Dr. Jayanta Das

HoD, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Rampurhat College,   

P.O. Rampurhat, District Birbhum, PIN 731224, India,

E-mail: jayanta.daas@gmail.com

ORCID: 0000-0003-0995-9114

Contact No: +91 9735333399

Short Bio: 

Dr. Jayanta Das is an esteemed academic in Geography, serving as the Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Rampurhat College, West Bengal, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of North Bengal, with his research focused on sustainable alternatives to tobacco cultivation in West Bengal’s Koch Behar district. Dr. Das’s expertise encompasses climate change, applied geomorphology, hazard management, soil and agricultural geography, remote sensing, GIS, and environmental geography.

An accomplished editor, Dr. Das has led special issues in journals like Environmental Science and Pollution Research and contributed to multiple volumes with Springer. His books cover diverse topics, including hazard monitoring, sustainable agriculture, and geomorphology. His research is published in high-impact journals, reflecting his proficiency in areas like flood risk assessment, groundwater recharge, and land use analysis.

Dr. Das has played a significant role in advancing geographical sciences, organizing international conferences and training workshops, including a SERB and ICSSR-sponsored seminar on sustainable development. His international collaborations include mentoring African researchers through the CV Raman International Fellowship, focusing on hydro-geographical studies and risk mapping. Recognized with multiple awards for his contributions, Dr. Das’s dedication to research and education continues to impact the field of geography both nationally and globally.

Editorial Work

  1. Lead Guest editor for special issue on Integrating Geospatial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Smart Environmental Monitoring and Management, Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research, IF- 5.8 (2022), Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany https://www.springer.com/journal/11356/updates/26089106
  2. Editor: Journal of Water, Open Access Pub (https://openaccesspub.org/journal/water/editorial-board)
  3. Lead Guest editor for Volume – 15, No. A special issue, 2024, Indian Journal of Spatial Science, https://www.indiansss.org/ijss/past-issue

 Publication

Books

  1. Das, J., and Bhattacharya, S. K. (Editors) (2023). Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8
  2. Das, J., and Halder, S. (Editors) (2023). Advancement of GI-Science and Sustainable Agriculture – A Multi-dimensional Approach. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36825-7
  3. Das, J., and Alam, A. (Editors) (2023). Recent Advancement in Geographical Studies: A Multidimensional Outlook. Rajesh Publications
  4. Das, J., and Halder, S. (2024). New Advancement in Geomorphological Research: Issues and Challenges in Quantitative Spatial Science, Springer, Cham, https://link.springer.com/book/9783031641626
  5. Chouhan, P., Roy, A., Kapasia, N., Das, J., and Rahaman, M., (2024). Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women – Dimensions and Perspectives, Springer, Cham (Submitted)
  6. Biswas, B., Ghute, B., and Das, J. (2025). Geoinformatics for Flood Risk Management: Applications and Strategies, CRC Press (Submitted)
  7. Das, J., Pradhan, B., Mitra, R., Chouhan, P., and Le, C., (2025). Technology-Based Solutions for Sustainable Groundwater Management: Challenges, Models, and Strategies, Elsevier (Submitted)
  8. Das, J., and Halder, S. (2025). Progress in Multicriteria Decision Making Models: A New Paradigm to Monitor Hazards, Springer, Cham, (Submitted).
  9. Chouhan, P., Das, K.C., Roy, A., Kapasia, N., Rahaman, M., and Das, J., (2025). Women’s Health Dynamics in South Asia: Perspectives, Challenges, and Innovations, Springer, Cham (Submitted)
  10. Das, J. and Alam, J. (2025) Recent Advancement in Geographical Research: Instances from India, Springer, Cham (Accepted)

Publications in Journals

  1. Osman, S.A., Das, J. (2024). A Robust Hybrid Ensemble of Bivariate Statistical Model for Flood Prediction Mapping in Lower Damodar River Basin. Geosystems and Geoenvironment (Accepted)
  2. Saha, P., Mitra, R., Das, J., & Mandal, D. K. (2024). Urban Flash flood prediction modelling using probabilistic and statistical approaches, Results in Earth Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rines.2024.100032
  3. Barman, J., & Das, J. (2024). Assessing classification system for Landslide susceptibility using Frequency Ratio, Analytical hierarchical process and geospatial technology mapping in Aizawl district, NE India. Advances in Space Research., 74, (3), 1197-1224 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2024.05.007. IF. 2.6 (2022)
  4. Barman, J., & Das, J. (2024). Comprehensive landslide prediction mapping using bivariate statistical models of Mizoram state of Northeast India. Journal of Spatial Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/14498596.2024.2335262. IF. 1.9 (2022)
  5. Nagamani, K., Mishra, A.K., Meer, M.S. Das, J. (2024). Understanding flash flooding in the Himalayan Region: a case study. Sci Rep 14, 7060. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53535-w. IF. 4.6 (2022)
  6. Sutradhar, C., Poddar, D, & Das, J. (2023). Optimization of conditioning factors for groundwater potential zonation using GIS-based single parameter and map removal sensitivity analysis in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. 10, 1671–1694 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-023-01859-3. IF. 3.0
  7. Barman, J., Ali, S. S., Biswas, B., & Das, J. (2023). Application of index of entropy and Geospatial techniques for landslide prediction in Lunglei district, Mizoram, India. Natural Hazards Research. 3(3) 508-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nhres.2023.06.006
  8. Mitra, R., Das, J., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2023). Application of TOPSIS method for flood susceptibility mapping using Excel and GIS. MethodsX, 102263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2023.102263. IF- 1.9
  9. Das, J., Saha, P., Mitra, R., Alam, A., & Kamruzzaman, M. (2023). GIS-based data-driven bivariate statistical models for landslide susceptibility prediction in Upper Tista Basin, India. Heliyon. 9 (5), E16186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16186. IF- 4.0
  10. Osman, S.A., Das, J. (2023). GIS-based flood risk assessment using multi-criteria decision analysis of Shebelle River Basin in southern Somalia. SN Appl. Sci. 5, 134 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-023-05360-5. IF-2.6
  11. Alam, J., Saha, P., Mitra, R., & Das, J. (2023). Investigation of spatio-temporal variability of meteorological drought in the Luni River Basin, Rajasthan, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 16(3), 201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-023-11290-8
  12. Mitra, R., Das, J. (2022) A comparative assessment of flood susceptibility modelling of GIS-based TOPSIS, VIKOR, and EDAS techniques in the Sub-Himalayan foothills region of Eastern India. Environ SciPollut Res. 30,16036–16067. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23168-5. IF- 5.8
  13. Mitra, R., Saha, P. & Das, J. (2022). Assessment of the performance of GIS-based analytical hierarchical process (AHP) approach for flood modelling in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk.  13(1): 2183-2226. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2022.2112094. IF- 4.2
  14. Basak, A., Rahman, A.T.M.S., Das, J.,Hosonod, T. & Kisi, O. (2022). Drought forecasting using the Prophet Model in semi-arid climate region of western India. Hydrological Sciences Journal. Volume 67 (9), 1397-1417 https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2022.2082876. IF- 3.5
  15. Kamruzzaman, M. Rahman, A.T.M.S., Basak, A., Alam, J., & Das, J. (2022). Assessment and adaptation strategies of climate change through the prism of farmers’ perception: A case study. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20 (5), 5609–5628. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04254-0. IF- 3.1
  16. Saha, S., Das, J., & Mandal, T. (2022). Investigation of the watershed hydro-morphologic characteristics through the morphometric analysis: a study on Rayeng basin in Darjeeling Himalaya. Environmental Challenges, 7, 1-16. 100463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2022.100463.
  17. Mandal, T., Saha, S., Das, J.,& Sarkar, A. (2022). Groundwater depletion susceptibility zonation using TOPSIS model in Bhagirathi river basin, India. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 8(2), 1711-1731. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-021-01176-7. IF -3.0
  18. Basak, A., Das, J., Rahman, A. T. M., & Pham, Q. B. (2021). An Integrated Approach for Delineating and Characterizing Groundwater Depletion Hotspots in a Coastal State of India. Journal of the Geological Society of India, 97(11), 1429-1440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-021-1883-z. IF- 1.3
  19. Das, J.,Mandal, T., Rahman, A. S., &Saha, P. (2021). Spatio-temporal characterization of rainfall in Bangladesh: an innovative trend and discrete wavelet transformation approaches. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 143(3), 1557-1579. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-020-03508-6. IF- 3.4
  20. Das, J., Rahman, A. S., Mandal, T., &Saha, P. (2021). Exploring driving forces of large-scale unsustainable groundwater development for irrigation in lower Ganga River basin in India. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23(5), 7289-7309. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-020-00917-5. IF- 4.9
  21. Das, J.,Gayen, A., Saha, P., & Bhattacharya, S. K. (2020). Meteorological drought analysis using Standardized Precipitation Index over Luni River Basin in Rajasthan, India. SN Applied Sciences, 2(9), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03321-w. IF- 2.6
  22. Das, J., Rahman, A. S., Mandal, T., &Saha, P. (2020). Challenges of sustainable groundwater management for large scale irrigation under changing climate in Lower Ganga River basin in India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 11, 1-11. 100449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2020.100449. IF- 5.9
  23. Rahman, A. T.M.S., Hosono, T., Quilty, J. M., Das, J.,&Basak, A. (2020). Multiscale Groundwater Level Forecasting: Coupling New Machine Learning Approaches with Wavelet Transforms. Advances in Water Resources, 141, 103595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2020.103595. IF- 4.7
  24. Das, J.,Mandal, T., Saha, P., & Bhattacharya, S. K. (2020). Variability and trends of rainfall using non-parametric approaches: A case study of semi-arid area. MAUSAM, 71(1), 33-44. https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v71i1.4. IF- 1.4
  25. Das, J., Mandal, T., &Saha, P. (2019). Spatio-temporal trend and change point detection of winter temperature of North Bengal, India. Spatial Information Research, 27(4), 411-424. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41324-019-00241-9. IF.-2.4
  26. Das, J.,& Bhattacharya, S. K. (2018). Trend analysis of long-term climatic parameters in Dinhata of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Spatial Information Research, 26(3), 271-280. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41324-018-0173-3. IF.-2.4
  27. Das, J. (2018). Regional disparity in the level of development in West Bengal: A geographical analysis. Indian Journal of Regional Science, 50(1), 53-63.
  28. Das, J., & Bhattacharya, S. K. (2018). Tobacco Cultivation: Time to Ban Its Production in Dinhata Subdivision of Koch Bihar District, West Bengal. Research Directions, 6(1), 1-10.,
  29. Poddar, D., Das, J.,&Mandal, T. (2018) Identification of Factors and Spatial Variation in the Level of Development in India: An Empirical Analysis. Review of Research. 7(10), 1-17.
  30. Mandal, T., Poddar, D. &Das, J., (2018). Nature and determinates of labour Migration: A case study of Koch Bihar district International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 5(3), 515-527.
  31. Das, J.,Gayen, A., Saha, S., & Bhattacharya, S. K. (2017). Modelling of alternative crops suitability to tobacco based on Analytical hierarchy process in Dinhata subdivision of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 3(4), 1571-1587. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-017-0392-y. IF. 3.0
  32. Das, J.,& Bhattacharya, S. K. (2016). Profitable and viable alternative to tobacco crop in Dinhata Subdivision of Koch Behar district, West Bengal. Indian Journal of Landscape System and Ecological Studies, 39(2), 70-88.
  33. Das, J. (2016). Role of Self-Help Groups in Socioeconomic Change of Rural Women: A Micro Level Study. Indian Streams Research Journal 6(1), 1-11.
  34. Das, J. (2012). Probability and variability analysis of rainfall characteristics of Dinhata in Koch Behar district of West Bengal. Golden Research Thoughts, 2(1):1-9
  35. Das, J. (2011). Factors influencing the socio-economic status of Toto tribe in Madarihat block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Geo Analyst, 1(2), 66-71. 2011.

 Chapters in Book

  1. Saha, S., Das, J., & Halder, S. (2023). Nexus Between GIScience and Sustainable Agriculture. In Advancement of GI-Science and Sustainable Agriculture: A Multi-dimensional Approach (pp. 3-11). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36825-7_1
  2. Poddar, I., Basak, A., Alam, J., Das, J., & Alam, A. (2023). Application of RS-GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model (MCDM) on Site Suitability Analysis for Potato Cultivation in Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, India. In Advancement of GI-Science and Sustainable Agriculture: A Multi-dimensional Approach (pp. 81-98). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36825-7_6
  3. Kamruzzaman, M., Al Mamun, M. A., Das, J., Kamruzzaman, & Alam, G. M. (2023). Employment Potential of Sericulture for Underprivileged Section: Assessment of Value Chain Analysis in Bangladesh. In Advancement of GI-Science and Sustainable Agriculture: A Multi-dimensional Approach (pp. 185-198). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36825-7_12
  4. Mitra, R., Sarkar, A., Hossain, G., Roy, D., Mandal, G., Das, J., & Mandal, D. K. (2023). Development of Objective-Based Multi-criteria Decision-Making Approach in Crop Suitability Assessment for Maize Production Using GIS. In Advancement of GI-Science and Sustainable Agriculture: A Multi-dimensional Approach (pp. 199-215). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36825-7_13
  5. Poddar, D., Mandal, T., Das, J. (2023). Spatio-Temporal Changes of Rainfall Pattern Under Changing Climate in West Bengal, India. In: Alam, A., Rukhsana (eds) Climate Change, Agriculture and Society. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28251-5_2
  6. Barman, J., Biswas, B., & Das, J. (2023). Active Tectonics and Associated Channel Shifting Pattern of Neora River Basin, Darjeeling Himalaya. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 19-31). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_2
  7. Hlanze, D. K., Mulungu, D. M. M., Ndomba, P., Tfwala, S., Mabaso, S., Dlamini, W. M., …& Das, J. (2023). Estimating Soil Loss Rate and Sediment Yield of the Proposed Ngololweni Earth Dam, Kingdom of Eswatini. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 33-64). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_3
  8. Bora, S. L., Das, J., Bhuyan, K., & Hazarika, P. J. (2023). Flood Susceptibility Mapping Using GIS and Multi-criteria Decision Analysis in Dibrugarh District of Assam, North-East India. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 65-79). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_4
  9. Al Mamun, M., Rahman, A. T. M., Shabee, M., Aziz, S. S., Das, J., Alam, G. M., …& Kamruzzaman, M. (2023). Effects of Climatic Hazards on Agriculture in the Teesta Basin of Bangladesh. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 81-96). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_5
  10. Barman, J., Biswas, B., & Das, J. (2023). Mizoram, the Capital of Landslide: A Review of Articles Published on Landslides in Mizoram, India. Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards, 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_6
  11. Poddar, I., Alam, J., Basak, A., Mitra, R., & Das, J. (2023). Application of a Geospatial-Based Subjective MCDM Method for Flood Susceptibility Modeling in Teesta River Basin, West Bengal, India. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 135-152). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_10
  12. Poddar, D., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Das, J. (2023). Assessment of the Social Impact of Arsenicosis Through Groundwater Arsenic Poisoning in Malda District. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 221-235). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_15
  13. Gupta, P., Tignath, S., Kathal, D., Choudhury, S., Mukherjee, K., & Das, J. (2023). Groundwater Depletion Zonation Using Geospatial Technique and TOPSIS in Raipur District, Chhattisgarh, India. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 237-251). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_16
  14. Mamun, M., Al, A., Rahman, A. T. M., Shabee, M., Aziz, S. S., Das, J., …&Kamruzzaman, M. (2023). Adaptation to Climate Change in Agriculture at Teesta Basin in Bangladesh. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 293-306). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_19
  15. Rahaman, A., Biswas, B., Barman, J., Suresh, V. M., Kishor, B., & Das, J. (2023). Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones Through AHP: A Case Study from Tamil Nadu, India. In Monitoring and Managing Multi-hazards(pp. 315-329). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15377-8_21
  16. Choudhury, S., Basak, A., Biswas, S., Das, J. (2022). Flash Flood Susceptibility Mapping Using GIS-Based AHP Method. In: Pradhan, B., Shit, P.K., Bhunia, G.S., Adhikary, P.P., Pourghasemi, H.R. (eds) Spatial Modelling of Flood Risk and Flood Hazards. GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94544-2_8
  17. Mandal, T., Sarkar, A., Das, J., Rahman, A. S., &Chouhan, P. (2021). Comparison of Classical Mann–Kendal Test and Graphical Innovative Trend Analysis for Analyzing Rainfall Changes in India. India: Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation in Developing Countries, 155. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67865-4_7
  18. Mandal, T., Das, J., Poddar, D., &Saha, S. (2021). Characterization of Spatial Variability of Soil Properties of Malda District in West Bengal, India. Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security: A Study of Availability and Sustainability in India, 61-77. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69333-6_4
  19. Mandal, T., Das, J., Rahman, A. S., &Saha, P. (2021). Rainfall insight in Bangladesh and India: climate change and environmental perspective. In Habitat, Ecology and Ekistics(pp. 53-74). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49115-4_3

Participation in academic Seminar/Conference

  1.  “Integrating GIS-Based Techniques with Machine Learning for Enhanced Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in the Himalayan Region of Northeast India” Paper presented in National Seminar on on Environment and Sustainable Development – A Way of Self Sufficiency, Organized by Department of Geography, Dinhata College, Cooch Behar, West Bengal Pin: 736135 on March 15-16, 2024
  2. “Machine Learning Approaches to Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Sikkim, India” Paper presented in International Conference on Emerging Issues in Environment, Livelihood and Development: A Future Road Map Towards Sustainable Earth, Organised by Department of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 26th- 28th January, 2024.
  3. “Urban Flash Flood Prediction Modelling using Probabilistic and Statistical Approaches” Paper presented in National Seminar on Urbanization, Urban Environment and Sustainability in Himalayan and Sub- Himalayan Region, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 1st -2nd July, 2023.
  4. “A comparative assessment of five probabilistic models for landslide prediction mapping” Paper presented in Conference on State Science & Technology Congress, Organized by: Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, at Science City, Kolkata, on 28th February& 1st March 2023.
  5. “A comparative assessment of five probabilistic models for landslide prediction mapping” Paper presented in Conference on Regional Science & Technology Congress, Organized by: University of Gour Banga, Malda and Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, at University of Gour Banga, Malda on 11th & 12th January 2023.
  6. “Applying Data-driven Bivariate Statistical Models for Landslide Prediction: A Comparative Study” Paper presented in Conference on Regional Science & Technology Congress, Organized by: Bankura University, Bankura and Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, at Bankura University, Bankura on 9th & 10th January 2023.
  7. “Application of GIS-Based Data Driven Bivariate Statistical Models for Landslide Prediction in Upper Teesta Basin, Sikkim, India” Paper presented in International Seminar on Essence of Geography: What Where, Why and How, Organized by: Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, on 11th -12th November, 2022.
  8. “A comparative assessment of flood susceptibility modelling of GIS based TOPSIS, VIKOR and EDAS techniques in Koch Bihar District, West Bengal, India.” Paper presented in Conference on Self-reliance (Atmanirbhar), Sustainable Development and Environment, Organized by: Department of Geography, Serampore College, on 25th -26th March, 2022.
  9. “Sensitivity analysis of Analytical Hierarchy Process for flood Modelling in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.” Paper presented in Conference on Self-reliance (Atmanirbhar), Sustainable Development and Environment, Organized by: Department of Geography, Serampore College, on 25th -26th March, 2022.
  10. “Spatiotemporal variability of annual and seasonal rainfall by Innovative Trend Analysis over West Bengal, India”. Paper presented in Conference on Science & Technology Congress, 2020, Organized by: Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, Science City, Kolkata on 28-29 February, 2020.
  11. “Rainfall Insight under Changing Climate: A Comparative Study between India and Bangladesh”. Paper presented in Conference on Geography and Development, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 13-14 March, 2020.
  12. “Evaluation of Prophet model for predicting meteorological drought events in a semi-arid region of India” Paper presented in Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Research, Organized by: Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Gour Banga University Campus Road, NH12, Mokdumpur, Malda, West Bengal 732101 on 24th – 25th September, 2020.
  13. “Regional disparity in the level of development in West Bengal: A geographical Analysis”. Paper presented in Conference on Environment, Development and Sustainability, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 15-16 March, 2019.
  14. “Impact of Irrigation on Sustainable Groundwater Management under Changing Climate by an Innovative Method”. Paper presented in Conference on Application of Geospatial Technology in Geomorphology and Environment, Organized by: Institute of Geomorphologists India and Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 12-14 November, 2019.
  15. “Winter warming over six meteorological stations in North Bengal, India.”Paper presented in Conference on Environmentalism, Globalism and Morality, Organized by: The Institute of Cross-cultural studies and Academic Exchange, ELON, NC, USA, Alipurduar College, Maynaguri College and Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, on 10-12 January, 2018.
  16. “Meteorological drought analysis using standardized precipitation Index over West flowing river basing including Luni in Rajasthan, India.” Paper presented in Conference on Regional Science & Technology Congress, Organized by: Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, on 12-13 December, 2018.
  17. “An assessment of details spatio-temporal characteristics of rainfall time series in India.” Paper presented in Conference on Regional Science & Technology Congress, Organized by: Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal, on 12-13 December, 2018.
  18. “Profitable and viable alternative to tobacco crops in Dinhata sub-division of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.” Paper presented in Conference on Population growth, Urbanization and Land utilization, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 13-14 February in 2017.
  19. “Determinants and nature of labour migrants: A micro level study.” Paper presented in Conference on Population growth, Urbanization and Land utilization, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal on 13-14 February, 2017.
  20. “Regional disparity in the level of development in West Bengal: A geographical Analysis”. Paper presented in Conference on Contemporary developments in Social and basic Sciences in Times of Global Cricis, Organized by: Surya Sen College on 28-29 March, 2017.
  21. “Indigenous values on climate change: A Perception Study of Farmers” Paper presented in Conference on Role of Values and Indigenous tradition to sustain life on Earth, Organized by: Bangiyo Bhugol Mancha, 30th – 31st, 2016.
  22. “Evaluation of soil fertility status in Dinhata subdivision of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal”. Paper presented in Conference on Application of Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development, Organized by: Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, West Bengal 734014 on 13-14 February, 2015.
  23. “Impact of Climate change on growth and yield of rice and wheat in India.” Paper presented in Conference on Global climate change and its impact on Indian Sub-continent, Organized by: Bangiyo Bhugol Mancha, 11th – 12th March, 2014.
  24. “Role of Self-help groups in Socio-economic change of rural women: A micro level study”. Paper presented in Conference on Issues on Rural Livelihood in India, Organized by: Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya on 8-9, September, 2012.

 Training

  1. Refresher Course in Geography Organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Jawaharlal University, New Delhi, From 19th July to 2nd August, 2023.
  2. Faculty Development Programme on Qualitative Research Methods using Nvivo and Organge Organized by Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology & Management Studies, Bhubaneswar, From 5th to 12th June, 2023.
  3. Faculty Development Programme on Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS Organized by Biju Patnaik Institute of Information Technology & Management Studies, Bhubaneswar, From 7th to 13th June, 2022.
  4. Faculty Induction Programme. Organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritasar, From 22nd February – 22nd March, 2022.
  5. Climate Change, Landslides and Safe Hill Area Development. Organized by National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, From 5th – 7th August, 2020.
  6. Introduction and Demo: JAMS Modelling System. Organized by Geodetic and Geomatics Higher Education in Indonesia and Hydrography Research Group, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Technology, Bandung on 25th August, 2020.
  7. Basics of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and Global Navigation Satellite System. Organized by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), From 4th September – 26th November, 2018.
  8. Geography and Applied Geography. Organized by Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal, From 05th September to 11th September, 2017.
  9. Water budgeting and management at local level. Organized by Ministry of water resources, river development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Central groundwater board, Eastern region, Kolkata, On 29th December, 2017.
  10. Rocks and mineral identification, geological map interpretation and soil testing and mapping. Organized by Department of Geography, Sitalkuchi College and Geological Survey of India, Kolkata. From 15th Dec to 21st Dec, 2014.

 Workshop/Seminar Organized as Convener/Organizing Secretary

  1. Organized Workshop on Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS, 11th – 13th May 2023 at Department of Geography, Rampurhat College
  2. Organized International Seminar on Recent Advancement in Geographical Studies: A Multidimensional Outlook, September 1-2, 2023, as a Convener.

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  1. Organized Add on Course on Preparing Project/Dissertation Reports, 3rd August, 2024- 21st September, 2024 as a Coordinator

Invited Lectures/ Workshop Delivered

  1. Delivered lecture in one day Workshop on Advancement in Trend analysis for Time series datasets organized by Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India on 25/2/23
  2. Delivered lecture Add-on Course on Research Methodology and GIS (March 12- May 07, 2023) on Application of GIS in Thematic Mapping Organized by Department of Geography, Malda College on 29.04.2023 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m

Chairing Technical Sessions of the Seminars/Conferences  

  1. Chairing technical session: 6 in ICSSR-NABARD sponsored two-day national seminar Environment and Sustainable Development – A Way of Self Sufficiency, Organized by Department of Geography, Dinhata College, March 15-16, 2024.
  2.  Chairing technical session: 6 in international Seminar on Essence of Geography: What, Where, Why and How organized by the Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University at Cooch Behar, West Bengal., 11-12 November, 2022
  3. Chairing technical session in ICSSR-ERC sponsored two-day national seminar on “Self-reliance (Atmanirbhar), Sustainable Development and Environment” organized by the Department of Geography, Serampore Girls’ College, 25th and 26th March 2022.

Membership/Fellowship of Academies/Institutions/Professional Societies

  1. Indian Society of Remote Sensing
  2. Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI),
  3. Institute of Landscape System and Ecological Studies, Kolkata,
  4. Bangiyo Bhughol Mancha

 Financial Support Received in the Promotion and Knowledge Development of Geographical Sciences

 Received financial support tuning up to INR 8.00 lakhs from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Indian Council of Social Science Research, Indian Council of Social Science Research- Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSR-ERC), National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Survey of India (SOI), Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO), Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) to organize First International Conference on Recent Advances in Geographical Studies in the month of September 2023.

International Collaborations and Academic Exchange

CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researcher-2022

3-month Visiting Research Fellowship was awarded to Shuayb Abdinour Osman, Hydrology Engineering, Puntland Highway Authority in the domain Hydro-geographical studies and Risk Mapping, and exclusive mentorship is in progress for the period September and December 2023.

Awards

  1. Best Paper Award, 2023 for the paper titled “Urban flash flood prediction modelling using Probabilistic and Statistical Approaches” in Two Days ICSSR-ERC sponsored National Seminar, organized by the Department of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal
  2. Best Paper Presentation Award, 2023, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal
  3. Best Paper Presentation Award, 2020, Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Government of West Bengal

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