Departmental Profile
E.P. ODUM SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
The Master Degree programme in the department started in July 1996. Ph.D. and M.Phil. programmes were launched subsequently in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Ongoing researches in the department include areas like Natural Resource Management & Biodiversity Conservation, Microbial Ecology, Rivers, Wetlands, Forests and Agro-ecosystems, Insect Ecology, Algal Ecology, and Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Pollution and Ecotoxicology and Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants. Over the years, the department has established collaboration with national level institutes like Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment & Sustainable Development (NE Unit) Itanagar, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST) Itanagar, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) Lucknow, Central Agriculture University (CAU) Imphal, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi and North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) Jorhat, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) Bhubaneswar, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Mysore and University of Canberra, Australia. The department is supported by the UGC Special Assistance (DRS-I and DRS-II) and DST-FIST programmes. The department has been given a “Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resource Conservation” by UGC under XIth Plan. An Ornamental Fish Hatchery Unit has been established in the department.
Courses Offered:
- M.Sc. (by course work) Duration: Four Semesters Seats: 48 (For syllabus Click here)
- M.Phil. ( by course work & research work) 3 semesters Seats: As per vacancy (For syllabus Click here)
- Ph.D. (by course work & research work) Seats: As per vacancy (For syllabus Click here)
Faculty:
| Name & Qualification | Designation | Area of Specialization | Contact & Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Dulal Ch. Ray, Ph.D. | Professor | Population Ecology, Insect Diversity, Ecology of soil fauna, IPM, and Ecotoxicology | 9435170930 raydulal@yahoo.co.in |
| Dr.Jayashree Rout, Ph.D. | Professor | Algal Ecology and Biodiversity, Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Biotechnology, Phycology & Lichenology | 9435740809 jayashreerout8@gmail.com |
| Dr.Parthankar Choudhury, Ph.D. | Professor | Agro-ecology, Pesticide Toxicology & IPM, Wildlife Ecology | 9435078296 parthankar@rediffmail.com |
| Dr.Mithra Dey, Ph.D. | Professor | Ecotoxicology, Freshwater Ecology, Solid waste management, and Herpetology | 9435073238, 8638281720 deymithra57@gmail.com |
| Dr.Ajit Kumar Das, M.Phil., Ph.D. | Professor | Plant Ecology, Phytotaxonomy, Ethnobotany, and Medicinal Plants Conservation | 9435077427 dasajitkumar15@gmail.com |
| Dr.Susmita Gupta, Ph.D. | Professor | Freshwater Ecology and Aquatic Biodiversity, Environmental Pollution and Monitoring & Management | 9957566159 susmita.au@gmail.com |
| Dr.Aparajita De, Ph.D. | Associate Professor | Forest Ecology, RS and GIS application in Forest Ecology, Ethnobiology | 9435579520 aparajita.dehajra@gmail.com |
| Dr.Tapati Das, M.Phil. Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Aquatic Ecology & Biodiversity and Management, Wetland Ecosystem Service | 8133020824, 9435500824
das.tapati@gmail.com |
| Dr.Arun Jyoti Nath, Ph.D. | Associate Professor | Plant Ecology and Management, Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for Climate Change, Biocarbon Sequestration | 9435598232 arunjyotinath@gmail.com |
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT: Prof. Ajit Kumar Das Tel. (03842) 270824 (O)
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION: Candidates who have passed TDC (Science) examination with at least 45% marks in Major/Honours or Pass course in Zoology, Botany, Life Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geology, or Geography are eligible for admission.
CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
Aim and Objectives of the Centre
Biological diversity is fundamental to the fulfillment of human needs. An environment that is rich in biological diversity, offers the broadest array of options for sustaining human welfare and for adapting to changes in the environment. The Barak Valley falling in Assam in Northeast India belongs to the Indo-Burma Hotspots and is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country. Barak Valley constitutes 8.9% geographical area of the state covering an area of 6922 sq km. the land use/land cover area of the valley may be characterized by its evergreen forests, agricultural land, and tea plantations. Barak Valley has 12 Reserve forests, (RFs) and one Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). The Valley is richly endowed with plant and animal resources, which need to be managed on a sustainable basis to serve as the main driver of development in the area. The sustainable development of any area depends on the proper utilization of its natural resources.
The Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Resource Conservation attached to the Department of Ecology & Environmental Science is mandated to carry out research works pertaining to biodiversity conservation and its scientific management of the natural resources of the valley with the following aim and objectives:
- To study the ecology and conservation of flora and fauna of Barak Valley.
- To study the landscape ecology of Barak Valley.
- To study the natural resource utilization pattern and management by the traditional communities of Barak Valley.
- To document the indigenous knowledge system of the region.
Courses Offered:
i] PGDBC (by course work). Duration: Two Semesters. Seats: 17
(For syllabus Click here)
Faculty:
| Name & Qualification | Designation | Area of Specialization | Contact & Email ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof Ajit Kumar Das, M.Phil., Ph.D. | Professor | Plant Ecology, Phytotaxonomy, Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants Conservation | 9435077427 dasajitkumar15@gmail.com |
| Dr.Panna Deb Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Forest Ecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Plant invasion | 9435171324
debpanna13@gmail.com |
Director (i/c): Prof. Ajit Kumar Das
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION: Candidates who have passed TDC (Science) examination with at least 45% marks in Major/Honours or Pass course in Zoology, Botany, Life Science, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Geology, or Geography are eligible for admission.