Pratibha Prakash
New Delhi
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable professional with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Expected April 2024) from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, possessing a strong foundation in environmental research and analysis. Seeking to transition into a role within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team, where I can leverage my academic background and transferable skills to contribute effectively. Eager to expand knowledge and expertise in areas related to ESG. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to make meaningful contributions to sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scholar
ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
08.2020 - Current
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Gained knowledge of the dynamic crop
simulation models such as InfoCrop DSSAT, - geospatial analysis for water resources
using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine - Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Visiting Research Scholar
University Of Florida, Gainesville
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained in Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) is software application program that comprises dynamic crop growth simulation models for over 42 crops
Junior Research Fellow
TERI School Of Advanced Studies
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through collaborations.
- Collaborated with other researchers for network building and mapping of research expertise on Nutritional Security in Hindu Khush Himalayan Region
Project Assistant
TERI School Of Advanced Studies
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
- Handled GIS aspects of the project, such as the preparation of maps and the collection of field GPS points.
Major Project Intern
CCFAS, Borlaug Institute For South-Asia-CIMMYT
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Prepared a spreadsheet-based model for performing hydro-bio-economic suitability analysis for the Bihar and Punjab regions.
Minor Project Intern
University Of Gothenburg
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Quantifying Black Carbon Optical Emission Factors from ships at the port of Gothenburg, Sweden
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Science
ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
New Delhi, India04.2024
Master of Science - Environmental Studies And Resource Management
TERI University
New Delhi, India08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Miranda House, University of Delhi
New Delhi, India06.2014
Skills
- Climate risk analysis
- Environmental resource management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scientific Writing
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge
- Remote Sensing/GIS- ArcGIS
- Programming skills- R (familiar), Google Earth Engine (JS API's)
- Carbon
Trainings
- Attended ICAR - HRM Training program's 21-day training program on Advances in Simulation Modelling and Climate Change Research Towards Knowledge based Agriculture from 13 November 2019 to 03 December 2019.
- Participated in NAHEP (ICAR) - CAAST, IARI webinar on World Environment Day - 2020 on 05 June 2020.
- Attended IAWEES & IHE Delft workshop on Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Water, Environment, Land and Society from 01 December 2020 to 03 December 2020.
- Engaged in ICAR - Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi's online training on Statistics and Informatics in Experimental Data Management & Analysis from 25 February 2021 to 04 March 2021.
- Completed the online certificate course on Google Earth Engine with Python for Climate Smart Agriculture conducted by NAHEP CAAST for Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management (CSAWM) from 01 June 2021 to 27 June 2021.
- Participated in KSCSTE-Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) Kozhikode's online training on Advances in agricultural water management through integrated approaches under changing climate from 15 November 2021 to 25 November 2021.
- Joined the 4th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing focusing on Remote Sensing from 25 January 2022 to 27 January 2022.
- Took part in ICAR - HRM Training program workshop on Capacity Building on Simulation Modelling and Climate Change Research Towards Knowledge based Agriculture from 17 November 2022 to 07 December 2022
Publication
Evaluating the impact of surface water dynamics on agriculture in the semi-arid region - a case study of Bundelkhand, India” is accepted to be published in Ecology, Environment and Conservation journal in 2024 July Supplement Issue
Timeline
Visiting Research Scholar
University Of Florida, Gainesville
12.2023 - 12.2023
Research Scholar
ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
08.2020 - Current
Junior Research Fellow
TERI School Of Advanced Studies
02.2018 - 05.2018
Project Assistant
TERI School Of Advanced Studies
09.2017 - 02.2018
Major Project Intern
CCFAS, Borlaug Institute For South-Asia-CIMMYT
01.2017 - 05.2017
Minor Project Intern
University Of Gothenburg
06.2016 - 07.2016
Ph.D. - Environmental Science
ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Master of Science - Environmental Studies And Resource Management
TERI University
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Miranda House, University of Delhi
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