Priyank Pravin Patel

Personal Information

Nationality : Indian Father’s Name : Late Pravin S. Patel

Date of birth : 10th January, 1982 Language proficiency : English, Bengali, Hindi, and Gujarati

Permanent address : 24C, Rupnarayan Nandan Lane. First Floor, Flat No.: 3.

Bhowanipore, Kolkata – 700 025. West Bengal, India

Phone: (+91) - 9830353124 E-mail: priyank999@hotmail.com

Professional Experience and Activities

PRESENTLY - Assistant Professor in Geography at Presidency University, Kolkata (2013 onwards)

Previously, Assistant Professor in Geography at Aliah University, Kolkata (2010 - 2013)

Served as Guest Faculty -

o Dept. of Geography, East Calcutta Girl's College, Kolkata o Dept. of Geography, Aliah University, Kolkata o Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belghoria o Dept. of Geography, West Bengal State University, Barasat o Dept. of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata o Dept. of Geography, JIS University, Agarpara

Served as Convener - Undergraduate & Postgraduate Examinations Dept. of Geography, Presidency University

Served as External Examiner -

o Dept. of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda o Dept. of GIS & Remote Sensing Geography, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore o Dept. of Geography & Environment, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore o Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belghoria o Dept. of Geography, Rastraguru Surendranath College, Barrackpore o Dept. of Geography, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan o Dept. of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata o Dept. of Geography, Aliah University, Kolkata o Dept. of Geography, Adamas University, Kolkata

Served as External Paper Setter -

o University of Kalyani, Kalyani o Vidyasagar University, Midnapore o Midnapore College, Midnapore o Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia o Rastraguru Surendranath College, Barrackpore o Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan o University of Gour Banga, Malda

Secretary o Indian Society of Spatial Scientists (publishes the Bi-Annual Reviewed Online Journal - Indian Journal

of Spatial Science) (ISSN 2249-3921; EISSN 2249 4316) (www.indiansss.org) o Geographical Institute, Dept. of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata

Organising Committee Member

o National Seminar on "Remote Sensing & Environment" at Jadavpur University, Kolkata from 20-22 March, organised by School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata and Council and Department of Science & Technology, Government of West Bengal

o Seminar Lecture Series at Dept. of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata (December 2014) o The Equinox - Annual Event of the Indian Society of Spatial Scientists o GeoFest - Annual Event of the Geographical Institute, Presidency University

Teaching Experience

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B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geography at Dept. of Geography, Presidency University (June, 2013 to Present)

MSc in Geography at Dept. of Geography, East Calcutta Girl's College, Kolkata (October - December, 2016)

PhD Coursework in Geography at JIS University, Agarpara (March - April 2016) - one semester

5 Year Integrated and 2 Year M.Sc. in Geography at Dept. of Geography, Aliah University, Kolkata (November, 2010 to June, 2013) - 2 and half years

M.Sc. in Geography at Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belghoria (September, 2012 to May, 2013) – two semesters (different post-graduate classes for general and special papers)

M.Sc. Geography Classes for Advanced Geomorphology Special Paper at The Dept. of Geography, West Bengal State University, Barasat (May – June, 2012) – one semester

B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Geography at Dept. of Geography, Presidency University (2011 - 2012) – one semester

B.A. / B.Sc. Pass and Honours and M.Sc. Geography Classes at Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata (November, 2006 to October, 2011) – 5 years

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M.Sc. / B.Sc. Dissertations / Student Projects supervised

Total - 31

B.Sc. - 07 M.Sc. - 24

Mapping Gully Field Expansion in Gangani Danga, Paschim Medinipur (2016)

Estimating River Bank Erosion using the BANCS approach for the Silabati River Stretch at Gangani, Pashim Medinipur (2016)

Morphometric and Hydrological Analysis of Kharkai River Basin (2016)

Assessment of Groundwater Level Fluctuations in and around Ranchi District, Jharkhand (2016)

Mapping Land Use, Demographics and Socioeconomic Attributes of Durgapur City, Burdwan District, West Bengal (2016)

The Kolkata Book Fair (2015)

Social Groups along the Ganges' Ghats in Kolkata (2015)

Grain-size characteristics along Point Bars of River Subarnarekha at Ghatsila (co-supervised, 2015)

Morphological and Sedimentological Attributes of Gullies and Its Impact on Local Land Use - A Case Study in Garbeta Badland, West Bengal (2015)

Channel Morphology and Classification of the Middle Stretch of the Silabati River at Garbeta (2015)

A Geographical Appraisal of Herge's Adventures of Tintin: Representations of Physical-Cultural Landscapes and Historical-Political Identities (2014)

A Brief Appraisal of Medical Tourism-Concepts and Practices: Case Study of the DumDum Municipality Neighbourhood (2014)

Ecological Assessment of Dhakuria Lake, Kolkata (2014)

Morphological Aspects of the Damodar River Corridor near Burdwan Town, Burdwan District, West Bengal (2014)

Terrain Analysis and Basin Prioritisation of the Bandu River, Puruliya District, West Bengal (2014)

Exploring the Sense of Place in Geography: A Case Study of The Strand, Chandannagar, Hooghly District (2014)

Integrating Topographical Maps into GIS for Terrain Analysis: A Case Study of the Ghatsila Area (2014)

Some Aspects of Rural Land Use in Singur Block, Hooghly District, West Bengal (2014)

Groundwater Utilisation Assessment in Puruliya District, West Bengal (2014)

Morphology of River Subarnarekha in Purbi Singhbhum (Jharkhand) & Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) Districts(2013)

Environmental Characteristics of the Bhagirathi – Bhairab Interfluve around Berhampore Town, Murshidabad

(2013)

Land Cover, Land Use – Terrain Relations and Socioeconomic Implications in Binpur-II Block, Paschim Medinipur (2013)

Ecological and Social Impacts of Brick-Kiln Around Rajarhat Town, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal (2013)

Morphometric Analysis of Bandu Nala Basin, Puruliya (2013)

Space Utilisation around Flyovers in Kolkata City : A Case Study (2012)

Built-Up Areas in Ward 109 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation – Ajaynagar Township and Upohar Condoville

(2012)

Shuttle Car Commuting in Kolkata : A Case Study of the Exide – Karunamoyee Route (2012)

Socioeconomic Characteristics of Geography Students of Aliah University (2012)

Geomorphometry and Channel Characteristics of the Bakreshwar River Basin (2011)

Impact of Terrain on Land Use and Irrigation – A Case Study of Selected Areas in Jhalda Block, Purulia (2011)

Morphometric Analysis and Prioritization of Sankha River Basin, Puruliya (2011)

Field Reports supervised - 06

Physiography - Land Use Relationship along Northern Part of Ajodhya Hill, Puruliya District, West Bengal (co-supervisor, 2016)

Morphometric Characterisation of Bandu Nala Basin (co-supervisor, 2015)

Nature of Human - Landscape Interaction: An Ecological Assessment in Subarnarekha Sub-watershed, Jharkhand (co-supervisor, 2014)

Physical and Socio-Economic Condition in Dubrajpur Block: A Case Study (co-supervisor, 2011)

Port Area Conditions and Socioeconomic Attributes of Ward 77 (Khidderpore) of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (2012)

Metro Railway Impact and Socioeconomic Attributes of Ward 103 (Bansdroni) of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (2012)

Research Projects undertaken - 02

Project #1:

Title: Geomorphic Charactersation of the Gangani Tract, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal towards Landscape Mapping, Measurement and Management Timeline: (April, 2015 - Ongoing)

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Role of the Faculty Member: PI Funding Agency: UGC Faculty Research Promotion Scheme (UGC-FRPS) Start-Up Grant Amount of Funding: Rupees Six Lakhs

Project #2:

Title: "Large Scale Geomorphological Mapping of a Badland Terrain and Adjacent Stream Corridor for Measuring Gully Network Extension and Riverbank Erosion for Soil Loss Estimation and Agro-Forestry Conservation" Timeline: (August, 2015 - Ongoing) Role of the Faculty Member: PI Funding Agency: DigitalGlobe Foundation Imagery Grant Amount of Funding: Rupees Thirty-one Lakhs (approximately) worth of high resolution satellite images obtained

Education

2013: Ph.D. (Sc.) Degree in Geography from University of Calcutta w.e.f. 17.05.2013

Thesis topic: An Exploratory Geomorphological Analysis Using Modern Techniques for Sustainable

Development of the Dulung River Basin

Supervisor: Prof. A. Sarkar (Former Head, Dept. of Geography, Presidency University)

2006 to 2010: Junior Research Fellow (UGC–NET–JRF) and then Senior Research Fellow (UGC–NET–SRF) at

Department of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata.

Registered with University of Calcutta for perusal of Doctoral Thesis w.e.f. 19.09.2007

2005: M.Sc. in Geography, with specialization in Advanced Geomorphology from Presidency College (now

Presidency University), Kolkata under University of Calcutta with First Class (68.00%)

2003: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography, with specialization in Geomorphology (Part – II) from Ashutosh College, Kolkata

under University of Calcutta with First Class (62.25%) and having Geology and Economics along with English, Bengali as Pass subjects in Part – I and Environmental Science in Part – II

2000: Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) Examination (Std. XII) from Assembly of God Church School, Kolkata

obtaining 79.50% (best four subjects) from the Science stream with subjects: English, Bengali, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science

1998: Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E.) Examination (Std. X) from Assembly of God Church

School, Kolkata obtaining 87.20% (best five subjects): English, Bengali, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry,

Biology), History-Civics & Geography, Computer Science

GIS – RS Training

2006: Obtained Diploma in Geo-Informatics from the GIS Institute, Noida with the following course content ― Module – A : Mapping and Geographic Information System Module – B : Remote Sensing and Image Processing Module – C : GPS Concepts and Applications

Softwares: MapInfo GIS with Vertical Mapper, ArcView GIS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Map2000i, ERDAS Imagine Fieldwork: Surveying technology using GPS based Mobile Mapping

Other Software Skills

Other GIS / Image Processing / Mapping Softwares: Vertical Mapper, Gram++, JT Maps, RSI-ENVI, Geomatica,

IDRISI, ILWIS, MultiSpec, TNT-MIPS, Map Maker, Map Window, Versa Map, R2V, Corel Draw, SURFER, PrimeWin, TAS, TAUDEM, MicroDEM, BLACKART, HEC-HMS, Landserf, Geospatial Whitebox, Agisoft Photoscan, Visual SFM

Statistical Softwares: Statistica, SPSS, Statanalysis; MS-Office Suite Programs & Applications

Publications Total - 25

Papers / Articles in SCI Journals - 05

1. Dasgupta, R., Patel P.P. (2016): “Examining the Physical and Human Dichotomy in Geography: Existing Divisions and Possible Mergers in Pedagogic Outlooks”, Geographical Research (Wiley) (accepted, Impact Factor: 1.353)

2. Das, S., Patel, P.P., Sengupta, S. (2016): “Evaluation of Different Digital Elevation Models for Analyzing Drainage Morphometric parameters in a Mountainous Terrain: A Case Study of the Supin - Upper Tons Basin, Indian Himalayas”, Springerplus, 5 (1544) (Impact Factor - 0.982)

3. Haque, I., Patel, P.P. (2016): "Assessing Hindu-Muslim Fertility Differentials in West Bengal: Insights from the National Family Health Survey–3 Data". Journal of Family History, 41(2): 192-224. (Impact Factor - 0.342)

4. Haque, I. and Patel, P.P. (2015): "Socioeconomic and Cultural Differentials of Contraceptive Usage in West Bengal: Evidence from National Family Health Survey Data" in Journal of Family History, Vol. 40, pp. 230 - 249 (Impact Factor - 0.342)

5. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. (2010): “Terrain Characterization Using SRTM Data” in Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 11 - 24 (Impact Factor: 0.676)

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Papers / Articles in Other Peer-reviewed Journals - 06

Paper / Chapter in Edited Book - 04

Paper in Seminar / Conference / Other Proceedings - 10

1. Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. (2012): “Terrain Classification of the Dulung Drainage Basin” in The Indian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. III, No. 1, Article 6

2. Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. (2011): “Topographic Analysis of The Dulung R. Basin”, in The Indian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. II, No. 1, Article 2

3. Patel, P.P. (2010): “The Shifting „Charlands‟ of the Godavari at Rajahmundry” in The Indian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. I, No. 1, Article 2

4. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. (2009): “Application of SRTM Data in Evaluating the Morphometric Attributes: A Case Study of The Dulung River Basin” in Practicing Geographer, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 249 - 265 (ISSN - 0975-3850)

5. Patel, P.P. (2009): “Estimation of Land Surface Temperature from Landsat Thermal Images towards Urban Heat Island Mapping of Kolkata” in Asian Studies, Vol. XXVII, No. 2, pp. 34 - 44 (ISSN - 0970-7301)

6. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. (2007): “Hypsometric Analysis of the Dulung N. Basin and its Sub-Basins” in Geographical Review of India, Vol. 69, No.- 4, pp. 409 - 422

1. Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. (2009): “Drainage Analysis of the Dulung Basin” in Sharma, H.S. and Kale, V.S. (ed.)

Geomorphology In India (Prof. Savindra Singh Felicitation Volume), Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad, 2009, pp.

133 - 154 (ISBN - 81-86539-78-6)

2. Patel, P.P. and Das, S. "Jamsola Geomorphosite Description Card" in Kale, V.S. (ed.) Geomorphosites in India, (Springer, in press)

3. Banerji, D., Patel, P.P., “Morphological Aspects of the Bakreshwar River Corridor, West Bengal, India”. In: B. Das, S. Ghosh, A. Islam (eds.) Advances in Micro Geomorphology of Lower Ganga Basin – Part I: Fluvial Geomorphology (Springer, in press)

4. Sarkar, A., Patel, P.P. "Land Use - Terrain Correlations in the Piedmont Tract of Eastern India: A Case Study of the Dulung River Basin" In: A. Santra & S. Mitra (eds.) Handbook of Research on Remote Sensing Applications in Earth and Environmental Studies (IGI Global, USA, in press)

1. Mondol, S., Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. (2016): Causes of Drainage Congestion in the Moyna Block, Purba

Medinipur, West Bengal. In: Mondol, D.K. (ed.) Application of Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development, University of North Bengal, India, pp. 1-9.

2. Chatterjee, S. and Patel, P.P. (2016): Quantifying Landscape Structure and Ecological Risk Analysis in Subarnarekha Sub-watershed, Ranchi. In: Mondol, D.K. (ed.) Application of Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development, University of North Bengal, India, pp. 54-76

3. Patel. P.P. (2013): “GIS Techniques for Landscape Analysis - Case Study of the Chel River Basin, West Bengal” in Proceedings of State Level Seminar on Geographical Methods in the Appraisal of Landscape, held at Dept. of Geography, Dum Dum Motijheel Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, on 20

th March, 2012, pp. 1 - 14

4. Patel, P.P. and Dasgupta, R. (2009): “Flood Induced Land Use Change in The Dulung River Valley, West Bengal” in Singh, R.B., Roy, S.D.D., Samuel, H.D.D.K., Singh, V.D. and Biji, G.D. (ed.) Geoinformatics for Monitoring and Modelling Land-Use, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - Contribution Towards International Year of Planet Earth, Vol. 1, (Proceedings of the U.G.C., C.S.I.R. & T.N.S.C.S.T. sponsored IGU International Conference 6-7 October, 2008 under aegis of the International Geographical Union Commission on Land Use and Land Cover Change), NMCC Publication, Marthandam, pp. 103 - 123 (ISBN - 13:978-81-908283-1-4)

5. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. (2009): “Analyzing Impact of Land Cover Changes in Kolkata on Corresponding Land Surface Temperature from Landsat Thermal Imagery” in Proceedings of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium, held at VANAMATI, Nagpur from 17-19 September, 2009

6. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. (2008): “Geomorphological Analysis of The Stream Networks Generated from SRTM DEM and Topographical Maps” in Proceedings of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium,

held at NIRMA University, Ahmedabad from 18-20 December, 2008

7. Patel, P.P. (2010): “My Department - Present Prominence and Future Aspirations” in Traverse, Geographical Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata

8. Patel, P.P. (2008): “Some Useful Geography Resources on the World Wide Web” in Traverse, Geographical

Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata

9. Patel, P.P. (2006): “Physical Geography and Human Geography – Convergent or Divergent Issues?” in Traverse, Geographical Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata

10. Patel, P.P. "Terrain - Land Use Relations in Garhbeta - I Block, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal", in Proceedings of the 190th Orientation Programme of the Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta (accepted)

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Seminars / Workshops participated in

Total - 97 Invited Lectures / Resource Person / Instructor - 25

1. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: "Fluvial Geomorphology using high resolution DEM") at SERB (DST) sponsored 10 days National Workshop on Essential Laboratory and Field Techniques in Geosciences at Department of Geography and Environment Management, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore from 14 - 23 December, 2016

2. Resource Person (Invited Lecture Topic: "Physical and Social Sustainability of the Environment through Geoinformatics") at Two Day National Seminar on Environment and Sustainability - A Geographical Perspective, at Department of Geography, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata on 18 - 19 November, 2016.

3. Invited Lecture (Topic: The Application of GIS in Modern Geographical Studies: An Overview) on "GIS

Fundamentals and Applications" at Department of Geography, Netaji Nagar Evening College, Kolkata, West Bengal, 3 September, 2016

4. Invited Lecture (Lecture Topic: Digital Cartography Applications: An Overview) on "Digital Cartography for Planning and Development in Education" at Department of Geography, East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal, 22 March, 2016

5. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: Stream Extraction from Digital Elevation Models and Terrain Analysis) on "UGC-CPE Sponsored Short Term Course on Geoinformatics" at Bankura Christian College, Bankura, West Bengal, 4 March, 2016

6. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology) at "The Equinox 2016 - Part II" organised by Indian Society of Spatial Scientists at Department of Geography, Chandernagore Government College, Chandannagar, West Bengal, 14 February, 2016

7. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: Maps and Map Making Today) at "The Equinox 2016 - Part I" organised by Indian Society of Spatial Scientists at Department of Geography, Chandernagore Government College, Chandannagar, West Bengal, 17 January, 2016

8. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: Digital Image Processing (DIP), Active and Passive System, DEM Generation) on "Short Term Course in Remote Sensing and GIS" at UGC Human Resource Development Centre, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal, 30 December, 2015

9. Invited Lecture (Topic: Fluvial Geomorphology: Channel Morphology and River Hydrology with special reference to impact of Climate Change) at Dept. of Geography, St. Xavier's College, Burdwan, West Bengal, 9 December, 2015

10. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: Digital Elevation Models and Terrain Analysis) on "Workshop on Methodology of Fluvial Research and Software Handling" at Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 8 September, 2015

11. Invited Lecture (Topic: Basics of Geoinformatics and Landscape Analysis) at Dept. of Geography, Darjeeling Government College, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 11 September, 2015

12. Invited Lecture (Lecture Topic: Recent Advances in Geotectonics and Geomorphology and in relation to Landscape Study) at Dept. of Geography, North Bengal St. Xavier's College, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 10 September, 2015

13. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: Using Digital Elevation Models for Terrain Analysis and Drainage Demarcation) at First Winter School on Remote Sensing and GIS at Academic Staff College, Burdwan University (ASC-BU), Burdwan, 24 December, 2014.

14. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: "Mapping Terrain and Socioeconomic Indices for Rural Area Development”) at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth and Sustainability” held at Behrampore College Behrampore from 11-12 April, 2013, organised by Dept. of Economics & Geography, Behrampore College and Dept. of Geography, Dumkal College

15. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: “GIS & Geo-informatics” with Demonstration Tutorial of TAS DEM Processing Software) at I.S.R.O. sponsored 14 Day Fourth National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during June, 2012, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

16. Invited Lecture (Topic: “GIS Techniques for Landscape Analysis”) at UGC sponsored One Day State Level

Seminar on “Geographical Methods in the Appraisal of Landscape” held at Dept. of Geography, Dum Dum

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Technical Session Chairperson / Co-Chair - 05 Workshops / Tutorial Participant - 07

Motijheel Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, on 20 March, 2012, organised by Dept. of Geography, Dum Dum Motijheel Mahavidlaya, Kolkata

17. Invited Lecture (Topic: “Digital Elevation Models, Terrain Classification and Basin Morphometry” at Saturday Seminar Series held at The Dept. of Geography, Presidency University on 26 November, 2011, organised by Geographical Institute, Presidency University

18. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: “Influence of Map Scale and Image Resolution on Stream Network Delineation”)

at UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on “Environmental Degradation and Strategies for Conservation and Management” held at Dept. of Geography, Krishnagar Government College from 24-25 November, 2011, organised by the Dept. of Geography, Krishnagar Government College and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) India, West Bengal State Office, Kolkata

19. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: “Geo-informatics – An Overview”) at I.S.R.O. sponsored 14 Day Fourth National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during June, 2011, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

20. Invited Lecture (Topic: “The Fluvial System”) at Faculty Seminar held at The Department of Geography, Aliah University, Kolkata on 15 November, 2010

21. Resource Person and Hands-on Software Instructor (Lecture Topic: “GIS & Geo-informatics” with tutorial of ILWIS

Image Processing Software) at I.S.R.O. sponsored 14 Day Third National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during May, 2010, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

22. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: “GIS & Geo-informatics – An Overview” as Resource Person at I.S.R.O.

sponsored 14 Day Second National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during June, 2009, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

23. Invited Lecture as Resource Person (Topic: “GIS & Geo-informatics - An Overview”, with Prof. A. Sarkar,

Professor & Head, Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata) at The District Magistrate’s Bungalow, Howrah District as part of the foundation for GIS usage in Planning & Development for Howrah District, on 24 June, 2008

24. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: “GIS & Geo-informatics” as Resource Person at I.S.R.O. sponsored 14 Day Second National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during June, 2008, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

25. Resource Person (Lecture Topic: "Geo-Informatics: An Emerging Front in Geography” at Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata on 29

th April, 2006

1. Co-Chairperson of Technical Session No. 17 on Geomorphology and Natural Hazards - V at 29th Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) at Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata from 24-26 November, 2016.

2. Co-Chairperson of Technical Session No. 2 at Two Day National Seminar on Environment and Sustainability - A Geographical Perspective, at Department of Geography, Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata on 18 - 19 November, 2016.

3. Co-Chairperson of Technical Session No. 6 at Two-Day International Seminar on Fluvial Processes and Anthropogenic Footprint at Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, from 11-12 March, 2016

4. Co-Chairperson of Technical Session on Historical Cartography, Web Maps and Atlases at XXXV Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) International Congress at Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 15-17 December, 2015

5. Chairperson of Seminar Session on Rural Development at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth and Sustainability” held at Behrampore College, Behrampore from 11-12 April, 2013, organised by Dept. of Economics & Geography, Behrampore College and Dept. of Geography, Dumkal College

1. Two-day Workshop (Pre-Symposium Tutorial) on Radar Satellite Imaging Systems, organised by the Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) and Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) in Jaipur from 14-15 December, 2015

2. One week long Workshop on Quantitative Methods for Researchers in Social Science, organized by Institute of

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Seminar / Conference Lectures as Participant / Speaker - 50 International - 13 National - 33 State - 04 Awards - 03

Development Studies, Kolkata, 27-31 July, 2015.

3. Attended Orientation Programme (OP-109), Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta (ASC-CU), 30 March - 29 April, 2015. Grade Secured: "A".

4. Participated in Pre-Symposium Tutorial on Flood Monitoring and Modelling, ISPRS TC VIII International Symposium, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad, 7-8 December, 2014.

5. Participated in Workshop on 'Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography' held at Loreto College, Kolkata on 12 December, 2013, organised by Dept. of Science and Technology and Dept. of Geography, Loreto College, Kolkata

6. Participated in Tutorial on Use of High Resolution Satellite Data in Agriculture (Watershed) Planning and Development at NBSS & LUP and RRSSC, Nagpur organised by I.S.R.O. from 15-16 September, 2009 on occasion of Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium, 2009

7. Participated in Microwave Signatures Tutorial Workshop at Space Applications Centre (SAC) Ahmadabad,

organised by I.S.R.O. from 16-17 December, 2008 on occasion of Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium, 2008

1. Patel, P.P. "Using Structure-from-Motion Photogrammetry for generation of digital elevation models and three dimensional representation of micro-geomorphological features" at 29th Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) at Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata from 24-26 November, 2016.

2. Parui, S. and Patel, P.P. "Automated Extraction of Gully Network from Very High Resolution Geospatial Datasets for Sub-Catchment Prioritization on basis of Rill Extension and Soil Loss" at 29th Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) at Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata from 24-26 November, 2016.

3. Mondal, M. and Patel, P.P. " Using the BANCS approach for determining site-specific riverbank vulnerability and estimating bank-line shifting for the Silabati River at Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal" at 29th Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) at Department of Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata from 24-26 November, 2016.

4. Mondal, S. and Patel, P.P. "Predicting Stream Bank Erosion using the BSTEM Approach for the Silabati River in West Bengal" at 1st Regional Science and Technology Congress, Presidency Division, West Bengal organised by Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal, from 13 - 14 November, 2016

5. Hudait, M. and Patel, P.P. "Droughts in West Bengal - An analysis of their characteristics, regional patterns and frequency" at 1st Regional Science and Technology Congress, Presidency Division, West Bengal organised by Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal, from 13 - 14 November, 2016

6. Hudait, M. and Patel, P.P. "Using remotely sensed Vegetation Indices to ascertain Crop Diversity and Estimate Yield in Tamluk Sub-division of Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal" at 36th INCA International Congress on Cartography for Analysis and Management of Climate Change at Department of Geography, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, from 9 - 11 November, 2016

7. Pal, R., Haque, Sk. M., Patel, P.P. "Where do the poor live? A locational analysis of the BPL Households within Kolkata Municipal Corporation" at 36th INCA International Congress on Cartography for Analysis and Management of Climate Change at Department of Geography, Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, from 9 - 11 November, 2016

8. Patel, P.P. "Comparison of Potential Flowlines using Different Flow Accumulation Algorithms from Digital Elevation Models" at Two-Day International Seminar on Fluvial Processes and Anthropogenic Footprint at Department of

Geography, University of Gour Banga, from 11-12 March, 2016

9. Parui, S. and Patel, P.P. "Analysis of Soil Loss from Small Channels and Gully Expansion in the Garbeta Region, Paschim Medinipur District", West Bengal, at Two-Day International Seminar on Fluvial Processes and

Anthropogenic Footprint at Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, from 11-12 March, 2016

10. Mondal, M. and Patel, P.P. "Analysing River-bank Vulnerability and Bank-line Shifting through computed and measured Indices for the Silabati River at Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur District", West Bengal, at Two-Day

International Seminar on Fluvial Processes and Anthropogenic Footprint at Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, from 11-12 March, 2016

11. Patel, P.P. "Examining Different Flow Accumulation Algorithms for Potential Flowline Extraction from Digital

Elevation Models", at UGC National Seminar on Contemporary Research in Geography at Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata from 5-6 March, 2016

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12. Parui, S. and Patel, P.P. "Relationships between Gully Longitudinal Profile and Sediment Grain-size at Gangani Danga in Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal", at UGC National Seminar on Contemporary Research in Geography at Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata from 5-6 March, 2016

13. Mondal, M. and Patel, P.P. "Application of the BEHI in Quantifying Bank Erosion: A Case Study of the Silabati River Stretch at Garbeta, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal", at UGC National Seminar on Contemporary Research in Geography at Bhairab Ganguly College, Kolkata from 5-6 March, 2016

14. Gupta, D. and Patel, P.P. "Mapping Groundwater Extraction and Piezometric Surface Fluctuations in Puruliya District, West Bengal - A Block Level Assessment", at XXXV Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) International Congress at Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 15-17 December, 2015

15. Mondal, S. and Patel, P.P. "Modelling and Projecting Urban Growth using Land Transformation Model:A Case Study of Sonarpur Block, West Bengal", at XXXV Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) International Congress at Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 15-17 December, 2015

16. Chatterjee, S. and Patel, P.P. "Quantifying Landscape Structure and Ecological Risk Analysis in Subarnarekha Sub-watershed, Ranchi" at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Applications of Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal,13-14 February, 2015.

17. Sarkar, S. Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. "Causes of Drainage Congestion in Moyna Block,Purba Medinipur, West Bengal", at UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Applications of Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal,13-14 February, 2015

18. Naskar, R. and Patel, P.P. "Landscape Representation in Herge's 'Adventures of Tintin" at Institute of Landscape,

Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE) International Seminar on Environmental Perspectives and Resource Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, 19-20 December, 2014.

19. Atta, A. and Patel, P.P. "Ecological Assessment of Rabindra Sarobar, Kolkata" at Institute of Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE) International Seminar on Environmental Perspectives and Resource Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, 19-20 December, 2014.

20. Chowdhury, R., Biswas, M. and Patel, P.P. "Terrain Analysis of the Middle Subarnarekha River Basin - A Case Study of the Ghatshila Area" at Institute of Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE) International Seminar on Environmental Perspectives and Resource Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, 19-20 December, 2014.

21. Gomes, J.A., Rai, A. and Patel, P.P. "Medical Tourism in the Dum Dum Area - A Small Case Study" at Institute of

Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE) International Seminar on Environmental Perspectives and Resource Management, Kolkata, West Bengal, 19-20 December, 2014.

22. Haque, I. and Patel, P.P. "Space Utilisation subsequent to Flyover Construction and Socioeconomic Aspects of Residents below them in Kolkata" at 36th Indian Geography Congress of National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), Jaipur, Rajasthan, 17-19 November, 2014.

23. Banerji, D., Patel P.P. "Channel Form Analysis of the Bakreshwar River, Birbhum District, West Bengal, India", 27th Annual Conference of IGI (Indian Institute of Geomorphologists), Digha, West Bengal, 14-17 November, 2014.

24. Das, S., Patel, P.P. and Sengupta, S. "Evaluation of Different Digital Elevation Models for Analyzing Drainage Morphometric Parameters in a Mountainous Terrain: A Case Study of Supin - Upper Tons Basin, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand" at National Seminar on "Remote Sensing & Environment" held at Jadavpur University, Kolkata from 20-22 March, organised by School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Kolkata in collaboration with Council and Department of Science & Technology, Government of West Bengal

25. Banerji, D. and Patel, P.P. "Morphological Aspects of the Bakreshwar River Corridor, Birbhum, West Bengal" at National Seminar on "Contemporary Research in Geography" held at Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia from 14-15 March, 2014, organised by Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia

26. Gupta, D. and Patel, P.P. "Groundwater Extraction and Utilisation in Puruliya District, West Bengal" at National

Seminar on "Contemporary Research in Geography" held at Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia from 14-15 March, 2014, organised by Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia

27. Bhui, K. and Patel, P.P. "Rural Landuse in Singur Block, Hooghly District, West Bengal" at National Seminar on

"Contemporary Research in Geography" held at Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia from 14-15 March, 2014,

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organised by Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia

28. Hudait, M. and Patel, P.P. "Some Morphological Aspects of the Gangani Badlands, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal" at National Seminar on "Contemporary Research in Geography" held at Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia from 14-15 March, 2014, organised by Dept. of Geography, Bhairab Ganguly College, Belgharia

29. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. "A Methodology for Linking Terrain and Socioeconomic Attributes through Multidimensional Thematic Mapping" at UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Land, People and Society" held at North Bengal University, Siliguri from 6-7 March, 2014, organised by Dept. of Geography & Applied Geography, University of North Bengal

30. Haque, I. and Patel, P.P. “Space Utilisation Around Flyovers in Kolkata - A Sustainable Approach” at UGC

sponsored National Seminar on “Inclusive Growth and Sustainability” held at Behrampore College Behrampore from 11-12 April, 2013, organised by Dept. of Economics & Geography, Behrampore College and Dept. of Geography, Dumkal College

31. Sarkar, A. and Patel, P.P. “Application of Modern Geographical Tools & Techniques in Planning and Development” at UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Environment, Resources & Development” held at Dept. of Geography, Lalbaba Colege, Belur from 4-5 March, 2013, organised by Dept. of Geography Lalbaba College, Belur, in collaboration with Dept. of Geography, University of Calcutta

32. Biswas, B. and Patel, P.P. “Sub-Basin Prioritisation of the Sankha River Basin using Morphometric Techniques” at

National Seminar on “River, Flood and Sustainable Resource Management” held at Dept. of Geography, University of Gour Banga on 23

rd February, 2013, organised by Dept. of Geography, University of Gour Banga

33. Patel, P.P. “Re-Examining Bifurcation Ratio Computations for Drainage Basins” at 24th

Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) National Conference and “Annual Convention on Coastal Dynamics and Geomorphology” held at Department of Geology, Anna University from 19-22 October, 2011

34. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Morphometric Comparisons of Left and Right Flank Sub-Basins of the Dulung River Valley, West Bengal” at National Seminar on “Emerging Issues in Geography”, held at Dept. of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan from 20-21 March, 2010, organised by the Dept. of Geography, Visva-Bharati, and Indian Geographical Foundation, Kolkata

35. Patel, P.P. “Mapping Changes in the Urban Heat Island Scenario of Kolkata through Extraction of Land Surface Temperatures from Landsat Thermal Images” at the XXIX INCA International Congress on “Technological Solutions in Urban & Regional Mapping”, held at Bhartiyam Cultural Complex (EZCC), Slat Lake, Kolkata from 25-27 November, 2009, organised by Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA) and hosted by NATMO

36. Patel, P.P. “Utility of Digital Elevation Models in Terrain Evaluation and Drainage Basin Analysis - A Case Study of the Chel River Basin, West Bengal” at the 31

st Indian Geography Congress of National Association of

Geographers India (NAGI), held at Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur from 19-21 November, 2009 (received Prof. N.P. Aiyyar Young Geographer Award)

37. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Morphometric Attributes and their Relation to Channel Characteristics in The Chel River Basin, West Bengal” at XXII National Conference of Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI) on “Man - Environment Relations”, held at Dept. of Geography, University of Allahabad from 29-31 October, 2009

38. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Analyzing Impact of Land Cover Changes in Kolkata on Corresponding Land Surface Temperature from Landsat Thermal Imagery ”at Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium, held at VANAMATI, Nagpur from 17-19 September, 2009 (poster presentation)

39. Patel, P.P. “Estimation of Land Surface Temperature from Landsat Thermal Images towards Urban Heat Island Mapping of Kolkata” at Junior Scientist Meet, 2009, held at The Netaji Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata on 18

th

March, 2009 (received First Prize for Junior Scientist Award)

40. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Merging Spatial Data Layers for Enhanced Mapping and Visualisation” at National Seminar on “Contemporary issues on Environment & Development, India”, held at Dept. of Geography, Ballygunge Science College, Kolkata on 4

th March 2009, organised by Institute of Landscape, Ecology & Ekistics

(ILEE)

41. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Application of SRTM Data in Evaluation of Drainage Basin Morphometry: A Case Study of the Dulung River Basin” at National Seminar on “Contemporary Issues In Geography”, at Anthropological Society of India, Kolkata from 27-28 February, 2009, organised by Indian Geographical Foundation, Kolkata.

42. Patel, P.P. and Dasgupta, R. “Beach Characteristics of the Kakinada Bay Area” at 30th

Indian Geography

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Congress of National Association of Geographers India (NAGI), held at University of Allahabad from 19-21 December, 2008

43. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Terrain Characterisation and Enhancement of Topographical Map Derived Stream Network Using S.R.T.M. Data” at Indian Society of Remote Sensing National Symposium, held at NIRMA University, Ahmedabad from 18-20 December, 2008 (poster presentation)

44. Patel, P.P. and Dasgupta, R. “Flood Induced Land Use Change in The Dulung River Valley” at UGC & CSIR

sponsored International Conference on “Land Use Change, Biodiversity and Climate Change” under aegis of the International Geographical Union Commission on Land Use and Land Cover Change, at Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Kanyakumari from 6-7 October, 2008

45. Patel, P.P. and Dasgupta, R. “Flood Hazard in the Leh Region” at National Seminar on “Geomorphology in

Disaster Mitigation and Management”, held at Dept. of Geography, Benaras Hindu University from 15-17 February, 2008

46. Patel, P.P. “The Shifting „Charlands‟ of the Godavari at Rajahmundry” at U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on “Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Resource Management”, held at Dept. of Geography and Applied Geography, University of North Bengal from 28-30 January, 2008

47. Patel, P.P. and Sarkar A. “Implementation of Geospatial Databases for Drainage Basin Management” (with Prof.

A. Sarkar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata) at National Seminar on “Research Methods & Techniques for Sustainable Development in India”, held at Dept. of Geography, Ballygunge Science College, Kolkata from 25-26 March, 2006, organised by Institute of Landscape, Ecology & Ekistics (ILEE) & IBRAD (received Best Paper Award)

48. Patel, P.P. “The Dulung Basin - Spatial Analysis of Morphological & Morphometric Attributes” at P.G. Students’ Seminar - 2005, held at Bankim Sabhagriha, Presidency College, Kolkata on 16

th November, 2005, organised by

Geographical Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata

49. Patel P.P. and Sarkar, A. “Terrain Analysis of the Dulung Basin” at National Seminar on “Catchment Management & Sustainable Development (CMSD)”, at Dept. of Geography, Ballygunge Science College, Kolkata from 27-28 March, 2005, organised by Institute of Landscape, Ecology & Ekistics (ILEE) & IBRAD

50. Patel, P.P. “The Importance of Languages”, Class Seminar, Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata on 18

th April, 2004

Seminars / Workshops attended - 11

1. “Effect of Climate Change on Large Rivers” by Prof. A. Gupta, (University of Wollongong) at the Dept. of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata, on 24

th November, 2011

2. “Satellite Observed Night-time Lights of India: 1992 – 2010” by Chris Elvidge, (NOAA, USA) at the Bankim

Sabhagriha, Presidency University, Kolkata, on 15th December, 2010

3. “Time, Landforms and Remote Sensing” by Prof. A. Gupta, (University of Leeds) at the Bankim Sabhagriha, Presidency College, Kolkata, on 25

th November, 2008

4. “Study of the Coastal and Near-Shore Morphology Sediment Characteristics by IRS-1C, LISS-III Data” by L.K. Das, Deputy Director, G.S.I at I.S.R.O. sponsored 14 Day Second National Workshop on Foundation of Space Science and Technology at Vivekananda Research Centre, Kolkata during June, 2008, organised by The Kalpana Chawla Centre for Space and Nano Sciences

5. “Environmental Crisis and Disaster Management” – by Dr. P. Basak, Chief Scientific Advisor, International Institute of Disaster Management, Pune, at the Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata, 2008

6. National Seminar on Geo-Spatial Technology and Research in Geography held at The Barddhaman Science Centre, organised by The Dept. of Geography, Burdwan University, on 29

th March, 2008

7. Presentation on “The Increasing Incidence of Floods in Kolkata” by Sri. J. Sanyal, Lecturer, Taki Government College at The Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata, 2007

8. International Symposium on “New Frontiers in Regional Science” at The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (N.A.T.M.O.), 2007

9. MAP INDIA 2006 International Conference held at The Taj Palace, New Delhi, 2006

10. “Sediment Transfer in Large Rivers” and “Environmental Consequences of River Impoundment” – Presentation by

Prof. A. Gupta (University of Leeds) at the Bankim Sabhagriha, Presidency College, Kolkata, 2005

11. “Geology and Regional Geomorphology of India” – Lecture by Prof. S. Chandra (Jawaharlal Nehru University) at The Dept. of Geography, Presidency College, Kolkata, 2005

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Fieldwork Experience

2016: Gharbeta (Medinipur District, West Bengal): For close range photogrammetric survey to build high resolution a digital elavation model

2016: Ajodhya Hills (Puruliya District, West Bengal): To analyse the effect of the physiographic variations in the terrain on local land use

2016: Gharbeta (Medinipur District, West Bengal): For high-accuracy Total Station Survey of gully networks

2015: Bandu River Basin (Puruliya District, West Bengal): For ground-truthing of morphometric attributes for terrain classification of the Bandu Basin

2014: Burdwan (Burdwan District, West Bengal): To ground-truth satellite images for channel shift and bank erosion along the River Damodar in this part of its stretch

2014: Gharbeta (Medinipur District, West Bengal): To measure the cross-sectional profiles and velocity of the River Silai along with the morphology of its gullied banks

2014: Ranchi (Ranchi District, Jharkhand): To study the ecological and morphological attributes of the Sapahi Nala Basin along with measurements of its channel hydraulics

2013: Malbazar (Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal): To study the channel morphological aspects and sedimentological characteristics of the Rivers Mal and Murti and to ascertain the influence zone of Mal Town

2012: Galudih – Ghatshila (Purbi Singhbhum District, Jharkhand): To study the morphological and sedimentological aspects of the Subarnarekha River along this stretch

2012: Gharbeta (Medinipur District, West Bengal): To study the Gharbeta – Gangani Badlands and the morphology of the River Silai in this area

2011: Dubrajpur (Birbhum District, West Bengal): To correlate the physical, cultural and socioeconomic aspects examined within Dubrajpur block with case studies of Chandipur village and Dubrajpur town

2011: Katwa (Burdwan District, West Bengal): To map the channel bed morphology of the Ajay River at Goai village near Katwa town

2011: Dubrajpur and Bakreshwar (Birbhum District, West Bengal): To study, map and extract cross-section data regarding the channel morphology of the Bakreshwar River and its impact on the local inhabitants

2011: Kotshila and Balarampur (Puruliya District, West Bengal): To study, map and conduct field surveys in the Upper Kasai River Basin and Sankha River Basin to ascertain river behavior and links between topographical aspects and irrigation efficiency

2009: Raghunathpur (Puruliya District, West Bengal): To study the various Physical, Socio- economic aspects of the area and the morphological attributes of the Joychandi Pahar complex

2007 to 2010: Visits to various parts of the Dulung River Basin in Medinipur District, West Bengal, to study the river morphology at various sites as part of Ph.D. Research

2006: Danea, Gumia and Bokaro Thermal towns (Bokaro District, Jharkhand): To ground truth available satellite images, topographical maps and study the morphology of the Konar, Bokaro and Damodar rivers at their confluences

2005: Jhargram (Medinipur District, West Bengal): To examine the various morphological properties of the River Dulung for the Dissertation Report titled “Terrain Analysis of the Dulung Basin” as part of the requirements for the M.Sc. in Geography Part-II Examination

2005: Siliguri-Kalimpong (Darjeeling District, West Bengal): To study the alluvial fans formed at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in this region as well as the major landslides along the Teesta

2005: Khajjiar (Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh): To study and correlate the various physical and cultural aspects of the area

2005: Bagnan (West Bengal): To map the morphological aspects of a short stretch of the floodplain along the Kana Damodar River

2005: Digha-Shankarpur (Medinipur District, West Bengal): To study and map the coastal sand dunes in the area and examine the factors influencing their erosion

2005: Gharbeta (Medinipur District, West Bengal): To study the Gharbeta – Gangani Badlands and the morphology of the River Silai in this area

2002: Puruliya (Puruliya District, West Bengal): To study the various rock outcrops (especially igneous intrusives and metamorphics) near Puruliya Town

2001: Rajahmundry-Kakinada-Yanam (East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh & Pondicherry): To examine the floodplain morphology and mid-channel islands of the River Godavari at Rajahmundry - Yanam and the beach morphology at Kakinada

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Awards / Honours

1. Received “Prof. N.P. Aiyyar Young Geographer Award” for paper titled “Utility of Digital Elevation Models in Terrain Evaluation and Drainage Basin Analysis - A Case Study of the Chel River Basin, West Bengal” at the 31

st

Indian Geography Congress of National Association of Geographers India (NAGI), held at Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur from 19-21 November, 2009

2. Received “First Prize” for paper titled “Estimation of Land Surface Temperature from Landsat Thermal Images

towards Urban Heat Island Mapping of Kolkata” at Junior Scientist Meet, 2009 at The Netaji Institute of Asian Studies on 18

th March, 2009

3. Received “Best Paper Award” for paper titled “Implementation of Geospatial Databases for Drainage Basin Management”, presented at The National Seminar on Research Methods & Techniques for Sustainable

Development in India held at The Dept. of Geography, Ballygunge Science College, Kolkata from 25-26 March, 2006, organised by ILEE & IBRAD

4. Qualified for the L.S. (Lectureship Award) through the National Eligibility Test (N.E.T.) conducted by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) on 26

th June, 2005 and the Junior Research Fellowship (J.R.F.) Award

through the National Eligibility Test (N.E.T.) conducted by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) on 31st

December, 2005

5. Received First Prize for Quiz at the Annual Cultural Programme of Ashutosh College, 2002

6. Received The Kalpana Kaher Memorial Award for All-Round Excellence in Std. XII of The Assembly of God

Church School in 2000 and being the Winning House-Captain for the same year

7. Creative writing, Poetry and Debating prizes at inter-college and inter-school levels

Life Memberships /Subscriptions

1. National Association of Geographers of India (N.A.G.I.), Hyderabad 2. Indian Society of Remote Sensing (I.S.R.S.), Dehradun 3. Geographical Society of India, Kolkata 4. Indian Society of Spatial Science, Kolkata (Secretary) 5. “Down to Earth” published by Centre for Science and Environment (C.S.E.), New Delhi 6. “Geospatial World” published by GIS Development, Noida 7. “Geography and You”, published from New Delhi 8. National Geographic, Nature, GIS Development, Location, Geo-Community E-Zines

Interests within Geography

Physical Geography (primarily fluvial geomorphology & geotectonics); GIS & Remote Sensing Applications

Aspects of Cultural Geography; Mapping of Urban Landscapes

Extra - curricular Interests and activities

Quizzing (Quizmaster (2003-2008) at the annual Geo-Quiz, organised by Geographical Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata); Reading (fiction); Writing & Directing one-act plays, short stories & poetry; Trekking & Travelling; Outdoor sports (football, cricket, volleyball) & indoor games (table-tennis, chess, computer games)

Volunteer experience

Worked during June 2000, for the charity “Udayan” located in Barrackpore, to spread awareness about the plight of

the children of leprosy afflicted parents as part of the “U Nite with Steve” event organised by The Calcutta Girls Foundation

Led the School march to Fort William and associated fund-raising drive during the Kargil War as a show of solidarity to

the Indian troops

(Priyank Pravin Patel)