- Qualification: M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D.
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Address: Jamshedpur
Academic Qualifications:
Examination | Institution | Year | Division |
PDF (Geography) |
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | Under Submission | Awaited |
Ph.D. (Geography) | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 2020 | Awarded |
B.Ed. (Social Science) | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 2015 | First |
M.A. (Geography) | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 2014 | First |
B.A. (Hons.) Geography | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 2012 | First |
HSSC (12th) | W.B.C.H.E | 2009 | First |
SSC (10th) | W.B.B.S.E | 2007 | First |
Awards and Honours:
- Awarded ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship in January 2022, Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Upgraded to SRF (Senior Research Fellow) in 2018 by the Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P).
- Qualified for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) conducted by UGC in 2016, under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- Qualified NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by UGC in December 2013 & 2014 and June 2015 (three times), under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Technical Proficiencies:
- Completed One Year Diploma in Computer Applications, Business Accounting and Multilingual in 2012 from Duty Society Computer Centre, Aligarh (U.P.)
- Completed Six Months Course on Certificate in Information Technology Application (CITA) in 2007, Chanchal YCTC, Govt. of West Bengal.
- Proficiency in MS Office Software Package, ArcGIS, QGIS, ArcView, SPSS, Jamovi etc.
Working Experiences:
- Presently, working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Karim City College, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, from 22nd June 2023 to the present.
- Worked as an Assistant Professor (Guest) at Delhi School of Journalism, University of Delhi, from August 2021 to December 2021.
- Deputed to teach the compulsory subject ‘Environmental Studies (EVs)’ for the academic session 2019-2020 in the Department of Geography at A.M.U, Aligarh.
Thrust Areas of Research:
- PDF Topic: “Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Agricultural Productivity for Future Development of Agriculture and Rural Community in Aligarh and Mau District of Uttar Pradesh: A Comparative Study”. (Under Submission)
- D. Topic: “Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Agricultural Modernization and Regional Development in Hathras District of Uttar Pradesh”. (Completed)
- Key Research Interests: Agriculture Geography · Regional Planning & Development
- Development Geography · Remote Sensing and GIS
Research Publications:
Books: (03)
- Islam, P. et al. (2021). “Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in India (eds.)”, GNK Publications, New Delhi. [978-81-951465-8-1]
- Islam, P. et al. (2019). “Agriculture Development and Environmental Issues in India (eds.)”, Brown Book Publications, New Delhi. [ISBN 978-93-87497-81-8]
- Islam, P. et al. (2019). “Social and Economic Development in India: Problems and Prospects (eds.)”, Brown Book Publications, New Delhi. [ISBN 978-93-87497-82-5]
Research Papers & Articles: (11)
- Islam, P. et al. (2023). Spatio-Temporal Differentiation and Future trends analysis of Agricultural Productivity in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. Journal Global Resources, 9(2), 1-12. [UGC-Listed; ISSN: 2395-3160] DOI: 46587/JGR.2023.v09I02.001
- Islam, P. et al. (2023). Mapping the Scientific Literature on Covid-19 and Climate Change. Journal of Applied Science, 1(6), 138-149. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 1858-6635]
- Islam, P. & Bano, E. (2022). Economic Performance of Scheduled Caste: An Analysis from Socio-Economic Caste Census of India. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, 7(9), 1019-1024. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 2455-2631]
- Islam, & Bano, E. (2021). Exploring the Adoption Behaviour and Determinants of Agricultural Modernization using Path Analysis in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. Annals of the Rajasthan Geographical Association, XXXVI, 1-12. [UGC-Listed; ISSN: 0975-4652]
- Islam, P. et al. (2020). Role of Agricultural Technology on Socio-Economic Development in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. National Geographical Journal of India, 66(3), 222-235. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 0027-9374] DOI : 10.48008/ngji.1743
- Islam, P. et al. (2019). An Inter-block Analysis of Regional Disparities in Socio-Economic Conditions of Hathras District. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 9(5), 265-277. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 2231-5780]
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2019). Role of Infrastructure in Diversifying Cropping Pattern: A Case Study of Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), 8(4), 130-141. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 2278-4853]
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Irrigation Expansion and Levels of Agricultural Development in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. Regional Symbiosis, 26, 65-80. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 0972-2041]
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Assessment of Industrial Development in Sant Kabir Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Global Resources, 4(1), 66-74. [UGC-Listed; ISSN: 2395-3160]
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Linkages between Population Growth and Agriculture in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. National Geographical Journal of India, 64(3-4), 146-154. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 0027-9374]
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2017). Agricultural Modernization and Rural Development: A Case Study of Mahamaya Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh. National Geographical Journal of India, 63(2), 17-28. [peer-reviewed; ISSN: 0027-9374]
Publications in Book Chapters: (08)
- Islam, P. et al. (2021). Factor Affecting the Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations- A Case Study of the third World Countries. In Ahmad, M., Islam, P., Siddiqui, S.H. & Jinnah, A. (Eds.), Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture in India (pp. 145-153), GNK Publications, New Delhi.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2019). Child Workers as Anti-Slavery Society in India: A Case Study of Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh. In Ahmad, M., Usmani, T.M., Siddiqui, S.H., & Islam, P. (Eds.), Social and Economic Development: Problems and Prospects (pp. 45-56), Brown Book Publications, New Delhi.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Assessing the Role of Irrigation on Agriculture: A Study of Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. Conference Proceeding on Climatic Change: Sustainable Agriculture & Environment, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 17-18 March, 2018.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). A Study of Changing Land use Pattern and Cropping Intensity of Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. In Ahmad, A., Siddiqui, S. H., Khan, J.H. (Eds.), Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (pp. 225-238), R.K. Publications, Delhi.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2019). Variation of Soil Nutrition and Crop Productivity in Western Uttar Pradesh. In Ahmad, M., Usmani, T.M., Siddiqui, S.H., & Islam, P. (Eds.), Agriculture Development and Environmental Issues in India (pp. 63-78), Brown Book Publications, New Delhi.
- Islam, P. et al. (2018). Education and Women Empowerment in Muslim community of West Bengal with Special reference to North (Uttar) Dinajpur District. In Ahmad, A., Ahmad, N., & Shamim, K. (Eds.), Demographic Structure and Social Development (pp. 272-283), A.K. Publications, New Delhi.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Analysis of Rural Infrastructure and Crop Diversification for Sustainable Development in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. In Khan, N., Ahmad, A., Shamim, S.K., Ansari, Z.R. (Eds.), Geospatial Technologies for Good-governance and Sustainable Development (pp. 222-233), A.K. Publications, Delhi.
- Islam, P. & Ahmad, M. (2018). Regional Analysis of Agriculture Development in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh. In Ahmad, A., Ahmad, N., & Shamim, K. (Eds.), Demographic Structure and Social Development (pp. 292-302), A.K. Publications, New Delhi.
Paper Presented (National- 15 & International- 09 = 24)
(Conferences, Seminars & Webinars)
- “Mapping the Scientific Literature on COVID-19 and Climate Change”. Paper Presented at the 4th International Conference on Towards Reconstruction and Sustainable Development to Promote Peace (13-15 December, 2022), Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering Science, University of Nyala, Sudan.
- “Production and Productivity Growth in Agriculture: An Experience from Indian Villages”. Presented Paper at the National Conference on Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainable Development in India: Post-Independence Scenario (5-6 November, 2022), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Deprivation and Inclusiveness in India: A Case Study of Marginalized Communities”. Presented Paper at the National Conference on Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainable Development in India: Post-Independence Scenario (5-6 November, 2022), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “E-Learning and Pedagogy: The Future of Education in India”. Presented Paper at the International Webinar on Digital Pedagogy in 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges, (25–27th June 2020), Department of Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.
- “Scarcity of Water in no Longer a Global Problem: An Evident of Malda District, West Bengal”. Paper Presented at the National Webinar on Save Earth: Think Globally – Act Locally (5th June, 2020), Department of Geography, D.A.V College, Kanpur.
- “COVID-19 Lockdown: A Wake-up Call for the World Environment”. Presented Paper at the National Webinar on Biodiversity and Ecosystem (5th June, 2020), Kanpur University Geographers Academic Association (KUGAA).
- “COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Education in India”. Presented Paper at the National Webinar on COVID-19 Pandemic: Its Impact on Environment, Economy and Society (31st May, 2020), Kanpur University Geographers Academic Association (KUGAA).
- “Economic Inequality among Social Groups in India”. Paper Presented at the National Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Food, Water and Health: Issues and Challenges (1-2 February, 2020), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Agricultural Modernization- Myth and Reality”. Paper Presented at the National Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Food, Water and Health: Issues and Challenges (1-2 February, 2020), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “An Evaluation of Tourism Perception: A Case Study of Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand”. Paper Presented at the National Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Food, Water and Health: Issues and Challenges (1-2 February, 2020), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Murshidabad District of West Bengal, India”. Presented Paper at the International Conference on Global Water Crisis: Agriculture and Food Security in the Era of Climate Change (1-3 December, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Mountain Based Adventure Tourism in Uttarakhand”. Presented Paper at the International Conference on Global Water Crisis: Agriculture and Food Security in the Era of Climate Change (1-3 December, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Development in Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the International Conference on Global Water Crisis: Agriculture and Food Security in the Era of Climate Change (1-3 December, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Pattern of Land Ownership and Socio-economic Development: An Assessment from Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the International Conference on Global Water Crisis: Agriculture and Food Security in the Era of Climate Change (1-3 December, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Analysis of Rural Infrastructure as a component of crop diversification in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the National Seminar on Urban Environment in the 21st Century: Issues and Challenges (27-28 March, 2018), Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
- “Agricultural Modernization and Nutritional Status of People in Western Uttar Pradesh, India”. Presented Paper at the National Conference on Climatic Change: Sustainable Agriculture & Environment (17-18 March, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Assessing the Role of Irrigation on Agriculture: A Study of Hathras District, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the National Conference on Climatic Change: Sustainable Agriculture & Environment (17-18 March, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Water Resources: Its Availability and Conservation”. Presented Paper at the International Seminar on Environmental Degradation- Causes & Consequences (25 February, 2018), Paryavaran Mitra Samiti & K.G.K (PG) College, Moradabad, U.P.
- “Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Productivity and Nutritional Status in Western Uttar Pradesh, India”. Presented Paper at the 45th RGA National Conference on Resources, Population, Regional Planning and Development (9-11 November, 2017), Department of Geography, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
- “Dimensions of Agricultural Modernization and Rural Development in Mahamaya Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the 10th International Geographical Union (IGU) Conference on Urbanization, Health & Well Being and Sustainable Development Goals (17-19 March, 2017), Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- “A temporal Analysis of Changing Land Use Pattern and Cropping Intensity in Mahamaya Nagar, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the 10th International Geographical Union (IGU) Conference on Urbanization, Health & Well Being and Sustainable Development Goals (17-19 March, 2017), Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
- “Agricultural Innovations and Crop Productivity: A Block wise Study in Mahamaya Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the National Conference on Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management (7-8 February, 2017), Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
- “Impact of Irrigation on Crop Productivity in Mahamaya Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh”. Presented Paper at the 6th NAGI International Conference (18-20 November, 2016), Nalanda Open University, Patna.
- “Regional Disparities in the Levels of Agricultural Development in Mahamaya Nagar of Uttar Pradesh”. Paper Presented at the National Conference on Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development (21-22 March, 2016), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Participated in Academic Events: (35)
(Conferences, Seminars, Workshops & Webinars)
- “One Day International Virtual Conference on Novel Corona and Novel Challenges: Life Ahead with COVID-19” (3rd June 2020), UGC Cell of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Chandigarh, 3rd June 2020.
- “Online International Conference on Geographical Perspectives of Water Resources: Issues and Challenges” (18th July 2020), Russain Geographical Society (RGS) & National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI).
- “Online Workshop on Quality Research and Scholarly Publications Using Scopus and Mendeley” (19th May, 2020), Faculty of Social Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Virtual Summit on COVID-19: Impact on Education, Technology, Environment & Mankind” (30th May, 2020), Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering & Technology, Andhra Pradesh.
- “Two Day Online Short Term Course on Disaster Management and its Mitigation” (20th–21st May, 2020), Department of Civil Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “One Day Online International Webinar on Interdisciplinary International Symposium” (9th June, 2020), Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering & Technology, Andhra Pradesh.
- “Interdisciplinary International Symposium on COVID-19: Socio-Economic and Traumatic Challenges Impacting Migrant Workers” (9th June, 2020), Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering & Technology, Andhra Pradesh.
- “Webinar on Learning and Development in Pandemic Times” (26th May, 2020), Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.
- “Talk-II on Maps: The Mosaics of Philosophical and Politico-historical Perspectives”, M.S. Jaglan in Lecture Series on the theme Geography Research Area Revisited (10th June, 2020), Geography Association, Dayal Singh College, Karnal.
- “Webinar on Prospect of Research & Innovation in Science: A Post COVID- 19 Pandemic Outlook” (10th June, 2020), Department of Physics & Department of Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.
- “International E-Seminar on Gulf Migration: During and Aftermath COVID-19” (27th May, 2020), Organized by Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi.
- “International E-Seminar on Return and Integration Challenges of Migrants during and post COVID-19” (10th May, 2020), Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi.
- “International E-Seminar on Livelihood of Migrants during COVID-19 and Future Challenges” (2nd May, 2020), Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), New Delhi.
- “Weekly Webinar Series on Water Challenges during and post COVID-19” (7th – 28th May, 2020), Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
- “Webinar on Foundation of Research” (1st June, 2020), Students for Holistic Development of Humanity, Jammu & Kashmir.
- “National Webinar Series (12 Sessions) on Knowledge Generation in Education during COVID-19 Pandemic- Quantitative Research” (1st to 6th June, 2020), Bombay Teacher’s Training College, HSNC University, Mumbai & Department of Education, University of Mumbai.
- “Webinar on Contemporary Literacy Theories” (16th June, 2020), Department of English, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, J&K.
- “Three Day National Webinar on Covid-19 & Indian Economy” (9th to 11th June, 2020), School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, in collaboration with Students for Holistic Development of Humanity (SHoDH) & Knowledge Partner ICSSR.
- “National Webinar on Role of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in Indian Economy during Covid-19 Scenario” (16th June, 2020), Department of Economics, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram & Vikrama Simhapuri University, Kavali.
- “International Webinar on New World Order with COVID-19: Evolving Education, Industry & Opportunities” (18th June, 2020), Ambika Ram Debi Degree College, Basti, U.P.
- “Webinar on COVID-19- Preparedness and Responses for Indian Health Care System” (17th June, 2020), College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai.
- “National Webinar on Disaster vis-à-vis Education: Impact and Effects” (27th June 2020), IQAC, Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education, Nadia, West Bengal, in collaboration with Department of Education, University of Kalyani.
- “National Webinar on Impact of Covid-19 on the Migrant Workers and Future Strategies for Sustainable Livelihood” (22nd June 2020), Department of Geography, Jagjiwan College, Gaya.
- “National Webinar on Effective use of COVID days for Future Success: Psychological Perspective” (30th June 2020), Sri ABR Government Degree College, Repalle, Guntur.
- “National Webinar on Traditional Agriculture: Self-reliant Bharat” (20th to 21st June 2020), Kshitij Foundation and Agrivision.
- “Two Days Webinar on Paths of Innovation: Technological Change in 21st Century in Pandemic Era” (6th to 7th July 2020), Aligarh College of Education, Aligarh, U.P.
- “National Webinar on Gender and Violence” (4th July 2020), PG and Research Department of Histroy, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Government Arts College, Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu.
- “National Workshop on Research Methodology and Ethics” (9-30th November, 2019), UGC Human Resource Development Centre at Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “One Week Workshop on Statistics & Optimization Techniques using Software Package” (26th – 31st March, 2018), Department of Statistics and Operational Research, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “GIAN Course on Rural Development Challenges in Transforming Global and Regional Economics” (29th January – 5th February, 2018), Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “International Conference on Mediatization, Culturalization and Language Alteration” (5-7 January, 2017), Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Workshop on Anti- Child Labour” (6th May, 2017), Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Seminar- cum- Interactive Session on Academic Publication & Citations: The Changing Paradigm” (22nd March, 2017), Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “GIAN Course on Rural Planning and Management: Application of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS)” (5-17th December, 2016), Department of Economics, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
- “Workshop on Springer Nature & Aligarh Muslim University” (3rd November, 2016), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.