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Rajat Thakur

CurriculumVitae

Personal Information

Name: Rajat

Designation: Assistant Professor – Environmental Science

Institution: Dr. Y.S. Parmar Government P.G. College, Nahan

Permanent Address: Village Kot Ghat, Tehsil–Rajgarh, District Sirmaur(H.P.)–173101

Career Objective

To contribute meaningfully to the field of Environmental Science through teaching, research, and community engagement, while continuously enhancing my knowledge and skills for academic and institutional growth.

Educational Qualifications

Degree

 Institution University Year Specialization/ Stream

Ph.D.

(Pursuing)

 Department of Environmental Science, H.P. University, Shimla(Summer Hill) Himachal Pradesh University

2020-

present

Environmental Science

M.Sc.

 Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh Panjab University

2014-16

Environmental Science
B.Sc. DAV College, Sector10,

Chandigarh

 Panjab University 2011-14

Non-Medical

 

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar Government P.G. College, Nahan 2023 – Present. Teaching undergraduate students, curriculum development, and department- level responsibilities in the field of Environmental Science.
  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF), G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Himachal Regional Centre, Kullu (2019 – 2021). Contributed to multiple environmental research projects focused on hydrology, climate change, and solid waste management in the Himalayan region.

Skills

  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Report Writing and Scientific Communication
  • Teamwork and Communication

Certifications & Workshops

  • Participated in 5-Day International FDP cum Workshop on Sustainable Environmental Engineering Practices (SEEP 2020), organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering, NIT Rourkela (21–25 September 2020).
  • Completed One-Week Online Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Dept. of Visual Arts, HPU-Summerhill, Shimla (17–22 May 2021).
  • Presented an oral paper (online) at the International Conference on 19th Spatial Data Handling and Geographic Intelligence (13–14 August 2021).

Projects & Research Work

  • Modelling and Forecasting of High Impact Weather Events in the Beas Basin (NMHS Funded Project) – Worked as Junior Project Fellow (JPF); contributed to warning system design and weather impact modeling.
  • Community Driven Solid Waste Management in Himachal Pradesh: A Step Towards Swachh Bharat Mission (In-house Funded Project) – Worked as Junior Research Fellow (JRF); community engagement and waste management strategies.
  • Hydrological Monitoring and Modelling with Community Participation (NMHS Funded Project) – Worked as JRF; conducted household surveys, statistical modeling, and intervention planning.

Research Publications & Presentations

Research Publications

 ·        Rajat, Pushpa Thakur, Renu Lata (2026). Hydro-Meteorological Behavior and Intensifying Rainfall Extremes in the Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 52(1), e0936–e0936.

·        Rajat, Renu Lata, Pushpa Thakur, K.C. Gouda, Sayanta Ghosh, Sarla Shashni (2023). Impact of the Hydro-Meteorological Disasters in the Upper Beas Basin in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 27(6), 52–64.

·        VE Gosavi, S Mukerjee, K Kumar, R Thakur, A Tiwari. (2020). Water Resources of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR): A Synthesis in the Context of Climate Change. Environmental We International Journal of Science and Technology, 15, 81–89.

·        Nandini Thakur, Vaibhav E. Gosavi, Rajat Thakur, Renu Lata. (2019). Perspective on Himalayan Spring Water: A Quintessential Resource. Himalayan Ecology, Vol. 27, p.85.

·        Nandini Thakur, Vaibhav E. Gosavi, Rajat Thakur, Renu Lata, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Kireet SCA Kumar, D.C. Rana. (2022). Rethinking Himalaya: Its Scope and Protection, p. 80. (Book Chapter)

·        Vaibhav E. Gosavi and Rajat(2019).Water Quality Status of Selected Springs in Mohal Khad Watershed of Kullu District. BioticaResearchToday,1(1),04–07.

·        Rakesh Kumar Singh & Rajat. (2019). Status of Municipal Solid Waste and Efficient Management Strategies in Himachal Pradesh. International Journal of Current Research, 11(12), 8682–8688.

Paper Presentations

·        Trend Analysis of Rainfall Using Mann–Kendall Test and Sen’s Slope Method: A Study of Kullu and Manali (2005–2024). Presented at: International Conference organized by Dr. Y.S. Parmar Government PG College, Nahan on 23rdFebruary 2026.

·        Hydrological Disasters and Their Socio-Economic Impact on Himachal Pradesh: A Study of 2016–2022. Presented at: National Seminar on Environmental Concern in Himalayan Region, Govt. College Jukhala, H.P.

·        Assessing Disaster Vulnerability in the Kullu Region: An Integrated Analysis of Environmental and Socio-Economic Risks. Presented at: International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Biological Sciences, Govt. College Sanjauli, Shimla (19–20 November 2024).

·        People Perception on the Impacts of Hydro-Meteorological Disasters in the Upper Beas Basin. Presented at: International Conference on 19th Spatial Data Handling and Geographic Intelligence (Online), 13–14 August 2021.

Place: Nahan

Date:01.03.2026

(RAJAT)