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VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY
FACULTY INFORMATION SYSTEM
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Self Declared Document
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Dr. Somnath Rudra
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Assistant Professor
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GEOGRAPHY
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| Office Phone No |
+91 3222 298-358 / Centrex Extn. 358
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rudra@mail.vidyasagar.ac.in
rudra347@rediffmail.com
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9832954440
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Department of Geography, Vidyasagar University
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| Degree Name | Institute | Year of passing/awarded |
| Ph.D. | Visva-Bharati | 2015 |
| B.Ed. | Visva-Bharati | 2005 |
| MA | Visva-Bharati | 2004 |
| BA (Honours) | Visva-Bharati | 2002 |
| Pre-Degree | Visva-Bharati | 1999 |
| Madhyamik | W.B.B.S.E. | 1997 |
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| Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Vidyasagar University, since 18th July 2022 |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore since 11 August, 2016 |
| Assistant Professor, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Manbazar, Purulia since 18 July 2008 |
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| Climatology |
| Regional Development |
| Population Geography |
| Urban and Regional Planning |
| Statistics |
| Geospatial Technology |
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| Regional Planning and Environment Management |
| Environmental Issues in Urban Planning |
| Water Quality Analysis and Water resource management |
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| Population Geography |
| Urban Geography |
| Climatology |
| Regional Planning |
| Environmental Engineering |
| Political Geography |
| Regional Geography |
| Environmental management and Mapping |
| Agricultural Mapping |
| GPS Survey and GIS Mapping |
| Research Methodology |
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| International Publication |
| Title | Published in | Published on | Published by | Role | Details |
| Impact of urban growth in Delhi and It’s Peri-urban environment
on urban heat exposure | Urban Climate, 56 (2024) | Jun, 2024 | Elsevier | Co-Author |
Impact Factor: 6.40000
Indexing: SCOPUS
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| Assessment of urban-to-urban interaction and its impact on urban development: A study on a backward district of Eastern India | Environment, Development and Sustainability | May, 2023 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 4.90000
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03314-w
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| Identifying obstacles and opportunities of urbanization in the district primate town of Purulia, West Bengal | GeoJournal, 88 | Apr, 2023 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 2.70000
Indexing: SCOPUS
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10878-7
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| Unplanned urban built-up growth creates problem in human adaptability: Evidence from a growing up city in eastern Himalayan foothills | Applied Geography. 150, 102842 | Jan, 2023 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 4.90000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102842
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| Land suitability assessment for urban built-up development of a city in the Eastern Himalayan foothills: A study towards urban sustainability | Environment, Development and Sustainability | Dec, 2022 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 4.90000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102842
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| Urban growth Prediction for Sustainable Urban Management Using Markov Chain Model: A Study on Purulia Municipality, West Bengal, India | Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISSN: 0255-660X / 0974-3006) | Aug, 2022 | Springer | Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 2.50000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-022-01596-7
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| Comparative analysis of Groundwater Potentiality Zone using Fuzzy-AHP, Frequency Ratio and Bayesian Weights of Evidence Methods | Applied Water Science, 12: 63. (ISSN: 2190-5495) | Mar, 2022 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 5.50000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-022-01591-w
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| Changing biophysical environment through landscape transformation: A geospatial analysis on Rasulpur River belt, West Bengal | Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, 24 (3/2), 1037-1049 | 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 6.40000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2021.11.002
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| Understanding future urban growth, urban resilience and sustainable development of small cities using prediction-adaptation-resilience (PAR) approach | Sustainable Cities and Society, 74, (ISSN: 2210-6707) | 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author |
Impact Factor: 11.70000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.103196
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| Measuring Urban Land Use Change and Sprawl Using Geospatial Techniques: A Study on Purulia Municipality, West Bengal, India | Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing. 48 (11), ISSN: 0255-660X / 0974-3006 | 2020 | Springer | Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 2.50000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-020-01212-6
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| Spatiotemporal dynamics of urban landscape in Asansol Municipal Corporation, West Bengal, India: A geospatial analysis | Geojournal, 87, (ISSN: 1572-9893) | 2020 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 2.70000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE
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| Integration of urban expansion with hybrid road transport network development within Haldia Municipality, West Bengal | Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, 24 (3/1), 471-483,(ISSN: 1110-9823) | 2020 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 6.40000
Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CARE
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| Sustainable Ecotourism Development using SWOT and QSPM Approach: A study on Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu | International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 8(3), 185-193, (ISSN: ISSN: 2577-4441 e-ISSN: 2577-445X) | 2020 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE
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| Trends and Pattern of Urbanisation in Purulia district: A Spatiotemporal Analysis | International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 6(1), 819-829 | 2019 | International Journal of Research and Analytical Review | |
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National Publication
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| Agricultural land suitability analysis of Bankura district of West Bengal using AHP and GIS techniques | Agriculture Research Journal. 59(6), 1047-1058 | Dec, 2022 | Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CARE
Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.5958/2395-146X.2022.00147.8
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| Livelihood and Environmental Sustainability Analysis using Aquaculture-based Indicators: A Study on Selected CD blocks of Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal | Indian Journal of Geography and Environment, 17-18, 14-24 (ISSN:0972-7388) | 2021 | Department of Geography, Vidyasagar University | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE
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| Geochemical evaluation of groundwater quality with respect to fluoride contamination at Simlapal Block of Bankura District, West Bengal | Thematics Journal of Geography | 2019 | Thematics Journal of Geography | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE
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| Measuring Development Disparities of Bankura District, West Bengal, India: A Synergistic Approach of Range Equalisation and AHP Model | Geographical Review of India | 2019 | Geographical Society of India | Sole Author |
Impact Factor: 0.00000
Indexing: UGC CARE
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| Fluoride contamination of ground water at Jamda village in Laxmisagar G.P, at Simlapal block of Bankura district, West Bengal: a geographical analysis | Indian Journal of Geography and Environment, 15-16: 107-114 | 2018 | Dept. of Geography, Vidyasagar University | |
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| Analysis of Crop diversification and Irrigation Intensity: A Study of Birbhum District | Geographical Review of India, 79 (4): 382-396 | 2017 | The Geographical Society of India, Kolkata | |
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| Nature and Extent of Impact of Fluoride on Human Health: a Geographical Analysis. | Journal of Interacademicia | 2014 | Dr. A. Sarkar, Kalyani | |
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| Problems Associated with the Socioeconomic Conditions of Population in a Fluoride Affected Village: A Search for Alternative Measures for their Alleviation | Eastern Geographer, Vol:XX No.: 1, pp 361-370 | 2014 | Eastern Geographical Society | |
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| Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water in the Rural Habitation: A Major Challenge | Practising Geographer, 17(1) pp. 264-272 | 2013 | Foundation of Practising Geographers | |
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Other Publication
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Book Published
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Book Chapter Published
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| Case Studies in Geospatial Applications to Groundwater Resources | Elsevier | 28-10-2022 00:00:00 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Indexing: Others
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| Groundwater and Society | Springer Hydrology | 01-03-2021 00:00:00 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Indexing: Others
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64136-8_7
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| Geostatistics and Geospatial Technologies for Groundwater Resources in India | Springer Hydrogeology | 01-02-2021 00:00:00 | Sole Author |
Indexing: Others
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62397-5_15
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| Spatial Modeling and Assessment of Environmental Contaminants. Environmental Challenges and Solutions | Springer Cham | 01-02-2021 00:00:00 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author |
Indexing: Others
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3_13
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Ongoing / Submitted Ph. D. Thesis
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Co Supervisor | Status | Complete in Year |
| Biswajit Maity | Landscape dynamics in Asansol Urban Agglomeration: an ecological approach | | Submitted | 0 |
| Md. Asik Ahammed | Changing Pattern of Wetland in Murshidabad District, West BengalEcosystem Services and Their Management | | Ongoing | 0 |
| Samu Lohar | Sustainable Rural Tourism Development in Jangalmahal Region, West Bengal | | Ongoing | 0 |
| Sujay Saha | Urban Expansion and its impact | | Ongoing | 0 |
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Awarded Ph. D. Thesis
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Co Supervisor | Status | Complete in Year |
| Pritiranjan Das (M.Phil.) | Analysis of Urban Growth using Geospatial and Statistical Techniques on Midnapore, West Bengal, India | | Awarded | 0 |
| Ulfat Khan | Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater and its Impact on Human Health: A Study in Simlapal Block, Bankura District, West Bengal | | Awarded | 0 |
| Suraj Kumar Mallick | Urban built-up area footprint and its impacts on environment and human adaptability on Siliguri, West Bengal | | Awarded | |
| Chumki Shikary | Trend and Pattern of Urbanisation in Purulia District, West Bengal | | Awarded | |
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| Life Member: Indian Society of remote Sensing, Dehradun, India |
| Life Member: Indian Geographical Foundation, Kolkata, India |
| Annual Member: Geographical Society of India, Kolkata, India |
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| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Year | Role | Held at and Organiser |
| International conference on Emerging Issues in Environment, livelihood and Development: A Future Road Map Towards Sustainable Earth | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal |
| International seminar on Recent Advancement on Geographical Studies: A Multidimensional Outlook | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Rampurhat College, Rampurhat, Birbhum |
| 5th Regional Science and Technology Congress,2022-2023 | 0 | Paper Presenter | Raja NL Khan Women College, Midnapore |
| IGU Conference on 'Sustainability, Future Earth and Humanities: Opportunities and Challenges' | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana |
| National Conference on "Geospatial Intelligence for Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management" | 0 | paper Presenter | PG Department of Geography, Raja NL Khan Women College |
| International Webinar of ''Sustainable Development on Indian Subcontinent'' | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Asannagar College |
| International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Water, Biodiversity and Health in Changing Climate | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Burdwan University |
| International Conference on Smart Tourism & Travel Trade | 0 | Paper Presenter | Department of Travel and Tourism Management, Midnapore College |
| International Conference on "Society and Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach" | 2019 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Vivekananda College, Kolkata |
| International Seminar on "Environmental History" | 2018 | Paper Presenter | Department of History, Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalaya |
| International Symposium on "Recent Trends in Agriculture, Biodiversity and Social Sustainability" | 2018 | Paper Presenter | Botanical Survey of India, CRC, Allahabad |
| 2nd International Seminar on Environment and Society: Historical Perspectives and Contextual Reality | 2017 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Burdwan University |
| 3rd International Seminar on "Earth system Processes and Interruptions: Issues and Challenges" | 2017 | Paper Presenter | The University of Gourbanga, Malda, West Bengal |
| INCA International Congress on Cartography for Analysis and Management of Climate Change | 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan |
| National Seminar on "Food Security & Urbanisation Equilibrium: A Sustainable Man-System Approach" | 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Birbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Degradation and Disasters: A vision Plan for Sustainable Development | 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Cooch Behar College |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Tribal Rebellion and Literature in 18th and 19th Century” | 2015 | Attender | Dept. of History and Santali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Unis-Bisher Kobita: Oitijhya O Uttaradhikar” | 2015 | Attender | Dept. of Bengali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Man-Environment Interrelations: Issues, Challenges and Remedies" | 2015 | Paper Presenter | Bankura Christian College |
| National Seminar on “Research Frontiers on Man Nature Interface | 2014 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati |
| International Seminar 2014 on Environment, Mass Movement & Our Literature: Multidimensional Outlook | 2014 | Paper Presenter | Krishnanagar Women’s College |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges and Mitigation of Drought in India” | 2012 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Kashipur M.M. Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Water Resource Management: an Emerging Crisis” | 2012 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth: Problems and Prospects” | 2012 | Attender | Department of Economics and Commerce, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| National Seminar on Geography, Space Time and People | 2011 | Paper Presenter | Indian Geographical Foundation |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Bangla Kobita: Sater Dashak” | 2011 | Attender | Dept. of Bengali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Santali Language & Literature in 21st Century” | 2011 | Attender | Department of Santali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Environmental Hazards and Disasters: Impact Assessment and Management: | 2010 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Maharajadhiraj Udaychand Women’s College, Burdwan |
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| SERB, DST sponsored 10 days National Workshop on “Essential laboratory and field techniques in geosciences" | 2016 | Organising Committee Member | SERB, DST |
| UGC Sponsored 2 days National Seminar on Water Resource management and Upcoming Crisis | 2012 | Organising Secretary and Convenor | University Grant Commission |
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