Background

Born on April 18, 1962 in Sasaram, Bihar, India. Son of Kalika Tripathi and Girija Tripathi

Education

Yogesh studied at Banaras Hindu University. In 1988 Yogesh became a Doctor of Philosophy.

Career

Research fellow Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 1985-1986, Central Council of Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, New Delhi, India, 1986-1989; research associate Council Scientific and Industrial Research, 1990-1991, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 1992; scientist South Dakota Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, India, 1992-1997, scientist Southeast India, since 1998; Editorial board, referee Indian Journal of Environtl. Sciences, Indian Journal of Environtl. Pollution and Ecoplanning, Advances in Plant Sciences, New Agriculturist, Bioved.

Membership

• Society of Environtl. Scis.

• Center for Minor Forest Produce

• Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parisad

• Thar Gyan Vigyan Parisad

• Bioved Research Society

• Society of Indian Foresters

• Academy of Plant Scis.

• The Arid Zone Research Association of India

• National Academy of Sci.

• Indian Sci. Congress Association

• Institution of Chemists

• New York Academy Sci.

• Southeast Asian NTFP Network

• AFRI Scientists Association (vice president 1996-98, president 1999?Co)

  1996 - 1998

• Banaras Hindu University Alumni Association (executive 1995?Co)

• Research Associates Association (executive 1991-92)

  1991 - 1992

• Association Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists

• United Writer's Association

Interests

• Painting, music, tourism, reading, writing

Connections

Yogesh married to Madhuri Pathak on June 14, 1982.

Father:

Kalika

Mother:

Girija

Spouse:

Madhuri Pathak