Education

Bachelor of Education, BEd (Life Sciences), (2014-2015)

• D. V. S. College of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522510, India, Marks: First Class, 71.83%,

• Subjects: Biological Science, Physical Science & Education,

Master of Science, MSc (Zoology), (2011-2013)

• Department of Zoology (Center for Advanced Studies), Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati (Central University), Santiniketan, Bolpur - 731235, West Bengal, India, Marks: First Class, 69.3%,

• Subjects: Zoology; Special Paper: Environmental Toxicology,

• MSc Thesis supervisor: Dr. Rakesh Kundu, 

Bachelor of Science, BSc (Zoology, Honours), (2008-2011)

• Asutosh College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700026, West Bengal, India, Marks: 59.25%,

• Subjects: Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, Environmental Sciences, English, Bengali,

• BSc Thesis supervisor: Dr. Kousik Pramanick, 

• Field: Ecosystem and Biodiversity of Nagzira, Navegaon and Tadoba (2010)

Higher Secondary (10+2) – Science stream, (2008)

• Katwa Bharati Bhaban High School (under WBCHSE), Marks: First Class, 74.57%

• Subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, Bengali, Environmental Sciences,

Madhyamik (10th), (2005)

• Mejhiary SCS High School (HS) (under WBBSE), Marks: Star, 85.62%

• Subjects: Mathematics, Life Science, Physical Science, History, Geography, English, Bengali,

Conferences & Seminars

Oral Presentations

(2025)

19. National Conference on “Biosynergy 2025: Bridging Biodiversity, Agriculture, and Health for a Sustainable Future”, organized by the Dept. of Life Sciences (DLS), Presidency University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; and Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. (20th – 22th April 2025)

18. "International Seminar from Genome to Organism", organized by the Dept. of Zoology & Dept. of Biotechnology, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, India. (5-6th March)

(2024)

17. "3rd International Conference on Environment, Forestry, and Sustainable Agriculture (ICEFSA)", organized by the International Academy of Science & Research (IASR), West Bengal, India; Scientific & Environmental Research Institute (SERI), Kolkata, India; and Confederation of Indian Universities (CIU), New Delhi, India. (29-30th November)

16. National Seminar on "Recent Advances in Animal Science 2024 (RAASVB-2024)", organized by the Department of Zoology, Siksha Bhavana, Visva-Bharati (A Central University), Santiniketan, West Bengal, India (7th - 8th March, 2024)

15. "International Seminar on Green Management of the Environment using Eco-friendly Technology – 2024 (GREEN MEET-2024)", organized by the Dept. of Ecological Studies, Univ. of Kalyani, India; ICEE; and Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Univ. of Kalyani, India. (20th February 2024) 

14. "International Seminar on Green Management of the Environment using Eco-friendly Technology – 2024 (GREEN MEET-2024)", organized by the Dept. of Ecological Studies, Univ. of Kalyani, India; ICEE; and Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Univ. of Kalyani, India. (20th February 2024) 

13. "International Seminar on Green Management of the Environment using Eco-friendly Technology – 2024 (GREEN MEET-2024)", organized by the Dept. of Ecological Studies, Univ. of Kalyani, India; ICEE; and Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Univ. of Kalyani, India. (20th February 2024) 

(2023)

12. "6th Regional Science and Technology Congress, 2023-24", organized by the University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India; and Department of Science and Technology and Biodiversity, Govt. of West Bengal, India. (21-22nd December 2023)

11. “31st Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PHYSICON-2019) organized by the Department of Physiology, Bankura Christian College, Bankura - 722101, West Bengal, India & Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology (DSTBT), Govt. of West Bengal (18 – 20 November 2022)

(2022)

10. “31st Annual Conference of the Physiological Society of India (PHYSICON-2019) organized by the Department of Physiology, Bankura Christian College, Bankura - 722101, West Bengal, India & Department of Science & Technology and Biotechnology (DSTBT), Govt. of West Bengal (18 – 20 November 2022)

(2021)

9. “International Conference on Integrated Approaches towards Sustainable Management of Environment for Safe Food, Nutrition and Improved Health” jointly organized by the Dept. of Ecological Studies & ICEE, and Dept. of Food & Nutrition (Univ. of Kalyani, WB, India), Kovchi Univ. (Japan), Univ. Sians (Malaysia), Institute of Hydrobiology (Ukraine), Univ. of Science (Vietnam) (15-17th December)

8. “7th International Conference on Environment and Ecology” (ICEE 2021) jointly organized by the IFEE (Kolkata), Dept. of Environmental Science (Bharathiar Univ., TN), Dept. of Botany (Kamala Raja Girls’ PG College, MP), Dept. of Botany (St. Xavier’s College, Jharkhand), Dept. of Zoology (Govt. Degree College, J&K), Dept. of Zoology (Mahishadal Raj College, WB), India (26-28th November)

(2020)

7. “National Seminar on Advancement of Biology in the 21st Century” organized by the Department of Zoology, Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati, India (28-29th February) 

(2019)

6. “7th ‘India Biodiversity Meet 2019’ (International Conference)” organized by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India (19-21st November)

5. “Water Future Conference 2019 (International Conference)” organized by the Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (24-27th September)

4. “6th ‘India Biodiversity Meet 2019’ (International Conference)” organized by the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India (14-16th February)

3. “Golden Jubilee International Conference on Trends in Zoology” organized by the Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, India (3-4th January) 

(2018)

2. “3rd International Conference on Mother Earth: Environmental Crisis & Sustainable Strategies (ICME)” organized by the Department of Environmental Science, University of Burdwan, India (11-13th January) 

(2015)

1. “National Conference on Applied Zoology in Sustainable Development: An Update” organized by the Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, India; UGC; Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India (30th Jan – 2nd February) 

Poster Presentations

(2025)

9. 8th India Biodiversity Meet (IBM) 2025 (International Conference) organized by Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, India (24-26 March).

(2022)

8. International Conference (Online) on “Biomolecules to Biome” organized by the Dept. of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, India (24-25th August 2022)

(2019)

7. “National Seminar on Recent Advancement in Toxicology and its diagnostic approaches in the light of medical laboratory technology” organized by the Haldia Institute of Health Sciences (HIHS), Haldia, India (7th December)

(2016)

6. “UGC-sponsored National Seminar on Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources in Sustainable Development” organized by the Department of Zoology, APC College & Department of Zoology, Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya, India (6-7th September) 

(2015)

5. “DBT-Builder Sponsored National Symposium on Environmental Impact on Biodiversity & Plant Development” organized by the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), Presidency University, Kolkata & Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (19th – 20th February)

(2014)

4. “International Conference on Environmental Biology and Ecological Modelling (ICEBEM 2014)” organized by the Department of Zoology, Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati, India (24-26th February) 

(2013)

3. “National Seminar on Recent Advances in Rice Genomics & Biotechnology” organized by the Palli Siksha-Bhavana held at Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati and Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (23rd – 24th March)

2. “International Symposium on Molecular Signalling (ISMS-2013)” organized by the Department of Zoology, Siksha-Bhavana (Institute of Science), Visva-Bharati, India (18th -21st February) 

(2011)

1. “National Seminar on Rediscovering 100 Years of Journey on the Field of Immunology: Present Status of Immunological Research in India” organized by the Post-Graduate Department of Zoology, Barasat Government College and Department of Zoology, West Bengal State University (WBSU), India (19th – 20th September)

Academic (Mentoring) Experience

• Teaching Assistance (2024-present) → Presidency University, Kolkata, India; for Professor Dr. Kousik Pramanick, in the PhD thesis work of Ms. Nandini Garai.

• Teaching Assistance (2023-2024) → for MS level students, Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement (INRAE), Toulouse, France and École Nationale Supérieure Agronomique de Toulouse (ENSAT), Av. de l'Agrobiopole, 31326 Auzeville-Tolosane, France

• Teaching Assistance (2016-2020) → Presidency University, Kolkata, India; for Professor Dr. Kousik Pramanick, in Dissertation guidance (assistance) for PG level students

o Answer paper checking → (UG & PG level) for Presidency University and various other state universities in West Bengal,

o Course material preparation (for PPT presentation) → UG and PG levels for Presidency University, Kolkata, India

o Question paper (for the UG & PG exam) preparation → for Presidency University, Kolkata, India; and various other state universities in West Bengal,

o Question paper (for UG level) preparation → entrance test for Presidency University, Kolkata, India

o Syllabus (PG level) preparation → for Presidency University, Kolkata, India; Special paper: Ecology (Sustainable Development).

Fieldwork Experience

2024-present:

o   Jaldapara & Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India

o   Sundarbans biosphere reserve, West Bengal, India.

2023-2024:

o   Pyrénées National Park, France

2013-2014:

o   Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

o   Diglipur, Ross, Neil, Havelock Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

2012-2013:

o   Gopalpur, Odisha, India

o   Ramakrishna beach, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

2010-2011:

o   Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India

o   Navegaon National Park, Maharashtra, India

o   Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), Maharashtra, India

Journal (Manuscript) Reviewer

(For 59 International Journals till date, can be verified by Orcid ID & Web of Science profile)

Environmental Science & Technology (IF 11.3, ACS), Journal of Cleaner Production (IF 10, Elsevier), Sustainable Development (IF 8.2, Wiley), Science of the Total Environment (IF 8, Elsevier), International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology (IF 6.5, T&F), Global Sustainability (IF 5.8, CUP), Heart (IF 4.4, BMJ), International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (IF 4.3, Emerald), Business Strategy & Development (IF 4.2, Wiley), Remote Sensing (IF 4.1, MDPI), Aquaculture Nutrition (IF 3.9, Wiley), Scientific Reports (IF 3.9, Springer-Nature), Natural Resources Forum (IF 3.7, Wiley), Agriculture (IF 3.6, MDPI), Applied Psychology: Health & Well-Being (IF 3.6, Wiley), BMC Public Health (IF 3.6, BMC), Sustainability (IF 3.3, MDPI), Buildings (IF 3.1, MDPI), Discover Environment (IF 3, Springer), Discover Sustainability (IF 3, Springer), Environmental Health Insights (IF 2.9, SAGE), International Journal of Finance & Economics (IF 2.8, Wiley), Theoretical & Applied Climatology (IF 2.7, Springer), Environmental Modeling & Assessment (IF 2.6, Springer), Plos One (IF 2.6, PLOS), Plos Water (IF 2.6, PLOS), SoftwareX (IF 2.4, Elsevier), BioMed Research International (IF 2.3, Wiley), Journal of Environmental Studies & Sciences (IF 2.3, Springer), Nursing Research & Practice (IF 2.3, Wiley), EcoHealth (IF 2.2, Springer), Globalisation, Societies & Education (IF 2.2, T&F), The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development (IF 2.2, T&F), Growth & Change (IF 2.1, Wiley), Water Conservation Science & Engineering (IF 1.9, Springer), Applied Economics (IF 1.8, T&F), International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making (IF 1.8, World Scientific), Journal of Human Development & Capabilities (IF 1.8, T&F), Complexity (IF 1.7, Wiley), Journal of International Development (IF 1.7, Wiley), Journal of Asian Public Policy (IF 1.5, T&F), Discrete Dynamics in Nature & Society (IF 1.2, Hindawi), Journal of Theoretical Social Psychology (IF 1.2, Wiley), Open Education Studies (IF 1.16, De Gruyter), Development in Practice (IF 1, T&F), Economics & Environment (IF 1, Polish Association of Environmental & Resource Economists), Journal of Aerospace Technology & Management (IF 0.9), Engineering Proceedings (IF 0.83, MDPI), Academia Biology, Academia Medicine, Cogent Environmental Science, Current World Environment, Discover Agriculture (Springer), International Journal of Educational Research Open (Elsevier), Journal of Peacebuilding & Development (Sage), Journal of Risk & Financial Management (MDPI), Quality & Quantity (Springer), Quality Education for All (Emerald), Taprobanica: The Journal of Asian Biodiversity,