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Work History
Education
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Book Chapters
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Dr. Garima Mishra

Dr. Garima Mishra

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven researcher with a Ph.D. In forest genetics, offering strong expertise in data analysis, molecular techniques, and environmental impact assessment and ESG. Proven experience in project management, technical reporting, and geospatial mapping. Skilled in translating scientific insights into actionable strategies for sustainability, resource optimization, and corporate environmental responsibility. Experienced in climate risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and impact studies, complemented by programming skills to deliver data-driven insights on climate-related risks impacting client investments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Research Fellow

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
02.2024 - 11.2025
  • Developed and disseminated scientific knowledge on forest genetic diversity and conservation strategies through technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
  • Analyzed large datasets using statistical software to validate research hypotheses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance research methodologies and outcomes.
  • Engaged with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and peer reviews.

Junior Research Fellow

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Conducted an in-depth molecular analysis and an extensive field survey pertaining to the conservation of Shorea robusta across Sal forests in Uttarakhand.
  • Analyzed genetic structure and diversity using GenAlEx, POPGENE, STRUCTURE, and MEGA, along with utilizing GIS tools (QGIS/ArcGIS) to map sampling sites and visualize diversity patterns.
  • Assessed the pandemic-related carbon footprint, with emphasis on deforestation and resource use; proposed sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact.
  • Managed and analyzed research data, contributing to the preparation of technical reports and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and governmental bodies to foster sustainable and impactful conservation initiatives.

Education

Ph.D. - Forestry (Forest Genetics)

Forest Research Institute (Deemed To Be) University
Dehradun, India
05.2025

Masters of Science - Forestry

Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University
Dehradun, India
08.2018

Bachelors of Science - Biological Sciences

Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
Ayodhya, India
10.2015

Skills

  • Research work
  • On-field experience
  • MS Office
  • Geoinformatics software
  • Erdas Imagine and Canva
  • R Studio and BioRender
  • SPSS
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Professional video editing
  • Data analysis
  • AI tools
  • Molecular laboratory
  • Communication skills (Hindi, English)
  • Presentation and publication skills

Book Chapters

  • Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in Forestry, Mishra, G., Tushal, Bhandari, M.S., 2023, Advances in Forestry and Agro-forestry (Volume 1), 978-81-96692-45-2, Stella International Publication
  • Plant Pathogens and Detection Approaches With Gold Nanoparticles, Tripathi, A., Mishra, G., Kant, K., 2023, Nanotechnology in Plant Health, Taylor & Francis Group
  • Agroforestry Systems: Integrating Trees into Agricultural Landscapes, Tushal, Mishra, G., Bhandari, M.S., 2023, Advances in Forestry and Agro-forestry (Volume 1), 978-81-96692-45-2, Stella International Publication
  • Adaptive Modulations in Morphological and Physiological Responses of Forest Ecosystems to Climate Change, Mishra, G., Srivastava, T., Kant, R., Meena, R.K., Pandey, S., Bhandari, M.S., 2024, Forests and Climate Change: Biological Perspectives on Impact, Adaptation, and Mitigation Strategies, 43-71, Springer Nature Singapore
  • Mechanisms of Natural Adaptation in Forests, Srivastava, T., Mishra, G., Pandey, S., Meena, R.K., Kant, R., Bhandari, M.S., 2024, Forests and Climate Change: Biological Perspectives on Impact, Adaptation, and Mitigation Strategies, 291-314, Springer Nature Singapore

Research Publications

  • A century old regeneration problem of Shorea robusta Gaertn. F. in south Asia: SWOT analysis, Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Pandey, S., Kant, R., Bhandari, M.S., 2020, Annals of Silvicultural Research, 46(1), https://doi.org/10.12899/asr-2131
  • Genome-wide characterization leading to simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers development in Shorea robusta, Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Kant, R., Pandey, S., Ginwal, H.S., Bhandari, M.S., 2023, Functional & Integrative Genomics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-023-00975-8
  • Contemporary spatial association of genetic diversity determinants in Asian Dipterocarps: a systematic review, Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Pandey, S., Kant, R., Bhandari, M.S., 2023, Annals of Silvicultural Research, 48(2), https://doi.org/10.12899/asr-2444
  • An Improved Shorea robusta genomic DNA extraction protocol with high PCR fidelity, Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Kant, R., Pandey, S., Ginwal, H.S., Bhandari, M.S., 2023, Biology Methods and Protocols, p.bpad039
  • Bioinformatics insight in shallow genome sequence: a case study of Corymbia hybrid (C. citriodora× C. torelliana), Shamoon, A., Bhandari, M.S., Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Pandey, S., 2024, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 1-11
  • Phenological pattern, breeding behaviour, and estimation of outcrossing rate in Grevillea robusta (Proteaceae), Bhandari, M.S., Dabral, A., Bisht, A., Mishra, G., Meena, R.K., Kant, R., Pandey, S., Nautiyal, R., Chandra, A, Tandon, R., 2024, The Nucleus, 1-14
  • Global genecological status of vulnerable Dalbergia latifolia: need to introspect the conservation perspectives, Bhandari, M.S., Pandey, S., Kant, R., Joshi, P., Thapliyal, G., Mishra, G., Srivastava, T., Menna, R.K., Bisht, S.S., 2025, Vegetos, 1-17
  • Profiling the Population Structure and Regeneration Dynamics of Shorea robusta Gaertn. in the Shivaliks and Terai-Bhabhar regions of Uttarakhand, India, Mishra, G., Pandey, S., Meena, R.K., Kant, R., Bhandari, M.S., 2025, Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, Accepted

Accomplishments

  • Qualified UGC-NET JRF exam in 2021 and 2022.
  • Certificate of appreciation awarded by the FRI, India, for participating in the Environment Society, NISARG
  • DST SERB (International Travel Support (ITS)) to attend Botanik Tagung 2024 in Germany
  • Travel grant by the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) to attend the International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG), Germany
  • Best presentation award (2024) at the Young Scientists Conference organized by the Government of India at the RCB Campus, Faridabad
  • Travel Bursary (2023) by Wellcome Connecting Sciences, Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Best poster award (2023) at the National Symposium organized by G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

References

  • Dr. H. S. Ginwal, Registrar, Scientist- G, Tropical Forest Research Institute, Madhya Pradesh, India, +91-9412413158, ginwalhs@icfre.org
  • Dr. M. S. Bhandari, Scientist- E, Department of Genetics and Tree Improvement, ICFRE-FRI, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, +91-7500353770, maneesh31803@gmail.com

Timeline

Senior Research Fellow

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
02.2024 - 11.2025

Junior Research Fellow

Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
02.2022 - 02.2024

Ph.D. - Forestry (Forest Genetics)

Forest Research Institute (Deemed To Be) University

Masters of Science - Forestry

Forest Research Institute (Deemed to be) University

Bachelors of Science - Biological Sciences

Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University
Dr. Garima Mishra