Nidhi Chhillar

Motivated and research-oriented environmental professional with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in watershed management, spring-shed hydrology, and multi-hazard susceptibility analysis in fragile mountain ecosystems. Experienced in using both scientific and participatory methods to assess risks related to landslides, floods, forest fires, and seasonal water scarcity, with a focus on community-based adaptation, and gender-inclusive resilience planning. Skilled in conducting spring water quality monitoring, policy evaluation, and vulnerability mapping to inform sustainable resource management, with a strong passion for fostering innovation and inclusivity.

• JRF and SRF, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi| May 2019- May 2022, National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GOI) and G.B Pant “National Institute of Himalayan Environment” (GBNIHE).

Project entitled: “A women centric approach to identify the factors governing the watershed integrity and multi-hazard susceptibility in selected districts of the Uttarakhand”.,

 - Undertook applied research and produced technical reports on watershed management strategies promoting climate resilience., 

- Conducted field research and coordinated with stakeholders in Uttarakhand,

- Facilitated women-focused water conservation programs., 

- Supported evaluation and documentation of disaster management initiatives.

• Himalayan Research Fellowship (HJRF, 2019) under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development (GBPNIHESD), research project entitled "A women-centric approach to identify the factors governing the watershed integrity and multi-hazard susceptibility in selected districts of Uttarakhand" and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), 2021,
• NET for Lectureship: UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2019 (Environmental Sciences),
• Short Term Research Fellowship (STRF): Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi awarded STRF for full-time research scholar (2018),
• ASRB NET: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) December 2018 (Environmental Sciences),
• Uttarakhand SET for Lectureship: Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (USET) 2017 (Environmental Sciences),
• First position in Plastic Waste Management competition on World Environment Day, 2022 organized by USEM, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi,
• International Travel Support awarded by Directorate of Students' Welfare (DSW), GGSIPU, India For oral presentation at ‘SPIE SENSORS+ IMAGINE, Congress CENTER, 5–7th September 2022, Berlin, Germany.

• Determination, dedication, and discipline.
• Ability to work in a team with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new opportunities and challenges.