Dr. Pandey has obtained M.Sc. in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Science. He was an Ex-Chief Scientist & Head, Environmental Biotechnology Division CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur. He has worked in NEERI for last 37 years and involved in several R&D activities on environmental issues and rendered consultancy services on environmental management. He has worked in 12 societal mission projects as a team members identified by Honourable Supreme Court of India and submitted Inspection Reports along with recommendations for implementation for different sectors.

His research is basically focused on environment issues and odour problems, ha has published more than 130 research publications in international journals, 27 National Journals, 09 Book Chapter and 06 patent. He has received several national and international award(s) viz. Biotech Research Society of India Fellowship, 2004; National Biotech Award, 2003; AIST Japan Fellowship, 2000; Hiyoshi Think of Ecology Award 2012, Hiyoshi Ecological Services, Hiyoshi Corporation, Japan etc.