Anand Mohan

This article is about the Indian geologist. For the Indian politician, see Anand Mohan Singh.
Anand Mohan
Born September 29, 1957
Dharmsala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Residence Agra
Nationality Indian
Fields Geology, Petrology
Institutions Registrar, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
Alma mater Banaras Hindu University

Anand Mohan (Hindi: आनंद मोहन), born on September 29, 1957 at Dharmashala, is Registrar (education)[1] of Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra (India) and former Professor[2] at Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University. He is an eminent scientist in the field of Geology, Petrology and Mineralogy. He is a member of XII Five Year Plan (2012–2017) of Planning Commission sub-committee on “Strengthening Community Engagement in Higher Education Institutions”. He is also expert reviewer for Earth Sciences at Union Public Service Commission, India. He is Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences, India (FASc) and National Academy of Sciences, India (FNASc).

Education and personal life

Mohan did his B.Sc. (Hons) in year 1976 and Ph.D. (Metamorphic Petrology) in year 1983 from Banaras Hindu University. After the completion of his Ph.D., he joined University Grants Commission (India) as Research Scientist “A” (1984–86) and then joined Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University as faculty in year 1986. Mohan visited University of Leicester (UK) for his Postdoctoral research on Leverhulme Commonwealth Fellowship.

Mohan and his wife Roop Rani, a teacher by profession, have two children in their family; daughter Kanika pursuing graduation in dental sciences while son Hans is doing graduation in Electrical Engineering.

Professional life

Mohan sharing the dais with (L to R) V. G. Das (Director, DEI), A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Prem Kumar, IAS (President, DEI) during a prgramme at DEI, Agra.

Mohan is serving as Registrar of Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra and he teaches graduate courses on “Disaster management and mitigation”. He has served as Professor at Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University.

Publications

Mohan has published more than 50 peer reviewed journal articles and several papers have received extensive citations in science community. He has also authored few books including “Milestones in Petrology and Future Perspectives”,[3][4] “Concept of Eco-Village/City as Role Model for Sustainable Environment and Development”, “Spiritual Consciousness” and “Climate Change, Water Management and concept of Eco-village/Eco-city”.[5][6] The later project has widespread implication to make the city of Taj Mahal, Agra, an eco-city.

Awards and recognitions

Mohan has received a number of awards, medals and prizes from the science community.

References

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  1. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, Registrar, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra".
  2. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, Faculty, Geology Department, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)".
  3. ↑ "Milestones in Petrology and Future Perspectives" on Google books.
  4. ↑ "Book review of "Milestones in Petrology and Future Perspectives" in journal 'Current Science'".
  5. ↑ "Book review of "Climate Change, Water Management and concept of Eco-village/Eco-city" in journal 'Current Science'".
  6. ↑ ""Climate Change, Water Management and concept of Eco-village/Eco-city" on Tata Mcgraw-Hill".
  7. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences, India".
  8. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, Fellow of National Academy of Sciences, India".
  9. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, recipient of National Mineral Award, 1997".
  10. ↑ "Prof. Anand Mohan, recipient of INSA Medal, 1989".