Prof. (Dr.) Antony Joseph Raj

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Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean Forestry

+91-+91 9500246075

antonyjosephraj@shuats.edu.in

Additional Responsibilities

Head, Department of Silviculture And Agroforestry
Dean, College Of Forestry & Environmental Science
Director (I.Q.A.A), Internal Quality Assessment and Assurance Cell

Contact Details

+91-+91 9500246075

antonyjosephraj@shuats.edu.in

Department of Silviculture And Agroforestry

Educational Details

Doctorate

Ph.D

A.A.I - D.U

Graduated in 2003

PG

M.Sc

T.N.A.U

Graduated in 1999

NET

Qualified in 1999

UG

B.Sc

T.N.A.U

Graduated in 1996

Professional Summary

Prof. Dr. Antony Joseph Raj has 24 years of administrative, teaching & research experience and he has the highest qualification of Ph.D. & Qualified in NET (National Eligibility Test) of ASRB of ICAR. Prof. Dr. Antony J. Raj has good experience in University Administration in the capacity of Pro-Vice Chancellor, Director (Internal Quality Assurance and Assessment-IQAA) and Dean of College. He is presently working in the academic position of full Professor rank and he has also been appointed in administrative posts as Director (Internal Quality Assessment and Assurance); Dean of College of Forestry & Head, Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj, India.

As the Director (Internal Quality Assurance and Assessment-IQAA) of University, presently He is leading as Chairman of University Quality Audit Committee which monitors the quality of all the Directorates, Divisions, Institutes/Colleges in the University. He is serving the role as Nodal Officer for Accreditation of all the Departments, Colleges, Institutes and Programmes of University by International and National Accreditation Agencies. He is responsible for developing modules for ensuring quality of administration, finance, education, research, training, extension, etc. in the University as per the norms and benchmarks of Government of India & State Government and International Standards. As Dean of College, He is currently coordinating administrative decisions in the College by providing leadership for Associate Dean, Heads of the Departments and Staff Members within the College.

He has guided many M.Sc. and Ph.D. students for their thesis research work and many B.Sc. students for project work. His research specializations are Forestry, Agroforestry, Silviculture, Carbon Science, Environmental Science, Ecology and Biodiversity, Plantation Forestry, Climate Change Studies, Carbon Sequestration, Carbon Management, Carbon Measurement and Monitoring, Land Resources Management, Dryland Management, Natural Resources Management. He has acquired progressive knowledge and innovative skills after visiting the countries Germany, New Zealand, Malaysia, Iran and Ethiopia for training, job, participation in International conferences and presenting research papers. Through his high calibre research potential, he has 102 publications (45 Journal Research Papers; 2 books; 19 Book Chapters; 11 Instructional and Training Manuals; 25 Research Papers in International and National Conferences) to his credit. Prof. Dr. Antony J. Raj has administrative experience previously in the capacity of "Associate Dean of College " and “Research Coordinator of College” from Allahabad Agriculture University for more than eight years during 2002 to 2010. He has implemented 8 externally funded research projects.

Prof. Dr. Antony J. Raj went to abroad and joined in the Department of Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection (LaRMEP) of Mekelle University in the year 2010 as Associate Professor. He was later promoted to Professor and served in the abroad University from 2010 to 2019. He was involved in teaching post graduate courses and supervising thesis research works/dissertations/ seminars/ project works for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. He prepared the Growth and Transformation Plan for Department of LaRMEP and submitted a proposal for expanding and upgrading the Department of LaRMEP into full-fledged School of LaRMEP with 6 new Departments which was widely discussed in the Department Council, College Council and University meetings. He acted as a chairman in many Ph.D. & M.Sc. Thesis Defense Meetings and Research Review Meetings of Mekelle University.

Prof. Dr. Antony J. Raj has received many awards and distinctions such as Eminent Scientist Award, Young Scientist Award, Eminent Forestry Scientist Award, Best Paper Presentation Award, Award for Outstanding Contribution to Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability etc. Prof. Dr. Antony J. Raj has good experience in Course Curriculum Development & Curriculum Review for B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. programmes, Designing Instructional Materials and Training Materials on Forestry, Agroforestry and Environmental Science Subjects. He has good experience and skills in Project Proposal Preparation, Project Implementation, Scientific Oral Presentations, Writing, Editing and Publishing Scientific Documents, Scripts, Reports, Research Papers, Proceedings.

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Area of Specialization

Forestry, Agroforestry, Silviculture, Carbon Science & Carbon Sequestration Studies, , Environmental Science, Ecology and Biodiversity, Plantation Forestry, Climate Change Studies, Land Resources Management, Natural Resources Management

Expertise

Teaching Skills

24 Years Post Graduate Teaching Experience for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students on courses related to Forestry, Agroforestry, Silviculture, Environmental Science, Ecology and Biodiversity, Carbon Science, Land Resources Management, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Studies Subjects.

Other Expertise

Thesis Examiner for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Thesis of Many Indian Universities and Abroad Universities
Acted as Chairman for conducting sessions in University and College Research Meetings, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Research Defense Meetings
Evaluated Many Books as External Expert
Editor of many International and National Journals
Reviewer for many International and National Journals

Research Specialization

Forestry and Green Development
Agroforestry
Silviculture & Plantation Management
Ecology and Resources Management
Environmental Studies
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation & Assessment
Carbon Science & Carbon Sequestration
Land Resources Management
Natural Resource Management
Climate Change and Biomass Carbon Studies
Land Reclamation
Biomass & Carbon Assessment in Ecosystem and Landuses
Measuring Carbon Sequestration Potential of Vegetation and Trees
Biomass Energy

Projects

S.No	Appointment Designation	Project Title	Dur -ation	Sponsoring Agency	Year of Sanction
1	Principal Investigator	Improvement of chironji tree (Buchanania lanzan Spreng) through selection from existing germplasm resources	3 yrs	Uttar Pradesh Council of Agriculture Research (UPCAR), Government of Uttar Pradesh, India	2020
2	Principal Investigator	Standardization of agro-techniques for cultivation of Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina) under Teak and Poplar based agroforesty system	2 yrs	Council of Science and Technology, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India	2009
3	Co-Principal Investigator	Wasteland development through Agroforestry models in U.P.	5 yrs	Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India	2001
4	Co-Principal Investigator	Eco-rehablitation of degraded lands and social upliftment of rural people through bamboo cultivation	3 yrs	Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India	2003
5	Co-Principal Investigator	Development of wastelands through bamboo based agroforestry models in five districts of Eastern U.P.	5 yrs	Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India	2005
6	Project Core Member	Raw Material Production and Sustainable Supply Options for Maichew Particleboard Manufacturing PLC	3 yrs	Ministry of Education, Ethiopia & University-Industry Linkage Directorate, Mekelle University	2014
7	Co-Principal Investigator	Prosopis juliflora Pods for Biofuel Energy Production	1 yr	Ministry of Education, Ethiopia & University, Industry, Community Linkage Directorate- Mekelle University	2015
8	Co-Principal Investigator	Production of Biofuels as a Climate Change Mitigation Option and Food Security: Case of traditional alcoholic beverage wastes of Tella	1 yr	Ministry of Education, Ethiopia & University, Industry, Community Linkage Directorate- Mekelle University	2016

Publications

List of Publications of Prof.Dr.Antony Joseph Raj

Publications in International and National Journals	: 45
Research Papers in International and National Conferences	: 22
Text Books	: 2
Proceedings of Conference	: 3
Book Chapters	: 19
Instructional, Training Materials & Practical Manuals	: 11
Total Publications	: 102

Books/Reports/Manuals Publications

Book “Forestry: Principles and Applications” (Hardback Edition ISBN: 9788172338107; Paperback Edition ISBN: 9788172338114), 805 pages by Antony Joseph Raj has been published in Jan 2013 by Scientific Publishers.

Website:

https://www.scientificpubonline.com/bookdetail/forestry-principles-applications/9788172338107/0

https://www.scientificpubonline.com/bookdetail/forestry-principles-applications/9788172338114/0

Book “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (Hardback Edition ISBN: 9788172338664; Paperback Edition ISBN: 9788172338671), 926 pages by Antony Joseph Raj has been published in Jan 2014 by Scientific Publishers.

Website:

https://www.scientificpubonline.com/bookdetail/agroforestry-theory-practices/9788172338664/0

https://www.scientificpubonline.com/bookdetail/agroforestry-theory-practices/9788172338671/0

Antony Joseph Raj, Anup Kujur and Satish Kumar (2023) Practical Manual Book on “Silviculture Practices” College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India.\
Antony Joseph Raj, Anup Kujur and Satish Kumar (2023) Practical Manual Book on “Principles of Silviculture” College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India.
Sameer Daniel and Antony Joseph Raj (2023) Practical Manual Book on “Agroforestry Systems and Management” College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India.
Sameer Daniel and Antony Joseph Raj (2023) Practical Manual Book on “Principles of Agroforestry” College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India.
Bipasha David and Antony Joseph Raj (2023) Practical Manual Book on “Wildlife Biology” College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India.
Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal and Afaq Wani, (2006) Practical Manual Book on “Agroforestry and Social Forestry” College of Forestry and Environment, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (Formerly AAI), Allahabad, India.

Afaq Wani, Antony Joseph Raj & S.B.Lal (2008) Practical Manual Book on “Tree Seed Technology” College of Forestry and Environment, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (Formerly AAI), Allahabad

Afaq Wani, Antony Joseph Raj & S.B.Lal (2008) Practical Manual Book on “Tree Improvement” College of Forestry and Environment, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (Formerly AAI), Allahabad

Compiled and Published the Research Highlights Report-2008 of Allahabad Agricultural Institute - Deemed University as one of the Editors and Review Committee Members

Compiled & Published the Abstract Book & Proceedings Book as one of the Organizing Committee members of 5^th Indian Agricultural Universities Association’s (IAUA) National Symposium on “Environment Pollution and its effect on Agricultural production and Human health” for the Vice-Chancellors of all Agricultural Universities held on 25^th & 26^th September 2008 at AAI-DU, Allahabad

Compiled & Published the Abstract Book as one of the Scientific Committee and Organizing Committee members for the International Conference on Improving Food Security in the face of Climate Change during 14-16 July, 2015

TECHNICAL PAPERS PRESENTED AS INVITED SPEAKER

Antony Joseph Raj (2020) Agroforestry – Sustainable Agricultural Practice for Food Security and Environmental Services for achieving Self-Reliant India. Technical Paper presented as Invited Speaker in the National Webinar on “Self-Reliant India: Agriculture and Beyond” held on 11-12 December, 2020 organized by Xavier University, Bhubaneswar.

Antony Joseph Raj (2020) Applications of Biotechnology in Forestry. Technical Paper presented as Invited Speaker in the National Webinar on “Forest Conservation through Biotechnology” held on 12^th September, 2020 organized by Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment, New Delhi.

Antony Joseph Raj (2020) Impact of Forest Carbon and Forest Carbon Sequestration on the Environment. Technical Paper presented as Invited Speaker in the National Webinar on “Forest, Environment and Wildlife – Status and Developments in the 21^st Century” held on 4^th August, 2020 organized by College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj.

Antony Joseph Raj (2020) Agroforestry for Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Technical Paper presented as Invited Speaker in the National Webinar on “Climate Change and Agroforestry – Impacts, Implications and Strategies” held on 5^th June, 2020 organized by C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, (U.P.) India.

Antony Joseph Raj (2019) Harmful Effects of Plastics on the Environment. Technical Paper presented as Invited Speaker in the Workshop on “Ban One Time Plastic Use - Save Life! Save Environment!” held on 28^th August, 2019 organized by College of Forestry and Directorate of Research, SHUATS, Prayagraj.

Research Papers in International & National Journals

Manguluri Gayathri and Antony Joseph Raj (2023) Assessment of biodiversity in homegarden agroforestry system in SHUATS Campus, Prayagraj, India. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, SP-7(2): 265-271.
Manguluri Gayathri and Antony Joseph Raj (2023) Seasonal assessment of biomass and carbon sequestration of herbaceous vegetation and litter layer in homegarden agroforestry system of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Campus, Prayagraj, India. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, 35 (20):564-573.
Murali M, Antony Joseph Raj and Afaq Majid Wani (2023) Effect of seed treatment with biofertilizers on germination plant height and total biomass of annual moringa (Moringa oleifera L.). Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 42 (34): 15-22.
Gyan Shri Kaushal, Antony Joseph Raj, Hemant Kumar, Neelam Khare, Shalini Masih and Rajiv Umrao (2023) Assessment of the Agroforestry System on Farmers Socioeconomic Status in Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh, India. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change Vol. 13(6): 476-483.
Gyan Shri Kaushal, Antony Joseph Raj and Rajiv Umrao (2023) Economic analysis of prevailing agroforestry system among different categories of farmers in Azamgarh district (U.P.), India. The Pharma Innovation Journal Vol. 12(5): 1750-1754.
Murali M, Antony Joseph Raj and Afaq Majid Wani (2023) Survival, growth, and leaf area index of annual Moringa cuttings (Moringa oleifera) in different diameter classes. International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, SP-7(2): 259-264.
Bodiga Divya, Sameer Daniel, Antony Joseph Raj and J. D. Saritha (2022) Adaptation Reasons for Agroforestry in the Study Area of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change Vol. 12(12): 521-528.
Bodiga Divya, Sameer Daniel and Antony Joseph Raj (2022) Adoption pattern of different agroforestry models in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The Pharma Innovation Journal Vol. 11(11): 2551-2555.
Giday K, Debebe F, Antony Joseph Raj and Gebremeskel D. (2019) Studies on farmland woody species diversity and their socioeconomic importance in Northwestern Ethiopia. Tropical Plant Research Vol. 6(2): 241-249
Antony Joseph Raj, Saroj Biswakarma, Nazir A. Pala, Gopal Shukla, Vineeta, Munesh Kumar, Sumit Chakravarty and Rainer W. Bussmann (2018) Indigenous uses of ethnomedicinal plants among forest-dependent communities of Northern Bengal, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Vol.14 (8): 1-28
Antony Joseph Raj (2017) Role of Trees and Woody Vegetation in Soil Fertility Enrichment and Food Security in Dryland Agroforestry as a Climate Smart Agriculture Strategy. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture Vol.35(4): 1147-1161
Antony Joseph Raj (2017) Teaching Material on "Measuring and Monitoring of Carbon" for M.Sc. Green Development and Carbon Management, Department of LaRMEP, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Antony Joseph Raj (2016) Teaching Material on "Advanced Ecology and Management of Resources" for M.Sc. Tropical Land Resources Management, Department of LaRMEP, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Antony Joseph Raj (2016) Teaching Material on "Agroforestry Systems and Component Management" for M.Sc. Dryland Agroforestry and Land Restoration, Department of LaRMEP, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Hadgu Hishe, Kidane Giday, Mebrahtu Haile and Antony Joseph Raj (2015). The Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Deforestation: A Case Study of the Dry Afromontane Forest of Desa’a in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research Vol.5(3): 339-348
Etefa Guyassa, Antony Joseph Raj, Kidane Gidey and Alemayehu Tadesse (2014) Domestication of Indigenous Fruit and Fodder Trees/ Shrubs in Dryland Agroforestry and Its Implication on Food Security. International Journal of Ecosystem, Vol.4(2): 83-88
Samuale Tesfaye, Antony Joseph Raj, and Girmay Geberesamuel (2014) Assessment of Climate Change Impact on the Hydrology of Geba Catchment, Northern Ethiopia. American Journal of Environmental Engineering, Vol.4(2): 25-31
Mengesteab Hailu, Kindeya Gebrehiwot and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Biomass Estimation of Exclosure (Forest Lands) in the Debrekidan Watershed, Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol.4(2): 88-93
Samuale Tesfaye, Etefa Guyassa, Antony Joseph Raj, Emiru Birhane and Gebeyehu Taye (2014) Land Use, Land Cover Change and Woody Vegetation Diversity in Human Driven Landscape of Gilgel Tekeze Catchment, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research, Article ID 614249, Vol.2014: 1-10
Etefa Guyassa and Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Assessment of biodiversity in cropland agroforestry and its role in livelihood development in dryland areas: A case study from Tigray region, Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Technology, Vol.9(4): 829-844
Etefa Guyassa, Samuale Tesfaye, Antony Joseph Raj, Abdu Abdulkadir and Abdela Gure (2013) Morphology Characterization of Cordia Africana Populations at Six Provenances in Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Vol.3(2): 175-186
Afaq Majid Wani, Antony Joseph Raj and M.Kanwar (2013) Impact of Climate Change on Forests of Eastern Himalyas and Adaptation Strategies to Combat It. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 3(3): 98-104
Munesh Kumar, Anemsh Mehraj and Antony J. Raj (2012) Structure and Carbon Stock Potential in traditional agroforestry system of Garhwal Himalaya. International Journal of Agricultural Technology, Vol.8(7): 2187-2200
Richa Sharma, Sunil Bihari Lal and Antony Joseph Raj (2010) Carbon Trading: Dealing Pollution with Profits. Environmental Health Australia (Queensland). Vol. 9(3) : 101-103
Antony Joseph Raj, Smitha G. Nair, S.B.Lal and Afaq Maid Wani (2010) Application of Biofertilizers for quality seedling production in Teak (Tectona grandis). Agricultural Science Digest- A Research Journal, Vol.30 (4): 246-249
Antony Joseph Raj, Smitha G. Nair, S.B.Lal and Afaq Maid Wani (2010) Elite Seedling Production in Nursery using Root Trainers in Tectona grandis and Dalbegia sissoo. Journal of Tropical Forestry. Vol 26(3): 50-55
Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal, Sameer Daniel and Vitala Gowda (2010) Intercropping of Lemon grass (Cymbopogan flexuosus) with Poplar (Populus deltoides) in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Agroforestry. Vol. 12: 18-27
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2010) Compatibility of Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) as aromatic intercrop under Teak (Tectona grandis) based Agroforestry system. Journal of Tropical Forestry. Vol. 26(1): 21-25
Rahat Ali, Antony Joseph Raj and Sameer Daniel (2011) Impact of spacing and inorganic fertilizer on growth characteristics of Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina) under poplar and teak based agroforestry system. New Agriculturist Vol.22 (1): 91-98
Devendra Kumar, Antony Joseph Raj, Sameer Daniel, Arvind Bijalwan, Harsh B. Paliwal and Siddharth Mishra (2014) Impact of spacing and fertilizer levels on maize yield (Zea mays L.) under teak based agroforestry system. New Agriculturist Vol.25 (1): 83-86
Rajendra B. Lal and Antony Joseph Raj (2010) Carbon Sequestration: Role of Forests as Carbon Sinks. Journal of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, India
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2009) Seasonal Variation in Root Distribution Pattern of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.f.). Indian Journal of Agroforestry. Vol.11(1): 21-25
Afaq M. Wani, Antony Joseph Raj and K.C.Chauhan (2009) Phenological Observation of Bauhinia variegata. My Forest, Vol. 44(2): 111-114
Arvind Bijalwan, C.M.Sharma, V.K.Sah and A.J.Raj (2009) Structure and Composition of trees and their effect on crop yield in existing agrihortisilvicultural and agrihorticultural systems of Garhwal Himalaya. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, Vol.11(2): 26-33
Antony Joseph Raj and Harsh B. Paliwal (2008) Pytoremediation Technology : A boon for Green and Healthy environment, Proc. Nat. Symposium on “Environment Pollution and its effect on Agricultural production and Human health” for the Vice-Chancellors of all Agricultural Universities held on 25^th & 26^th September 2008, Allahabad, India, pp 101 to 106
S.B. Lal and Antony Joseph Raj (2008) Carbon trading: Global business for realizing pollution reduction, Proc. Nat. Symposium on “Environment Pollution and its effect on Agricultural production and Human health” for the Vice-Chancellors of all Agricultural Universities held on 25^th & 26^th September 2008, Allahabad, India, pp 123 to 129
Sameer Daniel, Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2008) Studies on impact of spacing and fertilizer level on the plant height of lemon grass under Jatropha based agroforestry model. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, Vol. 18(1,2): 177-179
Afaq M. Wani, Antony Joseph Raj and K.C.Chauhan (2008) Association analysis for morphological and biomass traits in Bauhinia variegata seedlings. Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity, Vol. 16(1): 61-70
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2008) Cultivation of Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina) as intercrop under Subabul based Medicinal Agroforestry System. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, Vol.15(3): 137-140
Antony Joseph Raj and Parmathma, (2007) Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss. Indian Journal of Forestry, Vol.30(1): 9-14
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2007) Estimation of variance, heritability and genetic advance in Bambusa balcooa. Indian Journal of Tropical Biodiversity, Vol.15(1): 67-71
Antony Joseph Raj, M.Parmathma and G.Kumaravelu (2007) Correlation and path coefficient analysis in Bamboo. Indian Forester, Vol.132(9): 1077-1082
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2007). An Investigation of the Root Growth Dynamics of Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala). Journal of Tropical Forestry, Vol.23(1&2): 17-23
Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal (2007) Correlation and path coefficient studies in growth characters of Bambusa balcooa. Journal of Tree Sciences, Vol.26(2): 28-34
Antony Joseph Raj and Parmathma, (2001) Genetic Divergence Studies in Dendrocalamas strictus. My Forest, Vol.28: 728-733
Antony Joseph Raj, Jude Sudhagar and Ramesh (2001) Urban Forestry – A new concept in Indian scenario. Jour.Agri., Vol.12: 43-44
Antony Joseph Raj and Jude Sudhagar, (2001) Synthetic Seeds – a novel technology, Jour.Agri., Vol.10: 53-54

Book Chapters Published

Antony Joseph Raj and Afaq Majid Wani (2013) Forest Resources, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 38-52 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Forest Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Trading, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 710-737 pages
S.B.Lal and Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Land Degradation and Wasteland Management,
In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 578-598 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Timber Measurements and Timber Inventory, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 188-213 pages
Munesh Kumar, Etefa Guyassa and Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Forest Ecology, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 93-104 pages
Etefa Guyassa and Antony Joseph Raj (2013) Plantation Forestry, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 151-163 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2013) International and National Forest Organizations, In “Forestry: Principles and Applications (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 764-786 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Introduction to Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 1-33 pages
Mengisteab Hailu and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Multipurpose Trees in Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 91-103 pages
S.L.Madivalar and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Nitrogen Fixing Trees in Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 104-116 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Domestication and Commercialization of Indigenous Trees in Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 150-175 pages
Etefa Guyassa, Samuale Tesfaye and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Agroforestry Systems of World. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 376-419 pages
Munish Kumar, S.K.Uttam and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Agroforestry Practices for Salt Affected Lands (Biosaline Agroforestry). In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 485-500 pages
M.S.Malik and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Bamboo based Agroforestry Systems. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 551-563 pages
S.K.Uttam, Munish Kumar and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Soil Fertility Improvement and Nutrient Cycling in Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 637-651 pages
S.B.Lal and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Agroforestry Practices for Wasteland Development. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 671-688 pages
Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Agroforestry for Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 702-736 pages
Emiru Birhane, Hailemariam Gebrewahid and Antony Joseph Raj (2014) Experimental Design in Agroforestry Research. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 818-831 pages
Antony Joseph Raj and Afaq Majid Wani (2014) International and National Organizations of Agroforestry. In “Agroforestry: Theory and Practices” (eds.) Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal, Scientific Publishers, India, 832-857 pages

Conference Papers

Two papers were presented in National Conference on: “FOREST, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES” during January 30-31, 2012 organized by Department of Forestry, Guru Ghazidas Central University, Bilaspur, India. Options and Strategies for Forest Carbon sequestration - Antony Joseph Raj, Afaq Majid Wani and S.B.Lal (2012) & Assessment of Carbon Sequestration Potential of Fast Growing Trees - Majid Hussain, Antony Joseph Raj, Afaq Majid Wani and S.B.Lal (2012)
Presented two papers in National workshop on “The Problems and Prospects of Agroforestry in Uttar Pradesh” held in Centre for Social Forestry and Eco-Rehabilitation, Allahabad on March 17-18, 2008. Planting Geometry and Fertilizer levels impact on growth of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Poplar based Agroforestry system – Dheeraj kumar, Antony J. Raj, S.B.Lal and Sameer Daniel & Influence of Teak based agri-silviculture system on growth performance of Chick pea (Cicer arietinum L.) – Sanjay Kumar, Antony Jospeh Raj, S.B.Lal and Megna Rashid
Presented one paper in National workshop on “ Prospects and Perspectives of Forest Resources of India : Structuring the Present for Sustainable Future” held in College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar, Rajasthan on March 3-4, 2008. Impact of Spacing and Fertilizer levels on maize yield (Zea mays L.) under Teak based Agroforesry system – Devendra Kumar, Antony Jospeh Raj, Sameer Daniel and Afaq Majid Wani
Presented one paper in National Symposium on Agroforestry held in Jhansi, U.P. on Feb 5-6, 2007. Studies on effect of biofertilizers on seedling growth of Teak, Bamboo, Simaurba – Antony Joseph Raj and S.B.Lal
Presented Two papers in 9^th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress held in Allahabad University, U.P. on Janurary 29-30, 2007. Effect of Biofertilizer application on Quality Seedling Prduction in Siris (Albizia lebbek) – Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal and Ramchandra & An investigation of the root growth dynamics of Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) – Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal and Ramchandra
Presented a paper in 7^th World Bamboo Congress held in New Delhi on 27^th February – 4^th March, 2004. Bamboo based agroforestry models for Eco-rehabilitation in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India – S.B.Lal, Antony Joseph Raj and R.J.Sudhagar
Presented 2 papers in the National Symposium on Conservation, Management and Utilization of Bamboo and Rattan Resources held in Sirsi, Karnataka, India on February 25-27, 2003. Improved bamboo planting stock production through root trainer nursery – Antony Joseph Raj and S.B. Lal & Extension of bamboo culm cutting technique for the development of degraded lands – S.B.Lal and Antony Joseph Raj
Presented 2 papers in National Seminar on Forest Resource Management held in Kanpur on November 15-17, 2003. Development of Wastelands with agroforestry models through active participation of Rural people – S.B. Lal, Antony Joseph Raj and R.J.Sudhagar & Tribal development – A new approach in forest resource management – S.B.Lal, R.J. Sudhagar and Antony Joseph Raj
Presented and Published 3 papers on Bamboo in the National Workshop on Promotion of Bamboo for Development of Wastelands held in Raipur (M.P.) on January 20-21, 2000. Genetic divergence studies in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees – Antony Joseph Raj, Paramathma and Surendran; Correlation and Path coefficient analysis in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees - Antony Joseph Raj , Paramathma and Surendran & Variability in Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees – Paramathama, Antony Joseph Raj and Surendran
Presented 2 papers in the National Symposium on Forestry towards 21^st Century held in Coimbatore (T.N.) on September 27-28, 1999. Variablity in Bambusa bambos (L) Voss - Antony Joseph Raj, Paramathma and Surendran & Genetic divergence studies in Bambusa bambos (L) Voss – Antony Joseph Raj, Paramathma and Surendran
Presented two papers in National Symposium on Agroforestry knowledge for sustainablility, climate moderation and challenges ahead” held in Jhansi, U.P. on Dec 15-17, 2008. Studies on various growth regulators on growth and yield attributes of strawberry cv. Sweet charley under poplar based agroforestry– Sunil K. Singh, Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal and Megna Rashid & Assessment of yield potential of intercrops under poplar based agroforestry system in Uddham Singh Nagar (Uttaranchal) – Sujit K. Jaiswal, S.B.Lal, Antony Joseph Raj and Megna Rashid

Conferences

List of Symposium/Conference/ Seminars/ Workshop/Training/ Attended

Symposiums, conferences, workshops	Organizer and Place	Sponsoring Agency	Duration
International Conference on Management of Dry Forests and Woodlands in a changing climate	Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia	Norwegian Program for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research (NORHED) & Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)	October 16 to 18, 2017
International Conference on Improving Food Security in the face of Climate Change	Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia	Open Society Foundations, GIZ & FAO	July 14 to 16, 2015
PACN Congress on Biodiversity and Global Challenges	Royal Society of Chemistry, Place: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK	November 30 to December 2, 2014
Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academy	Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Frankfurt, Germany	United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)	July 15-20, 2012
International Conference of IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010	School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (University Kebangsaan Malaysia) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)	March 7-12, 2010
IUFRO International Forest Biosecurity Conference	New Zealand Forest Research Institute (SCION), Rotorua, New Zealand	International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)	March 16-20, 2009
2^nd International Biotechnology Conference	University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran	Biotechnology Society of Iran & NIGEB (Iran)	15-17 November, 2008
National Seminar on Intellectual Property	National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India	AICTE, New Delhi	Dec 14 to 15, 2007
MDP on Sustainable Forest Management	Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, India	International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Japan	Feb 23 to 26, 2007
National Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India	SIDBI Innovation and Incubation Centre, New Delhi	March 31 to April 1, 2007
9^th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress	Bioved Research Society, Allahabad	Allahabad University	January 6^th to 7^th, 2007
8^th Indian Agricultural Scientists and Farmers Congress	Bioved Research Society, Allahabad	Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	21^st to 22^nd February, 2006
Conference on National Integration and Economic Development	India International Friendship Society (IIFS), New Delhi	IIFS	6^th May, 2006
Integrated Training on “Soil, Water, and Land Engineering”	Capacity Building Programme Cell, AAI-DU	Action for Food Programme (AFPRO), New Delhi	August 9 to 17, 2005 (Nine Days)
World Bamboo Congress	INBAR at Pragati Maitan, New Delhi	INBAR	27^th February – 4^th March, 2004
National Symposium on Conservation, Management and Utilization of Bamboo and Rattan Resources	College of Forestry, University of Agricultural Sciences, Sirsi, Karnataka, India	Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Dehradun	February 25-27, 2003
National Seminar on Forest Resource Management	Dept. of Forestry, C.S. Azad University of Agri & Tech., Kanpur	Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Dehradun	November 15-17, 2003
Refresher Course in “FORESTRY”	Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehra Dun, India	University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt. of India	May 13 to June 2, 2002 (21 days)
National Workshop on Promotion of Bamboo for Devlopment of Wastelands	Indira Gandhi Agricultural Universisty, Raipur, India	Dept. of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India.	January 20-21, 2000
National Symposium on Forestry towards 21^st Century	TNAU, Coimbatore, India	Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Dehradun	September 27-28, 1999

Teaching Experience

Teaching Expertise of Prof.Dr.Antony Joseph Raj

24 Years Post Graduate Teaching Experience (B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D.) on Agroforestry, Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology and Biodiversity, Land Resources Management, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Studies and Carbon Subjects. Expert in Interactive Teaching Methods, Technology (electronically supported) based learning system, and Blended Learning Approaches using modern computer mediated teaching methods.

Core Teaching Subjects for MSc and PhD Programs in India & Abroad

Agroforestry Practices and Component Management
Multipurpose Trees in Agroforestry
Silviculture Practices and Plantation Management
Forest Management
Forest Ecology and Resources Management
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Environmental Pollution
Environmental Biology
Environmental Geology
Environmental Policy and Legislations
Carbon Management
Measurement & Monitoring of Carbon
Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Tropical Land Resources Management
Natural Resources Management
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
Renewable Energy

Other

Core Competency

24 years of administrative, teaching and research experience from India and Ethiopia
Administrative Experience as Pro-Vice Chancellor, Director (Internal Quality Assurance & Assessment), Dean of College, Associate Dean of College & Head of the Department
As Founder Member, Started many new M.Sc. programmes and Ph.D. programmes in College of Forestry and Environment, SHUATS, Allahabad
Experience in developing and implementing innovative strategies and plans, ensuring excellence in academic programs quality & research projects implementation
Member of many Academic and Research Committees of University
Member of Committee which evaluated and screened the project proposals related under Research Projects and Development Projects
Member of Committee for the Academic Programmes Development and Curriculum Preparation of M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes
Member of the Interview Panel Committee for the recruitment of Lecturers and Assistant Professors
Member of Committee for reviewing, screening and final selection of candidates for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes

Education

Exam/ Degree Passed	University	Year of Completion	OGPA/ Division
Ph.D. (Forestry)	Allahabad Agricultural Institute - AAIDU (Now renamed as Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences), Allahabad, India	2003	93.00 % (I Class & Distinction)
M.Sc. (Forestry)	Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, India	1999	93.30 % (I Class & Distinction)
B.Sc. (Forestry)	Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, India	1996	86.30 % (I Class & Distinction)
NET in Forestry	Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi	1999	Qualified

Overseas Visit/ International Exposure

Visited GERMANY for attending a training in Frankfurt, Germany on Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academy in July 15-20, 2012 through the German Scholarship
Visited NEW ZEALAND with the Full Scholarship from Ministry of Science and Technology (Govt. of India) for participation and presentation of a paper in the IUFRO International Forest Biosecurity Conference organized by New Zealand Forest Research Institute (SCION) at Rotorua, New Zealand on March 16-20, 2009
Visited MALAYSIA for participation and presentation of a paper in the International Conference of IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010 organized by School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences (University Kebangsaan Malaysia) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 7-12, 2010
Visited IRAN for participation and presentation of a paper in 2^nd International Biotechnology Conference held at University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran on 15-17 November, 2008
Worked as Associate Professor (Forestry) and Professor (Forestry) in ETHIOPIA in Department of Land Resources Management and Environmental Protection (LaRMEP), Mekelle University, Ethiopia for nine years.

Award/Prize/Achievements

Qualified at National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi for the Assistant Professorship in 1999.
ICAR-JRF awardee for the top performance in All India Examination-1996 for M.Sc. Program conducted by Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi
Awarded Best paper presentation Award (Oral) in 2^nd International Biotechnology Conference held at University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran on 15-17 November, 2008
Received the prestigious Young Scientist Award in the 8^th Indian Agricultural Scientists & Farmer’s Congress held from 21-22 February, 2006 at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India for the outstanding research contributions.
Received the coveted Bharat Jyoti Award in the Conference on Economic Growth and National Integration held on 6^th May, 2006 at New Delhi, India for the outstanding research career and contributions.
Appointed by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of AAI-DU as Organizing Secretary of the 5^th Indian Agricultural Universities Association’s (IAUA) National Symposium on “Environment Pollution and its effect on Agricultural production and Human health” for the Vice-Chancellors of all Agricultural Universities held on 25^th & 26^th September 2008 at Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed, University, Allahabad.
Fully Sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology (Govt. of India) for visiting NEW ZEALAND for participation and presentation of a paper in the IUFRO International Forest Biosecurity Conference
Member of Scientific Committee and Organizing Committee for the recently organized International Conference on Improving Food Security in the face of Climate Change during 14-16 July, 2015 at Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
Received Malaysian Govt. Fellowship for participation and presentation of a paper in the International Conference of IUFRO Kuala Lumpur 2010 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during March 7-12, 2010.
Received German Govt. Scholarship for visiting GERMANY for attending a training in Frankfurt, Germany on Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academy during July 15-20, 2012.
Received the prestigious Eminent Scientist Award in the International Conference on Advances in Agriculture under Changing Climate Scenario held during 16-17 November, 2019 at Allahabad University, Allahabad, India for the outstanding research work and contributions.
Received the prestigious Award for Outstanding Contribution to Climate Science and Environmental Sustainability from The Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment (SSCE), New Delhi on 1^st December, 2020.
Received the prestigious Eminent Forestry Scientist Award for the outstanding research from the International Multidisciplinary Foundation in the World Science Day-2021 Celebration held on 11 November, 2021 at IMRF, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Organizing Secretary for the Conference on “Ban One Time Plastic Use - Save Life! Save Environment!” held on 28^th August, 2019 at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) organized by Directorate of Research and College of Forestry, SHUATS.
Convener for the National Webinar on “Forest, Environment and Wildlife – Status and Developments in the 21^st Century” organized by College of Forestry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj on 4^th August, 2020.
Organizing Secretary of ICAR New Delhi Tree Plantation Programme (Har Med Par Ped) organized by SHUATS on 16^th July, 2021.
Organizing Secretary of Workshop on “Tree Gives Air, Air Gives Life!” organized by SHUATS on 13^th May, 2022.

Membership in Professional Body

Life Member in many International and Indian Forest Societies and Agroforestry Societies
Life Member in many International and Indian Environmental Professional Groups
Membership in many Educational, Research and Training Professionals Groups

Consultancy Service

Worked as Consultant for J. P. Group of Companies (India) (Submitted a Feasibility Report to President of J.P. Group) for a project sanctioned to College of Forestry and Environment (SHUATS) and also consultant for many reputed Organizations in Ethiopia

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