HIMANSHU ARORA
New Delhi
Summary
PhD in Environmental Biotechnology from IIT Delhi with expertise in sustainable agriculture, life cycle assessment, and field-based research. Experienced in translating complex scientific evidence into decision-ready insights for environmental and agricultural applications, with a strong interest in climate mitigation, carbon systems, and scalable rural interventions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor (Environmental Science)
KCC Institute of Technology and Management
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Deliver coursework on environmental sustainability and energy systems to undergraduate students
- Mentor student projects involving environmental impact assessment and analytical problem solving
- Supported NBA accreditation processes through structured documentation and data-driven reporting
Doctoral Research
IIT Delhi
12.2018 - 03.2024
- Developed sustainable agricultural inputs with reduced environmental footprint, contributing to climate-resilient farming practices
- Conducted life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify environmental impacts and support data-driven sustainability decisions
- Integrated experimental research with computational analysis for improved solution design
- Produced insights relevant to sustainable agriculture, environmental risk reduction, and biodiversity
Consultant (Remote Intern)
Eco-Panacea
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis and reporting to track project progress, assess impact, and make informed decisions.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across various levels to align goals and facilitate effective project implementation.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Biotechnology
IIT Delhi
01-2024
M.Sc. - Environmental Science
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra01-2017
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Botany
University of Delhi
01-2015
Skills
- Project management
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Scholarly writing
- Sustainable practices
- Academic mentoring
- Student engagement
- Analytical problem solving
- Research integration
- Accreditation support
- Teaching and supervision
- Innovative teaching techniques
- Conference presentations and networking
- Time management in research
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Data Analysis (Origin, R, Excel, SPSS)
- Problem Solving & Structured Thinking
- Research Translation & Insight Generation
- Biopesticide Product Development (Botanical & Microbial)
- Molecular Docking & Simulation (AutoDock, GROMACS)
- Analytical Techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS)
- Microbial Isolation & Cultivation
- Field Trials & Product Validation
- Regulatory Awareness (Biopesticides Approval)
Accomplishments
- Awarded Distinction in Doctoral Research, IIT Delhi (Top 10%)
- Recipient of "Best Feedback Award" by KCC Institutes, Greater Noida.
- Recipient of ₹1.5L Research Travel Grants (International Conference)
- Qualified UGC-NET JRF (Environment Science) & CSIR-NET (Earth Science)
Additional Information
Experience with interdisciplinary research and collaboration, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Interest in sustainability consulting and ESG strategy
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/himanshu-arora7
Certification
- R for Biologists (Online Workshop), The Institute of Biotechnological Research, Rajkot, Gujrat
- English Proficiency: EF SET Certified – C2 (Proficient) | Score: 75/100
Publications and Research
Published 11 peer-reviewed papers (SCI/Scopus Indexed) focused on sustainable agriculture, environmental impact assessment, and bio-based solutions,
350+ citations,
Reviewer for many international peer-reviewed journals
References
Available on Request
Hobbies and interests
- Correlating human behaviour to their music taste
- Cooking
Timeline
Assistant Professor (Environmental Science)
KCC Institute of Technology and Management
09.2024 - 04.2026
Consultant (Remote Intern)
Eco-Panacea
01.2019 - 02.2020
Doctoral Research
IIT Delhi
12.2018 - 03.2024
Ph.D. - Environmental Biotechnology
IIT Delhi
M.Sc. - Environmental Science
Kurukshetra University
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Botany
University of Delhi