Contact Information
Email: bpandey@nd.edu & Bikram_pandey4@yahoo.com

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Education​

B.Sc. Biological Sciences, Assam university, 2009 - India

M.Sc. Plant Systematics and Biodiversity, Tribhuvan University, 2015 - Nepal

Ph.D. Ecology, Chengdu Institute of Biology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2020 - China

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Research

I have a deep fascination with the intricate dynamics of spatial ecology. Through exploring the captivating interplay between organisms and their environments, I am driven to unravel the mechanisms that shape the spatial patterns of populations. My research lies at the intersection of ecology, quantitative modeling, and global change biology, with a strong emphasis on how species interactions and environmental variability influence biodiversity and ecosystem function.
 

My work spans multiple disciplines including macroecology, conservation biology, community ecology, and climate change science. I apply advanced statistical approaches to analyze large ecological datasets. A significant component of my research involves species distribution modeling and geospatial analysis, drawing on satellite imagery and remote sensing (including UAVs) to study vegetation dynamics, monitor land cover changes, and assess environmental drivers of species distributions.
 

I also integrate taxonomic, genetic, functional, and phylogenetic diversity metrics to investigate how ecological communities respond to climate change and anthropogenic pressures, contributing to a deeper understanding of ecosystem resilience and informing conservation strategies.

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Selected Publications

Pandey B*, Zhang F., Poudel B D, R. Li, Dakhil M. A., Gurung B., Luobu Z., G. Yawen, L. Ziyan, L. Zhang. 2025 From α- to β- diversity: Understanding the historical, present, and future diversity patterns of Fagaceae in Southwestern China. Heliyon, 11 (2), e41474.

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Pandey B*, Timilsina A. 2024. Gymnosperms of Nepal: diversity, distribution, economic importance and future perspectives. In: Rokaya, M.B., Sigdel, S.R. (eds) Flora and Vegetation of Nepal. Plant and Vegetation, vol 19. Springer, Cham.

Pandey B*, Koirala S, Auang H, Rong L, Timilsina A. Htun STT, Kontny J, Niang HT. 2024. Understanding Carbon Storage Dynamics in Ayeyarwady Delta's Mangrove Ecosystem in Myanmar: Insights for Restoration Efforts. Ecological Research Communication, 6, 025006.

Li J # , Pandey B # , Dakhil MA, Khanal M, and Kaiwen P. 2022. Precipitation and potential evapotranspiration determine the distribution patterns of threatened plant species in Sichuan Province, China. Scientific Report, 12, 22418. # equal contribution

Pandey B*, Kaiwen P, Dakhi MA, Khanal M, Timlisina A and Liao Z. 2021. Contrasting
gymnosperms diversity across an elevation gradient in the ecoregion of China: the role of temperature and productivity. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 9, 679439.

Pandey B*, Khatiwada JR, Zhang L,… Negesse ZT. 2020. Energy, water and seasonal variation in climate, underlie the spatial distribution pattern of species richness of gymnosperms in China. Ecology and Evolution, 10: 9474– 9485.

Pandey B*, Nepal N, Tripathi S, …. Nepali KB. 2020. Distribution pattern of Gymnosperms’ richness in Nepal: Effect of environmental constrains along elevation gradients. Plants, 9(5), 625. This paper was highlighted in Government of Nepal portal (Nepal Climate Change and Development Portal)