PANKAJ JAMWAL
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Summary
. Qualifications are Masters of Science in GIST, Graduate Certificate in
GIS and Master of Philosophy in Environment Management.
. Work experience in the field of GIS with special emphasis on Spatial
analysis, Model builder, Batch processing, Cartographic modeling,
ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Viewer for Flex & Silverlight, ArcGIS online,
Lidar point classification, Geodatabase development, Cartography,
Aerial photographic analysis, CAD (AutoCAD), Natural Resource
Management etc.
. Research experience in Ecology, Wildlife Management, and Natural
Resource Management
. Currently working as GIS Technician/Analyst with US Geological Survey
(USGS), Tucson Arizona.
Education
University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
Masters of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (MS
GIST), Dec. 2014
University of Arizona, Tucson AZ
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), May 2013
Vikram University, Ujjain, India
Master of Philosophy- Environment Management, Biology Minor, May 2003
Devi Ahilaya Vishavvidhalaya Indore, India
Master of Science- Botany, Biology, Ecology Minor, April 2002
Experience
GIS Technician/Analyst --November 2013 - Present
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Tucson, Arizona
. Spatial analysis of Vertebrate species models
. Develop a Geodatabase for size of vertebrate species distribution in
Arizona
. Develop matrix of Potential Habitat Impact categories
. Examine map distribution of habitat impact categories for select
species
. Mapping invasive nonnative plant species in Petrified Forest National
Park
Approach: Raster analysis, Creating models and tools in Model builder,
Batch processing, Cartographic modeling, Spatial analysis, Editing,
Creating Geodatabases & maps etc.
GIS Technician -January 2013 - October 2013
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) & University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
(www.usgs.gov/)
. Vegetation Analysis of Managed Riparian Habitats in the Arizona
Borderlands Area using GIS & Remote sensing techniques
. Mapping anthropogenic disturbances and estimating soil erosion
potential on the Barry M. Goldwater Range-West and flat-tailed horned
lizard management area
. Mapped High disturbed areas, low disturbed areas.
. Incorporate use of remotely sensed data, tools, and geospatial
application to map change through time
. Digitize and identify disturbances on the Barry M. Goldwater Range-
West
Researcher- GIS and Endangered Species, March 2012- Nov 2013.
Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona
(www.biologicaldiversity.org/)
. Digitize & create critical habitat maps of Endangered and threatened
species
. Study the trends of Endangered and threatened plant and animal species
. Develop detailed research reports, Create graphs & database of
endangered species
Subject Matter Expert-Biology and Environment, July 2008- Dec. 2011
JIL Information Technology Ltd. New Delhi, India (www.jilit.co.in/)
. Creation of educational course content for schools, college and
universities
. Development of E- Learning Educational modules with the integration of
Multimedia techniques for Education through satellite (EDUSAT)
Senior Trainer- Biology and Environment Science, Jan 2006- June 2008
Educomp Solutions Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India (www.educomp.com/)
. Conducted trainings for lecturers, teachers and students about the
integration of computer technology (ICT) in the existing curriculum to
enhance the teaching learning process
. Promotion and implementation of "Project Based Learning" and
inculcation of problem solving skills among students and teachers &
Curriculum development
Research Associate -Biodiversity/Environment/GIS, Oct. 2003- Jan 2006
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, CSIR, H.P, India
(ihbt.res.in/)
. Develop database of plant resources in the western Himalaya
. Conducted ecological studies/ vegetation sampling for identification
and monitoring of soil and plant resources of Western Himalaya
. Digitization & creation of data/ maps
. Conducted ecological and community based surveys, lab experiments,
soil analysis and water analysis
Lecturer -Biology and Environment Science (Guest Faculty), July 2003-
Nov.2004
W.R.S. Govt. College Dehri, H.P, India
. Taught Botany and Environment management to graduate students
Skills/Competencies
. ArcGIS (ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.2), Remote Sensing (Erdas Imagine), CAD
(AutoCAD)
. ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Viewer for Flex & Silverlight, ArcGIS online.
. Lidar point classification, Editing LAS point cloud data.
. Editing, Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Aerial photographic analysis
. Cartography, Cartographic Modeling, Geo-referencing, Designing
Geodatabases, Model Builder, Research Skills, Ecological sampling,
Ethnobotanical studies
. Computer skills: MS office: Ms Word, Excel, MS Power point, MS Access,
MS Publisher.
Publications
. Uniyal, S. K., Singh, K. N., Jamwal, P., and Lal, B. (2006).
Traditional Use of Medicinal Plants Among the Tribal Communities of
Chhota Bhangal, Western Himalaya. Journal of Ethnobiology and
Ethnomedicine.
. Jamwal, P., Singh, K. N., Uniyal, S. K., and Lal, B. (2008). Folk
biomedicines and traditional practices to cure various veterinary
diseases in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya.
Biodiversity Environment & Sustainability.
. Singh, K. N., Jamwal, P., and Lal, B. (2008). Traditional uses and
distribution of plants in cold desert of trans-Himalaya. Biodiversity
Environment & Sustainability. Sanjay Kr. Uniyal & Varun Sharma &
Pankaj Jamwal (2011). Folk Medicinal Practices in Kangra District of
Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya. Human Ecology.