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Nirmala Pradhan

Associate Professor (NHM)
Lower Plants (Bryophytes)
Phone: 
4271899
nir_pradhan@lycos.com

Qualification: M Sc. in Botany, (Tribhuvan University, PhD Scholar

 
Specialization: Plant Pathology and Bryology
 
PROFESSIONAL
 
Associate Professor: Natural History Museum , Swoyambhu (2007- present)
Visiting faculties: Teaching Bryophytes at Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, KTM
 
Current Research
 
Bryoflora of Lowland Nepal: Tarai and Churia Hills
 
 
PROJECT WORK, THESIS AND RESEARCHES
 
 
  1. Co-researcher in a Study work on Bryophyte flora of Phulchoki Hill, sponsored by University of Aichigakuin, Japan, July 1986.
 
  1. Floristic and Taxonomical Studies on Some Thalloid Bryophytes of Kathmandu Valley- Dissertation submitted for the fulfillment of Degree of Science in Botany , l982.
 
  1. Coordinator/ Investigator in “ Study on the Biodiversity of Swoyambhu Area”, sponsored by Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, July, 1999-July, 2000.
 
  1. Investigator (Bryophytes survey) in “Botanical Exploration of the South Western Terai of Nepal” sponsored by National Geography Society, USA (Jan, 2001- June 2003).
 
  1. Investigator (Bryophytes Survey) in “Babai - River Biodiversity Survey” Assessing species diversity, with special reference to fish resources and the needs of the local community Babai River Valley, Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal, sponsored by Zoological Society of London, (February – March, 2003).
 
  1. Investigator (Bryophytes Survey) in the Project “Study of the Biodiversity of the Tropical Region of Nepal” sponsored by Pro - Natura Foundation, Japan/ NCSJ, 2004.
 
  1. Co-ordinator/Investigator in the Project “An assessment of Biodiversity in Panch Pokhari of Sindhupalchowk District of Central Nepal” sponsored by Rufford Small Grants Foundation, UK. March, 2009.
 
MEMBERSHIP in different Societies
 
 
MAJOR WORKSHOP AND TALK PROGRAMMS
 
  1. Workshop on Introductory Course on The Conservation of Natural History and Applied Techniques in Natural Science sponsored by University of Munich, Germany and Natural History Museum, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, June 15-July 7, 1989.
 
  1. Seminar Presentation on the Study, Collection and Preservation of Natural History of Nepal, Organized by Natural History Museum, Tribhuvan University, 1991.
 
  1. Training and work Experience on Data base of Bryophytes of Nepal as a Darwin Scholar at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, 4th Oct.1998 - 22nd. Jan. 1999.
 
  1. Training Workshop and Exhibition “Botanical Illustration: Drawing and Photography” Organized by the Ethnobotanical Society of Nepal (ESON) in Collaboration with Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. August 18 - 21, 2002.
 
  1. Participated in the Workshop on Biodiversity of Babai River Organized by Zoological Society of London, March 23 - 24 , 2003.
 
  1. Participated in the Training Workshop on Research Methodology, Organized by Office of Dean, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, June 18 - 27, 2003 (Ashad 4 -13, 2060).
 
  1. Participated in the Third National Botanical Conference, organized by Nepal Botanical Society in Collaboration with Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST), Kathmandu, May 12-13, 2005 (Baisakh 29-30, 2062).
 
  1. Delivered a lecture on Bryophytes: the Collection, Identification and preservation on Third Training Workshop on Herbarium Collection, Management and Documentation under Building Capacity for plant Biodiversity Inventory and Conservation in Nepal (Darwin Initiative Project) Organised by RONAST and Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, UK in collaboration with Department of Plant Resources, NG and Central Department of Botany, TU on November 30, 2005
 
SOME MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2007a. Tropical Bryoflora of Nepal. Current trend in Bryology. Bishen Singh and mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2007a. Fissidens robensonii Broth. (Fissidentaceae, Musci), a new record for Nepal. Geobios 34 (2-3): 105-108.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2007b. Species Diversity of Hornworts (Anthocerotae, Bryophytes) in Lowland Nepal with an account of Folioceros assamicus D.C. Bhardwaj, a new report to the country. Our Nature, an Int. Journ. 5: 31-36.
 
  1. Pradhan, N., Long, D.G. & Joshi, S.D. 2007d. Monosolenium tenerum Griff. (Marchantiopsida, Monosoleniaceae) in Nepal. Cryptogamie, Bryologie28 (3): 243-248.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2008a. The species composition and distribution of Bryoflora in the Inner valley of Dang District, West Nepal. Nepal Journ of Plant Sci.2: 27-34.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2008b. A Diversity account of Bryaceae (Bryophyta, Musci) of Nepal. Journ. Nat. Hist. Mus.23: 19-26.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2009a. Notes on Heteroscyphus (Tayl.) Schiffn. (Geocalycaceae: Jungermanniales) of the Lowland Tarai, Nepal. Jour. Nat Hist Muse.24: 113-120.
 
  1. Pradhan, N. & Joshi, S.D. 2009b . Liverworts and Hornworts of Nepal: A Synopsis. Journ. Botanica Orientalis 6 (6): in Press
 
BOOKS
 
  • Materials for a Checklist of Bryophytes of Nepal. The Natural History Museum, London, 2000.
 
  • Protected Wild Fauna and Flora of Nepal, CITES related book (Nepali text), Published in jointly with other authorities (2002).