Dr. Prabir Ghosh Dastidar
& Adviser to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is one of India’s leading figures
in polar science and knowledge governance.
Dr. Prabir Ghosh Dastidar
He is a multidisciplinary researcher with extensive experience across government ministries and premier institutes, producing impactful work in polar science, science policy, and research analytics.
His pioneering studies, which include global analyses of Antarctic research adopted by organisations such as the National Science Foundation and referenced in policy reports by the White House and the Government of Finland, have contributed to national and international policy development.
A Career in Science & Policy
Scientist G / Adviser
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India (Joint Secretary level). 28 years of distinguished service.
Professor of Practice
Techno-India University, West Bengal. Previously Visiting Professor at SGT University, Gurugram.
Polar Science Leader
Program Director of India's Polar Science programme. Led Antarctic expedition research on animal social networks.
Internationally Recognized
Research recognized as seminal by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Contributed to White House science policy reports.
Professor of Practice (Honorary)
Currently serving as a Professor of Practice, he continues to mentor the next generation of researchers while contributing to the field of scientometrics and science policy.
Professor (Research & Analytics)
Spearheaded research analytics and teaching initiatives.
Ministry of Earth Sciences - Scientist 'G'
Government of India (Joint Secretary level). 28 years of distinguished service.
Directed the Polar Science program, managed automation of
Knowledge Resource Centers, and oversaw major R&D governance
initiatives. Served in various capacities including Director of ICMAM and INCOIS programs.
Indian Science Congress Association
Life Member contributing to India’s premier platform for scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.
International Society of Scientometrics and Informetrics (Germany)
Life Member engaged with the global community advancing research evaluation, bibliometrics, and science analytics.
Computer Society of India
Life Member associated with initiatives in computing, information systems, and technology-driven innovation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Thesis: "Science & Technology Dynamics: Mapping the Intellectual Structure of Antarctic Science, Ocean Science And Ocean Technology
M.Phil, Environmental Science
M.Sc. in Botany
Calcutta University
Associateship in Information Science
M.Sc. in Botany
From Antarctica to Global Policy
From Antarctica to Global Knowledge Systems.
Impact across ecosystems, analytics, and governance.
Bharati is a permanent Antarctic research station, has been operational since 18 March 2012. It is India's third Antarctic research facility and one of two active Indian research stations, alongside Maitri. The research station⎯Bharti.
It features a modular, eco-friendly design built from 134 shipping containers, supporting up to 72 personnel. It is one of the best round-the-year research station in Antarctica. India is one of the 10 nations pursuing research on multiple areas from two research stations. India's first research facility⎯Dakshin Gangotri, is no longer in operation now.
Antarctic & Polar Science
Publications
With an extensive body of published work, Dr. Dastidar has authored numerous journal articles, books, and strategic policy reports contributing to polar science, research analytics, and science governance.
