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Dr Hiren B. Soni

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Assistant Professor (Grade-II), INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES and RESEARCH (ISTAR)
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University

Expertise

  • Environmental Sciences

Publications

Total Articles 341
Books 0
Proceedings 0

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Citations 144
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Citations 53
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Professional Recognition

2007

ARIBAS Publication Award

ARIBAS College, New Vallabh Vidyanagar
2008

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

Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
2013

Best Research Paper Award

Progressive Sustainable Developers (PSD), Nepal
2013

Best Reviewer Award

International Journal of Environment (IJE) , Nepal
2018

Best Reviewer Award

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia (BBRA)
2019

Best Reviewer Award

Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia (BBRA)
2020

Outstanding Scientist Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association
2021

Outstanding Scientist Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association
2022

Best Faculty Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association
2022

Best Researcher Award

International Scientist Award on Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professional Association
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
2023

Outstanding Researcher Award

International Conference for Award Winners in Engineering, Science & Medicine by VD Good Professiona
2024

World Book Record (Science & Literature)

World Book Record Council
2024

100 Best Authors Book

Pen Award
2025

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Nation Star Award (Excellent Author)

Welred Foundation
2025

National Talent Award (Science & Literature)

National Award Committee
2025

Nation's Pride Award (Author: Amazon Books)

Gyan Uday Foundation
2025

Best Scientist Award

Scientific Laurels (International Scientific Award)

Community & Membership

2019

AISHE (All India Studies in Higher Education)

Coordinator
2017

Criterion – III (Research & Consultancy) of NAAC

Coordinator
2018

CVM Green Audit Cell

Coordinator
2006

Eco Club, ARIBAS College

Coordinator
2016

Eco Club, ISTAR College

Coordinator
2019

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

Coordinator
2020

GALAXY (ISTAR Annual Magazine)

Coordinator
2018

GSIRF (Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework)

Coordinator
2018

INSPIRE (ISTAR Bi-Annual E-Newsletter)

Coordinator
2006

Library Committee, ARIBAS College

Coordinator
2018

Library Committee, ISTAR College

Coordinator
2018

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)

Coordinator
2016

Press & Media Cell

Coordinator
2006

Team Member of Educational Fairs

Institutional Representative
2018

‘My Campus, Clean Campus’ Committee

Member

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

Member
2020

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

Member
2021

Central Admission Committee

Institutional Representative
2018

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

Core Team Member
2016

Flying Squad Team, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Member
2021

Institute-Industry Interface Committee

Member
2021

Instruments Purchase Committee

Member
2017

IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)

Member
2017

NAAC Steering Committee

Member
2017

Research Committee

Member
2017

Research Committee

Member

Syllabus Committee of U.G. and P.G. Courses in Environmental Science, Sardar Patel Univers

Member
2016

Examination Section, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidynagar

Observer
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
2024

Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC)

Co-Coordinator
2024

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

Coordinator

Deep Science Publishing (USA, UK, Turkey, India)

2025
Editorial Board Member (Books)

Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI)

2020
Project Referee

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

2020
Project Referee

Current World Environment Journal (India)

2020
Senior Editor

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

2019
Manuscript Editor

Biodiversity Data Journal (Bulgaria)

2019
Panel Reviewer

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

2019
Scientific Reviewer

Publons Academy (London, UK)

2018
Certified Reviewer (Graduated) & Mentor

IUCN World Heritage Nomination Dossier

2018
Desktop Reviewer

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

2018
Editorial Board Member

Journal of Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Allied Sciences

2018
Editorial Board Member

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

2018
Editorial Book Reviewer

Current World Environment Journal (India)

2018
Managing Editor

Nature Communications

2018
Potential Reviewer

Hanell International (HI), Zimbabwe (South Africa)

2017
Environmental Consultant (Advisory)

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

2017
Executive Member

Newsletter for Birdwatchers

2017
Editorial Board Member

International Journal of Life Sciences (Nepal)

2017
Editor-in-Charge

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

2016
Executive Member

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

2016
Deputy Editor

International Journal of Environment (Nepal)

2016
Editorial Board Member

International Journal of Geography and Environmental Sciences

2016
Editorial Board Member

Scientific Research and Essays (Nairobi, Africa)

2016
Editorial Board Member

International Journal of Life Sciences Leaflets

2015
Editorial Board Member

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

2014
Executive Member

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

2014
Associate Editor

Current World Environment Journal (India)

2014
Editorial and Advisory Board Member

Scientific Data Journal (Nature Group)

2014
Potential Reviewer

Biodiversity International Journal (Oklahoma, USA)

2013
Associate Editor

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

2012
Executive Member

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

2012
Executive Member

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

2012
Executive Member

Current World Environment Journal (India)

2012
Associate Editor

Nature Journal

2012
Potential Reviewer

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

2011
Executive Member

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

2011
Executive Member

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF – India)

2011
Executive Member

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

2010
Executive Member

New Ornis Foundation (NOF), Hyderabad (India)

2010
Executive Member

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

2010
Executive Member

Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO), India

2010
Executive Member

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

2009
Executive Member

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

2008
Executive Member

Indian Bird Conservation Network (IBCN), India

2008
Executive Member

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

2008
Executive Member

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

2008
Executive Member

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

2008
Executive Member

National Institute of Ecology (NIE), India

2008
Executive Member

The Evidence-Based Research Network (EBRN), Denmark

2008
Executive Member

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

2007
Executive Member

Eco-Ethics International Union (EEIU), Germany

2006
Executive Member

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

2006
Executive Member

Migrant Watch (NCBS), India

2006
Executive Member

Oriental Bird Club (OBC), Bedford (UK)

2006
Executive Member

Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network (ARRCN), Japan

2005
Executive Member

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

2005
Executive Member

Australasian Waders Studies Group (AWSG), Australia

2005
Executive Member

Birdlife International (BI), UK

2005
Executive Member

African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA), Germany

2004
Executive Member

Asia Pacific Shorebird Network (APSN), SE Asia

2004
Executive Member

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), India

2004
Executive Member

Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat (BCSG), India

2001
Life Member

Bio

Environmental Sciences

Personal Details

  • Male
  • Assistant Professor (Grade-II) , The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University
  • P.O. Box # 13, Sardar Patel Center For Science and Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Ph.D.
Other Institute 2008
M.Sc.
Other Institute 1996
B.Sc.
Other Institute 1994
Assistant Professor (Grade-II) Sep 2012 – Present
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University | INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES and RESEARCH (ISTAR)
Assistant Professor Jun 2006 – —
The Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM) University | A D PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (ADIT)
Assistant Professor (Grade-I) Jun 2006 – Aug 2012
Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Studies and Research in Biotechnology and Applied Sciences, New Vallabh Vidyanagar
Research Scholar Jun 2003 – May 2006
NV Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Research Fellow Nov 2000 – May 2003
Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology
Project Fellow Jun 1999 – May 2000
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Department of Zoology
Junior Research Fellow Jul 1998 – May 1999
NV Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Senior Research Fellow Nov 1997 – Feb 1998
Anand Agricultural University, Anand

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Scholarly Work

Disaster Management Support using Space Technology & Applications - A Study of Gujarat State (DMS - STARE - SGS)

Funding Agency: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Ahmedabad

Co-Investigator

247,000

2023 - 2023

Completed
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

Co-Investigator

5,00,000/-

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

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

Principal Investigator

15,000/-

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Completed
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

Principal Investigator

7,000/-

2015 - 2015

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

Funding Agency: Gujarat Ecology Commission (GEC), Gandhinagar

Co-Investigator

5,22,000/-

2014 - 2016

Completed
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

Principal Investigator

51,000/-

2011 - 2011

Completed

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

University Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Year 2016

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

University Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Year 2018
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Scholarly Publications

Status and Distribution of Threatened and Endemic Helichrysum cutchicum (Asteraceae) in Arid Ecosystem of Kachchh, Gujarat, India

Open Access
article
Authors: Joshi, P.N., H.B. Soni, S.F.W. Sunderraj, J. Joshua

Perspectives and Perceptions of Sacred Pilgrimage Spot of Central Gujarat, India – A Case Study of Gomti Water Tank

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni H.B., S. Thomas

Perspective on Phytochemical and Biochemical Compounds of Selected Indian Medicinal Plants

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni, H.B., M. Dabhi, S. Thomas

Surface Water Quality Assessment and Conservation Measures of Two Pond Ecosystems of Central Gujarat

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni, H.B., M. Dabhi, S. Thomas

Communities and their Livelihood around the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni, H., G. Quadros

First Report of Jungle or Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus Latham) in Khadir Island, Rapar (Kachchh), Gujarat

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni, H., J. Joshua

Crested Bunting Melophus lathami (Gray) - A First Report for Ambakantha Forest (Banaskantha District), North Gujarat

Open Access
article
Authors: Soni, H., J. Joshua

Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus, Linnaeus, 1758) in Breeding Plumage in Freshwater Ecosystem of Kachchh District, Gujarat

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article
Authors: Soni, H., J. Joshua