Parbat Raj Thani
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with a decade of valuable contributions in NGOs & Firms, as well as academic institutes. Possessing a robust background in Forest and Natural Resource Management and Environmental Issues, complemented by extensive practical expertise. Adept at integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Demonstrated proficiency in spatial knowledge, leveraging technology for enhanced resource management. I take pride in my strong organizational abilities, which ensure efficient project execution. Moreover, my fervent enthusiasm for collaboration drives success within diverse and dynamic teams. Furthermore, my profound passion for research in the forestry sector is coupled with a keen interest in the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology, driving innovative discoveries and advancements within this field. My motivation lies in conducting comprehensive gap analyses within the forestry and natural resource management domains, with the ultimate aim of contributing significantly to societal development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Development and Research Coordinator
Yogi Naraharinath Study and Research Academy
Surkhet, Karnali Province
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duty was to write and develop project proposals and grant applications. For approved grant applications, the task involved mobilizing the pre-implementation requirements of the project, which included coordinating the recruitment of project staff and facilitating the review of the grant agreement. The focus of project development activities was on securing grant funding from national and international sources. Specific responsibilities are outlined below:
• Wrote project proposals and grant applications to national and international donors.
• Conceptualized and developed results chains/theories of change for proposal ideas.
• Organized and facilitated brainstorming workshops and sessions that led to project idea formulation and concept or proposal development.
• Prepared presentations on proposals for meetings and workshops with donors and/or other organizations and agencies involved in proposal development, when applicable.
• Maintained a database and monitoring matrix for all project proposals and grant applications submitted to donors.
• Maintained an updated database of donor information, including contact details, grant guidelines, and priority areas/themes for funding.
• Monitored the submission of grant reports and other requirements as specified in grant agreements and contracts.
• Conducted document compliance activities and maintained records of grant reports.
Forest Officer
Human Rights and Environment Development Centre (HuRENDEC)
Kalikot, Karnali Province
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duty was to work as a Forest Officer under the project "Adapting to Climate-Induced Threats to Food Production and Food Security in the Karnali Region of Nepal." Major responsibilities included:
• Provided technical support to project staff to incorporate climate change adaptation-related program activities.
• Assisted in the collection, consolidation, and maintenance of municipal data on forestry and soil conservation, as well as project/program-related information and data.
• Provided capacity-building support to various stakeholders and community-based organizations (CBOs) in the fields of Climate Change and Food Security.
Project Officer
Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN)
Kathmandu, Bagmati province
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Duties and Responsibilities:
The key role was to implement the project "Mainstreaming Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services into Community Forestry in Nepal." Specific responsibilities are outlined below:
• Organized national and regional workshops and meetings to compile case studies and connect with networks of organizations and individuals collaborating on community forestry management (CFM) and biodiversity in Nepal.
• Held expert consultative meetings to agree on and design the content of training materials, tools, and guidelines, as well as developing an approach for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services training modules into the curricula and content of existing training courses of the Department of Forestry (DoF) and FECOFUN.
• Coordinated the production of training materials in appropriate formats (brochures, PowerPoint presentations, videos, course modules, etc.) and distributed them to relevant and targeted individuals and institutions.
• Organized and facilitated training for DoF and FECOFUN staff to enhance their knowledge and capacity regarding biodiversity and ecosystem services in the context of CFM, including training of trainers.
• Organized and facilitated community-level meetings to pilot the integration of biodiversity and ecosystem services into CFM.
• Coordinated, assisted, and conducted capacity assessments, technical training, and constituency development for government and other stakeholders.
• Coordinated the preparation of revised Operational Plans (OPs) for 14 selected community forests (CFs), considering the contribution of biodiversity and ecosystem services conservation to sustainable livelihoods development and resilience.
• Prepared an environmental management plan, a disaster risk management plan, and a climate change adaptation plan.
Visiting Faculty Member
Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL)
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duty was to teach non-timber forest products and livelihood, aerial photography, photogrammetry, and remote sensing to second year and fourth year of B.Sc. forestry students.
Assistant forest Officer
Federation of community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN)
Surkhet, Nepal
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Duties and Responsibilities:
• Developed the value chain for NTFP/MAPs, including production, value addition, and market linkages, as well as a community-based production and marketing system.
• Identified collectors/producers, processors, and market information systems while establishing market centres and linking private sector partnerships to reduce poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods through NTFP/MAP-based micro-enterprises within community forest user groups.
• Conducted research and development on NTFPs, focusing on nursery practices, sustainable harvesting methods, income generation for the poor, and organic farming of NTFPs, as well as surveying and documenting indigenous management systems.
• Performed baseline surveys of NTFP projects, including the collection of data related to enterprises and market linkages in Nepal and neighbouring cities in India.
• Conducted training sessions on the processing and value addition of NTFPs and their products.
• Extracted medicinal and aromatic plants using various methods; separated and quantified the different bioactive compounds present in them.
• Prepared climate profiles and Local Adaptation Plans of Action (LAPA).
Forest Ranger
Federation of community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN)
Surkhet, Nepal
04.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted in the development and implementation of park management plans and policies.
- Tended and cared for seedlings, clippings and buds with care to produce optimal plant yield.
- Improved forest health by introducing and implementing invasive species control policies.
- Planted different varieties of trees, across many locations.
- Constructed fire breaks and removed brush to support fire prevention and suppression goals.
- Conducted public meetings regarding proposed land use projects that could impact the health of the ecosystem.
- Conduct forest inventories and household surveys in various VDCs of Ramechhap districts.
• Facilitate meetings/discussions of forest user groups.
• Co-ordination and lobbying with District Forest Officers, Rangers and project staffs.
• Assessment of major NTFPs such as Daphne bholua, Edgeworthia gardneri & Girardiana diversifolia.
• Preparation of Operational Plan for Community Forest.
• Facilitated the introduction of improved techniques for processing and extracting oil-yielding species such as Mentha, Chamomile, Lemongrass, and Palmarosa from private sector enterprises.
• Conducted training sessions on the processing and value addition of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and their derivatives.
• Prepared extension materials, including brochures, leaflets, and manuals, related to the processing and value addition of selected NTFP species.
• Supported the team leader in compiling and interpreting information for the NTFP database and management information system (MIS).
• Conducted forest inventories and prepared operational plans for various community forests to ensure sustainable management.
Education
Ph.D. - Plant Chemistry
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD01-2025
Master of Science - Forestry
University of Horticulture And Forestry
Himachal Pradesh, India05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
HNB Garhwal University
Uttra Khand, India01-2011
High School Diploma -
Trivubhan University (Nepal)
Hetauda, Nepal01-2005
Skills
- Multitasking
- Problem resolution
- Research
- Computer skills
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Nepali
Professional
Publications OF RESEARCH PAPERS
1.
a) As an author
1. Thani, P. (2015). Morpho-chemical studies of market samples of drug Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth). M.Sc. Thesis. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry.
2. Thani, P.R., Sharma Y.P. (2016). Standardization of Storage Conditions and Duration on Prcroside-I and Prcroside-II in Raw Material of Drug “Kutki” (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth). Nepal Journal of Science and Technology, 17(1), 23–26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/njst.v17i1.25059
3. Thani, P.R., Sharma, Y. P., Kandel, P. (2018). Phytochemical studies on Indian market samples of drug “Kutki” (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth). Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, 6(2), 1-5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13113.26720
4. Thani, P. R., Sharma, Y.P., Kandel, P., & Nepal, K. (2018). Standardization of Extraction Techniques of Picroside-I and Picroside-II from “Kutki” (Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth). Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: C Biological Science, 18(1), 51-56. ISSN: 2249-4626 & Print ISSN: 0975-5896
5. Thani, P. R., KC, R., Sharma, B. K., Kandel, P., Nepal, K. (2019). Integrating biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services into operational plan of community forest in Nepal: status and gaps. Banko Jankari, 29(1), 3-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/banko.v29i1.25149
6. Kandel, P., Gautam, A., S, S., Thani, P.R.(2018). Suitable Site Selection for Plantation of Olive by Using Multi-Criteria Analysis along with GIS in Ten Mountainous Districts of Northwestern Nepal. International Research Journal of Earth Sciences, 6(6), 1-8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34970.75209/1
7. Nepal, K., Dangol, M., Thatry, S., Thani, P. R. (2019). Social cost estimation of aircraft landing and take-off emission for international fleet operating at Tribhuvan international airport, Kathmandu. Journal of environment science, volume (V), 131-139.
8. Thani, P.R., Kandel, P. (2021). A review of community forestry contributions to livelihood assets in Nepal and contemporary challenges. IAR J Agri Res Life Sci, 2(1), 41- 49.
9. Thani, P.R., Kandel, P. (2021). Contemporary challenges and solutions for equity and social inclusion in community forestry, Nepal: A review. IAR J Agri Res Life Sci, 2(2), 1-8.
10. Thani, P.R., Kandel, P. (2021). Species richness in community forestry and exploration of relationship among area, flora and fauna. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Science, 9(2),1-5.
11. Thani, P.R. (2021). A comprehensive review on Picrorhiza kurroaRoyle ex Benth. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 10(3), 307-313. DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i3d.14093
12. Johnson, J. B., Thani, P. R., Mani, J. S., Cozzolino, D., & Naiker, M. (2022). Mid-infrared spectroscopy for the rapid quantification of eucalyptus oil adulteration in Australian tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 283, 121766. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2022.121766
13. Johnson, J. B., Thani, P. R., & Naiker, M. (2022). Detection of eucalyptus oil adulteration in Australian tea tree oil using UV–Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. Talanta Open, 6, 100169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talo.2022.100169
14. Johnson, J. B., Thani, P. R., & Naiker, M. (2023). Through-container detection of tea tree oil adulteration using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Chemical Papers, 77(4), 2009-2017. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-022-02603-4
15. Thani, P. R., Mani, J., Johnson, J. B., Bhattarai, S., Trotter, T., Walsh, K., & Naiker, M. (2023). Comparison of Health-Benefiting Phytoconstituents in the Seeds of Australian-Grown Nigella sativa Genotypes. Biology and Life Sciences Forum,26(1), 50. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/Foods2023-15009
16. Johnson, J. B., Mani, J. S., Batley, R. J., Hoyos, B. E., Novello, N., Thani, P. R., Arachchige, C. P. E., Neupane, P., & Naiker, M. (2023). Functional Foods or Over-Hyped? Observations on the Antioxidant and Phenolic Content of Australian Foodstuffs. Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 26(1), 17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/Foods2023-15085
17. Thani, P. R., Johnson, J. B., Bhattarai, S., Trotter, T., Walsh, K., Broszczak, D., & Naiker, M. (2024). An In-Depth Examination into How Genotype, Planting Density, and Time of Sowing Affect Key Phytochemical Constituents in Nigella sativaSeed. Seeds, 3(3), 357-380. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/seeds3030026
18. Thani, P. R.,Johnson, J. B., Bhattarai, S., Trotter, T., Walsh, K., Broszczak, D., & Naiker, M. (2024). Optimizing Nigella Oil Extraction Temperature for Sustainable Production. Applied Sciences, 14(18), 8377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app14188377
19. Thani, P. R.,Johnson, J. B., Bhattarai, S., Trotter, T., Walsh, K., Broszczak, D., & Naiker, M. (2024). Characterization of Key Phytoconstituents in Nigella Oil from Diverse Sources and Their Transfer Efficiency During Oil Processing. Crops, 4(4), 540-567. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/crops4040039
20. Johnson, J. B., Thani, P. R., Chen, S.-Y., Mani, J. S., Netzel, M. E., & Naiker, M. (2024). In Vitro Bioactivity of Australian Finger Lime Cultivars as an Initial Evaluation of Their Nutraceutical Potential. Nutraceuticals, 4(4), 596-610. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i3d.14093
21. Thani, P. R., Johnson, J. B., Bhattarai, S., Trotter, T., Walsh, K., Broszczak, D., & Naiker, M. (2025). Profiling Key Phytoconstituents in Screw-Pressed Nigella Solid Residue and Their Distribution in Products and Byproducts During Oil Processing. Applied Sciences, 15(2), 986. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15020986
As a principal editor
Ø Proceedings of National Workshop “Mainstreaming Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services into Community Forestry in Nepal”, 2016. https://lib.icimod.org/record/32072
Computer Skill
Ø Computer operating system MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Access),
Ø E-mail and Internet
Ø SPSS, R, Python
Ø Spatial data software handling, Image analysis software handling
Referee
1.
1. Name: Dr. Mani Naiker
Position: Senior Lecturer
Organization: Central Queensland University, QLD
Email: m.naiker@cqu.edu.au
Mobile Number: 0410727732
2. Name: Dr. Tieneke Trotter
Position: Senior Lecturer
Organization: Central Queensland University, QLD
Email: t.trotter@cqu.edu.au
Mobile: 0402406385
Timeline
Project Development and Research Coordinator
Yogi Naraharinath Study and Research Academy
12.2020 - 07.2021
Forest Officer
Human Rights and Environment Development Centre (HuRENDEC)
05.2019 - 12.2019
Visiting Faculty Member
Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL)
06.2016 - 03.2017
Project Officer
Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN)
05.2015 - 04.2019
Assistant forest Officer
Federation of community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN)
03.2011 - 06.2012
Forest Ranger
Federation of community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN)
04.2005 - 05.2007
Ph.D. - Plant Chemistry
Central Queensland University
Master of Science - Forestry
University of Horticulture And Forestry
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
HNB Garhwal University
High School Diploma -
Trivubhan University (Nepal)
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