Amit BATAR, PhD
Bio
To be a part of esteemed organization in the field of environmental sciences so that I can serve and grow in highly progressive environment.
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Research Keywords: (LULCC) (Deforestation) (Forest fragmentation) (Forest Fire) (Landslide Susceptibility) (Watershed prioritization and Management) (Himalaya) (Tropical Rainforests) (Remote sensing and GIS)
Education
1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Sciences (2014–2017)
Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
2. Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Geography (2013–2014)
University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
3. Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Geography (2010–2012)
University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
4. Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors in Geography (2007–2010)
University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Employment
1. International Management officer (IMO) for International Long Term Ecological Reserach Network (ILTER) at International Management Office (IMO), Field Science Centre for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University (April 2019- present)
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2. Academic Researcher (Research Fellow) at Field Science Centre for Northern Biosphere, Hokkaido University, Japan (March 2019- present)
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3. Group Leader, Global Education Program (GEP), Hokkaido, Japan (January 2018–July, 2018)
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4. Research Associate, Graduate School of Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (August 2017–September 2017)
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5. Research Assistant, Graduate School of Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (July 2017–September 2017)
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6. Teaching Assistant, Graduate School of Environmental Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (April 2017–July 2017)
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7. Research Secretary, Department of Geography, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India (March 2013–November 2013)
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8. Research Assistant, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India (November 2012–March 2013)
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Awards
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1. Awarded Certificate of Reviewing Services as a Reviewer Board Member of MDPI, 2020.
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​2. Awarded Certificates of excellence in reviewing, Physical Science International Journal, 2018.
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3. Selected for Lecturer ship in Geography at National Level by University Grant Commission (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India) – (June 2012).
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4. Graduated in M.A. Geography with departmental rank of 4 out of 72 students.
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5. Graduated in B.A. Geography (Honors) with departmental rank of 1 out of 120 students.