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Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Mallick a doyen of Botany has finally hungover his hat on May 16, 2021. He began his humble journey of academics from Delhi University as a Ph.D. student and was supervised by Prof. S.K. Sawhney. His teaching carrier began from ANDC and continued in Deshbandhu College as adhoc and later as a permanent faculty. He taught in Hindu college as well for a brief period of time in-between. Since 2005 Dr. Mallick has been an integral part of Deshbandhu college and contributing immensely to the growth and progress of the institution by taking up many key positions all these years. As member of the Governing Body of this college he has been part of many key decisions which has taken us so far as an institution. His constant love for research never faded away. Recently he was selected for the prestigious Plantae Fellow (2017-2018) for his contribution and active involvement to the subject Botany. He has been recipient of many awards and distinctions for his understanding and high standard of research in the field of plant physiology.

An alumnus of this university and DUBS (Delhi University Botanical Society) member, he has been part of many committees holding various positions, all leading to the benefit of teaching learning process of Botany as a subject and academics as a whole. As member of Committee of Courses, he was actively involved in restructuring and revision of botany curriculum. We deeply mourn the demise of Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Mallick and pray for families to bear this huge loss. Rest in Peace.