Professional Overview
Dr. Vivek Srivastava is a distinguished academician and environmental scientist with over 28 years of experience in higher education. He currently leads the Departments of Botany and Biotechnology at Dayanand College, Hisar. His career is defined by a deep commitment to environmental research, academic leadership, and institutional quality assurance, having served in nearly every major administrative capacity within his institution.
Academic Background
Dr. Srivastava holds an extensive multidisciplinary educational background focused on life sciences and environmental engineering:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering: Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUS&T), Hisar (2014).
- M.Phil. in Botany: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (1992).
- M.Sc. in Botany: Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (1990).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies (PGDE): Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (1998).
- B.Sc. (Medical): I.B. College, Panipat (1988).
Leadership & Administrative Experience
Dr. Srivastava has held a wide array of pivotal leadership roles, contributing significantly to institutional governance:
- Departmental Leadership: Head of the Department of Botany (since 2009) and the Department of Biotechnology (since 2012).
- Quality & Accreditation: Serves as the Coordinator for NAAC (since 2014) and Coordinator for IQAC (since 2018), overseeing quality benchmarks and accreditation processes.
- Student Welfare & Admissions: Served as the Dean of Student Welfare (2011–2017) and Dean of College Admissions (2014–2018).
- Financial Management: Served as the College Bursar (2015–2019).
- Project Coordination: Acted as the Coordinator for UGC affairs and the RUSA Grant (2018–2020).
Research & Editorial Contributions
- Scholarly Impact: An active researcher in environmental science and biotechnology, contributing to the advancement of botanical studies.
- Editorial Roles: Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Biochemical and Cellular Archives and the Asian Journal of Advanced Basic Sciences.
- Curriculum Development: Contributed to the design of the curriculum and syllabi for Botany (2018).
Professional Recognition
- Fellowships: Awarded FIAES (Fellow of the International Association of Environmental Scientists).
- Community Service: Served as an N.S.S. Programme Officer, fostering community engagement among students.