Dr. Anand Giri is an accomplished environmental scientist and researcher specializing in carbon management, CO₂ sequestration and conversion, environmental biotechnology, bioremediation, and sustainable environmental technologies. His professional journey began as an Environmental Executive at Perfact Enviro Solution Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, followed by research positions at the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development and the Central University of Himachal Pradesh.

He subsequently served as a National Post-Doctoral Fellow at IIT Roorkee and, since October 2022, has been working as DST Inspire Faculty at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Mandi.

Research Contributions

Dr. Giri's research focuses strongly on developing innovative solutions for climate change and environmental sustainability. His major research areas include:

• CO₂ capture, sequestration, conversion and utilization
• Carbonic anhydrase-based carbon management
• Microbial and enzymatic CO₂ conversion
• Microbial electrosynthesis and biocatalytic systems
• Bioremediation and environmental biotechnology
• Environmental pollution and contaminant removal
• Indoor radon and thoron assessment
• Waste management and resource recovery
• Carbon cycling and emerging contaminants
• Sustainable waste and biomass valorization

His research has contributed to the development of chemo-enzymatic and microbial approaches for CO₂ conversion into value-added products, providing promising pathways toward carbon management and a low-carbon economy.

Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Giri has an extensive publication record comprising 23 research papers/articles listed in the supplied profile, including publications in reputed international journals such as Bioresource Technology, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Bioresource Technology Reports, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Waste Management, Industrial Crops and Products, Journal of Environmental Management, and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

He has also contributed 12 book chapters published by leading academic publishers including Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press and other recognized platforms. His scholarly contributions cover both fundamental research and applied environmental technologies.

Books & Editorial Contributions

Dr. Giri has contributed to and edited scholarly books addressing contemporary environmental challenges. His editorial contributions include works on environmental science and carbon management and bioremediation using weeds, demonstrating his involvement in disseminating knowledge beyond journal publications.

Research Projects

Dr. Giri has demonstrated the ability to secure and execute funded research projects. His completed project on “Biocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) to value added products” was funded by SERB, DST.

His ongoing DST Inspire-supported project, “Biocatalytic reduction of CO₂ to value-added products via microbial electrosynthesis and enzyme immobilisations,” runs from 2022 to 2027.

Awards, Fellowships & Recognition

Dr. Giri has received several competitive fellowships, awards and recognitions, including:

• DST Inspire Faculty Award, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2021
• National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF), SERB, Government of India, 2021
• Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), CSIR, Government of India, 2018
• International Travel Grant, ANRF, for participation in the AGU Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C., 2024
• Best Research Award for research on CO₂ sequestration using chemically modified carbonic anhydrase at RTCM-15, 2015
• UGC-NET qualification in Environmental Sciences, 2012

These recognitions reflect the competitive quality and national relevance of his research career.

Teaching, Training & Academic Engagement

At IIT Mandi, Dr. Giri has taught courses including Environmental Science, Ecology and Environmental Microbiology, and Environmental Impact Assessment. He has also taught Waste Management at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh.

He has participated in specialized training in biodiversity conservation, remote sensing and GIS, radon/thoron measurement, and chemical biology and drug discovery, and has organized technical training on FTIR for postgraduate and doctoral students.

Conferences & Knowledge Dissemination

Dr. Giri has actively presented his research at national and international conferences, workshops and seminars. His scientific presentations have addressed CO₂ sequestration, carbonic anhydrase, carbon management, environmental contaminants, lignocellulose degradation, pharmaceutical pollution, Himalayan river pollution, and chemo-enzymatic CO₂ conversion.

He has also delivered invited lectures on sustainable CO₂ conversion, wastewater treatment, strategic environmental assessment and integrated waste management, demonstrating his contribution to academic and professional knowledge dissemination.

Research Impact & Scientific Relevance

A distinguishing feature of Dr. Giri's work is its interdisciplinary character, integrating environmental science, microbiology, enzymology, chemical engineering and sustainable technology. His research on biological and enzymatic routes for CO₂ management is particularly relevant to global efforts toward climate-change mitigation and circular carbon utilization.

His continuing work at IIT Mandi, supported through the DST Inspire Faculty programme and sponsored research, demonstrates sustained research momentum and potential for further scientific innovation.

Eligibility for Young Scientist Award 

Dr. Anand Giri is strongly eligible for the Young Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels based on his significant contributions to environmental science and sustainable technology. His eligibility is supported by his DST Inspire Faculty recognition, SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, CSIR Senior Research Fellowship, competitive research funding, substantial peer-reviewed publication record, book chapters, conference presentations, invited lectures, and interdisciplinary research in CO₂ sequestration and conversion.

His research addresses critical global challenges including climate change, carbon management, environmental pollution and sustainable resource utilization. The combination of competitive fellowships, funded research, scholarly publications, academic engagement and innovative research on biocatalytic CO₂ conversion establishes Dr. Giri as a promising young researcher with strong potential for continued scientific impact.

Dr. Anand Giri is a deserving candidate for the Young Scientist Award – Scientific Laurels, recognizing his emerging leadership and sustained contributions to environmental science, carbon management, CO₂ bioconversion, environmental biotechnology and sustainable technologies. His achievements demonstrate both scientific excellence and strong potential for future contributions to environmental research and climate-change mitigation.