Department of Forestry

Dr. Ashish Paul

Assistant Professor

Forest Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Biomass and Carbon Sequestration

Contact
+91-360-2257401-411 Ext. 7162 (O)
Mobile: +91-9862035885

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
FromToDesignationOrganisation
06.10.2016Till DateAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
04.02.201305.10.2016UGC-Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral FellowDepartment of Botany, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh
01.01.201131.12.2012DBT Research AssociateDepartment of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
08.04.200931.12.2010Research Associate (CSIR)Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
12.08.200828.12.2008International Graduate Student Exchange Programme FellowBiology Department, Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
19.04.200331.10.2006Senior Research FellowDepartment of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
UGC-Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellow 2012, University Grants Commission, Government of India, New Delhi.
DBT-Research Associate 2010, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi.
International Graduate Student Exchange Programme (GSEP) Fellow 2008, Government of Canada.
Appreciation Certificate for Best Poster Presentation, UNESCO-MacArthur sponsored National Conference on ‘Arunachal Pradesh – Tradition in Transition: Linking Ecology, Economics and Ethics’ during 13-16 September, 2005 at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
DegreeSubjectUniversityYear
Ph.D.Ecology and Environmental ScienceAssam University, Silchar, Assam2009
M.Phil.EcologyAssam University, Silchar, Assam2003
M.Sc.EcologyAssam University, Silchar, Assam2000
Diploma CourseComputer ApplicationAssam Rifles Institute of Information Technology, Silchar, Assam2003
ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND
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SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS
TopicFunding AgencyYear
Impact of climate change on water resources of Arunachal PradeshDST, New Delhi2020-2024
Characterizing pattern and process of alpine ecosystem in Indian Himalaya with special emphasis to Arunachal PradeshSAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad2019-2024
Impacts of climate change on bioresources and livelihoods of local people of Arunachal PradeshDST, New Delhi2019-2022
Diversity, population status of rhododendron and genetic diversity of Rhododendron arboreum in Eastern Himalayas and Western GhatsDBT, New Delhi2018-2022
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
National Environmental Science Academy (Life Member) from 2010
Natural Areas Association (Member) from 2013
TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
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PROJECTS AND THESIS SUPERVISED/ CURRENTLY SUPERVISING
P.G. Guided (M.Sc. in Forestry)
Name of StudentsRoll No.Project TitleYear
Ms. Sonam Yangchen Bhutia MS/21/FO/008Assessment of biomass and carbon stock in pine forests of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh2023
Ms. Raktima Basumatry MS/20/FO/011Contribution of trees outside forests to landscape carbon in Goalpara district, Assam2022
Ms. Toku Yasa MS/19/FO/013Phytosociology and above ground biomass estimation in prominent traditional agroforestry system in Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh2021
Mr. Khumukcham Kishan SinghMS/19/FO/014Soil characteristics and vegetation carbon in tea plantation of Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh2021
Mr. H. WungshapMS/18/FO/009Carbon pool assessment in natural forests and plantations using Geo-informatics in Imphal East and West districts, Manipur2020
Ms. Mepung Bagang MS/18/FO/017Estimation of carbon stock density in plantations of East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh2020
Ms. Horter Padu MS/17/FO/010Community characteristics and habitat suitability modelling of Illicium griffithii Hook.f. & Thomson in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh2019
Ms. Hobby Dabi MS/16/FO/001Biomass and carbon stock potential in plantations in Nari Circle of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh2018
PHDS SUPERVISED
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PARTICIPATION IN SHORT TERM COURSES
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COURSES OR CONFERENCES ORGANISED
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SPECIAL LECTURES DELIVERED
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BOOKS/ CHAPTERS AUTHORED
1.Sharma, A.R., Bordoloi, R., Paul, A., Kumar, S. and Tripathi, O.P. (2023) Soil carbon dynamics in selected high-altitude wetlands of Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh. In: Tripathi, O.P., Lalzarzovi, S.T., Lalnuntluanga. and Mishra, B.P. (Eds.), Landuse and Bioresource Management for Sustainable Livelihood. 1st edition. pp. 1-18. Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers. New Delhi, India.
2.Tajo, L., Deka, S., Bordoloi, R., Paul, A., Sharma, C.L., Lalruatkimi, C., Debi, B., Mishra, B.P. and Tripathi O.P. (2023) Litter production, decomposition and nutrient release in selected agroforestry systems of Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh. In: Tripathi, O.P., Lalzarzovi, S.T., Lalnuntluanga. and Mishra, B.P. (Eds.), Landuse and Bioresource Management for Sustainable Livelihood. 1st edition. pp. 43-57. Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers. New Delhi, India.
3.Ronrang, N., Deka, S., Tripathi, O.P., Paul, A., Saikia, U.S. Hota, S. and Mourya, K.K. (2023) Study on land use capability of Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh for sustainable management of agricultural crops. In: Tripathi, O.P., Lalzarzovi, S.T., Lalnuntluanga. and Mishra, B.P. (Eds.), Landuse and Bioresource Management for Sustainable Livelihood. 1st edition. pp. 133-141. Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers. New Delhi, India.
4.Tajo, L., Deka, S., Sharma, C.L., Paul, A., and Tripathi, O.P. (2021) Documentation of the agroforestry systems in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. In: Kumari, R. and Goswami, G. (Editors), Multi-Disciplinary Approaches for Development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in Global Scenario.  pp. 200-210. Vidya Kutir Publications, New Delhi, India. ISBN: 978-93-92403-14-9
5.Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2016) Western Arunachal Pradesh, Centre of Rhododendrons: Needs Urgent Conservation. In: Upadhaya, K. (ed), Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation. 1st Edition. pp. 185-201. Discovery Publishing House Private Limited. New Delhi, India.
PUBLICATIONS
1.Sharma, A.R., Teron, G., Vishwakarma, A. and Paul, A. (2023) A record of Brambling Fringilla montifringilla from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 120(3), doi: 10.17087/jbnhs/2023/v120/170642. Scopus & UGC-CARE
2.Wungshap, H. Paul, A., Bordoloi, R., Das, B., Sahoo, U.K., Tripathi, S.K., Yumnam, J.Y., Tripathi, O.P., Sarangi, P.K., Prus, P. and Imbrea, F. (2023) Carbon Stock Assessment in Natural Forests and Plantations Using Geo-Informatics in Manipur, Northeast India. Agronomy 13(8), https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13082023 Impact Factor: 3.7
3.Bordoloi, R., Sharma, A.R., Das, B., Teron, G., Thungon, L.T., Paul, A., Singha, L.B. and Tripathi, O.P. (2023) Plant diversity and variation in soil properties of selected land use types of Arunachal Pradesh: a local climate change perspective. Vegetos 36(3): 950-960. Scopus
4.Kashung, Y., Gap, N., Debbarma, D., Das, B., Paul, A., Singha, L.B. and Tripathi, O.P. (2023) Carbon stock and pool assessment in tropical and subtropical bamboo brakes of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Vegetos 36(2): 583-590. Scopus
5.Teron, G., Tapley, B., Sharma, A.R., Thungon, L.T., Paul, A. and Tripathi, O.P. (2023) New locality record of endangered Cuora mouhotii (Gray 1862) from Doimara Reserve Forest, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Reptiles & Amphibians 30(1): e18262.
6.Das, B., Patnaik, S.K., Bordoloi, R., Pual, A. and Tripathi, O.P. (2022) Prediction of forest aboveground biomass using an integrated approach of space-based parameters, and forest inventory data. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, DOI: 10.1080/24749508.2022.2139484. Scopus
7.Bordoloi, R., Das, B., Tripathi, O.P., Sahoo, U.K., Nath, A.J., Deb, S., Das, D.J., Gupta, A., Devi, N.B., Charturvedi, S.S., Tiwari, B.K., Paul, A. and Tajo, L. (2022) Satellite based integrated approaches to modelling spatial carbon stock and carbon sequestration potential of different land uses of Northeast India. Environmental and Sustainability Indicators 13:100166 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indic.2021.100166. Impact Factor: 4.3
8.Das, B., Bordoloi, R., Deka, S., Pual, A., Pandey, P.K., Singha, L.B., Tripathi, O.P., Mishra, B.P., Mishra, M. (2021) Above ground biomass carbon assessment using field, satellite data and model based integrated approach to predict the carbon sequestration potential of major land use sector of Arunachal Himalaya, India. Carbon Management 12(2): 201-214. Impact Factor: 3.1
9.Dabi, H., Bordoloi, R., Das, B., Paul, A., Tripathi, O.P. and Mishra, B.P. (2021) Biomass, carbon stock and soil physicochemical properties in plantation of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Environmental Challenges 4: 100191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100191 ISSN: 2667-0100. Scopus
10.Tajo, L., Bordoloi, R., Paul, A., Das, B., Sharma, M.B., Tripathi, O.P. and Sharma, C.L. (2021) Characterization of soil properties and crop yield of a few traditional agroforestry systems of district Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Bioresources 8(1):35-43. UGC CARE
11.Singh, C.P., Mohapatra, J., Mathew, J.R., Khuroo, A.A., Hamid, M., Malik, A.H., Ahmad, R., Kumar, A., Verma, A., Nautiyal, M.C., Semwal, S.C., Singh, A., Sharma, S., Naidu, S., Shrestha, D.G., Sharma, N., Gajmer, B., Tripathi, O.P., Paul, A., Ali, S., Bajpai, R., Rawat, K.K., Upreti, D.K., Pandya, H.A., Solanki, H., Dharaiya1, N., Singh, R.P. and Bhattacharya, B.K. (2021) Long-term observation and modelling on the distribution and patterns of alpine treeline ecotone in Indian Himalaya. Journal of Geomatics 15(1):68-84. UGC CARE
12.Das, B., Bordoloi, R., Thungon, L.T., Paul, A., Pandey, P.K., Mishra, M. and Tripathi, O.P. (2020) An integrated approach of GIS, RUSLE and AHP to model soil erosion in West Kameng watershed, Arunachal Pradesh. Journal of Earth System Sciences 129, 94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-020-1356-6 Impact Factor: 1.9
13.Das, B., Baruah, S., Bordoloi, R., Thungon, L.T., Paul, A. and Tripathi, O.P. (2020) Assessment of landuse change implication on carbon stock of subtropical forests of East Khasi hills, Meghalaya. Journal of Geomatics 14(1):33-38. UGC CARE
14.Paul, A., Dutta, P.K., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2019) Rhododendrons: A major resource of fuelwood in high altitude region of Arunachal Himalaya, India. Biodiversitas 20(9): 2628-2635. Scopus
15.Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2019) Population structure and regeneration status of rhododendrons in temperate mixed broad-leaved forests of western Arunachal Pradesh, India. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes 3(3): 168-186. Scopus
16.Deka, S., Tripathi, O.P. and Paul, A. (2019) Perception-based assessment of ecosystem services of Ghagra Pahar forest of Assam, Northeast India. Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes 3(3):197-209. Scopus
17.Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2018) Phenological characteristics of Rhododendron species in temperate mixed broad-leaved forests of Arunachal Himalaya, India. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science 34(6): 435-450.  UGC CARE
18.Kashung, Y., Das B., Deka, S., Bordoloi, R. Paul, A. and Tripathi, O.P. (2018) Geospatial technology based diversity and above ground biomass assessment of woody species of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Forest Science and Technology 14(2): 84-90. Impact Factor: 1.9
19.Das, B., Paul, A., Bordoloi, R., Tripathi, O.P. and Pandey P.K. (2018) Soil erosion risk assessment of hilly terrain through integrated approach of RUSLE and geospatial technology: a case study of Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 4(1): 373-381. Impact Factor: 3.0
20.Bamin, Y., Gajurel, P.R. and Paul, A. (2017) Community structure, species composition and population status of NTFPs of Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science 33(3): 202-225.  UGC CARE
21.Paul, A., Gajurel, P.R. and Das, A.K. (2015) Threats and conservation of Paris polyphylla an endangered, highly exploited medicinal plant in the Indian Himalayan Region. Biodiversitas 16(2): 195-302. Scopus
22.Bawri, A., Gajurel, P.R., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2015) Diversity and distribution of Primula species in western Arunachal Pradesh, eastern Himalayan region, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 7(1): 6788-6795. Scopus & UGC-CARE
23.Tilling, R., Bharali, P., Dutta, P., Gogoi, G., Paul, A. and Das, A.K. (2015) Ethnomedicinal plants used by Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. International Journal of Conservation Science 6(3): 411-418. Impact Factor: 0.8
24.Paul, A., Bhattacharjee, S., Choudhury, B.I. and Khan, M.L. (2015) Population structure and regeneration status of Cyathea gigantea (Wallich ex Hook. f.) Holttum, a tree fern in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Forest and Environmental Science 31(3): 164-176.  UGC CARE
25.Bharali, S., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2014) Soil nutrient status and its impact on the growth of three Rhododendron species in a temperate forest of eastern Himalayas, India. Taiwan Journal of Forest Science 29(1): 33-51. Scopus
26.Bharali, P., Paul, A., Dutta, P., Gogoi, G., Das, A.K. and Baruah, A.M. (2014) Ethnopharmacognosy of Stemona tuberosa Lour., a potential medicinal plant species of Arunachal Pradesh, India. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 3(4): 1072-1081. Scopus
27.Paul, A., Bharali, S., Khan, M.L. and Tripathi, O.P. (2013) Anthropogenic disturbances led to risk of extinction of Taxus wallichiana Zuccarini, an endangered medicinal tree in Arunachal Himalaya. Natural Areas Journal 33(4): 447-454. Impact Factor: 0.9
28.Mao, A.A., Bhaumik, M., Paul, A., Bharali, S. and Khan, M.L. (2013) Rhododendron mechukae (Ericaceae), A new species from India. Edinburgh Journal of Botany 70(1): 57-60. Scopus
29.Bharali, S., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2013) Population status of Rhododendron mechukae – A newly recorded endemic species from Eastern Himalaya, India. Journal of Biodiversity Management and Forestry 2(3): 1-5.
30.Paul, A., Kalita, J., Khan, M.L. and Tripathi, O.P. (2013) Illicium griffithii Hook. f. & Thoms. – A potential source of natural off-farm income to the rural people of Arunachal Himalaya, India. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources 4(2): 131-137. Impact Factor: 0.8
31.Bharali, S., Deka, J., Saikia, P., Khan, M.L., Paul, A., Tripathi, O.P., Singha, L.B.  and Shankar, U. (2012) Pinus merkusii Jungh et de Vries - a vulnerable gymnosperm needs conservation. NeBIO 3(1): 94-95.
32.Menon, S., Khan, M.L., Paul, A. and Peterson, A.T. (2012) Rhododendron species in the Indian Eastern Himalayas: New approaches to understanding rare plant species distributions. Journal American Rhododendron Society 66(2): 78-84.
33.Bharali, S., Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Singha, L.B. (2012) Impact of altitude on population structure and regeneration status of two Rhododendron species in a temperate broad leaved forest of Arunachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Ecosystem 2(1): 19-27.
34.Bharali, S., Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Singha, L.B. (2012) Survival and growth of seedlings of two Rhododendron tree species along an altitudinal gradient in a temperate broad leaved forest of Arunachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Plant Research 2(1): 39-46.
35.Bharali, S., Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Singha, L.B. (2011) Species diversity and community structure of a temperate mixed Rhododendron forest along an altitudinal gradient in West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Nature and Science 9(12): 125-140.
36.Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2010) Effect of stump girth and height on resprouting of Rhododendron arboreum following disturbance in temperate mixed broad leaved forest of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Forestry Research 21(4): 433-438. Impact Factor: 3.0
37.Paul, A., Khan, M.L., Das, A.K. and Dutta, P.K. (2010) Diversity and distribution of rhododendrons in Arunachal Himalaya, India. Journal American Rhododendron Society 64(4): 200-205.
38.Paul, A., Khan, M.L. and Das, A.K. (2010) Utilization of rhododendrons by Monpas in western Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal American Rhododendron Society 64(2): 81-84.
39.Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2010) Water: an eco-friendly and energy-efficient resource for milling in rural Arunachal Pradesh. Current Science 99(4): 417. Impact Factor: 1.17
40.Paul, A., Arunachalam, A., Khan, M.L. and Arunachalam, K. (2006) Daphne papyracea Wall. ex Steud. – A traditional source of paper making in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources (Formerly Natural Product Radiance) 5(2): 133-138. Impact Factor: 0.8
41.Duchok, R., Kent, K., Khumbongmayum, A.D., Paul, A. and Khan, M.L. (2005) Population structure and regeneration status of medicinal tree Illicium griffithii in relation to disturbance gradient in temperate broad-leaved forest of Arunachal Pradesh. Current Science 89(4): 673-676. Impact Factor: 1.17
42.Paul, A., Khan, M.L., Arunachalam, A. and Arunachalam, K. (2005) Biodiversity and conservation of rhododendrons in Arunachal Pradesh in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. Current Science 89(4): 623-634. Impact Factor: 1.17