
Attended an international Training Workshop on “Climate Data Analysis and Projection”, organized by Department of Geography, Kumaun University, Nainital in collaboration with School of Civil Engineering and Geo Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom from August 26, 2026 to August 27, 2016.
Completed 3 Months Online “Basics of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System” conducted by the Department of Geography, Kumaun University, Nainital, August 22, 2016 to November 18, 2016.
Attended 1 day Research Methodology Workshop on “Scientific Social Research Proposal and Research Paper Writing” Sponsored BY National Projects Construction Corporation Limited, (NPCC) A Government of India Enterprise, New Delhi, 09 November 2019.
Participated in 3 days “Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)” Workshop organized National Institute of Disaster Management Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. In Collaboration with DMC, Dr. R.S. Tolia, Uttrakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital, 21 to 23 November, 2019.
Participated in 2 days National Seminar on “Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Development in Himalayan Region in 21st Century” organizing committee Govt. Degree College, Kanda, Bageshwar, March 15-16, 2023.
Participated in 5 days Training Program on “Understanding Disaster Risk and Mainstreaming Disaster Resilient Development Practices” Organized Dr. RSTUAOA, Nainital from 01st to 05th July, 2024.
Attended the one day online (9 September 2024) National Webinar on Himalayan Day organized By Geographical Society of Central Himalaya Uttrakhand.
Participated in three days training program (19 to 21 September 2024) Entitled as “Use of Remote Sensing & GIS Application in Hazard and Vulnerability mapping” organized by R.S.Tolia Uttrakhand Academy of Administration Nainital.
Attended the one day online (16 October 2024) International Webinar on the theme “Empowering the Next Generation for Resilient Future” on the occasion of the international day for disaster risk reduction 2024, Organized By the Department of Geography School of Earth Sciences, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, S. R. T. Campus Tehri Uttrakhand.
List of Publications
- Pant D., Tiwari, P.C. and Nand, K. (2024). A Geographical Study of Community Health Status in Development Block Betalghat, Kumaun Himalaya. International Research Journal of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, 5 (3): pp. 50-59. https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2024-19871186/IRJHIS2403006
- Kweera, M., Tiwari, P.C., Nand, K., Pant, D. and Kumar, R. (2023). Urban Growth and its Environmental Risks in Himalaya under Climate Change: An Illustration of the Mountainous Region of District Nainital, Uttrakhand. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 11 (8): pp. 745-755.
- Kumar, R., Tiwari, P.C, Nand, K., Kweera, M. and Pant, D. (2023). Analyzing Temperature and Precipitation Conditions in Hilly Terrains of Ramgarh Block, Nainital. Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 08 (10): pp. 40-50.
- Tiwari, P.C., Pant, D., Nand, K., Nainwal, P., Kweera, M. and Kumar, R. (2022). Ecotourism Development Potential in Higher Himalayan Region of Uttrakhand A Framework for Rural Livelihood Improvement and Climate Change Adaptation. Quest- The Journal of UGC - HRDC Nainital, 15 (1-3): pp. 1-24.
- Nand, K., Tiwari, P.C., Pant, D. and Kumar, R. (2022). Changing Climatic Conditions and Shrinking Agricultural Land: A community Based Study in Betalghat Development Block, Kumaun Lesser Himalaya. Disaster Advances 15 (6): pp. 1-10.
- Dheeraj Pant1, P.C. Tiwari2, Kevla Nand3, Rahul Kumar4 and Manika Kweera5 (2024). Analyzing Temperature and Precipitation Regimes in Hilly Terrains of Betalghat Development Block, Kumaun Lesser Himalaya.
- Dheeraj Pant1, P.C. Tiwari1, Kevla Nand2 (2024). A Geographical Study of Community Health Status in Development Block Betalghat, Kumaun Lesser Himalaya.