Rupali Sharma
Manali
Summary
Highly committed and capable Research Fellow with extensive experience in theoretical and experimental work. Proficient in statistical analysis and skilled in project and team management, strategic planning, and budget management. Confident presenter and teacher, able to effectively impart complex information to audiences of all levels. Proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works closely with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Research interests include Nature-Based Solutions, Leadership in Carbon Abatement, Development of Carbon Projects, Forests as a Resource for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Understanding Eco-physiology in the Context of Climate Change, Analyzing Forest Dynamics in the Face of Climate Change, Urban Forestry as a Strategy for Combating Air Pollution and Climate Change, and Promoting the Conservation and Sustainability of Medicinal Plants.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environment Scientist
Together for Restoration, SRC
04.2024 - 03.2025
I am committed to achieving sustainable future goals by restoring ecological balance and enhancing biodiversity. This involves selecting appropriate species and developing sustainable Project Design Documents (PDDs), such as those from Verra and Gold Standard, to quantify carbon credit projects. I also guide technical staff in the field and work on developing cultivation and harvesting protocols.
- Diffused challenging situations using conflict management techniques.
- Exceeded goals through effective prioritization and consistent work ethic.
- Spoke to customers in multiple languages to resolve problems and answer questions.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Teaching faculty
Dr. Y.S.P.U.H.F. Nauni, Neri, Himachal Pradesh
04.2022 - 04.2024
As an academic instructor, I have the privilege of teaching students at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Philosophy levels. Additionally, I assist in refining research theses, helping students enhance their work for successful academic outcomes.
- Led the strategic planning process within the faculty, aligning goals with institutional vision.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments, encouraging interdisciplinary projects and research.
- Reviewed and updated academic policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed conflict resolution among staff and students, maintaining a positive academic environment.
- Established mentoring schemes for students, aiding in academic and personal development.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Assistant Professor
Jigyasa University
02.2021 - 03.2022
The position offered an opportunity to educate and mentor students across Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Additionally, it involves the valuable responsibilities of editing research theses and providing guidance and support throughout the research process.
- Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects.
- Worked closely with professor to define objectives, guide research and manage deadlines for curriculum.
- Implemented strategic lesson planning, monitoring progress and performance against set targets.
- Delivered engaging lectures, seminars and tutorials, increasing class productivity.
- Maintained extensive knowledge in current research, ensuring teaching met academic standards.
- Coordinated with colleagues in continuous reviews and curriculum development, ensuring students received high-quality courses.
- Continuously improved subject knowledge by conducting thorough research.
- Adapted teaching methods to virtual platforms during remote learning periods, maintaining student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Managed a team of research assistants, coordinating tasks and projects efficiently to meet research objectives.
- Supervised and mentored postgraduate students, guiding thesis research and academic development.
- Provided academic counseling to students, assisting in career planning and academic progress.
- Supervised children at breaktimes, lunchtimes and on school trips.
- Led students in assigned classes in absence of main teacher.
- Kept records of student attendance, progress and activities to assess individual mastery of subject matter.
- Helped teachers with organizing and coordinating community events and programmes, helping develop students' social skills.
- Organized classroom displays to showcase student work, creating a sense of pride and achievement.
Senior Project Biologist
Wildlife Institute of India
03.2019 - 12.2020
I held a research position with the UNDP SECURE Himalaya project, where my focus was on studying rare, endangered, and threatened medicinal plants within the Himalayan ecosystem, along with their adaptation processes. My responsibilities included managing meetings and building relationships with stakeholders, as well as contributing to the development of sustainable cultivation and harvesting methods. Additionally, I was involved in efforts to build capacity within the community.
- Mentored junior biologists, sharing expertise and guiding professional development within the field.
- Analyzed statistical data using software tools, providing insights into ecological and biological studies.
- Worked with research groups to identify and avail of resources to apply best practices for environment.
- Gave public presentations to schools and community groups to promote interest in biological subjects.
- Managed projects in field to supervise team and meet all anticipated deadlines.
- Conducted peer reviews for scientific papers, contributing to the integrity of scholarly publications.
- Published research findings in esteemed scientific journals, elevating academic and professional profile.
- Built scientific protocols to guide research planning, implementation and analysis.
- Cultivated relationships with non-scientists to further research goals and improve dissemination of findings.
- Reviewed previously-conducted research to gain insights and optimize future research plans.
Senior and Junior Project fellow
Forest Research institute
10.2016 - 03.2019
Over three years, we conducted a research project titled "Study on adaptive response of plants to elevated CO2 conditions". Our primary objective was to investigate the adaptive behavior of forestry species, including their physiology, morphology, and biochemical response, when subjected to increased levels of CO2 concentration in a scenario of climate change. Additionally, we aimed to generate baseline data that could be used to predict the future impacts of climate change on forestry species' performance. Our research also involved capacity building and providing suggestions for the selection of appropriate species in a plantation in the era of climate change.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes on time and within budget, fostering collaborative working environments.
- Facilitated high-level meetings and workshops, effectively gathering consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Implemented sustainable practices across operations, significantly reducing environmental impact and promoting corporate responsibility.
- Oversaw the successful delivery of training programmes, improving team capabilities and performance.
- Authored influential research papers and reports, contributing to thought leadership in the field.
- Advised students on career opportunities in fields of interest and required courses to achieve objectives.
- Prepared polished lectures discussing course-specific topics and broader related issues.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Forestry and Climate Change
Forest Research Institute
2019
Master of Science - Forestry and Climate Change
Forest Research Institute
2015
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Dr. Y.S.P. University of Horticulture and Forestry
2013
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Activity Planning
- Leadership and Management
- Planning and Strategy
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Editing Skills
- Academic advisement
- Research Presentations
- Effective Communication Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Excellent Organisation
- Findings Analysis
- Climate change Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Climate Study
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Mapmaking
- GIS Applications Experience
- Aerial Photography Understanding
- Google Workspace
- R statistical software
- SPSS statistical software
- Proofreading and editing
Conferences
1. International webinar on Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity, FA EIRA, (UNFCC ), Kerela, India (Participated)
2. Webinar Promoting Medicinal and Aromatic Plants sector for Sustainable Development under the COVID-19 scenario in the Western Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India (Participated)
3. Virtual North American Congress for Conservation Biology, Colorado, U.S.A (Presented)
4. Society for Conservation Biology, International Conference on Conservation Biology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Presented)
5. British Ecological Society Annual Meeting, Birmingham, United Kingdom (Presented)
6. Young Scientist Conference, Indian International Science Festival, Lucknow, India (Presented)
7. 105thIndian Science Congress, The Indian Science Congress Association, Tezpur University, Manipur (Participated)
8. 12thUttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology, Dehradun , India (Presented)
9. Young Ecologists Talk and Interact, Vadodara, India (Presented)
10. Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science , Bengaluru, India (Presented)
11. 11thUttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology, Dehradun , India (Presented)
12. National Seminar on Modern Trends in Applied Plant Biology, Uttarakhand, India (Participated)
13. Environment Law and Regulation for Business Development , IIM Kashipur, India (Participated)
Specific Hand on Experience
1 . Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for natural resource management
2. Remote sensing and GIS application in Carbon forestry
3. 'R' Statistical analysis
4. SCADA software analysis
Faculty Development Programme
- Bibliometric Analysis with VOS-Viewers
- Recent trends in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
International Visit
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fellowship/Honors/Awards
- Student Conference on Conservation Science Travel fellowship
- British Ecological Society Annual Meet Training and Travel Fellowship
- North American Congress for Conservation Biology grant for Registration
Reviewed articles
- Elucidating stress proteins in rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotype under elevated temperature: a proteomic approach to understand heat stress response
- Effect of Forest Fire on Tree Diversity and Regeneration in the Forests of Uttarakhand, west Himalaya, India"
- Local seed sourcing for sustainable forestry
Affiliations
- Indian Science Congress (2018)
- British Ecological Society (2018)
- Society for Conservation Biology (2019)
Extracurricular certificates of participation/achievements/training
1. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for natural resource management.
2. Remote sensing and GIS application in Carbon forestry.
3. 'R' Statistical analysis
4. National Service Scheme.
5. Painting competition by The Environment Awareness Society.
6. Essay writing competition on the Role of Vocational courses in Higher Education.
7. Great Himalayan National Park trekking.
8. Dance event on XIX Commonwealth Forestry Conference Cultural Event.
9. Volunteer and Event Manager at XIX Commonwealth Forestry Conference Cultural Event.
10. University sports meet gold, silver, and bronze medals in Table Tennis and running events.
11. Training on pulp and paper making at Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute
Publications
1. Rupali Sharma , Hukum Singh, Alteration in biochemical constituents and nutrients partitioning of Asparagus racemosus in response to elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (SPRINGER) , 2022, 29(5):6812-6821 (Impact factor: 4.23)
doi: 10.1007/s11356
2. Rupali Sharma , Monika Sharma, Manisha Mathela, Himanshu Bargali, Amit Kumar, A unique archetype of conservation in Himachal Pradesh, western Himalaya, India, Journal of Threatened Taxa 2021,13(6): 18647-18650 (Impact Factor: 0.496)
doi:10.11609/jott.6421.13.6.18647-18650
3. Himanshu Bargali, Manisha Mathela, Rupali Sharma, Monika Sharma, Amit Kumar, Plant studies in Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya: a systematic review. Journal of Mountain Science (Springer) . 2021, 18: 1856–1873 (Impact factor: 2.071)
doi.org/10.1007/s11629-020-6401-z
4. Rupali Sharma , Hukum Singh, Monika Kaushik, Raman Nautiyal, Ombir Singh, Adaptive physiological response, carbon partitioning, and biomass production of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal grown under elevated CO2 regimes, 3 Biotech (SPRINGER), 2018, 8(6):267 (Impact Factor: 2.406)
doi: 10.1007/s13205-018-1292-1
5. Hukum Singh, Savita, Rupali Sharma , Sohni Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Parmanand Kuma, Amit Verma, Satish Kant Sharma, Physiological functioning of Lagerstroemia speciosa L. under heavy roadside traffic: an approach to screen potential species for abatement of urban air pollution, 3 Biotech (SPRINGER), 2017, 7(1):61 (Impact Factor: 2.406)
doi:10.1007/s13205-017-0690-0
6. Monika Sharma, Manisha Mathela, Rupali Sharma , Himanshu Bargali, Gurinderjit S. Goraya, Amit Kumar, Journal of Threatened Taxa , 20530-20533 (Impact Factor: 0.496)
7. Hukum Singh, Amit Verma, Manoj Kumar, Rupali Sharma , Ramwant Kumar Gupta, Manpreet Kaur, Mridula Negi, Satish Kant Sharma. Phytoremediation: A Green Technology to Clean Up the Sites with Low and Moderate Level of Heavy Metals. Austin Biochemistry . 2017, 2(2): 1012. (Impact factor: 2)
8. Hukum Singh, Rupali Sharma , Savita, Madan Prasad Singh, Manoj Kumar, Amit Verma, Mohammad Wahid Ansari, Mridula Negi, Satish Kant Sharma, Adaptive Physiological response of Parthenium Hysterophorus to Elevated Atmospheric CO2Concentration. Indian Forester , 2018, 144:1
doi : 10.36808/if/2018/v144i1/121296
9. Rupali Sharma , Hukum Singh, Neeraj Prajapati, Manish Ranjan, Effects of different seed treatments on germination of endangered Pinus gerardiana , International Journal of Chemical Studies , 2019, 7(1): 1635-1638
10. Rupali Sharma , Neeraj Prajapati, Hukum Singh, Elevated carbon dioxide impacts on bioactive compounds or nutraceuticals properties of medicinal plants, Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2019, 8(1): 1924-1926
11. Neeraj Prajapati, Rupali Sharma, Hukum Singh, Unravelling the Bioherbicidal Potential of Eucalyptus Species Aqueous Leaf Extract and Leaf Oil on Germination and Initial Growth Performance of Weed Parthenium hysterophorus, 2020, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 9(09): 3028-3040
doi: https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.909.374
Popular articles:
1. Monika Sharma, Rupali Sharma , Himanshu Bargali, Manisha Mathela, Amit Kumar, The Majestic Bhatoris of Pangi Valley, Sanctuary (Nature Foundation)
2. Manisha Mathela, Himanshu Bargali, Monika Sharma, Rupali Sharma, Amit Kumar. Brainstorming on the future of the highly threatened medicinal plants of the Western Himalaya, India, Current Science (Meeting reports)
*Communicated article: An ensemblage prediction of growth and biochemical characterisation of an important medicinal herb Withania somnifera in climate change scenarios (2024)
References
1. Dr. V. P. Uniyal
Sr. Professor & Scientist (Former)
Wildlife Institute of India
E-mail: uniyalvp@gmail.com
Mobile: + 91-9412992869, 8433410346
Member, The Royal Entomological Society, London
2. Dr. David Pearson
Scientist/Instructor
School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University,Tempe
E-mail: dpearson@asu.edu
Phone: (480) 831-3103
3. Dr. Hukum Singh
Scientist
Forest Research Institute Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
Email id: hukumsingh97@yahoo.com
Mobile: +91- 9675306791, 8449667221
Timeline
Senior Environment Scientist
Together for Restoration, SRC
04.2024 - 03.2025
Teaching faculty
Dr. Y.S.P.U.H.F. Nauni, Neri, Himachal Pradesh
04.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Professor
Jigyasa University
02.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Project Biologist
Wildlife Institute of India
03.2019 - 12.2020
Senior and Junior Project fellow
Forest Research institute
10.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Forestry and Climate Change
Forest Research Institute
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Dr. Y.S.P. University of Horticulture and Forestry
Doctor of Philosophy - Forestry and Climate Change
Forest Research Institute
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