Dr. Somnath Rudra
Associate Professor (on Lien)
Educational Qualification
| 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 |
Title of the Ph. D. Thesis
| Title of the Ph. D. Thesis |
|---|
| Impact of Fluoride Contamination on Human Health in Purulia District: A Geographical Appraisal |
Career Profile / Teaching Experience
| Description of Experience |
|---|
| 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 |
Specialization/Research Area
| Type (Specialization / Research Area / Areas of Interest) | Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Field of Specialization | Climatology |
| Field of Specialization | Regional Development |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Regional Planning and Environment Management |
| Field of Specialization | Population Geography |
| Field of Specialization | Urban and Regional Planning |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Environmental Issues in Urban Planning |
| Research Area/ Areas of Interest | Water Quality Analysis and Water resource management |
| Field of Specialization | Statistics |
| Field of Specialization | Geospatial Technology |
Course/ Subject Taught
| Course Name |
|---|
| Urban Geography |
| Population Geography |
| Climatology |
| Regional Planning |
| Environmental Engineering |
| Political Geography |
| Regional Geography |
| Environmental management and Mapping |
| Agricultural Mapping |
| GPS Survey and GIS Mapping |
| Research Methodology |
Publications in Journal / Magazines / Newspaper
| Author' Name | Title | Publication Type | Published in | Published on | Publisher's Name | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of urban growth in Delhi and It’s Peri-urban environment on urban heat exposure | International | Urban Climate, 56 (2024) | Jun, 2024 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 6.40000Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: | |
| Assessment of urban-to-urban interaction and its impact on urban development: A study on a backward district of Eastern India | International | Environment, Development and Sustainability | May, 2023 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.90000Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03314-w | |
| Identifying obstacles and opportunities of urbanization in the district primate town of Purulia, West Bengal | International | GeoJournal, 88 | Apr, 2023 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.70000Indexing: SCOPUSArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10878-7 | |
| Unplanned urban built-up growth creates problem in human adaptability: Evidence from a growing up city in eastern Himalayan foothills | International | Applied Geography. 150, 102842 | Jan, 2023 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102842 | |
| Land suitability assessment for urban built-up development of a city in the Eastern Himalayan foothills: A study towards urban sustainability | International | Environment, Development and Sustainability | Dec, 2022 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 4.90000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102842 | |
| Agricultural land suitability analysis of Bankura district of West Bengal using AHP and GIS techniques | National | Agriculture Research Journal. 59(6), 1047-1058 | Dec, 2022 | Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.5958/2395-146X.2022.00147.8 | |
| Urban growth Prediction for Sustainable Urban Management Using Markov Chain Model: A Study on Purulia Municipality, West Bengal, India | International | Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISSN: 0255-660X / 0974-3006) | Aug, 2022 | Springer | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-022-01596-7 | |
| Comparative analysis of Groundwater Potentiality Zone using Fuzzy-AHP, Frequency Ratio and Bayesian Weights of Evidence Methods | International | Applied Water Science, 12: 63. (ISSN: 2190-5495) | Mar, 2022 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 5.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-022-01591-w | |
| Changing biophysical environment through landscape transformation: A geospatial analysis on Rasulpur River belt, West Bengal | International | Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, 24 (3/2), 1037-1049 | Nov, 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 6.40000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCIArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2021.11.002 | |
| Understanding future urban growth, urban resilience and sustainable development of small cities using prediction-adaptation-resilience (PAR) approach | International | Sustainable Cities and Society, 74, (ISSN: 2210-6707) | Jul, 2021 | Elsevier | Co-Author | Impact Factor: 11.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.103196 | |
| Livelihood and Environmental Sustainability Analysis using Aquaculture-based Indicators: A Study on Selected CD blocks of Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal | National | Indian Journal of Geography and Environment, 17-18, 14-24 (ISSN:0972-7388) | Mar, 2021 | Department of Geography, Vidyasagar University | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Spatiotemporal dynamics of urban landscape in Asansol Municipal Corporation, West Bengal, India: A geospatial analysis | International | Geojournal, 87, (ISSN: 1572-9893) | Nov, 2020 | Springer | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.70000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Integration of urban expansion with hybrid road transport network development within Haldia Municipality, West Bengal | International | Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, 24 (3/1), 471-483,(ISSN: 1110-9823) | Nov, 2020 | Elsevier | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 6.40000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Measuring Urban Land Use Change and Sprawl Using Geospatial Techniques: A Study on Purulia Municipality, West Bengal, India | International | Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing. 48 (11), ISSN: 0255-660X / 0974-3006 | Nov, 2020 | Springer | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 2.50000Indexing: SCOPUS, SCI, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-020-01212-6 | |
| Sustainable Ecotourism Development using SWOT and QSPM Approach: A study on Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu | International | International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 8(3), 185-193, (ISSN: ISSN: 2577-4441 e-ISSN: 2577-445X) | Sep, 2020 | Elsevier | Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: SCOPUS, UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Geochemical evaluation of groundwater quality with respect to fluoride contamination at Simlapal Block of Bankura District, West Bengal | National | Thematics Journal of Geography | Oct, 2019 | Thematics Journal of Geography | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Measuring Development Disparities of Bankura District, West Bengal, India: A Synergistic Approach of Range Equalisation and AHP Model | National | Geographical Review of India | Sep, 2019 | Geographical Society of India | Sole Author | Impact Factor: 0.00000Indexing: UGC CAREArticle's Web Link: | |
| Trends and Pattern of Urbanisation in Purulia district: A Spatiotemporal Analysis | International | International Journal of Research and Analytical Review, 6(1), 819-829 | Jan, 2019 | International Journal of Research and Analytical Review | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Fluoride contamination of ground water at Jamda village in Laxmisagar G.P, at Simlapal block of Bankura district, West Bengal: a geographical analysis | National | Indian Journal of Geography and Environment, 15-16: 107-114 | Jan, 2018 | Dept. of Geography, Vidyasagar University | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Analysis of Crop diversification and Irrigation Intensity: A Study of Birbhum District | National | Geographical Review of India, 79 (4): 382-396 | Jan, 2017 | The Geographical Society of India, Kolkata | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Nature and Extent of Impact of Fluoride on Human Health: a Geographical Analysis. | National | Journal of Interacademicia | Jan, 2014 | Dr. A. Sarkar, Kalyani | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Problems Associated with the Socioeconomic Conditions of Population in a Fluoride Affected Village: A Search for Alternative Measures for their Alleviation | National | Eastern Geographer, Vol:XX No.: 1, pp 361-370 | Jan, 2014 | Eastern Geographical Society | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: | ||
| Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water in the Rural Habitation: A Major Challenge | National | Practising Geographer, 17(1) pp. 264-272 | Jan, 2013 | Foundation of Practising Geographers | Impact Factor: Indexing: Article's Web Link: |
Book Chapter Published
| Title of Chapter | Title of the Book | Published by | Published on | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIS-based groundwater recharge potentiality analysis using frequency ratio and weights of evidence models | Case Studies in Geospatial Applications to Groundwater Resources | Elsevier | Oct, 2022 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: |
| Analysis of Groundwater Potentiality Zones of Siliguri Urban Agglomeration Using GIS-Based Fuzzy-AHP Approach | Groundwater and Society | Springer Hydrology | Mar, 2021 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64136-8_7 |
| Assessing Contamination of Groundwater with Fluoride and Human Health Impact | Geostatistics and Geospatial Technologies for Groundwater Resources in India | Springer Hydrogeology | Feb, 2021 | Sole Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62397-5_15 |
| Aquaculture-Based Water Quality Assessment and Risk Remediation along the Rasulpur River Belt, West Bengal | Spatial Modeling and Assessment of Environmental Contaminants. Environmental Challenges and Solutions | Springer Cham | Feb, 2021 | Co-Author,Corresponding Author | Indexing: Others Article's Web Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3_13 |
Ph. D. Thesis Guidance
| Scholar Name | Thesis Title | Name of the Co Supervisor | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sujay Saha | Urban Expansion and its impact | Ongoing | Dec, 2026 | |
| Biswajit Maity | Landscape dynamics in Asansol Urban Agglomeration: an ecological approach | Ongoing | Jun, 2024 | |
| Samu Lohar | Sustainable Rural Tourism Development in Jangalmahal Region, West Bengal | Ongoing | Mar, 2024 | |
| Chumki Shikary | Trend and Pattern of Urbanisation in Purulia District, West Bengal | Awarded | Mar, 2024 | |
| Md. Asik Ahammed | Changing Pattern of Wetland in Murshidabad District, West BengalEcosystem Services and Their Management | Ongoing | Dec, 2023 | |
| Ulfat Khan | Fluoride Contamination in Groundwater and its Impact on Human Health: A Study in Simlapal Block, Bankura District, West Bengal | Awarded | Nov, 2022 | |
| Suraj Kumar Mallick | Urban built-up area footprint and its impacts on environment and human adaptability on Siliguri, West Bengal | Awarded | Sep, 2022 | |
| Pritiranjan Das (M.Phil.) | Analysis of Urban Growth using Geospatial and Statistical Techniques on Midnapore, West Bengal, India | Awarded | Jan, 2022 |
Membership of Learned Society
| Title/Name of the Society |
|---|
| Life Member: Indian Society of remote Sensing, Dehradun, India |
| Life Member: Indian Geographical Foundation, Kolkata, India |
| Annual Member: Geographical Society of India, Kolkata, India |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Attended
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role | Held at and Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| International conference on Emerging Issues in Environment, livelihood and Development: A Future Road Map Towards Sustainable Earth | Jan, 2024 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal |
| International seminar on Recent Advancement on Geographical Studies: A Multidimensional Outlook | Oct, 2023 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Rampurhat College, Rampurhat, Birbhum |
| 5th Regional Science and Technology Congress,2022-2023 | Jan, 2023 | Paper Presenter | Raja NL Khan Women College, Midnapore |
| IGU Conference on 'Sustainability, Future Earth and Humanities: Opportunities and Challenges' | Nov, 2022 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana |
| National Conference on "Geospatial Intelligence for Environmental Hazards and Disaster Management" | Mar, 2022 | paper Presenter | PG Department of Geography, Raja NL Khan Women College |
| International Webinar of ''Sustainable Development on Indian Subcontinent'' | Jul, 2020 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Asannagar College |
| International Conference on Agriculture, Food, Water, Biodiversity and Health in Changing Climate | Mar, 2020 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Burdwan University |
| International Conference on Smart Tourism & Travel Trade | Jan, 2020 | Paper Presenter | Department of Travel and Tourism Management, Midnapore College |
| International Conference on "Society and Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach" | Jan, 2019 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Vivekananda College, Kolkata |
| International Seminar on "Environmental History" | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Department of History, Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalaya |
| International Symposium on "Recent Trends in Agriculture, Biodiversity and Social Sustainability" | Jan, 2018 | Paper Presenter | Botanical Survey of India, CRC, Allahabad |
| 2nd International Seminar on Environment and Society: Historical Perspectives and Contextual Reality | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Burdwan University |
| 3rd International Seminar on "Earth system Processes and Interruptions: Issues and Challenges" | Jan, 2017 | Paper Presenter | The University of Gourbanga, Malda, West Bengal |
| INCA International Congress on Cartography for Analysis and Management of Climate Change | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan |
| National Seminar on "Food Security & Urbanisation Equilibrium: A Sustainable Man-System Approach" | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Birbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| UGC sponsored National Seminar on Environmental Degradation and Disasters: A vision Plan for Sustainable Development | Jan, 2016 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Cooch Behar College |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Man-Environment Interrelations: Issues, Challenges and Remedies" | Jan, 2015 | Paper Presenter | Bankura Christian College |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Tribal Rebellion and Literature in 18th and 19th Century” | Jan, 2015 | Attender | Dept. of History and Santali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Unis-Bisher Kobita: Oitijhya O Uttaradhikar” | Jan, 2015 | Attender | Dept. of Bengali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| International Seminar 2014 on Environment, Mass Movement & Our Literature: Multidimensional Outlook | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Krishnanagar Women’s College |
| National Seminar on “Research Frontiers on Man Nature Interface | Jan, 2014 | Paper Presenter | Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges and Mitigation of Drought in India” | Jan, 2012 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Kashipur M.M. Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Water Resource Management: an Emerging Crisis” | Jan, 2012 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth: Problems and Prospects” | Jan, 2012 | Attender | Department of Economics and Commerce, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya, Purulia |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Bangla Kobita: Sater Dashak” | Jan, 2011 | Attender | Dept. of Bengali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Santali Language & Literature in 21st Century” | Jan, 2011 | Attender | Department of Santali, Manbhum Mahavidyalaya |
| National Seminar on Geography, Space Time and People | Jan, 2011 | Paper Presenter | Indian Geographical Foundation |
| UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Environmental Hazards and Disasters: Impact Assessment and Management: | Jan, 2010 | Attender | Dept. of Geography, Maharajadhiraj Udaychand Women’s College, Burdwan |
Conference /Seminar/Workshop Organised
| Title of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Role in the Event | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERB, DST sponsored 10 days National Workshop on “Essential laboratory and field techniques in geosciences" | Jan, 2016 | Organising Committee Member | SERB, DST |
| UGC Sponsored 2 days National Seminar on Water Resource management and Upcoming Crisis | Jan, 2012 | Organising Secretary and Convenor | University Grant Commission |