Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau
**Ranikhet:** Dr. Bharat Pandey will be honored with the prestigious International Research Excellence Award 2024 at the Global Edu-Conclave 2024. The event is being organized by the International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR), India, in collaboration with the Center for Smart Modern Construction – Western Sydney University (Australia), Green Thinkerz (India), The Intelligent Indian (India), Wakelet (UK), IJRECE, TRJ, Sustainable Cosmos (India), and Elsevier’s Mendeley (Netherlands). The award ceremony is scheduled for September 5, 2024.
Dr. Pandey, who holds a Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry, has published numerous research papers in esteemed journals such as SCOPUS, Web of Science, UGC-CARE, and Nature & Science. He has also authored four books and a book chapter for B.Sc. students and holds three patents. During the pandemic, he made a significant contribution by developing the first virtual lab for chemistry in Uttarakhand, in collaboration with IIT Delhi’s Virtual Lab. This achievement earned him recognition from IIT Delhi.
In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Pandey has been instrumental in organizing various science outreach programs in Uttarakhand, including workshops like ‘Anatomy of Scientific Paper Writing,’ aimed at enhancing students’ research and writing skills. He also conducted hands-on training on Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil, encouraging students to explore innovative farming techniques. Moreover, he organized academic tours for students to the Centre Institute of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Haldi, Pantnagar (CSIR Institute), and the Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, along with Entrepreneurship Development Programs.
Dr. Pandey is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, one of the oldest scientific societies in the world. His accolades include:
1. Educational Excellence Award 2023 by the International Scientific Research and Development Center in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
2. Inclusion in the uLektz Wall of Fame as one of India’s top 20 expert educators in 2022.
3. Devbhoomi Education Excellence Award 2023, presented by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, organized by MIET Kumaon and Amar Ujala.
4. Academic Excellence Award 2024 by the International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR) on the occasion of International Education Day 2024.
5. Recognition in the Wall of Fame for best response notes from Uttarakhand at the 3rd Chief Secretary Conference, NITI Aayog, Government of India, Delhi, December 27-29, 2023.
Currently, Dr. Bharat Pandey serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Rajkiyea Snakotar Mahavidyalaya, Ranikhet, Almora, Uttarakhand. His achievements are not only a matter of personal pride but also a significant honor for the state of Uttarakhand, reflecting his outstanding contributions to the academic and scientific community.
