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ORCID: 0000-0001-8070-0602
ResearcherID: M-1072-2019
Himanshu
Rai
Post-Doc Researcher at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, India
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About

Dr. Himanshu Rai is a Botanist, recognized in the field of Lichenized fungi. He is trained in the ecophysiology of lichens in the Himalayas and their role in ecosystem sustainability of alpine habitats from Lichenology Laboratory, CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. He did his doctoral work on the role of terricolous lichens in the physical, biological, and chemical stability of soil crust in the temperate-alpine habitats of Himalaya from HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar. After his doctoral work, Dr. Rai was awarded the young scientist award by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST). Dr. Rai successfully completed a UCOST funded project on the lichen-based biomonitoring for heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons pollution in the Himalayas. The study for the first-time elucidated lichen biomonitors in the Himalayas. Dr. Rai has studied the elevational patterns of lichens in the Himalayas and published various internationally recognized publications with high citations worldwide. He has published several publications on various aspects of lichenology such as taxonomy, ecology, physiology, pollution biomonitoring, nanoparticles, and bioprospection. Dr. Rai has received many awards from various state governments and internationally recognized institutions. Dr. Rai is a regular reviewer of internationally recognized journals of Springer, Elsevier, Francis & Taylor, and Wiley. Dr. Rai's research interest has been studying the patterns of lichen biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent along, the natural and anthropological variables. Dr. Rai had worked on Indian and Nepalese lichens and is currently involved in collaborative studies with Asian, European, and American lichenologists.

Professional Skills
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Botany
Microscopy
Education
Conservation Biology
Life Sciences
Scientific Writing
Plant Ecology
Environmental
Cell Culture
Ecological Risk Assessment
PCR
Molecular Biology
Teaching
Ecology and Evolution
Writing
Biotechnology
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Research
Molecular Cloning
Data Analysis
Science
Biodiversity Monitoring
Marine Ecology
Ecology
Microbiology
Lichen Taxonomist
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Awareness
Ecosystem Services
Environmental Science
Species Diversity
Molecular Genetics
Environmental Management
Biochemistry
Cluster Analysis
Cell Biology
Microsoft Office
Analysis
DNA
Higher Education
Mycology
Genomics
Academic Writing
Conservation
SPSS
Environmental Impact Assessment
Genetics
Lifesciences
Statistics
Environmetrics
Bioinformatics
Research Experience
Researcher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Plant Biodiversity Systematics and Herbarium
Resercher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Plant Biodiversity Systematics and Herbarium
Researcher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Systematics and Herbarium division
Resercher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Plant Biodiversity Systematics and Herbarium
Researcher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Systematics and Herbarium division
Resercher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Plant Biodiversity Systematics and Herbarium
Researcher
National Botanical Research Institute - India February 2008 - Present
Systematics and Herbarium division
PI, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, UCOST
National Botanical Research Institute - India June 2012 - April 2015
Lucknow, India

Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand

PI, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, UCOST
National Botanical Research Institute - India June 2012 - April 2015
Lucknow, India
PI, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, UCOST
National Botanical Research Institute - India June 2012 - April 2015
Lucknow, India
PI, Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology, UCOST
National Botanical Research Institute - India June 2012 - April 2015
Lucknow, India
Work Experience
Project Consultant
TERI School of Advanced Studies March 2019 - Present
India
Postdoctoral Researcher- Botany
Institute of Science - Banaras Hindu University 2018 - Present
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Project PI
Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology @ Govt. P.G. College, Rishikesh (Dehradun) July 2012 - September 2016

Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand

Project PI
Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology July 2012 - September 2016
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
PhD Research Scholar
Pt LMN Govt PG College, Rishikesh (HNB Garhwal Central University) September 2008 - November 2012

Doctoral Research

PhD Research Scholar
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University September 2008 - November 2012
Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India
Lichen based assessment of environmental impacts
PhD Research Scholar
Lichenology Laboratory, National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR), Lucknow, India-226001 February 2008 - November 2012
Doctoral Research
PhD Research Scholar-Lichenology Laboratory
CSIR National Botanical Research Institute Lucknow February 2008 - November 2012
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Doctoral Research
Education
HNBGU Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Srinagar, Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India Sep 2008 - May 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) , Botany-Lichenology
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University-A central University
Sep 2008 - May 2014
Lichenology, Ecophysiology, Bioprospection, Conservation biology, Ethnolichenology
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University-A central University
Sep 2008 - May 2014
Lichenology, Ecophysiology, Bioprospection, Conservation biology, Ethnolichenology
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University-A central University
Sep 2008 - May 2014
Lichenology, Ecophysiology, Bioprospection, Conservation biology, Ethnolichenology
HNBGU Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
2008 - 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) , Botany-Lichenology
University of Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 1999 - 2002
MSc , Plant Science/ Botany

Specialized in Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics using Mutagens on Legumes, and got trained during this period in Biostatistical analysis (Correlation, ANOVA and Regerssionanalysis). I also received hand-on training of one month at Molecular Teqniques especially in isolation of DNA by CTAB method from Plant tissue and running PCR reactions using OPERON markers, in NBRI, Lucknow

University of Lucknow
1999 - 2002
BS/ MS , Botany,Chemistry and Zoology/ Plant Sciences
Specialised in Plant Breeding and Cytogenetics using Mutagens on Legumes, and got trained during this period in Biostatistical analysis (Correlation, ANOVA and Regerssionanalysis). I also recieved hand on training of one month at Molecular Teqniques especially in isolation of DNA by CTAB method from Plant tissue and running PCR reactions using OPERON markers, in NBRI, Lucknow
University of Lucknow
1996 - 2002
MSc , Botany
University of Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India 1996 - 1999
BSc , Botany, Chemistry and Zoology (I, II year only)
Presentations/Talks
Method in ecological studies of Lichens
CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, 226001 Jul 2021
Integrative Systematics of Lichens – Identification to Bioprospecting
Multiscale drivers of terricolous lichen diversity
Botanical Survey of India, Central Regional Center, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India Nov 2017
Workshop on Lichen identification and nomenclature
Lichen Biodiversity: Ecological functions and role in Ecosystem services
Sacred Heart Degree College, Sitapur, U. P Oct 2015
Biodiversity awareness workshop sponsored by U.P Biodiversity board, organised by CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, U.P
Prizes and Awards
Young Scientist Award ( Best Oral Presentation 2010)
Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology | Nov 2010
at 5TH UTTARAKHAND STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONGRESS
Link: http://www.ucost.in/5thUSSTCawardees.pdf
Project
South Asia Nitrogen Hub (SANH)
SANH (South Asia Nitrogen Hub) is an initiative supported by Global Challenge Research Fund, United Kingdom Research Initiative, UK to work for solutions towards sustainable solutions to increasing levels of Nitrogen pollution in Asia, the Indo Gangetic Plains in particular. SANH is coordinated by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Scotland, UK.
Terricolous Lichens In India (Books)
The book project is focussed on following objectives 1. The Diversity and distribution patterns of terricolous lichens in India 2. Preparation of the morphotaxonomic inventory of terricolous lichens in India. 3. To elucidate the role of terricolous lichens in functional ecology and ecosystem services in Indian habitats.
Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand
Objectives: 1. To explore and catalogue the macrolichens diversity in Uttarakhand along various habitats (e.g. foothills, temperate, alpine etc.) and landuse gradients (e.g. urban, rural, agricultural field, protected area, tourist spots etc.). 2. To prepare illustrated flora/ field guide with detailed taxonomic characters and distribution maps of macrolichens in the state. 3. To correlate macrolichen distribution data with habitat, landuse and pollution monitoring data in order to prepare lichen based biomonitoring models for Uttarakhand.
South Asia Nitrogen Hub (SANH)
SANH (South Asia Nitrogen Hub) is an initiative supported by Global Challenge Research Fund, United Kingdom Research Initiative, UK to work for solutions towards sustainable solutions to increasing levels of Nitrogen pollution in Asia, the Indo Gangetic Plains in particular. SANH is coordinated by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Scotland, UK.
Terricolous Lichens In India (Books)
The book project is focussed on following objectives 1. The Diversity and distribution patterns of terricolous lichens in India 2. Preparation of the morphotaxonomic inventory of terricolous lichens in India. 3. To elucidate the role of terricolous lichens in functional ecology and ecosystem services in Indian habitats.
Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand
Objectives: 1. To explore and catalogue the macrolichens diversity in Uttarakhand along various habitats (e.g. foothills, temperate, alpine etc.) and landuse gradients (e.g. urban, rural, agricultural field, protected area, tourist spots etc.). 2. To prepare illustrated flora/ field guide with detailed taxonomic characters and distribution maps of macrolichens in the state. 3. To correlate macrolichen distribution data with habitat, landuse and pollution monitoring data in order to prepare lichen based biomonitoring models for Uttarakhand.
South Asia Nitrogen Hub (SANH)
SANH (South Asia Nitrogen Hub) is an initiative supported by Global Challenge Research Fund, United Kingdom Research Initiative, UK to work for solutions towards sustainable solutions to increasing levels of Nitrogen pollution in Asia, the Indo Gangetic Plains in particular. SANH is coordinated by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Scotland, UK.
Terricolous Lichens In India (Books)
The book project is focussed on following objectives 1. The Diversity and distribution patterns of terricolous lichens in India 2. Preparation of the morphotaxonomic inventory of terricolous lichens in India. 3. To elucidate the role of terricolous lichens in functional ecology and ecosystem services in Indian habitats.
Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand
Objectives: 1. To explore and catalogue the macrolichens diversity in Uttarakhand along various habitats (e.g. foothills, temperate, alpine etc.) and landuse gradients (e.g. urban, rural, agricultural field, protected area, tourist spots etc.). 2. To prepare illustrated flora/ field guide with detailed taxonomic characters and distribution maps of macrolichens in the state. 3. To correlate macrolichen distribution data with habitat, landuse and pollution monitoring data in order to prepare lichen based biomonitoring models for Uttarakhand.
South Asia Nitrogen Hub (SANH)
SANH (South Asia Nitrogen Hub) is an initiative supported by Global Challenge Research Fund, United Kingdom Research Initiative, UK to work for solutions towards sustainable solutions to increasing levels of Nitrogen pollution in Asia, the Indo Gangetic Plains in particular. SANH is coordinated by Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Scotland, UK.
Terricolous Lichens In India (Books)
The book project is focussed on following objectives 1. The Diversity and distribution patterns of terricolous lichens in India 2. Preparation of the morphotaxonomic inventory of terricolous lichens in India. 3. To elucidate the role of terricolous lichens in functional ecology and ecosystem services in Indian habitats.
Development of macrolichen based biomonitoring models along various habitat and landuse gradients in Uttarakhand
Objectives: 1. To explore and catalogue the macrolichens diversity in Uttarakhand along various habitats (e.g. foothills, temperate, alpine etc.) and landuse gradients (e.g. urban, rural, agricultural field, protected area, tourist spots etc.). 2. To prepare illustrated flora/ field guide with detailed taxonomic characters and distribution maps of macrolichens in the state. 3. To correlate macrolichen distribution data with habitat, landuse and pollution monitoring data in order to prepare lichen based biomonitoring models for Uttarakhand.
Consulting Experience
TERI School Of Advanced Studies
Lichenology Consultant | 2021 - Present
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