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Dr. Krishnanand

Dr. Krishnanand

Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences

krishnanand.5@sharda.ac.in

About

Dr. Krishnanand is an Associate Professor of Geography at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. With over a decade of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading scholar in geography, geodiversity, geoecology, sustainability, environmental studies, geography, and disaster management. He is gold medalist and Ph.D. in Geography (Geoecology), he serves as a reviewer for Geomorphology (Elsevier), one of the top journals(Q1) in the field.

Experience
  • 12 Years
Qualification
  • B.A (Gold Medalist), UGC NET JRF- SRF, M.A Geography & Ph.D. (Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi)
Award & Recognition

  • Reviewer for Elsevier's *Geomorphology* journal (Q1)
  • Recognized by the Geodiversity Training Program in Poland and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2019)
  • Best Student of the college Across All Disciplines, 2009
  • Produced acclaimed geographical documentaries on Spiti Valley and Ladakh
  • Founded *TheGeoecologist* YouTube channel with 135K+ subscribers and 23M+ views

Research

  • Krishnanand. (2025). Regional Dimensions of Human Development in India and South Africa Through Sustainable Development Goals, by Utsav Kumar Singh. Africa Review, 17(1), 91-94. https://doi.org/10.1163/09744061-bja10240
  • Geodiversity & Human Response in Lahaul & Spiti* (2023, Notion Press)
  • Geodiversity & Geomorphosites in India (2022, Notion Press)
  • Published research in Q1 Scopus-indexed journals such as *Landform Analysis* and *GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites* https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.24110-347
  • Co-authored *Malana: A Transfigured Landscape* (2015)

Certifications

  • Faculty Development Program on NEP 2020 Orientation (IGNOU, 2024)
  • HP AI Teacher Academy Online Course (2024)
  • UNEP Course on Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience (2023)
  • Workshop on Geodiversity Assessment in Mountain Areas (Poland, 2019)
  • Geospatial Technology Training (ISRO, 2014)

Area of Interest

  • Geodiversity & Geoecology
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Geotourism & Geomorphosites
  • Climate Change & Disaster Management
  • Field Work & Research Methodology