Dr. Sameer Daniel
Dr. Sameer Daniel
Associate Professor

Department
Department of Silviculture And Agroforestry
Area of Specialization
Agroforestry Systems and Management Design, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Silviculture system and Management,
Phone No
9454399136
E-mail
sameer.daniel@shuats.edu.in, sameer.daniel@shiats.edu.in, samir.daniel80@gmail.com

Educational Qualification
DegreeUniversity/BoardYear
Ph.DSHIATS-DU, Allahabad2011
M.ScSHIATS-DU, Allahabad2005
B.Sc.(Ag.)SHIATS-DU, Allahabad2003


Professional Summary

Dr. Sameer Daniel is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Agroforestry, Forestry, and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. With over 18 years of experience as an assistant professor, now an associate professor at the College of Forestry, SHUATS, Prayagraj, he has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and institutional development. He holds a Ph.D. in agroforestry and is a gold medalist in his postgraduate studies.

Dr. Daniel has authored and co-authored over 55 peer-reviewed research papers, multiple books, and book chapters in national and international publications. His research focuses on agroforestry systems, nursery management, land restoration, and sustainable agriculture practices. He has successfully guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral students and served as principal and co-principal investigator for research projects funded by ICAR, RKVY, and other organizations.

Recognized for his scholarly work, Dr. Daniel has received several accolades, including the Young Scientist Award (2012), Best Paper and Poster Presentation Awards, and the Innovative Faculty Award (2018). He actively participates in academic events, has organized conferences and training programs, and serves as a reviewer and life member for several scientific journals and societies. His passion for education, field research, and environmental sustainability continues to shape the development of agroforestry in India.


Expertise

  • Agroforestry Systems Development: Design, evaluation, and optimization of agri-silviculture, silvi-pastoral, agri-horti, and alley cropping systems across various agro-climatic zones.

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs): Cultivation techniques, agroforestry integration, and productivity enhancement using organic and inorganic inputs.

  • Nursery and Plantation Management: Application of growth regulators and propagation techniques for quality nursery stock production of tree species like Populus, Teak, Mulberry, and Moringa.

  • Soil Fertility & Land Reclamation: Research and field application of organic manures, biochar, and agroforestry models for degraded land restoration and sustainable soil health.

  • Agroforestry for Livelihood Security: Socio-economic assessment and policy evaluation of agroforestry adoption by small and marginal farmers.

  • Allelopathy & Intercropping Studies: Experimental studies on tree-crop interactions, leaf litter impact, and crop yield optimization under agroforestry conditions.

  • Climate Resilient Agriculture: Development of models to mitigate the effects of climate change through integrated agroforestry practices.

  • Scientific Writing & Publication: Author/editor of multiple books, over 55+ research articles, and numerous book chapters on agroforestry and related disciplines.

  • Project Management: Experience as PI/Co-PI in ICAR- and RKVY-funded projects focusing on sustainable land use and forest resource development.

  • Mentorship & Teaching: Extensive experience in guiding M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Agroforestry, Forestry, and Environmental Management.


Projects

1. Raising of Quality Nursery Stock Using Application of Growth Regulators for Tectona grandis L.

  • Sanctioned by: Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad

  • Role: Principal Investigator (PI: Dr. Sameer Daniel; Co-PI: Dr. Afaq Majid Wani)

  • Year: 2013

  • Objective: To enhance the rooting and growth performance of Teak seedlings through use of plant growth regulators for quality nursery production.

2. Development of Barren and Water-Scarce Land through Afforestation and Agroforestry Systems in Allahabad District

  • Funded by: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)

  • Duration: 2017–2020

  • Budget: ₹173.10 Lakhs

  • Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Dr. B. Mehera; Co-PIs: Dr. Sameer Daniel, Dr. Ram Bharose)

  • Objective: To rehabilitate degraded lands using agroforestry and afforestation strategies to improve land productivity and rural livelihoods.

 

 

 

 


Publications

List of Publications of Dr. Sameer Daniel

Publications in International and National Journals

: 57

Research Papers in International and National Conferences

: 10

Text Books

:  6

Proceedings of Conference

:  3

Book Chapters

: 8

Instructional, Training Materials & Practical Manuals

: 4

Total Publications

: 88

Books/Book Chapters /Articles/Manuals Publications

Books

  1. Sameer Daniel “POPLAR BASED AGROFORESTRY SYSTEM” in five different Languages published by Publisher: Sciencia Scripts, 120 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 9ED, United Kingdom Str. Armeneasca 28/1, office 1, Chisinau MD-2012, Republic of Moldova, Europe ISBN: 978-620-6-19079-0 (2023)
  2. Puja Kishore and Sameer Daniel published book “ROLE OF BIOCHAR IN AGROFORESTRY” published by Blue Duck publication, Jammu and Kashmir with ISBN no. 978-81-19463-65-7 (2023)
  3. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore Published book on “AN INTRODUCTION TO FOREST SEED” Published by Scripown Publications New Delhi with ISBN: 978-93-94375-90-1 (2023)
  4. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore Published a book on “IDENTIFICATION OF FOREST SEED AND FORESTRY WORDBOOK” Published by Scripown Publications New Delhi with ISBN: 978-93-94375-97-0 (2023)
  5. Sameer Daniel,  K Naga Durga Sai Prasanna Kumar Dora, Dinesh Brijalai Suryawanshi , Sugyata Shivhare  and Somdutt Tripathi Published and Edited book  “NEW DIMENSION OF AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SCIENCES” Published by Elite Publishing House, New Delhi with ISBN: 978-93-58990-92-8 (2024)
  6. Rohit Gowtham Paruchuri, Sameer Daniel, Raman Chaudhary. Puja Kishore and  K Naga Durga Sai Prasanna Kumar Dora, Published and Edited book  “PRINCIPLE OF FORESTRY” Published by Elite Publishing House, New Delhi with ISBN: 978-93-58991-11-6 (2024)

Book Chapter

  1. Puja Kishore, Sameer Daniel, S. B. Lal (2019) Study the effect of Organic manure on Growth and Yield of Capsicum annuum under Poplar based Agroforestry System. Book tittle Climate change and sustainable agriculture ISBN 978-81-939673-1-7.
  2. R. Vijaykumar, Biswarup Mehera, Neelam Khare, Sameer Daniel and  Neeta Shweta Kerketta (2019) Study The Effect Of Different Organic Manure For Growth And  Yield Of Rice Using System Of Rice Intensification (Sri) Method Under Citrus Based Agroforestry System. Book tittle Climate change and sustainable agriculture ISBN 978-81-939673-1-7.
  3. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2021) Multipurpose Tree Species (MPTs) and Their Management, Book Title Agroforestry Prospective, Strategies and Future Aspects, Published By Taran Publication Registered Office :79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Delhi Office : 70, Om Vihar, Uttam Nagar West, New Delhi. ISBN : 978-81-95339-29-7
  4. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2022) Role of Farm Forestry in Agroforestry, Book Title Interdisciplinary Approaches in Agriculture and Forestry, published by Published By Taran Publication Registered Office :79, Vashisht Nagar, Ambala Cantt, Haryana Delhi Office : 70, Om Vihar, Uttam Nagar West, New Delhi. ISBN : 978-93-92313-22-6.
  5. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2024) “Land Degradation and strategies for Land Management” published by ICFRE-Eco Rehabilitation Center, Prayagraj, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun, India. ISBN :978-933996737-0 Page No. 1-18
  6. Sameer Daniel and Pragalbh Tiwari (2024) “Emerging from Destruction: Factors of Land Degradation and Reclamation Methods Focused on Restoration” published by ICFRE-Eco Rehabilitation Center, Prayagraj, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun, India. ISBN :978-933996737-0 Page No. 37-51
  7. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2024) “Policy for Land Reclamation in India” published by ICFRE-Eco Rehabilitation Center, Prayagraj, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun, India. ISBN :978-933996737-0 Page No. 64-84
  8. Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2024) “Rehabilitation of degraded land through agroforestry in Different Parts of India” published by ICFRE-Eco Rehabilitation Center, Prayagraj, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education Dehradun, India. ISBN :978-933996737-0 Page No. 100-119

Published Articles

  1. पूजा किशोर,  समीर डेनियल,  अनुकुल प्रकेश अनुराग  (2021)  पॉपुलस के पेड़ के साथ शिमला मिर्च की खेती। वैज्ञानिक बागवानी के लोकप्रिय जर्नल (ICAR) (फल फल)  जुलाई-अगस्त २०२१, 32-34.
  2. Sameer Daniel (2024) Agroforestry for Land Restoration Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 84-87.
  3. Sameer Daniel (2024) Agro-Silvi Systems for Income Enhancement and Generations, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 88-92.
  4. Sameer Daniel (2024) Agroforestry as the Future of Agriculture in India, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 93-96.
  5. Sameer Daniel (2024) Soil Carbon Sequestration and Agroforestry Models, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 97-99.
  6. Sameer Daniel (2024) Tree Pollarding: An Overview, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 100-102.
  7. Sameer Daniel (2024) Forest and Its Byproducts, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 103-106.
  8. Sameer Daniel (2024) Agroforestry and Recent Trends, Agri Articles (e-Magazine for Agricultural Articles) Volume: 04, Issue: 05 (SEP-OCT, 2024), ISSN: 2582-9882 PP 107-109.

Research Papers in International & National Journals

  1. Sameer Daniel and Raj A.J. (2008). Studies on the impact of spacing and fertilizer levels on the plant height lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexouses) under Jatropha based Agroforestry System. New Agriculturist 19:213-215. ISSN 0019-6363 NAAS Rating 4.17
  2. Dheeraj kumar, Antony J. Raj, Lal, S.B. and Sameer Daniel (2008). Planting geometry and fertilizer levels impact on growth of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Poplar based agroforestry system. Paper presented 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,
  3. Afaq Majid Wani, Sameer Daniel, Mita Thakur and Yaqoob H. Dar. (2009).  
    Seed source variability in Bauhinia variegata Linn. Under two different
    environments. My Forest. 45(4): 363-370.
  4. Mishra.B.K, Nath. S, Thomas, T. Gupta,R. Sameer Daniel and James ,A. (2009). Adsorption and reclamation of toxic elements in agricultural soil and crop treated with sewage sludge .43-44.
  5. Antony Joseph Raj, S.B.Lal  Sameer Daniel and Vital Gowda (2010) Intercropping of lemon grass with poplar (populous deltoide Bartr.ex Marsh) in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Indian Journal of Agroforestry 12 (1): 13-17.  ISSN, 0972-0715 NAAS Rating 4.50
  6. Afaq Majid Wani, S.B.Lal, B. Mehra and Sameer Daniel,. (2011).          
    Effect of growth regulators for raising quality nursery stock of popular clones through cutting My Forest. 47(2): 151-156.
  7. 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 (An International Bi-annual Journal of Agriculture),2011. 22(1): pp. 91-98. ISSN 0019-6363 NAAS Rating 4.17
  8. Sameer Daniel and Prashant kumar Rai (2014) Effect of different spacing and fertilizer doses on the growth and yield of lettuce (lactuca Sativa) under subabol (leucaena leucocephala) based Agroforestry system. Journal of the kalash Scienses. 2014. Vol.  (2) 9-12. ISSN 2321-7634
  9. Devendra Kumar, Antony J. Raj, Sameer Daniel, Arvind Bijalwan, Harsh B. Paliwal and Siddharth Mishra (2014)  Effect of spacing and fertilizer levels on maize yield (Zea mays L.) under teak based agroforestry system New Agriculturist (An International Bi-annual Journal of Agriculture), 25(1) : 1–5, 2014.  ISSN 0019-6363 NAAS Rating 4.17
  10. Ramchandra ,Harsh Bodh Paliwal, Abhishek James, Hemant Kumar, Sameer Daniel And Rajiv Umrao (2015) Economic analysis of post-harvest losses in marketing of major vegetables in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Vol 3, Issue 2. March 2015. ISSN: 2320-5083 Impact Factor 1.625        
  11. Ramchandra Sameer Daniel Neelam Khare B. Mehera Harsh Bodh Paliwal and Mohd. Sameer (2015) Role of bamboo cultivation for generation of income and employment under wasteland development with special reference to pratap garh district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Vol 3, Issue 3. April 2015. ISSN: 2320-5083 Impact Factor 1.625
  12. Ramchandra Sameer Daniel Biswarup Mehera Harsh Bodh Paliwal and Somnath Sen (2015) Marketing Strategies and Limitation in Agroforestry of India perspectives. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary Vol 3, Issue 3. April 2015. ISSN: 2320-5083 Impact Factor 1.625
  13. Manish Kumar, Sameer Daniel, Tanya, Dipti Sharan and Gunjan Kumari (2015) Effect of different potting media on growth characteristics of Sarpagandha. Annals of Plant and Soil Research. Volume 17, (137-174) 2015. NAAS Rating 3.66
  14. Manish Kumar, B.Mehera, Sameer Daniel and Niket Jain (2015) Effect of plant geometry and numbers of seedling per hill on growth, yield and Economics of Rice under agroforestry system. Annals of Plant and Soil Research. Volume 17, (219-221) 2015. NAAS Rating 3.66
  15. Tanya, Sameer Daniel and Manish Kumar (2015) Comparative study on effect of spacing on the growth and yield of different varieties of black gram (Vigna radiata L.) under Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala) based agrosilviculture system. International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 3, Issue 6, 1190-1196. ISSN 2320-5407 Impact Factor 4.58
  16. Anushree Hembram, Sameer Daniel, Jaiveer Singh Dhewa, Animesh kanawjia and Prakask Singh. (2015) effect of different level of fertilizer and spacing on growth and yield of lemon grass (cymbopogon flexuosus l.) under citrus (citrus sps.) based agri-horti system. Progressive Research– An International Journal”, Volume 10 (Special-VII) : 3707-3709 .  ISSN : 0973-6417 NAAS Rating 3.16
  17. Bittu Subba, Sameer Daniel, Animesh Kanawjia, Jaiveer Singh Dhewa and Prakash Singh (2015) effect of growth regulalators on mulberry cuttings (morus alba) under nursery condition. Progressive Research– An International Journal”, Volume 10 (Special-VII) : 3689-3692  ISSN : 0973-6417 NAAS Rating 3.16
  18. Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore and Animesh Kanawjia (2016) Role of mulching and varietal influence on Brinjal (Solanum melongena) in alley cropping system. Journal of the Kalash Science Volume-4, Number-2, 2016: 17-19.
  19. Jaiveer Singh Dhewa, Sameer Daniel and Sulochana (2017) Effect of Different Levels of Phosphorus and Sulphur on Growth and Nutrient Uptake of Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) under Teak (Tectona grandis L.) based Agroforestry System. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6(2) pp. 520-534. NAAS Rating 5.38
  20.  Neeta Shweta Kerketta, Afaq Majid Wani, Sameer Daniel and Hemant Kumar (2017) Influence of Root Pruning on Stem and Root Morphology of Poplar (Populus deltoides) Clones. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Volume 6(4):pp. 1482-1487. NAAS Rating 5.38
  21. Jaiveer Singh Dhewa, Sameer Daniel And Sulochana (2017) Effect of different levels of phosphorus and sulphur on yield and quality of green gram (Vigna radiata L) under teak (Tectona grandis L)-based agroforestry system. International Journal of Farm Sciences 7(3): 95-100, NAAS Rating 4.01
  22. Satyameshwari Chouhan, Sameer Daniel, Arun Alfred David and Anupriya Paul (2017) Analysis Socioeconomic Status of Farmers Adopted Agroforestry of Basavanapura and Hejjige Village, Nanjangud, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Volume 6 (7) pp. 1745-1753 NAAS Rating 5.38.
  23. Anjali Lakra Sameer Daniel and Neeta Shweta kerketta (2017) Response of fertilizers and organic manures on growth and yield parameter of different variety of tomato under poplar based agroforestry system. International Journal of Forestry and Crop Improvement Volume 8(2) 106-112. NAAS Rating 4.04
  24. Satyadev Verma, Neelam Khare and Sameer Daniel (2018) Effect of nitrogen and sulphur levels on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) under Poplar (Populus deltoides) based agroforestry system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2235-2238.NAAS Rating 5.21
  25. Koshika Srinivas, Sameer Daniel, Saumya Sharon Xaxa, Alka Suren and Imkongyapang Pongener (2018). Effect of NPK, Biofertilizers and Spacings on growth and yield of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) under Jatropha (Jatrpha curcas L.) based Horti-Silvicultural system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2318-2320.NAAS Rating 5.21
  26. Imkongyapang Pongener, Sameer Daniel, Shiny Oshin Ch. Marak, Alka Suren, Khosika Srinivas and Saumya Sharon Xaxa (2018) Effect of different micro-nutrients (B, Zn & Cu) on the growth, yield and tuber quality of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) under Teak based Agroforestry system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2326-2328.NAAS Rating 5.21
  27. Saumya Sharon Xaxa, Sameer Daniel, Koshika Srinivas and Alka Suren (2018) Effect of aqueous leaf extracts of poplar (Populus deltoides L.) on germination and seedling growth of wheat varieties (Triticum aestivum L.) Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2332-2334.NAAS Rating 5.21
  28. Alka Suren, Sameer Daniel, Saumya Sharon Xaxa and Koshika Srinivas (2018) Role of Neem and Poplar biochar for the growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under poplar (Populus deltoides) based agroforestry system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2349-2351.NAAS Rating 5.21
  29. Animesh Kanaujia, Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore, Azad Kumar Singh and Mohit Patel (2018) Dominance and distribution pattern of traditional agroforestry trees in Garhwal Himalayas. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2459-2462.NAAS Rating 5.21
  30. Indrajeet Shekhar, Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore, Azad Kumar Singh and Animesh Kanaujia (2018) Impact of fertilizer dose and spacing on oil yield of Japanese mint (Mentha arvensis L.) var. Sarj. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2463-2465.NAAS Rating 5.21
  31. Puja Kishore and Sameer Daniel (2018) Effect of mulching on varietal influence of brinjal (Solanum melongena) in agroforestry system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2466-2468.NAAS Rating 5.21
  32. Azad Kumar Singh, Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore and Animesh Kanaujia (2018) Analysis of existing Agroforestry practices in Sultanpur district. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(4): 2469-2471.NAAS Rating 5.21
  33. Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore, Animesh Kanaujia and Azad Kumar Singh (2018) Effect of Auxins on Rooting Behaviour of Poplar (Populus deltoids, G-48) Clone. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied (2018) 7(8): 4727-4730 NAAS Rating 5.38.
  34. Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore, Animesh Kanaujia and Azad Kumar Singh (2018) Economics of Raising ETPs of Populus deltoides in Nursery Condition. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied (2018) 7(8): 4731-4735. NAAS Rating 5.38.
  35. Sameer Daniel, S. B. Lal, Puja Kishore, Animesh Kanaujia and Azad Kumar Singh (2018) Role of Leaf Litter Fall Decomposition of Poplar (Poplar deltoids) on Wheat Intercropping System. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied (2018) 7(8): 4736-4740. NAAS Rating 5.38.
  36. Vikram K. Pallekonda, Richa Sharma, Sameer Daniel, Saad S. Burondkar1 and Anusha N. Reddy (2018) Impact of Different Level of Level of Irrigation and Antitranspirant upon Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Growth and Yield under Soil Application of Hydrogel. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied (2018) 7(9): 3352-3360. NAAS Rating 5.38.
  37. R Vijaykumar, Biswarup Mehera, Neelam Khare, Sameer Daniel and Neeta Shweta Kerketta (2018) Evaluate the organic manure for growth and economics for rice cultivation using system of rice intensification (SRI) method under citrus based agroforestry system. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2018; 7(6): 1799-1802. NAAS Rating 5.21
  38. Bodi. Reena Rani, Sameer Daniel, Maddi. Harshitha and Sri Pakalapati Rambabu (2019) Adoption of Integrated Rice-Fish Farming System by Farmer of Ramchand rapuram. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied (2019) 8(1): 591-597. NAAS Rating 5.38.
  39. S.A. Aminu, Sameer Daniel and I. Yakubu (2019) Tree Volume Equation for Populus deltoides (Poplar) Tree under Agroforestry Based. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (2019) 8(2): 1470-1475. NAAS Rating 5.38.
  40. Preeti Yadav, Sameer Daniel, Vikram Singh and Yogesh Kumar Agarwal (2019) Evaluation of the Allelopathic effect of Eucalyptus Soil as potting media on growth and germination of vegetable crop. International Archive of applied Sciences and technology (2019) 10 (4) :89-93 NAAS Rating 4.45
  41. Vikram Singh, Sameer Daniel, Yogesh Kumar Agarwal and Brajesh Kumar (2019) Performance analysis and economics of leaf litter fall on baby corn Intercrop under poplar based agroforestry system. International Archive of applied Sciences and technology (2019) 10 (4) :56-60 NAAS Rating 4.45
  42. Puja Kishore S. B. Lal, Sameer Daniel and Amit Larkin (2020) Review of Biochar Application in the Soil. International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology ; DOI:10.15515/IAAST.09764828.11.4.6164. NAAS Rating 4.45
  43. Azad Kumar Singh, Sameer Daniel and Amit Larkin (2020) Evaluate Standardize Specific Media For Micro Propagation Of Banana. International Archive of Applied Sciences and Technology; Vol 11 [4] December 2020: 01-07. NAAS Rating 4.36.
  44. Azad Kumar Singh, Sameer Daniel and Puja Kishore (2021) Response of organic manures on vegetative growth and yield parameter of banana (Musa spp.) cultivars G-nine and Cavendish dwarf under popular based Agroforestry system, The Pharma Innovation Journal 2021; 10(6): 858-861. NAAS Rating 5.23
  45. Harshita Singh, Sameer Daniel, Puja Kishore and Priyanka Ekka (2021) Effect of different levels of organic fertilizers and inorganic Fertilizers on growth and yield of barely (Hordeum vulgare) under Poplar (Populus deltoids) based agroforestry system. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2021; 10(7): 311-314, NAAS Rating 5.23.
  46. Priyanka Ekka, Sameer Daniel, Amit Larkin, Puja Kishore and Harshita Singh (2021) Effect of hydrogel and inorganic manure on the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) under citrus-based agroforestry system. International Journal of Farm Sciences 12(1): 37-40, 2022 NAAS rating. 4.29.
  47. 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 Volume 12, Issue 12, Page 521-528, 2022. NAAS Rating: 5.13
  48. Bodiga Divya, Sameer Daniel and Antony Joseph (2022) Adoption pattern of different agroforestry models in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The Pharma Innovation Journal 2022; SP-11(11): 2551-2555. NAAS Rating: 5.23.
  49. Rajveer Gurjar, Saket Mishra*, Vijay Bahadur and Sameer Daniel (2022) Growth, Yield And Quality As Affected By Nanochitosan And Biocapsules In Kinnow Mandarin (Citrus Reticulata). Asian Jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc. Vol. 24, No. (4) : 2022 : 669-672 ISSN: 0972-3005 NAAS Rating - 5.00
  50. Sahil Kumbhare and Sameer Daniel (2023) Effect of Potassium on the Growth and Yield of Different Varieties of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) under Poplar (Populus deltoides) Based Agroforestry System. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Volume 13, Issue 10, Page 596-602 NAAS Rating: 5.13
  51. Aanchal Choudhary and Sameer Daniel (2023) Allelopathic Effect of Leaf Leachates of Mulberry (Morus alba) on Growth and Yield of Brinjal (Solanum melongena). International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Volume 13, Issue 10, Page 1075-1082, NAAS Rating: 5.13
  52. Vijendra Kumar, Devendra Kumar, B. Mehera, Sameer Daniel, Vinita Bisht and Himanshi Singh (2023) Influence of three irrigation schedule and organic manures on growth and yield performance of Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia Serpentina) under teak and poplar based agroforestry system.Indian Journal of Agroforestry 25(1): 126-132 (2023). NAAS Rating 4.99 UGC approved journal
  53. Sameer Daniel (2024) Farmers' Perceptions of Adopting Agroforestry Practices in the Moradabad District of Western Uttar Pradesh. International Journal Of Innovative Research In Technology Volume 11 Issue 5 page 1774-1779 UGC approved journal
  54. KND Prasanna Kumar Dora and Sameer Dainel (2024) Enhancing Oil Yield and Quality of Cymbopogon winterianus through Organic Manures in Moringa oleifera Based Agroforestry Systems . Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology Volume 27, Issue 12, Page 476-484, 2024; Article no. JABB.128390 ISSN: 2394-1081. NAAS Rating 5.30 UGC approved journal
  55. KND Prasanna Kumar Dora, Sameer Dainel and Bodiga Divya (2024) Effect of Organic Manures on Growth and Yield Attributes of Citronella Java Cymbopogon winterianus ) under Moringa (Moringa based Agroforestry and Open field Systems. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports Volume 30, Issue 12, Page 463-477, 2024; Article no. JSRR.128213 ISSN: 2320-0227 NAAS Rating 5.17 UGC approved journal
  56. Sameer Daniel, (2025). “Artificial Intelligence for Agroforestry: A Review”. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 31 (7):668-77. NAAS Score: 5.17 

Conferences
  • National Services Scheme, Special Champ organized by Allahabad Agriculture Institute. 26th February 2001-04 March 2001.  
  • Participated and secured First division marks on twelve days training organized by Department of Horticulture, Allahabad Agriculture Institute Deemed University in collaboration with Directorate of Vegetable and food Preservation, Govt. of U.P. 13 July 2002-24 July 2002 (National)
  • Training on “Integrated training on Soil, Water and land engineering” organized by CBPS, AAIDU and Sponsored by Action for food Production (AFPRO) Allahabad. 9th  August  2004- 16th August  2004 (National)
  • Workshop on “Water quality research to evaluate the effect of Agriculture conversation practices utilized in the united States and India” organized by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Allahabad Agriculture Institute  Deemed University (AAIDU). 07th September 2009 – 08th  September 2009  (International)
  • “Sciences and Religion: technological advancement in science and its socio- religion impact” organized by Gospel and Plough theological Institute, Allahabad Agriculture Institute Deemed University and Indian Institute of Science and Religion, Pune. 29th September   2009 - 30th September   2009 (National)
  • Training on “Re-desiging the farmer-extension-agriculture research/education in India with ICT-mediated knowledge management” Sponsored by NAIP/ICAR Organized by Department of Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness management, SHIATS and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. 12th March ,2010 (National)
  • Training on “Course of Educational Management for Minority Institute” organized by All India Association for Christian higher education and All India council for Christian schools, Allahabad. 21st June  2010- 26th June  2010 (National)
  • Training on “Agricultural knowledge management” organized by National Institute of Agriculture extension management, Hyderabad. 04th July 2011-08th July 2011 (National)
  • Training on “DNA fingerprinting: the ultimate identity” organized by Society of Biotechnology, JSBB, SHIATS. 01 Sep 2011-02 Sep 2011 (National)
  • Workshop on “Propagation of Bamboo” organized by Society of Allahabad Foresters, SOFE, SHIATS. 13th August 2012 (National)
  • Training on “Environmental Pollution: Threats to the society and its management” organized by Department of Environmental Sciences, SOFE, SHIATS. 26th November 2012-27th November 2012. (National)
  • Workshop on “Crime against women: focus on sexual violence” organized by JSBS, SHIATS. 14th March 2013 (National)
  • Workshop on “E-Content; The Newly Emerging Technique for Teaching through Web” organized by Allahabad chapter of Indian Society of Soil Science (ACISSS) and Department of Soil Science (SHIATS). 02nd  May 2013  (National)
  • National Seminar on “Protected Cultivation of Horticulture Crops and Value addition” organized by Department of Horticulture, Allahabad School of Agriculture (SHIATS) 29th -30th November 2013. (National)
  • Training on “Improving e-Governance in Agriculture” organized by National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management, Hyderabad. 09th September 2014 -12th September 2014. (National)
  • Guest lecture on “Soil degradation and Resilience” organized by Allahabad chapter of Indian Society of Soil Science (ACISSS) and Department of Soil Science (SHIATS). 26th August 2014.
  • National Seminar on “Harmony with nature in context of Environmental issues and challenges of the 21st century” organized by Department of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Earth Sciences, Mohan lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (raj) in association with Nation Environmental lists Association, Ranchi (Jharkhand). 28th November -30th November,2014 (National)
  • National conference on “Reinvigorating Agricultural Innovations for Farmers Empowerment and Development” organized by GKV society, Agra. Organized at PJTSAU, Hyderabad. 3rd and 4th May 2015.
  • National conference on “Global Research Initiatives For Sustainable Agriculture & Allied Sciences” organized by RVSKVV, Gwalior (M.P.) Astha Foundation, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) India. December 12–13, 2015
  • Workshop on “Intellectual property right awareness” organized by the Directorate of Innovation, project and Consultancy SHIATS. Allahabad  on 7th September ,2016

Teaching Experience

Dr. Sameer Daniel has over 18 years of teaching experience in the field of Agroforestry and Forestry, currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry at the College of Forestry, SHUATS, Prayagraj, since April 1, 2006.

He has taught and mentored numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, with expertise in agroforestry systems, medicinal and aromatic plants, nursery management, and sustainable land use. He has also been actively involved in curriculum development, student research supervision, and institutional accreditation processes.

Core Teaching Subjects for B.Sc., MSc, and PhD Programs

  • Undergraduate (U.G.) Level – Forestry

  • Agroforestry Systems and Practices

  • Silviculture of Indian Trees

  • Nursery Management and Seed Technology

  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

  • Forest Ecology and Environment

  • Tree Improvement and Forest Genetics

  • Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge

  • Forest Products and Utilization

  • Social Forestry and Extension

  • Agroforestry Models and Design

  • Postgraduate (P.G. and Ph.D.) Level – Agroforestry / Forestry

  • Advanced Agroforestry Systems

  • Tree-Crop Interactions

  • Forest Resource Management

  • Land Use Planning and Agroforestry

  • Soil Fertility and Land Reclamation

  • Research Methodology in Forestry

  • Climate Resilient Agroforestry

  • Organic and Sustainable Farming in Agroforestry

  • Biochar and Soil Health in Agroforestry

  • Project Planning and Evaluation in Forestry

Research Experience (17)

S.no.

Student Name

Id.No.

Thesis title

Year of Passing

Forestry

  1.  

KARMA WANGCHUK BHUTIA

10MSCFST005

Effect of auxins on the growth and yield of Poplar under nursery condition.

2012

  1.  

BITTU SUBBA

12MSCFST002

Effect of growth regulators on Mulbery tree (Morus alba) under nursery condition

2014

  1.  

KUMAR INDERJEET SHEKHER

13MSCFST016

Effect on Different levels of Fertilizer and spacing on Growth performance of menthe (Mentha arrensis L.)

2015

Agroforestry

S.no.

Student Name

Id.No.

Thesis title

Year of Passing

  1.  

ASHISH KUMAR

09MSAGF004

Effect of different organic manure on growth and yield of Gram under Subabul based Agroforestry system

2011

  1.  

LEITANTHEM TENNYSON SINGH

10MSAGF004

Effect of different spacing and fertilizer on growth and yield of lettuce under Subabul based agroforestry system

2012

  1.  

VISHAL SRIVASTAVA

10MSAGF012

Effect of different organic manure and varieties on the growth & yield of Potato under Subabul based agroforestry system

2012

  1.  

ANUSHREE HEMBRAM

12MSAGF006

Effect of different level of fertilizers and spacing on growth and yield of Lemon grass  under Citrus based agroforestry system

2014

  1.  

PRIYANKA

12MSAGF024

Studies the impact of different variety and fertility level on the growth and yield of Onion (Allium cepa) under  Jatropha based Agrisilviculture system

2014

  1.  

GYAN PRAKASK GUPTA

12MSAGF026

Effect of different varieties and fertility levels on Barley in Alley cropping system

2014

  1.  

NITIN SIROHI

13MSAGF016

Effect of  different  Spacing and Varieties on the growth and yield of rice (oryza Sativa L.) under citrus based  Agroforestry  systems

2015

  1.  

TANYA

13MSAGF018

Comparative study on effect of spacing on the growth and yield of different Varieties of  black gram(Vigna mungo L.) under subabul (leucaena leucoce phala) ) based  Agro Silviculture  system

2015

  1.  

TENGKAME M.SANGMA

14MSAGF001

Effect of Organic manures on the growth and yield of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) under Jatropha based agroforestry system

2016

  1.  

PUJA KISHORE

14MSAGF007

Role of Mulching and varietal influence on brinjal (Solanum melongena) in alley cropping system

2016

  1.  

VIKRAM SINGH

14MSAGF008

Role of leaf litter fall and impact on baby corn intercropping in poplar based agroforestry system

2016

  1.  

PREETI YADAV

14MSAGF023

Allelopathy effect of Eucalyptus leaf extract and soil on different vegetables crop(Chilli and tomato)

2016

MBA (Forestry and Environment Management)

S.no.

Student Name

Id.No.

Thesis title

Year of Passing

  1.  

BARIBOR KUPAR KHOGWIR

-

Medicinal plants in Meghalaya and their conservation

2010

  1.  

MALYNNAI BENSON KHARKONGOR

-

Thangkharang park: Its influence on the local economy

2010

 


Other

Summer Training /Short Courses

  1. Twelve days training on Food Prosessing and preservation organized by Department of Horticulture, Allahabad Agriculture Institute Deemed University in collaboration with Directorate of Vegetable and food Preservation, Govt. of U.P. 13 July 2002-24 July 2002
  2. Eight days Training on “Integrated training on Soil, Water and land engineering” organized by CBPS, AAIDU and Sponsored by Action for food Production (AFPRO) Allahabad. 9th  August  2004- 16th August  2004
  3. Six days training on “Course of Educational Management for Minority Institute” organized by All India Association for Christian higher education and All India council for Christian schools, Allahabad. 21st June  2010- 26th June  2010
  4. Twenty one days Summer school training on “Temperate Agroforestry for sustenance and climate moderation” organized by SKUAST Kashmir from 4th to 25th of August 2014. Sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi.
  5. Ten days short course on “Wildlife Conservation Visa-A-Visa Human And Agriculture Interface” organized by School of Forestry and Environment, SHIATS Allahabad. From 24th November to 3rd December, 2014. Sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi.
  6. Fifteen day training on “Faculty development Program on Entrepreneurship Development” Organized by Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, U.P. Lucknow. Sponsored by DST. GoI. From 16th -28th August 2016.
  7. Twenty one days Summer school training on “CAFT training programme on: Exploitation of Beneficial Microbes in Organic Agriculture From 04 Sep 2019 to 24 Sep 2019 organized  by College of Agriculture, (AAU), Jorhat, Assam Sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi.
  8. Fifteen days training on “the Future of Farming Technology and Agripreneurship Development'' From 10th Nov to 25th Nov 2022 organized by Agro Environmental Education & Farmers Welfare Society, through online mode.
  9. Fifteen days International Training cum Workshop Program on “AgriTech 2050: A Next Generation Training for Agripreneurship & Innovative Horizon” from 5th May to 20th May, 2024, organized by organized by Sri konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU), Telangana in collaboration with Just Agriculture Education Group, through online mode.
  10. Seven days International online workshop on Upliftment of agriculture sectors for VIKSIR Bharat 2047 from 08-14 July, 2024 organized by Eco fast Agri Solution in association with College of Agribusiness Management GBPUA&T wiki farmer (Greece), and Geetanjali institute of Technical Studies (Udaipur).

Job Responsibilities in the university

  • Member of the university as Senior warden (2025-26)
  • Member of the university as warden (2024-25)
  • Member of the university  proctorial board (2013-14)
  • Working as an active member of NSS (2010-2012)
  • Member of sports sub committee at the university level (2012-2016)
  • Additional proctorial board for two year (2011-2013)

Awards/Honour

  • Certificate of Honour (winner) for Inter house football tournament 1998-1999.
  • Young Scientist Award (2012), BIOVED Research Society 2012.
  • Recipient of “Best Paper Presentation Award -2013” in XIII Indian Scientist and Farmers Congress held on 20- 21 February, 2013 at Allahabad University, Allahabad, (India) for outstanding works in field of Agroforestry.

Membership

  • Life member of Indian Association of soil and water conservation (IASWC), 218, Kaulgarh road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Life member of Journal of New Agricultures (Bioved), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Life member of Society of Allahabad Forester, SOFE, Allahabad.
  • Life member Journal of  Kalaash Sciences, Allahabad
  • Life member International journal of Farm Sciences (SADHANA)