Vidwan-ID : 216173



  • Dr Hiren B. Soni

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-II)
  • Charutar Vidya Mandal University (CVM University)
Publications 1998 - 2024

Publications

  • 155
    Journal Articles
  • 4
    Book Chapter
  • 132
    Book
  • 2
    Editorial
  • 5
    Projects
  • 1
  • 1
  • 1

Citations / H-Index

127 Citations
4 h-index
53 Citations

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Personal Information

Dr Hiren B. Soni

Male
P.G. Department of Environmental Science & Technology (EST) Sardar Patel Center For Science and Technology, Mota Bazaar, Vallabh Vidyagar
Anand, Gujarat, India - 388120


Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-II)

    INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES and RESEARCH (ISTAR)

    Charutar Vidya Mandal University (CVM University)

  • Assistant Professor

    A D PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (ADIT)

    Charutar Vidya Mandal University (CVM University)

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-I)

    Environmental Biotechnology (EBT)

    Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences (ARIBAS)

  • Research Scholar

    Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences

    Natubhai V Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar

  • Research Fellow

    Ornithology & Wildlife Biology

    Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology

  • Project Fellow

    Department of Zoology

    The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

  • Junior Research Fellow

    Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences

    Natubhai V Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar

  • Senior Research Fellow

    Department of Ornithology, Biological Control Laboratory

    Anand Agricultural University


Qualification

  • Ph.D.

    Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

  • M.Sc.

    Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

  • B.Sc.

    Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar


Honours and Awards

2023

Outstanding Researcher Award

International Conference for Award Winners in Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

Best Faculty Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

Best Researcher Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

Read More
2023

Outstanding Researcher Award

International Conference for Award Winners in Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

Best Faculty Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

Best Researcher Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

International Scientist Award

Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2022

Lifetime Achievement Award

International Research Award on Science, Technology & Management by VD Good Professional Association (INSO), India

2021

Outstanding Scientist Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association, India

2020

Outstanding Scientist Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association, India

2019

Best Reviewer Award

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia (BBRA)

2018

Best Reviewer Award

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia (BBRA)

2013

Best Research Paper Award

Progressive Sustainable Developers (PSD), Nepal

2013

Best Reviewer Award

International Journal of Environment (IJE) , Nepal

2008

Best Research Paper Award (Dr. C.K. Shah Award) in ‘Plant Sciences’

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

2007

ARIBAS Publication Award

ARIBAS College, New Vallabh Vidyanagar

Read Less

Doctoral Theses Guided

2018

Environmental and Ecological Studies of Gulf of Kachchh in relation to Eutrophication, Biotic Components, Structure and Functions of Mangroves, and Biomonitoring of Metals

Kavita Thakur, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

2016

Environmental Monitoring Studies of Two Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems with special relevance to Trophic Status, Biotic Components and Biotranspotation of Heavy Metals

Sheju Thomas , Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

2018

Environmental and Ecological Studies of Gulf of Kachchh in relation to Eutrophication, Biotic Components, Structure and Functions of Mangroves, and Biomonitoring of Metals

Kavita Thakur, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

2016

Environmental Monitoring Studies of Two Tropical Freshwater Ecosystems with special relevance to Trophic Status, Biotic Components and Biotranspotation of Heavy Metals

Sheju Thomas , Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Read Less

Membership In Professional Bodies

2020

Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI)

Project Referee

2020

Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI)

Project Referee

2020

Current World Environment Journal (India)

Senior Editor

Read More
2020

Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI)

Project Referee

2020

Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI)

Project Referee

2020

Current World Environment Journal (India)

Senior Editor

2019

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

Manuscript Editor

2019

Biodiversity Data Journal (Bulgaria)

Panel Reviewer

2019

International Conference on Agriculture 2018 (AGRICO - 2018), Colombo, Sri Lanka

Scientific Reviewer

2018

Journal of Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Allied Sciences

Editorial Board Member

2018

CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), London, UK

Editorial Book Reviewer

2018

Current World Environment Journal (India)

Managing Editor

2018

Nature Communications

Potential Reviewer

2018

Publons Academy (London, UK)

Certified Reviewer (Graduated) & Mentor

2018

IUCN World Heritage Nomination Dossier

Desktop Reviewer

2018

International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (New York, USA)

Editorial Board Member

2017

Newsletter for Birdwatchers

Editorial Board Member

2017

International Journal of Life Sciences (Nepal)

Editor-in-Charge

2017

Hanell International (HI), Zimbabwe (South Africa)

Environmental Consultant (Advisory)

2017

IUCN Climate Change Network (CCN), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2016

Scientific Research and Essays (Nairobi, Africa)

Editorial Board Member

2016

World Conservation Protected Area Network (WCPAN), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2016

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

Deputy Editor

2016

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

Editorial Board Member

2016

International Journal of Geography and Environmental Sciences

Editorial Board Member

2015

International Journal of Life Sciences Leaflets

Editorial Board Member

2014

Scientific Data Journal (Nature Group)

Potential Reviewer

2014

Wetland Restoration Specialist Group (WRSG), Florida (USA)

Executive Member

2014

International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment (Johannesburg, South Africa)

Associate Editor

2014

Current World Environment Journal (India)

Editorial and Advisory Board Member

2013

Biodiversity International Journal (Oklahoma, USA)

Associate Editor

2012

Nature Journal

Potential Reviewer

2012

IUCN Biodiversity and Protected Areas (BPA), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2012

IUCN WCPA South Asia (SA), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2012

Threatened Waterfowl Species Group (TWSG), Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), UK

Executive Member

2012

Current World Environment Journal (India)

Associate Editor

2011

IUCN Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group (TWSG), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2011

Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Exchange Network (WREN), Mumbai (India)

Executive Member

2011

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF – India)

Executive Member

2010

IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2010

New Ornis Foundation (NOF), Hyderabad (India)

Executive Member

2010

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehra Dun (India)

Executive Member

2010

Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO), India

Executive Member

2009

IUCN Cormorant Specialist Group (CSG), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2008

Flamingo Specialist Group (FSG), Wetlands International (WI), Netherlands (EU)

Executive Member

2008

Indian Bird Conservation Network (IBCN), India

Executive Member

2008

International Wader Study Group (IWSG), Norfolk (UK)

Executive Member

2008

International Waterfowl & Wetlands Research Bureau (IWRB), Slimbridge (UK)

Executive Member

2008

IUCN Goose Specialist Group (GSG), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2008

National Institute of Ecology (NIE), India

Executive Member

2008

The Evidence-Based Research Network (EBRN), Denmark

Executive Member

2007

Global Raptor Information Network (GRIN), Boise (USA)

Executive Member

2006

Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU), Germany

Executive Member

2006

IUCN Flamingo Specialist Group (FSG), Switzerland (UK)

Executive Member

2006

Migrant Watch (NCBS), India

Executive Member

2006

Oriental Bird Club (OBC), Bedford (UK)

Executive Member

2005

Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network (ARRCN), Japan

Executive Member

2005

Asian Wetland Bureau (AWB), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Executive Member

2005

Australasian Waders Studies Group (AWSG), Australia

Executive Member

2005

Birdlife International (BI), UK

Executive Member

2004

African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), Germany

Executive Member

2004

Asia Pacific Shorebird Network (APSN), SE Asia

Executive Member

2004

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), India

Executive Member

2001

Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG), India

Life Member

Read Less

Membership In Committees

2024

Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC)

Co-Coordinator

2024

College Publication, Media (Press & Social) & Website Cell

Coordinator

2022

Climate Change Youth Outreach Program

Coordinator

Read More
2024

Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC)

Co-Coordinator

2024

College Publication, Media (Press & Social) & Website Cell

Coordinator

2022

Climate Change Youth Outreach Program

Coordinator

2022

College Dunia

Coordinator

2022

College Publication Committee

Coordinator

2022

Press & Social Media

Coordinator

2022

Industrial Visit Committee

Member

2022

Time Table Committee

Member

2022

Training & Placement Cell

Member

2021

Central Admission Committee

Institutional Representative

2021

Institute-Industry Interface Committee

Member

2021

Instruments Purchase Committee

Member

2020

GALAXY (ISTAR Annual Magazine)

Coordinator

2020

Board of Studies (BOS) in Interdisciplinary Studies, CVM University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Member

2019

AISHE (All India Studies in Higher Education)

Coordinator

2019

FIST (Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology) Infrastructure Program

Coordinator

2018

CVM Green Audit Cell

Coordinator

2018

GSIRF (Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework)

Coordinator

2018

INSPIRE (ISTAR Bi-Annual E-Newsletter)

Coordinator

2018

Library Committee, ISTAR College

Coordinator

2018

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)

Coordinator

2018

‘My Campus, Clean Campus’ Committee

Member

2018

Green Audit Cell (GAC), Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), Vallabh Vidyanagar

Core Team Member

2017

Criterion – III (Research & Consultancy) of NAAC

Coordinator

2017

IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)

Member

2017

NAAC Steering Committee

Member

2017

Research Committee

Member

2017

Research Committee

Member

2016

Eco Club, ISTAR College

Coordinator

2016

Press & Media Cell

Coordinator

2016

Flying Squad Team, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Member

2016

Syllabus Committee of U.G. and P.G. Courses in Environmental Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Member

2016

Examination Section, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidynagar

Observer

2014

Board of Studies (BOS) in Environmental Science, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Member

2006

Eco Club, ARIBAS College

Coordinator

2006

Library Committee, ARIBAS College

Coordinator

2006

Team Member of Educational Fairs

Institutional Representative

Read Less

Research Projects

Assessment of Impact of Climate Change on Ambient Air Quality, Vulnerability and Human Health of Urban Cities of Gujarat to suggest Site-Specific Strategies for the Mitigation Measures

Funding Agency : Climate Change Department (CCD), Gandhinagar

Ecological Status of Two Major Rivers (Banas & Meshwo) of Gujarat, India

Funding Agency : Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Gandhinagar

Assessment of Solid and Liquid Wastes Pollution at selected Rural Pockets of Central Gujarat

Funding Agency : Gujarat Council of Science & Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar

Read More

Assessment of Impact of Climate Change on Ambient Air Quality, Vulnerability and Human Health of Urban Cities of Gujarat to suggest Site-Specific Strategies for the Mitigation Measures

Funding Agency : Climate Change Department (CCD), Gandhinagar

Ecological Status of Two Major Rivers (Banas & Meshwo) of Gujarat, India

Funding Agency : Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Gandhinagar

Assessment of Solid and Liquid Wastes Pollution at selected Rural Pockets of Central Gujarat

Funding Agency : Gujarat Council of Science & Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar

Assessment of Depredation and Crop Damage by Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) in Agricultural Landscapes of Central Gujarat

Funding Agency : Gujarat Council of Science & Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar

Development and Beautification of Undera Village Pond (Vadodara, Gujarat, India): An Ecological, Environmental and Socio-Economic Perspective

Funding Agency : Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Vadodara

Read Less