Vimal Chandra Pandey
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, National Botanical Research Institute CSIR, Dr. RML Avadh University, Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture
0000-0003-2250-6726
About
Dr. Vimal Chandra Pandey is an eminent Indian researcher with international recognition and impact in the field of phytomanagement of polluted sites. He is listed as the World's Top 2% Scientists, announced by Stanford University, California, United States, and published by Elsevier BV, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Dr. Pandey's research focuses mainly on the remediation and management of heavy metal-polluted lands and post-industrial lands, using ecologically and socio-economically valuable plants, to regain ecosystem services and support a bio-based economy as phytoproducts. His research interests also lie in fostering phytoremediation for utilizing polluted lands and thereby attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Dr. Pandey's phytoremediation work has led to the extension of phytoremediation beyond its traditional application. He is now engaged in exploring commercial phytoremediation with the least risk, minimum input, and low maintenance for the rehabilitation and revegetation of fly ash dumpsite, red mud dumpsite, and mined sites. Dr. Pandey worked at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, and the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CSTUP), Lucknow, India. He is the recipient of several awards/honors/fellowships. Dr. Pandey is a member of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management and the National Academy of Sciences, India. Dr. Pandey serves as a subject expert and panel member for the evaluation of research and professional activities in India and abroad for fostering global sustainability. He has published over 110 scientific articles/book chapters in high-impact journals/books.
He is also the author and editor of several books published by Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and CRC Press, with several more forthcoming. Dr. Pandey is Associate Editor/Editor/Academic Editor/Board Member of such prestigious journals as Land Degradation and Development; Restoration Ecology; Ecological Processes; Environment, Development, and Sustainability; Ambio; Environmental Management; Discover Sustainability; Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology; and PLOS ONE by Wiley/Springer/PLOS. He also works/ worked as a guest editor for many reputed international journals.
Employment
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University CSIR-Pool Scientist2017 - 2020
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National Botanical Research Institute CSIR SERB Young Scientist2013 - 2016
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Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture Research Associate2013 - 2013
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University UGC-DSK Post Doctoral Fellow2009 - 2012
Education
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University UGC-Post Doc2009 - 2012
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Dr. RML Avadh University Ph.D.2003 - 2008
Projects & Funding
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Publications (45)
- Phytoremediation ability of naturally growing plant species on the electroplating wastewater-contaminated site Save
- Physiological profiling of invasive plant species for ecological restoration of fly ash deposits Save
- Arsenic accumulation in Canna: Effect on antioxidative defense system Save
- Pteridophytes in phytoremediation Save
- Assessment of Ziziphus mauritiana grown on fly ash dumps: Prospects for phytoremediation but concerns with the use of edible fruit Save
- Assessment of phytoremediation potential of native grass species growing on red mud deposits Save
- The importance of Butea monosperma for the restoration of degraded lands Save
- Carbon sequestration in fly ash dumps: Comparative assessment of three plant association Save
- Energy crops in sustainable phytoremediation Save
- Phytoremediation efficiency of Eichhornia crassipes in fly ash pond Save