Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhariya won Best Academician Award
in the field of Farm Forestry

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS

| Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya, Sarguja Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) | INDIA

Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhariya is an accomplished academician and researcher serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Farm Forestry, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidyalaya (formerly Sarguja University), Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, since 14 July 2014. With over 11 years of teaching and research experience, he has made significant contributions in the fields of Forestry, Agroforestry, and Environmental Sciences.

He obtained his Ph.D. in Forestry from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (I.G.K.V.), Raipur, in 2014, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for securing the First Class First Position. His doctoral research focused on “Effect of Forest Fire on Microbial Biomass, Storage and Sequestration of Carbon in a Tropical Deciduous Forest of Chhattisgarh.”
He also holds an M.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Sc. (Agriculture) from the same university, both with first-class distinctions.

Research and Publications

Dr. Jhariya has established himself as a prolific researcher with a remarkable publication record:

  • Books Authored/Edited: 22 published (with additional volumes forthcoming)

  • Research Publications: 107

  • Book Chapters: 120

  • Google Scholar Citations: 7,616 (h-index: 48; i10-index: 123)

His extensive scholarly output reflects his dedication to advancing sustainable forestry practices, agroforestry systems, and environmental conservation.

Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

Dr. Jhariya’s scientific excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards and honors, including:

  1. XI Chhattisgarh Young Scientists Award (2013) – Gold Medal and cash prize by CGCOST, Raipur.

  2. UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF) – Government of India.

  3. Gold Medalist (Ph.D. Forestry) – For securing first position in the university.

  4. Best Paper Award (2020) – For his review paper published in Land (MDPI, Switzerland).

  5. World’s Top 2% Scientist – Listed by Stanford University (USA) and Elsevier Data consecutively in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

  6. Sir Dietrich Brandis Award (2024) – In the International Conference on Agritech Intelligence and Beyond.

  7. Excellence of Research Award (2024) – SKUAST-Kashmir and AFTEFS.

  8. Young Achiever Award (2024) – By the Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA), Solan.

  9. Paryavaran Padam Puraskar (2025) – In recognition of outstanding environmental research and contributions.

Academic Contributions and Professional Development

Dr. Jhariya has actively participated in 38 conferences (27 National and 11 International) and obtained multiple certifications from Elsevier Publishing Campus in areas such as manuscript preparation, research visibility, peer review, and open science.
His academic and mentorship roles have inspired students and early-career researchers toward excellence in forestry and environmental sustainability.

Eligibility for the Best Academician Award

Dr. Manoj Kumar Jhariya’s exceptional academic achievements, sustained research productivity, global recognition, and consistent inclusion among the World’s Top 2% Scientists establish him as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Academician Award in Scientific Laurels. His blend of scholarly rigor, publication excellence, and commitment to sustainable development strongly align with the spirit of this prestigious award.