Dr. D.P.Uniyal is having more than 28 years of Research Experience in the field of Taxonomy & Ecology of Fresh water fish fauna of Northern India , Water Quality Monitoring, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Studies Application, Innovation Promotion and Science Communication. Dr.Uniyal served Zoological Survey of India (Government of India) for more than 10 years under various capacities and conducted field studies/scientific expeditions in Trans-Himalayas, Himalayas, Gangetic Plain, (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and part of Madhya Pradesh) and had completed 14 major research projects. Dr. Uniyal did his Post–Graduation (Zoology), PhD (Taxonomy and Ecology of Freshwater Fishes) from H.N.B.Garhwal University, Srinagar and Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS (Forestry and Ecology Division) from Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS, Deartment of Space, Govt. of India) . Dr Uniyal is currently serving as Joint Director at the Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (Government of Uttarakhand), He is looking after Scientific Administration, implementation of Science related policy matter in the state, Science Popularization, Central Sponsored Scheme Division and The National Academy of Sciences, India, Uttarakhand chapter. Presently, he is handling Six major research projects and having International collaboration with Technical University, Dresden , Germany and F.A.O Italy . Dr.Uniyal is one of the founder Scientists of UCOST and played pivotal role in establishing Science and Technology in the state. He has published 62 research papers and 20 Popular Articles in International/ National Journals and Magazines, Conferences, Seminars and Symposia. Apart from authoring a book, Dr Uniyal has edited Eight books and has several scientific project reports to his credit. He has guided many master’s degree scholars and is currently guiding two Ph.D. research scholars. He has also delivered many invited lectures in various Institutions/Universities across the Country and Globe including Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), Italy and at the University of Dresden, Germany. Dr. Uniyal is member of many prestigious scientific bodies including the National Academy of Sciences, India (M.N.A.Sc), Zoological Society of India (M.ZSI). He is an Expert Group Member in DST (Govt. of India), Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board, Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency, Uttarakhand Biotechnology Board , Uttarahand Skill development Board, IQAC member of H.N.B. Garhwal university and Gurkul Kangari University etc. He is also a Board Member / Reviewer in various International and National Journals. Dr.Uniyal is the recipient of Young Scientist Award in Science Congress, Youth Silver Medal by Minister of Youth Affair (GOI), Governor’s and Chief Minister’s appreciation for uplifting Science & Technology in Uttarakhand State etc. Dr.Uniyal is an Amateur photographer and a Keen Naturalist.