Dr Aradhana Bhatt
Forest Gentics Expert
Entebbe,ca
Summary
Highly skilled Forest Genetics and Forestry professional with extensive experience in research, management, and conservation of forest ecosystems. Expertise in forest regeneration, tree breeding, and genetic resource conservation, focusing on enhancing forest health, biodiversity, and sustainability. Proficient in applying genetic principles to improve forest productivity, resilience to climate change. Passionate about developing innovative strategies for sustainable forestry and preserving natural resources for future generations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technical Assistant
Forest Research Institute
Uttarkhand, Punjab
11.2006 - 06.2018
- Collaborated on a project titled “Follow-up Project on Advanced Genetic Improvement in Seed Production Areas, Seed Orchards, and Progeny Trials of Various Forest Tree Species in Punjab,” funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
- Extensively worked on clonal propagation, seed orchard management, and wood analysis 3 forest plantation sites.
- Utilized innovative techniques to accelerate tree generations, enhance seed production, and improve tree genetics.
- Coordinated project management, collaborated with research teams, and ensured the health and growth of tree populations through innovative propagation and orchard development strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Forestry (Forest Genetics)
Forest Research Institute University
Dehradun 03.2007 - 11.2011
Master of Science - Botany
H.N.B. Garhwal University
Uttarkashi 01.2006 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Chemistry and Forestry & Wildlife Management
H.N.B. Garhwal University
Uttarkashi 07.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
- Clonal propagation of different tree species
- Conversion of seed orchard to the advance generation seed orchards
- Establishment of new seed orchards
- Tree Breeding and Genetics
- Wood Analysis for different growth parameters in laboratory
- Data compilation and analysis
- Project Management and Leadership
- Research Methodologies and Techniques
- Statistical Software
- Laboratory equipment handling
Windows OS
- MS office suite
- Adobe applications
Analytical thinking
Expert problem solving
Root-cause analysis
Genetic Resource Conservation
Weather observation
Invasive species management
Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding
Certification
Certification in computer application and statistical analysis courses, Forest Research Institute, 06/01/08
Training
Bhatt, A. and Kumar, A., 2010, Divergence study in selected clones of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.)., 5th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Congress, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, pp 89,
Kumar, A., Luna, R.K., Bhatt, A. and Dobhal, S., 2009, Genotypic X Environment Interaction and growth performance in different clones of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.)., XIII World Forestry Congress, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
Kumar, A., Bhatt, A. and Dobhal, S., 2010, Genetic improvement of Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.) for growth, productivity and carbon sequestration., XXIII IUFRO World Congress, Seoul, South Korea, The International Forestry Review, 12, 5
Publications
Kumar A, Bhatt A, Ravichandran S, Pande PK, Dobhal S, 2012, Genetic divergence for growth and wood parameters in different clones of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., Journal of Forestry Research, 23, 2, 285-288,
Kumar A, Bhatt A, S. Ravichandran, V. Kumar, S. Dobhal, 2012, Genotype × environmental interactions for analyzing adaptability and stability in different clones of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., Journal of Forestry Research, 23, 1, 65-74,
Bhatt, A. and Boktapa, N.R., 2010, Some important medicinal and aromatic plants of Uttarkashi District, Garhwal Himalaya., International Journal of Forest Usefructs Management, 11, 1, 94-99,
A. Bhatt and A. Kumar, 2011, Path analysis studies on growth traits of shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.)., Indian Journal of forestry, 34, 3, 297-300, Bhatt, A. and Kumar, A., 2012, Path analysis for wood parameters in Dalbergia sissoo (Roxb.)., Ann. For., 20, 1, 91-96
Timeline
Ph.D. - Forestry (Forest Genetics)
Forest Research Institute University
03.2007 - 11.2011
Forestry Technical Assistant
Forest Research Institute
11.2006 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Botany
H.N.B. Garhwal University
01.2006 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Chemistry and Forestry & Wildlife Management
H.N.B. Garhwal University
07.2001 - 06.2004
Certification in computer application and statistical analysis courses, Forest Research Institute, 06/01/08
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