Dr. Rumana Khatun

Research Assistant (RA)Minor Research Project (ICSSR, New Delhi)October 2020 – February 2021Impact of Solid Waste on the Environment: A Case Study of Chapra

Book Chapters (Authored/Edited)

• Sk M., Khatun R. & Rahman M. (2025). India-Bangladesh Collaboration on Mangrove Conservation and Climate Resilience in the Sundarbans, in India’s Relation with South Asian Countries, P.K. Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, pp. 170–183. ISBN: 978-93-49060-84-5.
• Khatun R. & Ahmad, S.N. (2018). Vulnerabilities of Major Livelihoods by Flood Hazards in Sundarban Region of West Bengal, in Social and Economic Development: Issues and Challenges in India, A.K. Publications, Delhi, pp. 235–248. ISBN: 978-93-85022-28-9.
• Khatun R. (2018). Survive in Sundarban is Not an Easy Task: A Continuous Struggle of Life, in Dynamics of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, A.K. Publications, Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-85022-09-8.

Journal Articles

• Khatun, R. et al. (2026). Mapping India’s Scientific Research on Heat Waves and Climate Change: A Bibliometric Study, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 46, No. 4, pp. 359–369. Peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed and UGC-CARE (Group II). ISSN: 0253-7141.
• Khatun, R. (2025). Addressing the Strategies to Cope with Natural Disasters in Remote Villages of the Indian Sundarban, The Deccan Geographer, Vol. 63, No. 4, pp. 205–217. Peer-reviewed and refereed. ISSN: 0011-7269.
• Khatun, R. & Ahmad, S.N. (2019). Application of GIS-based Analytic Hierarchy Process and Frequency Ratio Model to Flood Vulnerable Mapping and Risk Area Estimation at Sundarban Region, India, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, Springer. ISSN: 2363-6203.
• Khatun, R. & Ahmad, S.N. (2019). Assessment of Cyclone Vulnerability, Hazard Evaluation and Mitigation Capacity for Analyzing Cyclone Risk using GIS Technique: A Study on Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India, Earth Systems and Environment, Springer. ISSN: 2509-9426.
• Khatun, R. (2018). Focus on Better Planning for Flood Disaster Recovery in West Bengal: A Geographical Analysis, International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Vol. 3, Issue 8, pp. 3673–3691.
• Khatun, R. & Rahman, M. (2018). A Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Voter Turnout in the Assembly Elections in West Bengal (2006–2016): A Study in Electoral Geography, International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, Vol. 3, Issue 8, pp. 3804–3828.
• Khatun, R. & Ahmad, S.N. (2018). Destructive Cyclone Komen and Flood Scenario in Affected Districts of West Bengal: Causes and Effects, The Geographer, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 10–17.

Ph.DSCHOLAR (CONTINUING)

M.A./ M.Sc. CANDIDATES MENTORED FOR DISSERTATION
Admission Batch (2024–25)

• Ankita Panda (GEOG/24-001) – Dissertation Title: Urban Heat Island Phenomenon in Bhubaneswar and its Mitigation Strategies.
• Krishna Swavan Behera (GEOG/24-002) – Dissertation Title: A Decadal Analysis of Female Literacy Rates in Odisha.
• Shrabani Das (GEOG/24-005) – Dissertation Title: A Comparative Analysis of Regional Disparities in Education between KBK and Non-KBK Regions of Odisha.
• Pintu Naik (GEOG/24-011) – Dissertation Title: Socioeconomic Impact of Lower Suktel Irrigation Project: Livelihood, Employment, and Standard of Living.
• Bikash Dharua (GEOG/24-013) – Dissertation Title: Post Collection Solid Waste Treatment in Sambalpur Municipality: A Case Study on Current Practices and Future Prospects.
• Sriyanka Mishra (GEOG/24-017) – Dissertation Title: Urban Sprawl in Delhi NCR: An Analysis of Challenges and Management Strategies.
• Tanmayee Behera (GEOG/24-023) – Dissertation Title: A Geographical Analysis of Socio-Economic Determinants of Rural Poverty in Koraput District, Odisha.

Admission Batch (2023–24)

• Pratap Majhi – Dissertation Title: Assessing the Impact of NALCO’s Red Mud Waste Discharge on the Local Environment, Damanjodi, Koraput, Odisha.
• Rupa Kanta – Dissertation Title: Impact of Coal Mining on Air Quality and Vegetation Cover of Jharsuguda District of Odisha.
• Tanushree Dandasena – Dissertation Title: Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in the Bhuasuni Dumping Site of Bhubaneswar City.
• Unnat Kumar Panigrahi – Dissertation Title: Challenges and Opportunities in the Tourism Industry: A Case Study of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Admission Batch (2022–23)

• Namita Parhi – Dissertation Title: A District-wise Analysis of Village Electrification Status in Odisha.
• Subhalaxmi Sahoo – Dissertation Title: Socio-Economic Status of Raghunathpur Village, Khordha District, Odisha.
• Lipsa Priyadarshini Murmu – Dissertation Title: Socio-Economic Problems of Raghunathpur Village, Khordha District, Odisha.
• Subhralita Pattanaik – Dissertation Title: Demographic Status of Raghunathpur Village, Khordha District, Odisha.

PGD IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT(IGNOU, THE PEOPLE’S UNIVERSITY)
(Candidates Mentored for Dissertation)

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INVITED LECTURES

• Invited as a speaker for the Value Added Course (2023–24) at the P.G. Department of Political Science, Utkal University, for a two-day lecture (29–30 August 2024) on the topic “Concept, Nature, Scope and Relevance of Political Geography.”

PAPER PRESENTATIONS & PARTICIPATIONS IN SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES

• Successfully participated and presented the paper on “Revisiting Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Environmental Resilience: Evidence from the Indian Sundarban Delta” at 4th International Award Ceremony & Conference for Women Researchers organised by VDGOOD Professional Association, Puducherry, India on 24th- 25th July 2026.
• Successfully attended the 2-days webinar on ‘ISRO Bhoonidhi Portal’ organized by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)  Balanagar, Hyderabad during June 23 -24, 2026.
• Attended the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Bharat Space Education Research Centre in collaboration with ISRO under STEM to support the vision of Vikshit Bharat @ 2047, on 4 April 2026.
• Presented the paper “Perception Vs. Practice: A Study of Solid Waste Management in Berhampore Municipality of Murshidabad District, West Bengal” at the 9th International NAGI Conference, Ranchi University, Jharkhand, 7–9 October 2025.
• Presented the paper “Community Perception to Environmental Hazards in the Indian Sundarban Delta: A Geographical Appraisal” at the 45th Annual Meet of the Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG) and International Conference, NEHU, Shillong, 19–21 December 2024.
• Participated in the Researcher Academy programme “Enabling a Perfect Research Ecosystem with Elsevier’s ScienceDirect”, Utkal University, 3 July 2024.
• Presented a paper at the DGSI XVIII International Conference on “Urbanization and Climate Change: Strategies for Sustainable Cities through Geospatial Technologies”, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 5–7 March 2024.
• Participated in the one-day workshop on Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change: The Twin Global Crises, Department of Wildlife Sciences, AMU, 7 June 2024.
• Participated in the webinar on Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Geographical Research, Rajendra University, Balangir, 17 March 2024.
• Participated in the workshop Emerging Trends in Scholarly Publishing with Elsevier, organized by Elsevier and OSHEC at Utkal University, 15 March 2024.
• Participated in the India Research Conclave conducted by Springer Nature at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, 26 August 2023.
• Participated in the State Level Workshop on Community-Based Disaster Management, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 6 May 2023.
• Participated in the Elsevier Author Workshop on Essentials of Writing a Research Article for High Impact Journals, 26 April 2023.
• Participated in the National Workshop on Geospatial Data Analysis for Natural Resource Management, Utkal University, 17–18 March 2023.
• Participated in the Elsevier Author Workshop on How to Find High Impact Journals to Read and Publish In, 14 November 2022.
• Presented the paper “A Spatial Analysis of Affected Livelihoods during Flood & Cyclone in Sundarban Region of West Bengal” at the XV DGSI International Geography Online Conference, 26–28 November 2020.
• Participated in the programme National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES), AMU, 29 April 2019.
• Presented the paper “Surviving in Sundarban is Not an Easy Task: A Learning from Cyclone Aila” at the National Conference on Role of Geospatial Technologies in Good Governance & Sustainable Development, AMU, 17–19 February 2018.
• Presented the paper “Focus on Better Planning for Flood Disaster Recovery in West Bengal: A Geographical Analysis” at the National Conference on Climate Change: Sustainable Agriculture & Environment, AMU, 17–18 March 2018.
• Presented the paper “Flood Susceptibility Analysis using Remote Sensing, GIS and Frequency Ratio Model in Sundarban Region of India” at the International Conference on Environmental and Ecological Sustainability, IGNOU, New Delhi, 4–5 October 2018.
• Participated in the IIRS outreach programme on Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS and GNSS, AMU, 4 September–16 November 2018.
• Participated in the IIRS programme on Geospatial Modelling for Watershed Management, AMU, 1–5 May 2018.
• Participated in the GIAN Course on Rural Development Challenges in Transforming Global and Regional Economics, AMU, 29 January–5 February 2018.
• Presented the paper “A General Analysis of Physical and Psychological Health Conditions during Post Disaster Period in Sundarban Region of West Bengal” at the International Conference on Urbanization, Health & Wellbeing and SDGs, Osmania University, 17–19 March 2017.
• Presented the paper “Destructive Cyclone Komen and Flood Scenario in Affected Districts of West Bengal: Causes and Effects” at the National Conference on Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development, AMU, 21–22 March 2016.
• Presented the paper “Vulnerabilities of Major Livelihoods by Cyclonic Hazard Aila in Sundarban Region of West Bengal” at the 6th International NAGI Conference, Patna, 18–20 November 2016.
• Participated in the UGC-HRDC Sponsored Short-Term Course on Research Methodology, AMU, 10–16 December 2015.

FDPs AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES

• Successfully completed the 10 days NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC-MMTTC, MANUU, Hyderabad,18th to 27th May, 2026.
• Successfully completed the 10 days NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of UGC-MMTTC, MANUU, Hyderabad, 16–26 March 2026.
• Successfully completed the UGC-sponsored Short-Term Course in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, UGC-MMTTC, MANUU, Hyderabad, 9–14 March 2026, securing Grade “A”.
• Successfully completed the Online Refresher Course in Geography, UGC-MMTTC, University of Allahabad, 5–18 December 2025, securing Grade “A+”.
• Successfully completed the Five-Day Winter School Workshop on Research Proposal Writing, Large-scale Data Analysis, and Academic Paper Publishing, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 23–27 December 2024.
• Successfully completed the ICSSR-sponsored Capacity Development Programme on Advanced Research Methodology, Mumbai, 20 February–1 March 2024.
• Successfully completed the UGC-sponsored Seven-Week Faculty Induction Programme, UGC-HRDC, AMU, 8 September–13 October 2023, securing Grade “A+”.
• Successfully completed the UGC-sponsored Orientation Programme on Indian Knowledge System (NEP-2020), UGC-MMTTC, AMU, 21–31 October 2023.
• Successfully completed the Five-Day International Faculty Development Programme on Induction to Digital Humanities, jointly organized by Scottish Church College and IIT Jodhpur, 19 August–16 September 2023.

• Certified Reviewer of the Journal of Advances in Environmental Technology during 2024.
  

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• Annual Membership of Institute of Indian Geographers’ (IIG) 2024.
  

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• Young Researcher Award by Institute of Scholars (InSc), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Bangaluru, Karnataka, 2020
  

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• Reviewer of the journal of International Journal of Management and Social Studies by Institute of Scholars (InSc), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, Bangaluru, Karnataka, 2020
  

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• Professional Member of Institute of Scholars (InSc) valid for lifetime.
  

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• Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF),UGC, Govt. of India during April, 2015- January 2020 for Research Work in Aligarh Muslim University.
  

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Professional Activities

• Assistant Superintendent of Ladies Hostel VI (Additional Duty In-charge) from 01 April 2025 to till date.
• Assistant Superintendent of Ladies Hostel VII (Sailabala Chhatrinivas), Utkal University, from 31 May 2024 to till date.
• Member, Board of Studies, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University (2025–26).
• Member, Teacher Council, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 2022 to till date.
• Member, Purchasing Committee, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 2024.
• Teacher In-charge, Student Activities, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 2024 to till date.
• Internal Examiner for Geography Practical Examinations and Viva Voce, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University.
• Annual Member of the Institute of Indian Geographers (IIG), 2025.
• Annual Member of the Deccan Geographical Society (DGSI), 2025.
• Annual Member of the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), 2025.
• Working Committee Member for the arrangement of NUA-O Certificates, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 4 March 2024.
• Member, Registration Committee for the distribution of NUA-O Scholarships, Utkal University, 5 March 2024.
• Survey Guide for P.G. IV Semester socio-economic field survey and GPS identification of Raghunathpur Village, Khordha District, 9–12 April 2024.
• Member, Registration Committee, Utkal University Induction Programme, 2023–24.
• Admission In-charge (M.A./M.Sc.), P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 2023–24.
• Mentor for M.A./M.Sc. students of the 2022–23 batch.
• Member, Weekly Seminar Committee, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University.
• Member of the managerial activities of the NAAC Committee during the NAAC visit, P.G. Department of Geography, Utkal University, 2023.

Services

• Acted as Question Setter for Geography Paper CC-3/GE-1.2/2.2 (Climatology) for the Four-Year B.A./B.Ed. Examination (2025–26), Utkal University.
• Acted as Question Setter for PAD 3.6: Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/SIA) for the M.A. Public Administration Programme (2025–26), DDCE, Utkal University.
• Served as Examiner for evaluation of Odisha Civil Services (Main) Geography answer scripts at OPSC, Cuttack, from 20 May to 3 June 2023.
• Acted as Question Setter for Geography Papers CC-2, CC-3, CC-6, CC-10, and CC-13 for the Integrated B.A.-B.Ed. Programme (2022–23), Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar.
• Acted as Question Setter for Geography Papers CC-3 (2nd Semester) and CC-6 (4th Semester), Banki Autonomous College, Cuttack, 2023.
• Served as Mentor during a one-day field visit to Ramchandi Coastal Beach, Puri, guiding P.G. I and III Semester students in coastal and disaster-related field studies on 25 November 2025.
• Served as Guide and Instructor during a one-day workshop organized by the Survey of India at IMMT, Bhubaneswar, on 27 November 2025.
• Participated in the scrutiny and verification of applications for recruitment at the Population Research Centre, Utkal University, during June 2025.
• Participated in the observance of “Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya Divas” with students and colleagues on 2 April 2026.
• Mobilized students for participation in the Nari Shakti Vandan Run at Kalinga Stadium on 18 April 2026.
• Participated in the Swachhata Abhiyaan cleanliness drive with students around the P.G. Department of Geography premises on 18 April 2026.
• Participated in the Swachhata Abhiyaan cleanliness drive around Ladies Hostel VI and VII on 23 April 2026, promoting hygiene and sanitation awareness.
• Engaged in monitoring activities during the campus cleaning drive organized under the celebration of Odia Pakhya on 7 April 2026.
• Mobilized students to witness the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 11–15 October 2025.
• Mobilized students to witness the Hockey India League 2026 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 17–26 January 2026.

• Participated in the National Webinar on “Effects of Environmental Degradation in Current Scenario”, organized by Environment Warriors, on 5 June 2021.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Impact of Plastic Waste on Our Environment”, conducted by Dipti Organization, Medinipore, West Bengal, on 3 July 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Geographical and Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Environment, Industry and Migration Labourers”, organized by the Department of Geography, Ankushrao Tope College, Jalna, Maharashtra, on 11 July 2020.
• Participated in the FDP Webinar on “Capacity Building of Young Talent in Transdisciplinary Research for a Sustainable Development of Society”, organized by the Centre for Research and Publications, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, from 13–18 July 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Growth vs. Development: A Post-COVID Analysis with Special Reference to the Indian Economy”, organized by the Department of Economics in collaboration with IQAC, Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, Kolkata, on 17 July 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Education & Socio-Economic Development: Challenges and Practices”, organized by the Department of Education, Aliah University, Kolkata, on 18–19 July 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Institutional Methodology of Online Induction Programme and Issues Related to It in Recent COVID-19 Situations in India”, organized by the Department of Geography in collaboration with IQAC, Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya, Siliguri, on 22 July 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Gender, Sexuality and Postcolonial Literature: Trends, Issues and Perspectives”, organized by the Department of English in collaboration with IQAC, S.R. Fatepuria College, from 23–25 July 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Changing Dynamics of Socio-Political Scenario in North East India”, organized by the Department of Political Science, RGU, on 27 July 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Environment, Development and Livelihood: Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic”, organized by IQAC in association with the Departments of Geography and Economics, Chandrapur College, West Bengal, on 30 July 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Career Advancement Scheme for College Teachers and Librarians”, organized by IQAC Cell, Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, on 4 August 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Pandemic and Reverse Migration in Bihar”, organized by the Department of Economics and IQAC Cell, Kunwar Singh College, Darbhanga, on 4 August 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Revisiting Environmental Determinism and Possibilism Debate in Present Scenario”, organized by the P.G. Department of Geography, Ram Dayalu Singh College, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, on 7 August 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “COVID-19 Pandemic and Exploring its Economic, Health and Environmental Consequences”, organized by the Department of Environmental Science in collaboration with the Department of Economics, on 16 August 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Environmental Problems and Human Adaptations”, organized by the Department of Geography, Sukumar Sengupta Mahavidyalaya, Keshpur, on 2 September 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Recent Issues on Geographical Study and its Future Prospects”, organized by the Department of Geography, Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women’s College, West Bengal, on 7 September 2020.
• Participated in the National Webinar on “Geography and Allied Disciplines: Future Scope and Career Opportunities”, organized by IQAC in association with the Department of Geography, Chatra Ramai Pandit Mahavidyalaya, on 15 September 2020.
• Attended the online webinar lecture on “Impact of Climate Change on Drass Suru-Zanskar Valley, Kargil: Trends and Socio-Economic Relevance and Terrain Analysis Theory and Application on Land Management with Examples from Kerala”, organized by the Department of Geography, University of Allahabad, on 20 September 2020.