Dr. Rajesh Agnihotri

Scientist ‘E’
Department of Palaeobotany
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
India

Scientist Plant Sciences
Biography

Dr. Rajesh Agnihotri is presently working as Scientist ‘E’ at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences loacted at Lucknow, India. • Received prestigious National Geosciences’ award (2013), given by Ministry of Mines, Government of India for making outstanding contributions in Geo-environmental studies. The award was given by Honorable President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 6th April, 2015.

Research Intrest

Decoding present and past environmental/ climatic variations using isotopic ratio tracers (e.g. 15N/14N, 13C/12C, 2H/1Hand 18O/16O, 34S/32S) in conjunction with other traditional biological/ geological/ meteorological variables. Studies dealing with understanding natural climate variability of the planet earth in the recent past to nurture retrieval of anthropogenic forcing of climate. Multi-elemental stable isotopic (CNS) characterization of atmospheric particulates (aerosols collected on filters), particulate matter in aquatic environments and modern sediments to study Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur cycling.