Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Lectures Delivered
MSc Dissertations Supervised
Seminars/Workshops Attended
Publications
References
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ANAMIKA UPADHAYA

Shillong

Summary

Guest faculty at the Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern with 11 years of teaching and research experience. Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Faculty

Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong
03.2020 - Current
  • Proficient in various aspects related to environmental science, conservation, and sustainability.
  • Proven ability to teach students in a dynamic learning environment
  • Demonstrated ability to engage through effective delivery of lectures and presentations
  • Organized and facilitated stress management sessions
  • Collaborated with other faculty members to create effective curriculum content.
  • Assisted students with research projects and MSc dissertation.
  • Facilitated collaborative learning activities among students.

Research Associate

Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong
09.2016 - 06.2020

Senior Team Member

Pragya International
Delhi
04.2015 - 04.2016

Field Investigator

Regional Centre - National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, NEHU
Shillong
06.2014 - 02.2015

Project Fellow

Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong
05.2013 - 01.2014

Research Fellow

Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, NEHU
Shillong
11.2005 - 08.2007

Lecturer

St. Mary's College
Shillong
10.2006 - 12.2006

Research Fellow

Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, NEHU
Shillong
02.2003 - 07.2003

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science, North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong
10-2013

Master of Science - Ecology And Environmental Science

Assam University
Silchar
07-2005

Bachelor of Science - Botany

St. Mary's College, NEHU
Shillong
06-2002

Skills

  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Curriculum Creation
  • In-class lectures
  • Academic Counseling
  • Public Speaking
  • Team Leadership
  • Academic counselor at IGNOU
  • Mentoring abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Lectures Delivered

  • 01/27/2020, Yoga: An alternate way to manage stress, 1, North-Eastern Police Academy, Meghalaya
  • 02/22/2021, Stress Management Training Program for CAPF by MHA, Govt of India, 6, Ministry of Home Affairs & the Art of Living Govt Programs
  • 06/21/2021, Yoga Day, 1, Assam Rifle, DGR
  • 03/28/2022, Stress Management Training Program for CAPF by MHA, Govt of India, 6, Ministry of Home Affairs & the Art of Living Govt Programs
  • 06/14/2022, Lecture cum Demonstration on “Yoga and Stress Management”, 1, IGNOU, RC Shillong
  • 06/21/2022, Yoga Day, 1, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • 08/30/2022, Stress Management, 1, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 09/26/2022, Analytical thinking and Step by Step Approach to Problem Solving, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 09/28/2022, Understanding the Global Environmental Crisis- Global warming, climate change, habitat loss etc, 1, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 12/06/2022, Stress Management, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 02/06/2023, Analytical thinking and Step by Step Approach to Problem Solving, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 02/10/2023, Understanding the Global Environmental Crisis- Global warming, climate change, habitat loss etc, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 02/22/2023, Resource Person – Celebration of National Science Day 2023, 1, IGNOU, RC Shillong
  • 03/16/2023, Yoga Shivir organised by NEHU Yoga Committee, 3, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • 04/19/2023, Local Workshop on Stress Management among Nurses, 1, Nongstoin, CNE Cell Civil Hospital
  • 05/12/2023, Stress Management (Online), 1, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 05/27/2023, Meditation and Stress Management Session, 1, 1st Battalion Meghalaya Police Armed Police training Centre (APTC) Mawiong
  • 05/29/2023, Meditation and Stress Management Session, 1, SF -10 Tactical base Camp Mawiong
  • 06/21/2023, Yoga Day, 1, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • 08/02/2023, Time Management and Stress Management, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 08/28/2023, AICTE Sponsored Student Induction Programme for the 1st year BTech students of NEHU, 6, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
  • 09/04/2023, Radio Talk on All India Radio on “G20 and Healthy Living”, 1, All India Radio, Shillong
  • 10/07/2023, Success without Stress, 1, St. Edmunds College
  • 10/28/2023, Time Management and Stress Management, 2, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong
  • 12/12/2023, Yoga Session for Fit India Week, 1, National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya
  • 02/19/2024, Stress Management Training Program for CAPF by MHA, Govt of India, 6, Ministry of Home Affairs & the Art of Living Govt Programs
  • 03/18/2024, Time and Stress Management, 1, Regional Capacity Building and Knowledge Institute, Shillong

MSc Dissertations Supervised

  • Glimpse of indigenous knowledge – way of living in Nartiang village – Lovely Raliang
  • Documentation of Non-Timber Forest Production in Ksehkohmoit Village, Eastern West Khasi hills District Meghalaya – Fluency Marbaniang
  • Traditional Knowledge System in Mawryngkang Village, Meghalaya – Kitborlang Nongrum
  • Traditional dry fish preparation in Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur District, Manipur – Sarjubala Laishram
  • A study on the water quality analysis of Nondein river, Nongstoin West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – Ibanshai Nongphud
  • Analysis of water quality parameters of Myntdu river and the water supplied to localities in Jowai – Pretty War
  • A Study on Wild-edible Fruits as an Emergency food at Raliang, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya – Daffahi Tariang
  • An assessment of drinking water supply from source to household in Raliang village – Arwaka Suchiang

Seminars/Workshops Attended

  • Participated in a workshop on Trace analysis 07 at Saha Institute Of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India (October 3rd - 13th, 2007)
  • Participated in the National Roving Seminar on Traditional Knowledge at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India (August 7th -8th, 2008)
  • Participated in the 96th Indian Science Congress held at the North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India (January 3rd - 7th, 2009)
  • Member of organizing committee 4th meeting of the Group Monitoring Committee on Seismicity Programme of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India held at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India (June 22nd - 23rd, 2009)
  • Member of organizing committee and Participated in the SCAPES Regional workshop on Studying The Linkages Between Ecosystem Services and Poverty Building Networks In South Asia, Shillong, India (September 8th – 9th, 2009)
  • Participated in a workshop on Basic Statistics and Research Data Analysis, organized by Department of Business Administration, Assam University, Silchar, India (April 7th – 10th, 2010)
  • Presented a paper “Citrus Biodiversity of Meghalaya” in a National Seminar on Biodiversity of North East India-Issues and Concerns, organized by the Regional Centre for National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India (May 21st, 2010)
  • Participated in the International Seminar /Workshop on Managing Biodiversity for Sustainable Livelihoods in the Changing Environment in Marginal Mountain Regions, 21st – 23rd December, 2010 organized by Department of Environmental Studies, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India
  • Participated in a workshop on Agroforestry for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, 2nd – 5th December, 2013 jointly organized by United Nations University, Tokyo, JNU, New Delhi and NEHU, Shillong, India.
  • Presented a paper “Biodiversity and Conservation of Citrus in Meghalaya: An assessment” in a National Conference on Biodiversity: Challenges and Issues, 5th – 6th June, 2014, organized by Albert Einstein Science Institute, Northeast Region, Shillong, Meghalaya.
  • Organized Multi-stake Workshop on Accelerating Renewable Energy Deployment in Rural Himalayas, 21st July 2105 and Presented an overview “Accelerating Renewable Energy Deployment in Rural Himalayas” Organized by Pragya, New Delhi.

Publications

  • Upadhaya, A. Chaturvedi, S.S., Tiwari B.K. and Paul, D. 2019. Effect of temperature on germination of Citrus macroptera, Citrus latipes and Citrus indica seeds. The NEHU Journal Vol. XVII, No.1 (January – June) and No. 2 (July – December) 2019, pp. 12-20.
  • Upadhaya, A. Chaturvedi, S.S., and Tiwari B.K. 2016. Utilization of wild Citrus by Khasi and Garo tribes of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol. 15 (1), January 2016, pp. 121-127
  • Contributed as a Research team in the publication of the book entitled “Forest Products of Meghalaya: Present Status and Future Perspective” by Tiwari, BK and Kumar, C. (2008)
  • SK Barik, D Adhikari, HN Pandey, SK Mishra, R Tiwary, PP Singh, E Kharlyngdoh, MK Lyngdoh, BR Suchiang, IM Nonghuloo, BK Sharma, SN Ramanujam, P Ramanujam, D Paul, H Siangbood, N Narah, A Upadhaya, S Barua, S Lynser, N Thapa, RR Gogoi, S Dutta, SK Padhee, A Anjaneyulu, V Chembolu, LNV Satish, R Panda, I Ali, R Pathak, K Haridasan, A Sarmah, P Chakraborty (2014). Perspective plan for development of Tawang river basin. Cumulative impact assessment of proposed hydel power projects, determination of basin carrying capacity, and landscape level biodiversity management plan.

References

  • Dr. S. S. Chaturvedi, sschaturvedinehu@gmail.com, +91 9436163867
  • Dr. D. Paul, pauld97@rediffmail.com, +91 9436732431
  • Dr. B.K. Tiwari, bktiwarinehu@gmail.com, +91 9436100984

Disclaimer

I do hereby declare that all statements made, and all information furnished in this application is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

Nepali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Assamese
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

  • AYUSH Certified Yoga Instructor
  • Certified Teacher in the Art of Living
  • Institutional Program Coordinator of North-East India, Art of Living

Timeline

Guest Faculty

Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University
03.2020 - Current

Research Associate

Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University
09.2016 - 06.2020

Senior Team Member

Pragya International
04.2015 - 04.2016

Field Investigator

Regional Centre - National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board, NEHU
06.2014 - 02.2015

Project Fellow

Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University
05.2013 - 01.2014

Lecturer

St. Mary's College
10.2006 - 12.2006

Research Fellow

Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, NEHU
11.2005 - 08.2007

Research Fellow

Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-development Board, NEHU
02.2003 - 07.2003

Ph.D. - Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science, North-Eastern Hill University

Master of Science - Ecology And Environmental Science

Assam University

Bachelor of Science - Botany

St. Mary's College, NEHU
ANAMIKA UPADHAYA