Professional Overview
Dr. Prakash Vir Singh is an accomplished geographer and researcher with an extensive background in applied geography, digital mapping, and regional planning. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Geography at Tilak Post Graduate College (C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur) in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. His career is marked by a dual expertise in academic instruction and high-level governmental research, having previously served with the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geography: C.C.S. University, Meerut (2012).
- UGC-NET (Geography): Qualified in 2004.
- M.A. in Geography: Specialization in Applied Geography & Regional Planning from Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.), Varanasi.
- B.Ed.: English Literature, Regional Institute of Education (N.C.E.R.T), Ajmer (2006).
- Technical Certifications: Holds specialized certifications in Digital Mapping & G.I.S. (2005) and G.P.S. (2011) from NATMO, Kolkata.
Research & Editorial Leadership
Dr. Singh is a prolific researcher and an active figure in the global academic community:
- Research Projects: Contributed to the “Golden Map Series” for Varanasi (“Mahakashi”) and the “District Planning Map Series” for Solan, H.P.
- Editorial Roles: Serves as an Executive Editor for the International Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Sciences and English Language and the Global Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. He is also an Editorial Review Member for the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT).
- Scholarly Output: Has published 4 papers in UGC CARE Listed journals, 12 in international journals, and 4 research papers in books.
Areas of Specialization
- Applied Geography & Regional Planning
- Digital Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)
- Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S.)
- Environmental Monitoring and Sustainable Water Resource Management