Academic Qualifications
• Ph.D , 2011, State University of New York, Buffalo
Dissertation Title: Role of plant hydraulics in influencing the spatial distribution of carbon flux across the Sagebrush ecosystem – A quantitative analysis
• M.S , 2006, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Thesis Title: Acid Mine Drainage Prevention Using A Novel Surface Treatment Approach
• Certificate (Environmental Systems), 2006, University of Kentucky, Lexington
• BE, 2004, Bengal Engineering and Science University, India
Awards
• Presidential Fellowship, State University of New York, Buffalo, 2006 – 2010
• Full Time Graduate Tuition Scholarship, State University of New York, Buffalo, 2006 – 2010
• Full Time Graduate Tuition Scholarship, University of Kentucky, 2004 – 2006
Grants
• NSF Research Grant (NSF EAR/IF #0929850), Dept. of Soil, Water and Environmental Science, University of Arizona ($ 700), 2012
• Graduate Student Association Conference Funding, State University of New York, Buffalo ($ 400), 2010
• Mark Diamond Research Fund, State University of New York, Buffalo ($ 2000), 2009
• 2nd Abrahams & Woldenberg Field Work Scholarship, State University of New York, Buffalo ($ 700), 2009
• Chequamegon Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (ChEAS) Lab Exchange Program, ($1000), 2008
• Chequamegon Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (ChEAS) Lab Exchange Program ($1000), 2007