Prof. Esha Yadav has been serving as Professor at Brahmanand College, Kanpur since 18 December 2021 and continues to contribute actively to teaching, research, and academic leadership. With a strong foundation in Zoology and Environmental Sciences, her academic career reflects sustained excellence in higher education, curriculum development.

Research Contributions

Prof. Yadav has made significant research contributions in the areas of ecology, environmental toxicology, biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, water resource management, and environmental governance.
She has published 29 research papers in national and international journals, addressing contemporary environmental challenges with interdisciplinary and applied perspectives. Her research work demonstrates relevance to climate change, groundwater sustainability, wildlife conservation, and policy-oriented environmental studies.

Books, Edited Volumes & Book Chapters

She is the author of three academic books published by reputed national publishers, covering Ecology, Developmental Biology, and Toxicology, which are widely useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Additionally, she has edited three scholarly books (2025) focusing on water resource management, sustainable development goals, and biodiversity loss, reflecting her leadership in collaborative academic scholarship.
Her contribution of seven book chapters in edited volumes further highlights her expertise in climate change, wetlands, renewable energy, green technologies, geospatial applications, natural resource management, and wildlife trade, many of which carry ISBNs and DOIs (Zenodo indexed).

Conference Publications & Academic Engagement

Prof. Yadav has published six conference papers in edited proceedings and has presented 54 research papers in national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops.
She has actively participated in 29 academic events, demonstrating continuous professional development and engagement with the scientific community.

Fellowships, Honors & Awards

Prof. Yadav has received multiple prestigious fellowships from leading scientific and academic societies, including:

• Zoological Society of India

• Asian Biological Research Foundation

• Academy of Environmental Biology

• Society of Life Sciences

Her notable awards include:

• Congress of Zoology Medal for Outstanding Research & Academic Contribution (2018)

• Best Faculty Award (2019)

• Best Teacher Award for Zoological Innovations (2019)

• Paryavaran Shri Samman (2021)

• Best Academician of the Year Award (2021)

• Eminent Fellow Membership (SEFM), 2024

These honors recognize her excellence in research, teaching innovation, leadership, and environmental advocacy.

Academic Leadership & Event Organization

Prof. Yadav has organized and coordinated numerous academic events, including UGC-sponsored national seminars, workshops, invited lectures, awareness programs, and national conferences. Her role in organizing the National Seminar on Sustainable Development Goals (2025) reflects her leadership in advancing interdisciplinary dialogue on sustainability and environmental security.

Eligibility for Outstanding Researcher Award 

Prof. Esha Yadav is highly eligible for the Outstanding Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to her consistent and impactful research output, authorship and editorship of multiple academic books, extensive conference participation, and recognized contributions to environmental science and zoology. Her work addresses globally relevant issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, groundwater sustainability, and environmental governance, aligning strongly with the objectives of scientific excellence and societal impact. The combination of research productivity, academic leadership, national-level recognitions, and interdisciplinary influence firmly establishes her as a deserving candidate for the Outstanding Researcher Award.