Instructor Profile:
Dr. Manoj Singh
Dr. Manoj Singh is an accomplished professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. He holds a rich academic background with a B.Sc. from Delhi University, an M.Sc. from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
His areas of interest and specialization encompass a diverse range, including Bioacoustics, Biodiversity & Conservation, Ecology & Environment, Remote Sensing & GIS, and Natural Resource Management. Dr. Singh has garnered extensive experience, having worked as an Assistant Professor at Kalinga University, and as a Research Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Dr. Singh is actively involved in cutting-edge research projects, presently managing two research initiatives for the Chhattisgarh Forest and Climate Change Department, along with overseeing two consultancy projects for the Chhattisgarh Watershed Management Board.
His noteworthy contributions have been acknowledged with prestigious awards and honors. Dr. Singh received the ‘Young Outstanding Scholars Award’ at INTECOL 2017 in Beijing, China, and was recognized as the Best Student Paper 1st Runner-up for his oral presentation at the 15th ESRI India User Conference in Delhi. He secured travel grants from renowned organizations like the British Ecological Society, UK, and the INTECOL 2017 Organizing Committee.
Dr. Singh has an impressive list of publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as vocal adjustments in Purple Sunbirds, avifaunal composition, spatial and temporal variability of volatile organic compounds, and surface ozone and nitrogen oxides in urban and rural ambient air.
Apart from his academic and research pursuits, Dr. Singh is an active member of various professional societies, including the British Ecological Society, Society for Conservation Biology, and Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation. He is also a lifetime member of the Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry of India (AECAI).
Glimpse of Instructor Background
Educational Background:
- Sc. (Delhi University)
- Sc. (Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University)
- D. (Jawaharlal Nehru University)
Areas of Interest/Specialization:
- Bioacoustics
- Biodiversity & Conservation
- Ecology & Environment
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Natural Resource Management
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh (2017–2019)
- UGC-SRF, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (2014–2017)
- UGC-JRF, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (2012–2014)
- Research Fellow, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (2009–2012)
Research Projects:
- Handling two research projects from Chhattisgarh Forest and Climate Change Department
- Handling two consultancy projects from Chhattisgarh Watershed Management Board
Awards & Honours:
- Awarded ‘Young Outstanding Scholars Award’ by INTECOL 2017 in Beijing, China.
- Best Student Paper 1st Runner up for oral presentation in 15th ESRI India User Conference, Delhi, 2014.
- Secured Travel grant from British Ecological Society, UK for oral presentation in 12th International Congress of Ecology (INTECOL) 2017, Beijing, China.
- Multiple awards and funding for research presentations and participation in international conferences.
Publications:
- Authored and co-authored several research papers in reputed journals covering topics such as bioacoustics, avifaunal composition, and spatial variability of environmental factors.
Memberships:
- British Ecological Society
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation
- Lifetime member of Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry of India (AECAI), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India.
Module-wise course content: Principles of Ecology
MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Ecology
- Understanding Ecology and Ecosystem
- Exploring Abiotic and Biotic Factors in Ecosystems
- Categorizing Different Types of Ecosystems
MODULE 2: Ecological Succession
- Unveiling the Process of Ecological Succession
- Identifying Various Types of Ecological Succession
- Examining Seral Communities in Successional Changes
MODULE 3: Niche Hypothesis in Ecology
- Differentiating Between Fundamental and Realized Niches
- Exploring the Principle of Competitive Exclusion
- Realized Niche as a Competitive Refuge
- Investigating Concepts like Character Displacement and Adaptive Radiation
