Dr. Vimal Chandra Pandey is an applied research scientist, internationally recognized for his research in the area of phytomanagement of polluted sites. His research focuses mainly on the remediation and management of polluted lands, using ecologically and socioeconomically valuable plants, to regain ecosystem services and support a biobased economy as phytoproducts. Dr. Pandey's research interests also lie in fostering phytoremediation for utilizing polluted lands and thereby attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. His phytoremediation work has led to the extension of phytoremediation beyond its traditional application. He is now engaged in exploring commercial phytoremediation with the least risk, minimum input, and low maintenance. Dr.

Pandey worked at CSIRNational Botanical Research Institute, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, and the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India. Currently, Dr. Pandey is associated with Chandigarh University. Dr. Pandey has published over 121 scientific articles and book chapters in peerreviewed journals and books.