About Me

I am Dr. Anjali Trivedi, a passionate scientist and researcher with a rich background in Botany, palaeosciences, and Quaternary Palaeoclimate studies. My academic journey began at the University of Lucknow, where I completed my B.Sc. in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. This foundation led me to pursue an M.Sc. in Forestry from the Department of Bioscience at PRRSU, Raipur University, Chhattisgarh, India, in 1998).

My passion for understanding the labyrinthine relationship between vegetation and climate drove me to pursue a Ph.D. in Botany from Lucknow University (2000-2005). My doctoral thesis, titled "Vegetational History and Inferred Climate in Jammu Region Through Lake Sediment Palynological Studies," allowed me to delve deep into the fascinating world of paleoclimatology. To further broaden my expertise, I obtained a P.G. Diploma in Archeology and Museology from Lucknow University in 2007.

My research career has been marked by a series of prestigious positions and fellowships. Currently, I serve as a Scientist-E in the Quaternary Paleoclimate Department at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences. Previously, I held the position of Scientist-D at the same institution (2019-2022). I was honoured with the CAS-PIFI (Presidential Visiting Scientist Fellowship) at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (2016-2017), and completed a CAS-TWAS Post Doctoral Fellowship at the same institution in 2010. As part of the Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A), I conducted research at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (2021-2022). I also worked as a Research Associate (CSIR) at University of Lucknow (2007-2010) and held Senior and Junior Research Fellowships at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (2002-2004 and 1999-2001, respectively).

In addition to my research endeavors, I have been actively involved in nurturing the next generation of scientists. Currently, I serve as a Professor in the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the Academy of Scientific and Innovation Research (AcSIR). Previously, I held the position of Associate Professor in the same faculty (2019-2022). Throughout my career, I have strived to bridge the gap between past and present ecosystems, using palynological studies to unravel the mysteries of climate change and its impact on vegetation. My work continues to contribute to our understanding of Earth's dynamic climate system and its implications for the future.