I am present President, ISTF India Chapter, Associate Editor, Forest Ecosystems, and Member, UNCCD Roster of Experts. He is Former Director, Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, Ex. Group Coordinator Research, Institute of Wood Science and Technology, Bengaluru and Scientist-G (Retd.), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). He is formerly DAAD fellow and served as Deputy Coordinator IUFRO 4.01.03. He does research in Forest & Environmental Science.