DR. CHOWLANI MANPOONG WON YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD IN THE FIELD OF FORESTRY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Forestry INDIA

Dr. Chowlani Manpoong is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Science at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India since September 2022. He previously worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, for over five years.
He holds a Ph.D. in Forestry, with research focused on “Influence of Rhizosphere on Soil Fertility in Different Land Use Systems of Mizoram.” His academic journey also includes significant M.Sc. research on root distribution and soil characteristics in Tephrosia candida stands.

Teaching & Research Contributions

With more than 8 years of teaching experience, Dr. Manpoong has guided undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students in forestry and environmental sciences. He has supervised Ph.D. research and contributed to capacity-building through training, invited talks, and resource person activities. His research expertise lies in rhizosphere ecology, soil fertility, biodiversity conservation, agroforestry systems, and sustainable land-use practices.

He has actively worked in national projects, including DBT-funded studies on the impact of shifting cultivation (jhuming) in Northeast India, biodiversity assessments in tiger reserve buffer zones, and consultancy projects under UP-CAMPA for monitoring and evaluation of forestry works.

Publications & Academic Output

Dr. Manpoong has an impressive academic record with:

  • 35 Research Publications in peer-reviewed journals

  • 12 Books/Book Chapters

  • 1 Patent (Published, 2023) on Sustainable Greenhouse for Crops and Drying of Herbal Medicinal Plants

  • Organized 7 Conferences/Workshops and presented in 10 National & International Seminars

Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Manpoong’s academic excellence and professional dedication have been recognized through several prestigious honors, including:

  • Best Researcher Award – International Soil Scientist Awards 2025

  • National Environmental Research Promotion and Development Award 2024

  • Young Scientist Award (2021) by VDGOOD Professional Association

  • Budding Teacher Award (2017-18) by Arunachal University of Studies

  • UGC National Fellowship for Higher Education (2015-16) for pursuing Ph.D.

Professional Memberships

He holds memberships in reputed professional bodies, including:

  • Life Member – Indian Society of Agroforestry, Jhansi, India

  • Member – Society for Ecological Restoration, USA

  • Member – Commonwealth Forestry Association, UK

  • Life Member – International Foundation for Environment and Ecology, Kolkata, India

International Exposure

Dr. Manpoong has represented India on global platforms by presenting his research in the 4th World Agroforestry Congress (2019, Montpellier, France) and delivering a cultural-research talk during the Northeast India Festival (2022, Bangkok, Thailand).

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

With a strong research background, significant publications, international exposure, patents, project leadership, and multiple national & international recognitions, Dr. Chowlani Manpoong is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels.