IQAC Coordinator
January 3, 2026 2026-01-03 10:15IQAC Coordinator
IQAC Coordinator
Dr. Subhankar Gurung
Coordinator, IQAC
Sikkim Alpine University, Kamrang, Namchi, Sikkim
Email id: [email protected]
Dr. Subhankar Gurung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Sikkim Alpine University, Sikkim, specializing in Ecology, Taxonomy, Biodiversity Conservation, Pollination Biology, and Applied Environmental Sciences. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic administration, and currently serves as the Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
His Achievements
- He has successfully guided 15 M.Sc. dissertations, many of which have resulted in research publications co-authored with students, reflecting his strong commitment to mentoring and promoting the research growth of postgraduate students. His pedagogical approach emphasizes student-centric learning, field-based research, and scientific writing skills, particularly in the context of Himalayan ecosystems.
- Dr. Gurung earned his Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Botany from Sikkim University, Gangtok (June 2022). His doctoral research, titled “Pollination Biology of Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas”, focused on pollinator diversity, pollination requirements, and their impact on fruit yield, contributing valuable insights regarding pollination ecology in mandarin orchards in the Eastern Himalayas.
- Prior to his academic appointment, he worked as a Junior Research Fellow (December 2017 – March 2020) under the JICA-assisted Sikkim Biodiversity and Forest Management Project, Forest and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim. His research project, “Study of Oak forest ecosystem in Sikkim Himalaya with special reference to climate change, plant species diversity and distribution”, strengthened his expertise in forest ecology, biodiversity assessment, and climate change impacts.
- His research interests include pollination ecology, ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, genotoxicity studies, soil and agricultural ecology, and human–environment interactions.
- Dr. Gurung has published in reputed journals and edited volumes on topics such as firewood extraction patterns, ecotourism and sustainability, pollination requirements in horticultural crops, and comparative soil ecology.
- As an educator and researcher, Dr. Gurung is committed to fostering a strong research culture among students, ethical scientific practice with a clear focus on regional and applied relevance.
