Curriculum vitae Name: Dr. Hiren B. Soni Mailing Address:
29 - Yogiswami Society, Bhalej Road, Anand - 388 001 Gujarat (INDIA) Contacts: E - Mail: drhirenbsoni@gmail.com Tel: 02692 - 251217 (R), 09426023901 (M) CV: http://sites.google.com/site/hirenbsoni Blog: www.gujarat-biodiversity.blogspot.com
Pix: http://gujarat-nature-pix.blogspot.com Moderator: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gujarat_Nature_Pix Community: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/photocommunity Date of Birth: 3rd January 1972 Academic Attainments: 1. B. Sc. (Zoology) (71%) (Gold Medalist) (1994), V. P. Science College, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat, India. 2. M. Sc. (Zoology) (67%) (Gold Medalist) (1996), Department of Biosciences, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat, India. 3. Ph.D. (Environmental Science / Wetland, Eutrophication and Avifauna) (2008) Ph.D. Thesis on “Environmental Studies of Two Significant Wetlands of Gujarat with particular reference to relation between Eutrophication and Avifauna” through Sophisticated Instrumentation Center for Applied Research & Testing (SICART), submitted to Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. 4. Recognized Ph.D. Guide in Environmental Science, from S.P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India, since Year 2012. Academic Awards: 1. F.Y. & S.Y. B. Sc. - Highest Rank in Zoology 2. B. Sc. - First Class First with Distinction (Gold Medalist) 3. M. Sc. - First Class First (Gold Medalist)
Research Areas: 1. Systematic Zoology (Invertebrates & Vertebrates), Ornithology & Wildlife Biology 2. Field Biology (Biodiversity & Conservation), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 3. Wetland Biology (Biodiversity, Ecology, Restoration), Bioremediation (Phytoremediation), Ecotoxicology Research Interests: Modelling: Environmental Modelling, Ecological Modelling, Ecosystem Modelling, Habitat Modelling, Species Modelling Informatics: Environmental Informatics, Ecological Informatics, Biodiversity Informatics, Species Informatics Economics: Environmental Economics, Ecological Economics Applied: Environmental Statistics, Ecological Statistics, Ecological Engineering, Environmental Forensics Proficiency: Computer Knowledge in MS - Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publishers, Front Page), Research relevant Packages (Acrobat Reader 7.0, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Image Ready CS, Adobe Page Maker 7.0, Corel Graphics Suite (Corel Draw 12, Corel Photo Paint 12, Corel Trace 12, Corel R.A.V.E. 2.0), Biodiversity Professional (BDPRO) & SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Capabilities: Write Up of Project Proposals & Reports Affinities: Reading, Writing & Discussion Addenda: 1. In-charge of 3 Weather Stations at GUIDE Campus (Bhuj), Banni Grassland (Banni), and Kuwarbet in Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK) for Data Access, Interpretation, Data Record & Maintenance using AWS 9 Channel Data Viewing Software & LYNX AMWS (DL & RDL) Software & Handling of GPS (Global Positioning System) Instrument 2. Moderator: Gujarat_Birds [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gujarat_Birds] (E-Group of Bird Watchers of Gujarat State, India)
3. Blog: [http://gujarat-biodiversity.blogspot.com] (A Weblog on Biodiversity of Gujarat State, India) Academic / Examinations Responsibilities:
1. Coordinator (In-Charge) of P.G. Department of Environmental Biotechnology (EBT) for the Year-2010, at Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS), New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat (India). 2. External Examiner in M.Sc. Environmental Science & Technology (EST) Courses at Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research (ISTAR), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat (India). 3. External Examiner in M.Sc. Microbiology and M.Sc. Biotechnology Courses at Charutar Science, Engineering and Technology (CHARUSET) University, Changa, Gujarat, India.
4. External Examiner in S.Y. & T.Y. B.Sc. Examinations in Environmental Science at N.V. Patel College of Pure & Applied Sciences (NVPAS), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat (India).
5. Member of Syllabus Committee in U.G. and P.G. Courses, Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. 6. Moderator in External Theory Examination of F.Y. B.Sc. (ATKT) in BI-101 (Zoology), Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
7. Visiting Faculty in Environmental Science at A.D. Patel Institute of Technology (ADIT), New Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. Consultancy: Consultant in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA - Ecology & Biodiversity), in Enviro Care Associates, Gujarat, affiliated with NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education & Training), Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. M.Sc. Dissertations Supervised:
o M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology (Environmental Biotechnology)
1. Environmental Studies of Anand Sewage-Fed Pond (ASFP), Anand, Gujarat, with Special Reference to Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Water and Sediments and Biomonitoring of Heavy Metal-contaminated Sites by Selected Aquatic Macrophytes (November - 2010)
2. Growth and Reproduction of Eudrilus eugeniae in Different Industrial Wastes during Vermicomposting in Relation to Ecological, Environmental and Biological Parameters (November - 2010) 3. Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil of Semi-Arid Grassland (Banni, Kachchh) with Special Reference to Carbon Sequestration (November - 2010) 4. Environmental Studies of Five Major Rivers along Mahatma Gandhi National Express Way – I (Ahmedabad – Vadodara) with special reference to Eutrophication and Bioabsorption of Heavy Metals by Some Marshy Plants (November - 2011) 5. Environmental Studies of Kanewal Lake with particular reference to Eutrophication and Heavy Metals Uptake by Selected Aquatic Macrophytes (November - 2011) 6. Environmental Studies of Mahi River with particular reference to Eutrophication and Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals in Selected Aquatic Plants (November - 2011) 7. Environmental Studies of Pariyej Lake with special reference to Eutrophication and Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Selected Aquatic Macrophytes (November 2011) 8. Environmental Studies of Soil Pollution and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals by Some Terrestrial Plants along Mahatma Gandhi National Express Way – I (Ahmedabad – Vadodara) (November - 2011) o M.Sc. Biotechnology
1. Bakrol Village Pond (BVP): Eutrophication, Bioabsorption of Heavy Metals by Macrophytes, and Metals-Nutrients Uptake by Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. (April - 2011)
2. Goya Urban Pond (GUP): Eutrophication, Heavy Metals Absorption by Macrophyte, and Metals-Nutrients Flux in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. (April - 2011)
3. Lambhvel Village Pond (LVP): Eutrophication, Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals in Macrophytes, Nutrients Uptake and Metals Accumulation in Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. (April - 2011)
4. Loteshwar Urban Pond (LUP): Eutrophication, Biosorption of Heavy Metals by Macrophytes, and Uptake of Metals-Nutrients by Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. (April - 2011)
5. Environmental
Status of Karamsad Town Pond (KTP - I) with
particular reference to Eutrophication, and Heavy Metals Absorption by
Aquatic Macrophyte [Nelumbo
nucifera (Gaertn.)] (April – 2012) 6. Investigation of Pollution Profile of Mogri
Village Pond (MVP) in view of Water & Sediment, and Bioabsorption of Heavy Metals by Aquatic
Macrophyte [Eicchornia
cressipes (Mart.) Solms.) (April –
2012) 7. Pollution
Assessment of Karamsad Town Pond (KTP - II) with reference to Eutrophication,
and Bioaccumulation
of Heavy Metals by Aquatic Macrophyte [Eicchornia cressipes (Mart.) Solms.)] (April – 2012) 8. Pollution Status of Gana Village Pond (GVP)
with special reference to Water & Sediment, and Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals by Aquatic
Macrophyte (Ipomoea
reptans Forssk.) (April – 2012) o M.Sc. Bioinformatics 1. Environmental Modelling of Semi-Urban Catchment (SUC) with Particular Reference to Water Quality & Nutrient Flux using AQUATOX & WASP (Simulation Softwares) (June – 2012)
2. Environmental Modelling of Sewage-Fed Drainage (SFD) with Particular Reference to Water Quality & Nutrient Dynamics using AQUATOX & WASP (Simulation Softwares) (June – 2012)
# Special Achievements:
1. Awardee of ‘ARIBAS Publication Award’ for Highest number of National and International Publications during the Academic Year 2007-08.
2. Awardee of ‘Best Research Paper Award (Dr. C.K. Shah Award)’ in ‘Plant Sciences’ for the Year 2008-09 by Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat (India), for the Paper entitled ‘Macrophytes in phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated water and sediments in Pariyej Community Reserve, Gujarat, India ’. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 8: 193-200. (Turkey)
3. Credited as Reviewer in African Journal of Agricultural Research (AJAR), Academic Journals, Nairobi, Africa. 4. Credited as Reviewer in African Journal of Biotechnology (AJB), Academic Journals, Nairobi, Africa. 5. Credited as Reviewer in African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST), Academic Journals, Nairobi, Africa. 6. Credited as Reviewer in Ecotoxicology, Springer Publishers, U.S.A. 7. Credited as Reviewer in Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment (JENE), Academic Journals, Nairobi, Africa. 8. Credited as Reviewer in Life Sciences
Leaflets (LSL), International Open Access Research Journal (IOARJ), Gujarat, India. (ISSN:
0976-1098) 9. Member of an Editorial Board of Life Sciences
Leaflets (LSL), International Open Access Research Journal (IOARJ), Gujarat, India. (ISSN:
0976-1098) 10. Member of an Editorial Team of Quest (An E-Magazine of ARIABS). Memberships:
1. African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), Germany
2. Asia Pacific Shorebird Network (APSN), SE Asia
3. Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network (ARRCN), Japan
4. Asian Wetland Bureau (AWB), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
5. Australasian Waders Studies Group (AWSG)
6. Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG), India
7. Birdlife International (BI), UK
8. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), India 9. Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU), Germany
10. Global Raptor Information Network (GRIN), Boise (USA)
11. Indian Bird Conservation Network (IBCN), India
12. International Wader Study Group (IWSG), Norfolk (UK)
13. International Waterfowl & Wetlands Research Bureau (IWRB), Slimbridge (UK)
14. IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Switzerland (UK)
15. Migrant Watch (NCBS), India 16. National Institute of Ecology (NIE), India 17. New Ornis Foundation (NOF), Hyderabad (India) 18. Oriental Bird Club (OBC), Bedford (UK) 19. Threatened Waterfowl Species Group (TWSG), Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), UK 20. Wetland Restoration Specialist Group (WRSG), Florida (USA) 21. Wetlands International Cormorants Specialist Group (WICRG) 22. Wetlands International Duck Specialist Group (WIDSG) 23. Wetlands International Flamingo Specialist Group (WIFSG) 24. Wetlands International Goose Specialist Group (WIGSG) 25. Wetlands International Grebe Specialist Group (WIGSG) 26. Wetlands International Heron Specialist Group (WIHSG) 27. Wetlands International Pelican Specialist Group (WIPSG) 28. Wetlands International Stork, Ibis & Spoonbill Specialist Group 29. Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehra Dun (India) 30. Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Exchange Network (WREN), Mumbai (India) 31. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF – India) 32. Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO), India * Research Experience: 1. SRF (Senior Research Fellow) (Ornithology) (17th November, 1997 to 28th February, 1998) [3 Months] Study of Wetland Birds on Paddy Crop Agro-ecosystem in Central Gujarat, India. With Dr. B.M. Parasharya (AINP on Agricultural Ornithology) Department of Ornithology, Biological Control Laboratory, Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), Anand Campus, Anand - 388 110, Gujarat, India.
2. JRF (Junior Research Fellow) (Biodiversity & Ethnobotany) (June 1998 to May 1999) [1 Year] Environmental Studies of Biodiversity and Ethnobotany of Certain Forests of Gujarat, India. With Dr. Nirmal Kumar, J. I. (Head, Department of Biosciences) N. V. Patel College of Pure & Applied Sciences, Department of Biosciences, S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar - 388 120, Gujarat, India. 3. Project Fellow (Invertebrates) (June 1999 to May 2000) [1 Year] Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. With Dr. (Mrs.) Pragna H. Parikh (Reader in Zoology) Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390 002, Gujarat, India. 4. Research Biologist (Ornithology & Wildlife Biology) (December 2000 to May 2003) [2 Years & 6 Months] Worked in various projects on Biodiversity, Conservation, EIA, Drought Proofing, Watershed Development, Rann Reclamation and Mangroves. With Dr. Justus Joshua, Scientist - Ornithology & Wildlife Biology, Dr. S. F. Wesley Sunderraj, Scientist - EIA & Wildlife Biology & Dr. V. Vijay Kumar, Scientist - Ecorestoration, in Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), P. O. Box # 83, Opp. Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj (Kachchh) - 370 001, Gujarat, India.
5. Research Scholar (Wetland Ecology) (July 2003 to May 2006) [2 Years & 11 Months] Worked in Research Project entitled Environmental Studies of Wetland – Nal Sarovar of Gujarat with particular reference to Biodiversity, Eutrophication and Anthropogenic Pressures, funded by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), New Delhi (India). With Dr. Nirmal Kumar, J. I. (Head & Reader, P.G. Department of Environmental Sciences), Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research (ISTAR), S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar - 388 120, Gujarat, India. * Present Position: Working as a Lecturer in Animal Science (Zoology) in Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology & Allied Sciences (ARIBAS) [Recognized as P.G. Department of Biotechnology; Managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM); Affiliated to S. P. University (SPU)], New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat (India) since June 2006. * Subjects taught: (At Under-Graduate Level)
Animal Sciences, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Life Sciences - I & II
(At Post-Graduate Level)
Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, Biodiversity and Bioresources, Biogeotechnology, Eco-friendly Technology, EIA and Legislation, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Principles and Policies, Novel Methods for Pollution Control
# Projects involved:
1. Study of Wetland Birds on Paddy Crop Agro-ecosystem in Central Gujarat, India. 2. Environmental Studies of Biodiversity and Ethnobotany of Certain Forests of Gujarat, India. 3. Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. 4. Gujarat Earthquake (26 January 2001): A Rapid Environmental Appraisal 5. Drought Proofing through Micro Level Action Plan for some selected villages of Kachchh - An Ecological Approach (UNDP - PMNRF) 6. Second Gujarat Earthquake Emergency Relief Project (SGEERP) - Environmentally Sound Management of Rubble and Debris and Water Audits: Sources, Uses and Challenges 7. Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity of Gujarat (CREB) 8. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 9. A Rapid EIA Study on the Proposed Sardar Sarovar (Malia to Bhachau) Branch Canal Based Pipeline for Drinking Water Supply Project with Special Emphasis on Wildlife, Habitats and Associated Species in Kachchh District, Gujarat, India. 10. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study on Salt Works of Adani Chemicals Ltd. (ACL), Mundra, Kachchh, Gujarat, India: A Special Emphasis on Land, Water, Human and Biota (A Supplementary Study on Additional Land) 11. An Ecological Study of Kachchh Mangroves and its Associated Fauna with Special Reference to its Management and Conservation 12. Watershed Management and Biodiversity Assessment in and around Dhoravar Village (Pachchham Area), Khavada Taluka, Bhuj - Kachchh, Gujarat, India. 13. Integrated Rann Reclamation and Development in Kachchh District, Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK), Gujarat, India. 14. A Rapid EIA Study on Storage Terminal and Laying of Hook-Up Pipeline between Bayer ABS Ltd. and Common Pipeline on Oil Jetty No. 2 (Shastry Jetty) Old Kandla, Kandla Port, Gandhidham, Kachchh, Gujarat, India. 15. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study on Salt Works of Nirma Chemicals Ltd. (NCL), Kala Talav, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. 16. Distribution and Characterization of Heavy Metals of Vegetable Plants in and around Anand District, Gujarat, India. 17. Environmental Studies of Wetland – Nal Sarovar of Gujarat with particular reference to Biodiversity, Eutrophication and Anthropogenic Pressures
18. Development and Beautification of Undera Village Pond (Vadodara, Gujarat, India): An Ecological, Environmental and Socio-Economic Perspective
# Publications (*Indicates International Publication) # Research Reports: 1. Parasharya, B.M., D.N. Yadav, S.B.Patel, A.D.Patel, C.K. Borad, A. Mukherjee, R.B. Chauhan, G. Sharma, T.V. Patel and H.B. Soni (February 1998) Study of Wetland Birds on Paddy Crop Agro-ecosystem in Central Gujarat, India. (Final Technical Report) 2. Parikh, P., K.D. Vachharajani, A. Nanda and H. Soni (December 1999) Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. (Interim Report - I) 3. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, M.R. Patel, S.S. Patel, M. Ghosh, G. Sharma, A. Gohil and H. Soni (May 2000) Environmental Studies of Biodiversity and Ethnobotany of Certain Forests of Gujarat, India. (Final Technical Report) 4. Parikh, P., K.D. Vachharajani, A. Nanda, H. Soni and D.C. Patel (July 2000) Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. (Interim Report - II) 5. Singh, Y.D., C.P. Geevan, V. Kumar, S.F.W. Sunderraj, A.M. Dixit, C.S. Silori, M.I. Ullah, J. Joshua, G.A. Thivakaran, O. Deiva, A. Rana, H. Soni, I. Patel, S. Serebiah, J. Shah, N. Maheshwari, N. Joshi, P. Joshi, S. Kumar and S. Davande (March 2001) Gujarat Earthquake (26 January 2001): A Rapid Environmental Appraisal. (Final Technical Report) 6. Parikh, P., K.D. Vachharajani, A. Nanda, H. Soni and D.C. Patel (May 2001) Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. (Supplementary Report on Animal – Plant Interaction) 7. Ullah, M.I., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, S. Davande, S.D. Oswin, P. Joshi, H. Soni, N. Joshi, J. Shah and A. Rana (June – November 2001) Drought Proofing through Micro Level Action Plan for some selected villages of Kachchh - An Ecological Approach (UNDP – PMNRF) (Final Technical Report) 8. Singh, Y.D., J. Joshua, O. Devia, M.N. Joshi, P.N. Joshi and H. Soni (September 2001) Conserving Threatened Biodiversity of Gujarat. (Mid-term Report on CREB Project) 9. Parikh, P., K.D. Vachharajani, A. Nanda, H. Soni and D.C. Patel (December 2001) Study on Lesser Known Fauna with Special Reference to Invertebrates of Gir Lion Sanctuary and National Park, Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India. (Final Technical Report) 10. Ullah M.I., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, S. Davande, S.D. Oswin, P. Joshi, H. Soni, N. Joshi, J. Shah, A. Rana and M.T. Gamba (December 2001) Ecological Planning for Drought Proofing through Household Security – Guneri Micro Level Action Plan, Taluka – Lakhpat (UNDP). (Final Technical Report) 11. Singh, Y.D., V.K. Patel, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, J. Joshua, M.I. Ullah, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi, H. Soni, A. Rana, J. Shah, I.L. Patel and S. Davande (December 2001) Dhoravar (Pachchham) Watershed Project – A Report on Resource Status and Planning. (Final Technical Report) 12. Geevan, C.P., C.S. Silori, S.F.W. Sunderraj, A.M. Dixit, V.V. Kumar, P.N. Joshi, H. Soni and L. Brahmbhatt (February 2002) Second Gujarat Earthquake Emergency Relief Project (SGEERP) – Environmentally Sound Management of Rubble and Debris and Water Audits: Sources, Uses and Challenges. (Final Technical Report) 13. Singh, Y.D., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi, H. Soni, S.D. Oswin, S.V.S. Rao, V. Gokula, Y.K. Sharma, R. Dineshan, R. Guleria and P. Narayan (March 2002) Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity of Gujarat (CREB) – A Primary Information Report on Plants and Animals. 322 p. 14. Singh, Y.D., V.K. Patel, V.V. Kumar, J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, G.A. Thivakaran, P.N. Joshi, H. Soni, J. Menon, A. Saravanakumar, L.P. Brahmbhatt, N.M. Joshi, J.S. Serebiah and N.K. Maheshwari (May 2002) Integrated Rann Reclamation and Development in Kachchh District, Gujarat, India. (Survey and Planning Report, Phase – I) 15. Singh, Y.D., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi, H. Soni, L. Bhrambhatt, S.D. Oswin, S.V.S. Rao, V. Gokula, Y.K. Sharma, R. Dineshan, R. Guleria and P. Narayan (May 2002) Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity: Demonstrative Implementation of Conservation Strategies. Final Technical Report submitted to Gujarat Ecological Society (GES), Vadodara, Gujarat. 46 p. 16. Singh, Y.D., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, S.D. Oswin, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi and H. Soni (June 2002) Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity of Gujarat (CREB). (Final Technical Report) 17. Sunderraj, S.F.W., J. Joshua, P.N. Joshi, H.B. Soni, and L. Brahmbhatt (July 2002) A Rapid EIA Study on the Proposed Sardar Sarovar Canal Based Pipeline Water Supply Project: Maliya – Bhachau Section with Special Emphasis on Wildlife, Habitats and Biota. Final Technical Report submitted to Gujarat State Water Supply & Sewage Board (GWSSB), Morbi, Rajkot, Gujarat. 43 p. 18. Sunderraj, S.F.W., V.V. Kumar, J. Joshua, N.K. Maheshwari, M.L. Patel, P.N. Joshi, H. Soni and J. Menon (August 2002) Dhoravar (Pachchham) Watershed Project: A Post Construction Scenario; Progress Report – A Technical Overview. 19. Singh, Y.D., V.V. Kumar, J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, G.A. Thivakaran, C.P. Geevan, A.M. Dixit, C.S. Silori, O. Deiva, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi, H. Soni, J. Shah, A. Rana, S. Serebiah, A. Saravanakumar, I. Patel, L. Gupta, N. Mistry and N. Maheshewari (September 2002) Kachchh Sub – State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan – Under the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). (Final Technical Report) 20. Sunderraj, S.F.W., J. Joshua, P.N. Joshi, H.B. Soni, and L. Brahmbhatt (October 2002) EIA – Study on Additional Land for Salt Works of Adani Chemicals Ltd. (ACL), Mundra, Kachchh - Special Emphasis on Land and Biota. (Supplementary Report) 21. Sunderraj, S.F.W., G.A. Thivakaran, J. Joshua, A. Saravanakumar, H.B. Soni, P.N. Joshi and L. Brahmbhatt (November 2003) A Rapid EIA Study on Storage Terminal and Laying of Hook-Up Pipeline between Bayer ABS Ltd. and Common Pipeline on Oil Jetty No. 2 (Shastry Jetty) Old Kandla, Kandla Port, Gandhidham, Kachchh. Final Technical Report submitted to M/S Bayer ABS Limited, Kandla Port, Kachchh, Gujarat. 57 p. 22. Soni, A., H. Soni and P.N. Joshi (November 2003) Terrestrial EIA for Salt Production by Solar Evapouration for Nirma Chemicals Lts. (NCL), Kala Talav, Bhavnagar, with Aquair Enviro Consultants (AEC), Vadodara, Gujarat, India. (Final Technical Report) 23. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, H. Soni and I. Bhatt (March 2004) Environmental Studies of Wetland – Nal Sarovar of Gujarat with Particular Reference to Biodiversity, Eutrophication and Anthropogenic Pressures. (Interim Report - I) 24. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, H. Soni and I. Bhatt (December 2004) Distribution and Characterization of Heavy Metals of Vegetable Plants in and around Anand District, with Charutar Vidya Madal (CVM) and Sophisticated Instrumentation Center for Applied Research and Testing (SICART), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India (Final Technical Report) 25. Kumar, V.V., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, P.N. Joshi, H.B. Soni, L. Brahmbhatt, D. Vyas, S. Rajendrakumar, H.P.K. Kala, K. Trivedi and T. Mewada (March 2005) Monitoring and Evaluation: Biological and Environmental Monitoring as part of Integrated Rann Reclamation and Development in Kachchh District, Great Rann of Kachchh (GRK), Gujarat. Final Technical Report submitted to Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi. 124 p. 26. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, H. Soni and I. Bhatt (April 2005) Environmental Studies of Wetland – Nal Sarovar of Gujarat with Particular Reference to Biodiversity, Eutrophication and Anthropogenic Pressures. (Interim Report - II) 27. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, H. Soni and I. Bhatt (April 2006) Environmental Studies of Wetland – Nal Sarovar of Gujarat with Particular Reference to Biodiversity, Eutrophication and Anthropogenic Pressures. Final Technical Report submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. 271 p.
28. Soni, H.B. (2011) Development and Beautification of Undera Village Pond (Vadodara, Gujarat, India): An Ecological, Environmental and Socio-Economic Perspective. Technical Report submitted to Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara, Gujarat. 28 p. # Research Papers:
29. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, B.S. Hiren Kumar and A.N. Gohil (1998) A Survey of Avifauna of Khatana and Waghai Forests of Gujarat. Pavo. 36 (1&2): 69-75. 30. *Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, B.S. Hiren Kumar and A.N. Gohil (1999) Biodiversity and Socio – Cultural Status of Khatana and Waghai Forests, South Gujarat, India. International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 5 (4): 335–340. 31. *Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, A.N. Gohil and H. Soni (2000) Preliminary Investigations on Biodiversity of Khatana and Waghai Forests, Gujarat. International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 6 (1): 87-92. 32. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2004) Ethnobotanical values of certain plant species of Dangs forest, extreme northern part of Western Ghats, South Gujarat, India. International Journal of Biosciences Reporter. 2 (1): 63-74. 33. *Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar and H. Soni (2005) Resource use pattern of some tree species by local inhabitants of Waghai forest, Dangs district, north extreme part of Western Ghats, Gujarat. International Journal of Nature and Conservation. 17 (1): 169-176. 34. *Joshi, P.N., H. Soni and J. Joshua (2005) Etymological History of Some Floral Elements - A Case Study for Kachchh District, Gujarat, India. Plant Archives - An International Journal of Plant Science. 5 (1): 29-40. 35. Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2005) Aesthetic values of selected floral elements of Khatana and Waghai forests of Dangs, extreme northern part of Western Ghats, India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 4 (3): 275-286. 36. Soni H., J.I.N. Kumar and R.N. Kumar (2005) A Preliminary investigation of Butterfly diversity of Sardar Patel University Campus, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. Bugs ‘R’ All [Newsletter of the Invertebrate Conservation & Information Network of South Asia (ICINSA) and The Invertebrate Special Interest Group (ISIG-CBSG), South Asia] 8 (1): 2-3. 37. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2005) Assessment of Anthropogenic Interventions in Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Nature and Conservation. 17 (1): 1-25. 38. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2006). Phenology of some floral elements of Waghai forest, north extreme part of Western Ghats, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Biosciences Reporter. 4 (1): 171–178. 39. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2006) Assessment of Anthropogenic Interventions in Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 13 (2): 233–246. 40. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2006) Biomonitoring of selected freshwater macrophytes to assess lake trace element contamination: A Case Study of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Limnology. 65 (1): 9-16. (Italy) 41. Kumar, J.I.N., R.N. Kumar, N. Patil and H. Soni (2007) Studies on Economic and Medicinal Utilization of Certain Floral Elements of Saputara and Purna Forests, District Dangs, Gujarat Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 6 (2): 368-374. 42. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2007) Characterization of Heavy Metals in Vegetables using Inductive Coupled Plasma Analyzer (ICPA). International Journal of Biosciences Reporter. 50 (1): 71-76.
43. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2007) Characterization of Heavy Metals in Vegetables using Inductive Coupled Plasma Analyzer (ICPA). International Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 11 (3): 75-79. (Nigeria)
44. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2007) An assessment of anthropogenic interventions of Nal lake Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Nature and Conservation. 19 (2): 209-231. 45. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2007) Patterns of site-specific variation of waterbirds community, abundance and diversity in relation to seasons in Nal Lake Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Bird Populations. 8: 1-20. (USA) 46. *Soni, H. (2007) A survey of White rumped Vultures Gyps bengalensis in Gujarat State, India. Vulture News. 57: 32-43. (South Africa) 47. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni and R.N. Kumar (2008) Evaluation of biomonitoring approach to study lake contamination by accumulation of trace elements in selected aquatic macrophytes: A case study of Kanewal Community Reserve, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. 6 (1): 65-76. (Hungary) 48. Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, Kumar, R.N. and I. Bhatt (2008) Assessing heavy metal hyper-accumulation and mobility in selected vegetable crops: A case study of organic farm, Gujarat, India. Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology. 7 (2): 203-210. 49. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2008) Macrophytes in phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated water and sediments in Pariyej Community Reserve, Gujarat, India. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 8: 193-200. (Turkey)
50. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2008) Biomonitoring of trace elements in some selected aquatic macrophytes with reference to lake contamination: A case study of Pariyej Community Reserve, Gujarat, India. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. 10 (4): 803-810.
51. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2008) Macrophytes in phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated water and sediments in Pariyej Community Reserve, Gujarat, India. Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Science. 10 (4): 931-938.
52. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and I. Bhatt (2009) Hyperaccumulation and mobility of heavy metals in vegetable crops in India. International Journal of Agriculture and Environment. 10: 29-38. (Nepal)
53. *Kumar, J.I.N., H. Soni, R.N. Kumar and N. Patil (2008) Growth and reproduction of Eisenia foetida in various industry waste sludge during vermicomposting: A laboratory investigation. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management. (Special Issue on Vermi-technology for Solid Waste Management). 5 (3/4): 379-391. (UK)
# Scientific Articles: 54. Hiren, S., J. Joshua and J. Pankaj (2003) Nest of Ashy crown finch lark (Eremopteryx grisea Ticeh.) (Scopoli) in Bhachau Taluka, Kachchh District, Gujarat. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 43 (1): P. 13. 55. Joshi, P.N., J. Joshua and H. Soni (2003) “Prani Darsan”-A community based awareness. Parisar. 8 (4): 14.
56. Soni, H. (Summer 2003) Nest of a White-throated Munia (Lonchura malabarica) in GSFC Township, Fertilizer Nagar, Vadodara, Gujarat. Vihang. 21-22. 57. Soni, H., P. Joshi and J. Joshua (2003). Breeding of White backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) in Kachchh. Flamingo (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). Vol. 1 (5 & 6): P. 8. 58. Soni, H.B. (2004) A Red Alert: Bird’s Trade. Flamingo (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). Vol. 2 (1 & 2): P. 9.
59. Joshua, J., H.B. Soni, N.M. Joshi and P.N. Joshi (2005) Occurrence of Franklin’s or Allied or Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) in Bhuj Taluka, Kachchh District, Gujarat. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 45 (4): P. 61. 60. Joshua, J., H. Soni, N.M. Joshi, P.N. Joshi and O. Deiva (2005) Occurrence of Grey headed Canary Flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis) in Jamnagar District, Gujarat, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society. 102 (3): 340-341. 61. Joshua, J., H. Soni, N.M. Joshi, P.N. Joshi and S.V.S. Rao (2005) Sighting of Common or Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) and Plain or Indian Sand Martin (Riparia paludicola) in Banaskantha district, North Gujarat, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society. 102 (2): 233. 62. Joshua, J., H.B. Soni, N.M. Joshi and P.N. Joshi (2005) Sighting of Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) in Firozpura of Banaskantha District, North Gujarat, India. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 45 (4): P. 59. 63. Soni, H., J. Pankaj and J. Justus (2005) Nesting behaviour and unusual feeding pattern in Common Wood Shrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Journal of Bombay Natural History Society. 102 (1): 120. 64. Soni, H. (2007) Grey-headed Flycatcher in outskirts of Jamnagar City, Gujarat. Flamingo (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). Vol. 4 (1 & 2): P. 13. 65. Soni, H. (2007) Mass mortality of Sea Gulls at Lakhota Lake, Jamnagar, Gujarat. Flamingo (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). Vol. 5 (1 & 2): 5-6. 66. Soni, H. (2007) Prevalence of some mythological beliefs among rural communities of Gujarat: A case study of Crow (Corvus sp.). Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 47 (3): P. 48. 67. Soni, H. (2008) Regional names of birds of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat – A case study. Vihang. 2: 28-31. 68. Soni. H. (2009) Mass mortality of Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans) in Ahmedabad Sewage Treatment Plant, Gujarat. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 49 (2): 26-29.
69. Soni, H. (2008) Regional names of birds of Purna Wildlife Bird Sanctuary (Dangs forest), Gujarat – A case study. Vihang. 1: 38-39. 70. Soni. H. and J. Joshua (2009) A clarification of sighting of Yellow bellied prinia (Prinia flaviventris Delessert, 1840) - First record in Gujarat. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. 49 (1): 1-2. 71. Soni, H. (2010) Calling pattrern in Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala). Newsletter for Birdwatchers6. 50 (1): 2-6. 72. Soni. H. and M.S.B. Jarulla (2010) Habituation and a typical feeding habits of Bengal Monitor Lizard Varanus bengalensis (Schneider) in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. Reptile Rap (Newsletter of the South Asian Reptile Network). 10: 13-15.
73. Joshi, P.N. and H.B. Soni (2011) An Ecological Range Extension of Plants of Kachchh District listed in Red Data Book. Srushti (Special Issue on Rare and Endangered Plants). 47: 34-36.
74. Joshi, P.N. and H.B. Soni (2011) Navinad (Bharadimata Dhuvo): An Ecological Sensitive Area for Rare and Endangered Plant. Srushti (Special Issue on Rare and Endangered Plants). 47: 32-33. 75. Soni, H. and K.
Tatu. (2012) Wetlands for Tourism – Gujarat for Wetland Tourism. Jalaplavit (Newsletter on Wetlands). 3:
20-30. # Books:
76. Kumar, R.N., U. Mukherjee, L. Patnaik, H. Soni and D. Rana (2006) A Text Book of Zoology. Atul Prakashan, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 229 p. 77. Kumar, R.N., U. Mukherjee, L. Patnaik, H. Soni, D. Rana, S. Patel, S. Sahoo, N. Patil, S. Chakraborty, R. Patel and A. Joshi (2006) A Practical Book of Biology. Atul Prakashan, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 232 p. # Chapters in Books: 78. Joshi, P.N., D.C. Bhatt, H. Soni and J. Joshua (2007) Etymological History of Some Floral Elements - A Case Study of Kutch District, Gujarat, India. In: Economic Botany (Prof. P.C. Trivedi Festschrift Volume) (Ed. Sampat Nehra) Pointer Publishers, Jaipur. ISBN: 81-7132-485-1. 408 p. 79. Joshua, J., S.F. Wesley Sunderraj, V. Gokula and H.B. Soni (2008) Status and Conservation of Some Threatened Faunal Biodiversity of Arid Kachchh. In: Forest Biodiversity (Vol. I) (EDS. K. Muthuchelian, S. Kakkaiyan Assng Company, New Delhi. 272 p. (ISBN 81-85211-76-0) 80. Soni, H. (2004)
A survey of White-backed Vulture Gyps
bengalensis in Gujarat. In: Inputs from Birdwatchers for Workshop on "Current Status of Vultures in Gujarat".
(Eds. Jani, J.J., H.R. Kher, D.J. Patel, A. Tere, D.N. Rank. Bird Conservation
Society Publication, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
# Miscellaneous Publications: 81. Soni, H. (2001) Birds seen in and around Gomti pond, Dakor. Vihang. P. 22. 82. Soni, H. (2001) Pelican in Anand territory. Vihang. P. 15. 83. Soni, H. (2001) White-throated Munia. Vihang. P. 21-22. 84. Soni, H. (2002) A Birding Note. Vihang. P. 17. 85. Soni, H. (2002) Birds seen in and around Kapadvanj. Vihang. P. 12. 86. Soni, H. (2002) Birds seen in and around Madhasna, Tal. Kheralu, Dist. Mehsana. Vihang. P. 12. 87. Soni, H. (2002) Some avifaunal observations in North Gujarat (Banaskantha). Vihang. 12-13. 88. Singh, Y. D., J. Joshua, S.F.W. Sunderraj, V.V. Kumar, O. Devia, P.N. Joshi, N.M. Joshi and H. Soni (2003) Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals of Gujarat. Under Save Biodiversity Campaign, Sponsored By Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Vadodara. 89. Soni, H. (2003) Some miscellaneous birding observations. Vihang. P.21.
90. Soni, H. (March 15, 2004) Mysterious Death. Down To Earth. pp. 3-4. 91. Soni, H. (October 31, 2007) Capparis decidua – Some More Facts (Witness). Down To Earth. P. 4.
92. Soni, H.B. (2009) From the Web. (Compilation: Rare Goose spotted at Sanctuary, Himanshu Kaushik; Girnar's Mysterious Siberian Cranes, Jumana Shah & Amita Arora). Flamingo. (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). 7 (1 & 2): 14-15.
93. Soni, H.B. (2009) Recent Publications on Birds of Gujarat (Compilation). Flamingo. (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). 7 (1 & 2): 23.
94. Soni, H.B. (2009) Recent Publications on Birds of Gujarat (Compilation). Flamingo. (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). 7 (3 & 4): 16.
95. Soni, H.B. (2010) Recent Publications on Birds of Gujarat (Compilation). Flamingo. (Newsletter of Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat). 8 (1 & 2): 23.
96. Soni, H.B. (2011) Biological Diversity of Gujarat: A Holistic Scenario. Quest (ARIBAS Newsletter). 1 (1): 7-9.
97. Soni, H.B. (2011) Biodiversity: A Burgeoning Biospectrum of Life. Quest (ARIBAS Newsletter). 1 (2): 6-7.
98. Soni, H.B. (2011) Policy Framework: A Legislative Tool for Biodiversity Protection. Quest (ARIBAS Newsletter). 1 (3): 8-9. # Research Papers presented: 1. Soni, H. (2004) A survey of White-backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) in Gujarat. Paper presented at Workshop on "Current Status of Vultures in Gujarat", Organized by Bird Conservation Society, Gujarat, at Anand Agricultural University, Anand, on 19th September 2004. 2. Soni, H. (2005) Butterfly Diversity of Sardar Patel University Campus, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat – A Preliminary Survey. Paper presented at XIX Gujarat Science Congress, Organized by Gujarat Science Academy (Local Chapter: Vallabh Vidyanagar) and Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, on 19th February 2005. # Poster Presentation: 1. Soni, H., J.I.N. Kumar, R.N. Kumar and N. Patil (2006) Growth and reproduction of Eisenia foetida in industry waste sludge during vermicomposting: A laboratory investigation (Abstract No. EB – 32, P. 169). Poster presented during 3rd Convention of BRSI and International Conference on “Exploring Horizons in Biotechnology: A Global Venture”, Organized by Bhanuben and Ratilal Doshi School of Biosciences (Satellite Campus), Sardar Patel University (SPU) and Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), Vallabh Vidyanagar, on 2-4 November 2006. # Census participated: 1. 24th & 25th January 2004 – Participated in Waterfowl Census at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Organized by Gujarat State Forest Department (GSFD), Wildlife Circle, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. # Seminars / Symposia / Conferences / Workshops attended: 1. 20 June 1998 – National Workshop on Medicinal Plants, Organized by Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Scheme, Gujarat Agriculture University (GAU), Anand and Gujarat Agro-Industries Corporation Limited, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. 2. 23 & 24 June 1999 – National Workshop on Protected Area Network (PAN) and Habitat Management in Gir Lion Sanctuary & National Park, Organized by Wildlife Division, Sasan (Gir), Gujarat, India. 3. 12 & 13 February 2000 – National Conference on Science Industry Interface in the New Millennium, in 15th Gujarat Science Congress (GSC), Organized by Gujarat Science Academy (GSA) and Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India. 4. 31 May 2002 – Seminar on Conservation of Rare and Endangered Biodiversity (CREB) of Gujarat, Organized by Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Vadodara, Gujarat, India. 5. 10–12 October 2003 – National Symposium on Astronomy in the New Millennium: Combined Physical & Biological Sciences (73rd Annual Session), Organized by National Academy of Sciences India (NASI), at Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) & Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. 6. 1 February 2004 – UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on Environmental Problems of Saurashtra & Kachchh: Challenges and Solutions, Organized by Shree M. & N. Virani Science College and Shree Yogiji Maharaj Arts & Commerce College, Managed by Shree Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj, at Yogidham, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. 7. 4 July 2004 – AICTE sponsored National Workshop on Pollution of Coastal and Marine Environment of Saurashtra & Kachchh: Present Scenario and Perspectives, Organized by Yogi Divine Society prerit, Sarvoday Kelavani Samaj, at Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science, at Hemu Gadhvi Hall, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
8. 4 September 2004 - State Level Seminar on College Science Education: Challenges and Opportunities, Organized by Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, at Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, at Patan (North Gujarat), India. 9. 19 September 2004 - National Workshop on Current Status of Vultures in Gujarat, Organized by Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG), at Anand Agricultural University (AAU), Anand, Gujarat, India. 10. 25-27 November 2004 - National Conference on Plant Sciences - 2004, Organized by Department of Life Sciences, Bhavnagar University & Sarva Vidhyalaya Kelavani Mandal (Kadi), Gandhinagar Campus, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. 11. 19 February 2005 - XIX Gujarat Science Congress, Organized by Gujarat Science Academy [GSA (Local Chapter: Vallabh Vidyanagar)] and Sardar Patel University (SPU), Vallabh Vidyanagar, at B.V.M. Engineering College & Department of Biosciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. 12. 26 March 2006 - Gujarat Science Congress 2006 (Teaching & Communication of Science: Challenges & Approaches), Organized by Gujarat University, Ahmedabad and Gujarat Science Academy (GSA), Ahmedabad, at Ahmedabad Management Association Hall, ATIRA Campus, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. 13. 1 October 2006 – National Conference on Humanity’s Heritage: Our Genome and Stem Cells, Organized by Society of Biological Chemists (India), Baroda Unit and Departments of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, at Prof. C.C. Mehta Auditorium, M.S. University (MSU) of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. 14. 2-4 November 2006 - 3rd Convention of BRSI and International Conference on Exploring Horizons in Biotechnology: A Global Venture, Organized by Bhanuben and Ratilal Doshi School of Biosciences (Satellite Campus), Sardar Patel University (SPU) and Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), Vallabh Vidyanagar, at Sardar Patel Memorial Trust, Karamsad, Gujarat, India.
15. 20 September 2008 - State Level Seminar on Current Trends in Environmental Sciences, Organized by Department of Biological and Environmental Science, N.V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences (NVPAS), V.V. Nagar, at B.V.M. College of Engineering, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
16. 27 September 2008 - National Conference on Taxonomy Teaching and Research: The Relevance in the National Context, Organized by Department of Biological Science, Shri R.K. Parikh Arts and Science College, Petlad, Gujarat, India.
17. 20 & 21 February 2009 - National Symposium on Prosopis julifora: Ecological, Significance and Management Challenges, Organized by Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj (Kachchh), Gujarat, India.
18. 23 August 2009 - State Level Workshop on Right to Information (RTI) As A Tool in Wildlife Conservation, Organized by Bird Conservation Society (BCSG) and Center for Ecological Action Front (CEAF) at Cardio Uno, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. 19. 13 September 2009 - National Seminar on Importance of Trees in Conservation of Avian Diversity (ITCAD), Organized by Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG), at Prof. C.C. Mehta Auditorium, M.S. University (MSU) of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. 20. 18-19 November 2009 - National Workshop on Invertebrate Taxonomy, Organized by Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda , Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
21. 19 December 2009 - National Seminar on New Frontiers in Life Sciences, Organized by Department of Biological and Environmental Science, N.V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences (NVPAS), V.V. Nagar, at B.V.M. College of Engineering, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
22. 24 January 2010 - National Symposium on Biotechnology Paradigm Shift - 2010, Organized by Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS), New Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
23. 24 March 2010 - National Workshop on Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development, Organized by Guajrat Ecology Commission (GEC), Gandhinagar, at Ahmedabad Management Association Hall, ATIRA Campus, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
24. 1 May 2010 - Workshop on Counselling for Career Opportunities (Education Fair - 2010), Organized by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
25. 24 September 2010 - Seminar on State of Environment and Climate Change in Gujarat on the auspicious occassion of Swarnim Gujarat, at K.S.K.V. Kachchh University, Bhuj (Kachchh), Gujarat, India.
26. 9 & 10 October 2010 - 12th National Conference on Inter-disciplinary Approaches in Environmental Sciences, Organized by Society of Science and Environment, at Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda , Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
27. 22 January 2011 - National Symposium on Sustainable Development: Issues and Concerns, Organized by Department of Biological and Environmental Science, N.V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences (NVPAS), V.V. Nagar, at GCET College, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.
28. 26 February 2011 - National Symposium on Exploring the Horizons of IPR, Organized by Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS), New Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. 29. 10 September 2011 - National Symposium on Status, Challenges and Opportunities in Life Sciences, Organized by Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS), New Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. 30. 17 & 18 February 2012 -
National Conference on Wetland
Conservation and Sustainable Development, Organized by Gujarat Institute of
Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj (Kachchh), Gujarat, India. |