TEACHING STAFF
Name of the Faculty: Prof. Sujit Deka
Current Position: Professor and Head, Dean, Faculty of Sci & Tec
Dept. of Geography, Bodoland University
Phone: 9954077546
E-mail: sujitdeka@gmail.com
Date of Birth: 01.03.1971
Area of Research: Physical Geography: Geomorphology
Work Experience
Completed 19 years 4 months and 7 days of teaching experience at Pandu College from August, 2000 to 8th Dec., 2019
Teaching Interest
With 23 years of teaching experience spanning undergraduate, post-graduate, and PhD coursework, I have garnered recognition for my effective pedagogy. My passion lies in imparting knowledge in Geography & Geomorphology, aiming to inspire and equip students for promising careers while fostering contributions to research for societal advancement.
CAREER SUMMARY
- Completed Ph. D in Evaluation and Management of Wastelands in Kamrup District of Assam from Gauhati University in 2003 under Faculty of Science
- Completed M.Sc. from Gauhati University in 1995
- Completed B.Sc. from Gauhati University in 1993
SEMINAR PARTICIPATED
- River Dynamics and Subsequent Land use Changes in the South Kamrup, Assam in XXIX Biennial Conf. of NE India Geographical Society (NEIGS) cum XI International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission Seminar organized by Department of Geography, B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 8-10 Feb, 2018
- Hypsometric Analysis and Watershed Management of Jamuna Watershed, Assam : A Geographical Information System Approach in XXIX Biennial Conf. of NE India Geographical Society (NEIGS) cum XI International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission Seminar organized by Department of Geography, B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 8-10 Feb, 2018
- Wasteland Management for Sustainable Development of the Lower Jia Bharali Basin in Sonitpur District of Assam in 29th IGI Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI), Kolkata, 24-27 November, 2016 organised by Department of Geography , University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunj Circular Road, Kolkata -700019
- Flood Hazard Zonation by Multi Criteria Analysis in the South Kamrup District of Assam in 29th IGI Conference of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI), Kolkata, 24-27 November, 2016 Org by Department of Geography , University of Calcutta, 35 Ballygunj Circular Road, Kolkata -700019
- Flood Hazard Zonation with Application of GIS in the South Kamrup District of Assam in National Seminar on North East India : Society and Environment (under UGC-SAP-DRS-III Programme) March 29-30, 2016 Org by Department of Geography, Gauhati University Guwahati-14, Assam
- Wastelands for Sustainable Development : A case study of the lower Jia Bharali Basin in Assam in International Conference on Environmental Changes and Challenges : Local, Regional and Global Perspectives. Feb 25-28, 2015 Org by Department of Geography, G.U. Guwahati, India
- Disaster Management and Sustainable Development in the Southern part of Kamrup District, Assam in International Conference on Environmental Changes and Challenges : Local, Regional and Global Perspectives Feb 25-28, 2015 Org by Department of Geography, G.U. Guwahati, India
- Effect of Morphometry on Landuse of Jarasar river watershed in 23rd annual Conf. of the Indian Institute of Geomorphologist (IGI) 20-22 November, 2010 Org by Dept. of Geography, G.U. Guwahati, Assam, India
- Paper on Employment and Income Generation through Wasteland Management: An Approach to Rural Development in Northeast India IGU Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems 4th & 8th August, 2008 Commission on the Sustainability of Rural Systems (UGI) Department of Geography, University of Zaragoza, Jaca-Zaragoza-Teruel, Spain
- Presented paper in the International conference on Sustainable Development of Wasteland in Dimoria Development Block of Assam (India) Geographical Renaissance at the Dawn of the Millennium 4th-7th August,02 in International Convocation Centre, Durban, South Africa in IGU 2002 Regional Conference Geography, School of Life and Environmental Science, University of Natal, 4041 Durban, South Africa
- Paper on Environmental Protection through Wasteland Management: A case Study of Dimoria Development Block, Assam. In North East Council for Social Science Research 5th June, 2002 Org by North East Council for Social Science Research Shillong, Meghalaya, India
- Paper presented in the 22nd Biennial conference of NEIGS on Problem & Prospects of Wastelands Development in Dimoria Development Block of Kamrup District, Assam. North East India Geographical Society 27th -28th April, 02 Org by NEIGS Jagiroad College
- Presented paper on Impact of Brick Industries in Khanamukh Area of Assam. In National the Conference North East India Geographical Society 27th -29th May,"98 Org by NEIGS Nowgaon College
SEMINAR ORGANISED:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Seminar | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Role (Convenor/ Coordinator/ Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webinar to observe World environment Day on ´Ecosystem Restoration´ | NSS Cell, Bodoland University, in collaboration with the Department of Geography, Bodoland University | 5th June, 2021 | State level | Coordinator |
| 2 | Webinar on Research Methodology | Department of Geography collaboration with the Research Innovation and ExtensionCommitteeforNAAC, Bodoland University | 19th and the 20th of July, 2021 | International | Coordinator |
FDP/ WORKSHOP ORGANIZED :
| Sl. No. | Name of the FDP/Workshop organized | Organized By | Duration | International/ National/ Regional/ State Level | Role (Convenor/ Coordinator/Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One week online workshop on Data analysis with SPSS | Department of Geography | 4-10 August 2020 | State level | Adviser & HoD |
| 2 | CHOOSING APPROPRIATE DATA VISUALIZATION AND STATISTICAL METHODS | Department of Geography, Bodoland University | 19th June, 2021 | Regional level | President/ Chairperson |
PUBLICATIONS :
RESEARCH PAPER / REVIEW ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
- Impact of Floods on the Socio-Economic Conditions in the southern part of Kamrup district, Assam, Vol No. 4 (2021): Space and Culture, India, SCOPUS Metrix (2018), Cite Score=0.28; SNIP=0.212, DOI: 10.20896/saci.v8i4.665, ISSN: 2052-8396
- Exploring the Exquisiteness of Traditional Ecological Knowledge: A case study of Merbeel Wetlands, North East India, ISSN: 0971-765 X, International Journal Ecology, Environment and Conservation, Scopus and this Journal is in Master Journal List of ISI, Thomson Reuters, USA, SCOPUS index 10.00 and NAAS 4.89
- Hypsometric Analysis of Jamuna Watershed, Assam with Application of Geographical Information System, International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) ISSN: 2349-5162
- Political Ecology in Merbeel: A Power Play around Past and Present Wetland Resource Management, International Journal Space and Culture, India vol 7,(4)2020,SCOPUS Metrix (2018), Cite Score=0.28; SNIP=0.212 DOI: 10.20896/saci.v7i4.599, ISSN: 2052-8396 Study of Pre and Post Monsoon variation in Ground Water Levels in Jamuna Watershed. AJANTA, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal, Vol-VIII, Issue I, Jan-March 2019. ISSN: 2277-570
- Bank Erosion and Its Impact in the Floodplains of Southern Part of Kamrup District of Assam. AJANTA, An International Multidisciplinary Quarterly Research Journal Vol-VIII, Issue I, Jan-March 2019
- Conjective Use of ASTER DEM, LANDSAT (ETM Plus) Satellite data and Topographic maps for Morphometric Analysis of Jamuna Watershed, Kopili river, Assam. The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol 93, No. 1, pg. 49-65, June 2018. ISSN: 0019-4824
- Religion and Folklore: An untapped link in Sasoni Merbil region of North East India. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. Vol 9, Issue 4. April 2019. ISSN: 2249-2496
- Flood Associated Sand Deposition and its Impacts in Southern Kamrup District of Assam, Punjab Geographer Vol.13, pp 123-128 Pub by Association of Punjab Geographer, Link http://punjabgeographer.org/journals/readmore/vol13/punjabgeographer-vol-13-10
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS CHAPTERS IN BOOKS, OTHER THAN REFERRED JOURNAL ARTICLES
- Harnessing Wastelands of India"s Northeast for Sustainable Rural DevelopmentPopulation Development and Conflicts in North East India edited by Dr. Sujit Deka, 2011
- Employment and Income Generation Through Wasteland Management : An Approach to Rural Development In NorthEast India. New Ruralities and Sustainable Use of Territory Edited by Luisa Maria FRUTOS, Eugeenio CLIMENT and Enrique RUIZ, 2009
- Sustainable Development of Wasteland in Assam(India) : A case study on Dimoria Development Block of Assam. The Sustainability of Rural Systems in Developing Countries Edited by Christopher R. Bryant, Edward Makhanya and Thora Martina Herrmann , 2008
- Wastelands of North- East India : Distribution, Genesis and Strategies for Reclamation. North East India: Geo-environmental Issues Edited by- Dr. Sujit Deka, 2008
- Environmental Protection Through Wastelands Management : A case study of Dimoria Development Block of Kamrup District, Assam. Environmental Issues of North East India / Regency Publication, New Delhi-2003, pp. 151-161., 2003
EDITED BOOKS (2)
- Population, Development and Conflicts in North-East India (ISBN : 978-81-9038-349-3) . This book was released by former President of India (Late) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on September 23, 2011
- North East India: Geo-environmental Issues (ISBN : 978-81-903834-4-8), 2008
BOOK AUTHORED
- Wastelands & Sustainable Development Published by Ebh Publisher
PROJECT COMPLETED
- Wastelands & Sustainable Development Published by Ebh Publisher
FDP/ WORKSHOP ORGANIZED:
| Sl. No. | Name Of the project | Duration | Funding Agency | Amount | Teacher in charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UGC sponsored Major Research Project | 2009-02 to 2012-02 | University Grants Commission | 1,237,600 | Project Investigator: Dr. Sujit Deka |
Administrative Experience
| Name of the Assignment | Duration |
|---|---|
| Member, naming newly constructed buildings of BU | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 30/03//2024 |
| Acted as External Evaluator of “GUNOTSAV” 2023 (Phase – I) Programme in Kokrajhar | From 04.01.24 to 06.01.2024 |
| Selection Committee for recruitment of Project JRF in DST SERB | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 14/12/2023 |
| Invited & acted as Examinar for Viva-Voce examination of PhD thesis of Department of Geography, GU | Vide letter NoGU/Acad/PhD/Viva-Voce/7377 dt 18 May, 2023 |
| Dean of Faculty of science and Technology, B.U | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Aproval date: 15/03/2023) |
| Nominated as External Member of the Post Graduate Board of Studies in Geography of Coooch Bihar Panchanan Barma University | W.e.f. 1st June, 2023 |
| Nominated as External Member of the Under Graduate Board of Studies in Environmental studies of Coooch Bihar Panchanan Barma University | W.e.f. 1st June, 2023 |
| Member of the Students Grievances Redressal Committee(s) of BU | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 08/06/2023 for two years |
| Act as Chairperson for API Evaluation of Faculties for Promotion under CAS | With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Aproval date: 23/02/2023 |
| Acted as Judge 5th Regional Science & Technology Congress (Region I) at Coooch Bihar Panchanan Barma University | On January 17 & 18, 2023 |
| Acted as External Evaluator of “GUNOTSAV” 2023 (Phase – I) Programme | From 19.01.23 to 21.01.2023 |
| in Kokrajhar | |
| Chairman of the constituted committee | One day (11/11/2022) |
| Presiding officer, Polling Officers, Chief counting Officers and Counting Officers | One day (04/11/2022) |
| Member of the Guest house committee for drafting of rules and regulations | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 26/10/2022 |
| Act as Convenor, Screening of Application for Selection of Principals in Provincialised Colleges under BU | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 26/08/2022 |
| Director of IQAC, Bodoland University | Two years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Aproval date:16/08/2022) |
| Member of Board of studies | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Aproval date:14/09/2022) |
| Member of Guidline preparation committee for selection of principals in provincialzed colleges | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date:27/07/2022 |
| Member of the Re-constituted provision of Bodoland University Act, 2009 | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU.) |
| Member of the Finance committee, Bodoland University | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU.From 11/5/2022) |
| Member of the Executive Council, Bodoland University | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU.From 20/04/2022) |
| Member of the Governing body of Mushalpur College | Three years (With approval of hounourable VC, BU. From 28/03/2022) |
| Member of the re-constituted Research council | With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Approval date : 07/01/2022 |
| Appointed as preparation of programme, Convocation Address, Speech and Messages etc (2nd convocation of Bodoland University | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Approval date : 30/12/2021 |
| Chief Counting Officer, Bodoland University | One day (15/12/2021) |
| Inspector of College, Reimalie Academy College | With approval of hounourable VC, BU. Aproval date: 01/12/2021 |
| Member of the re-constituted Academic Council, Bodoland University | With approval of hounourable VC, BU.Aproval date: 11/09/2021 |
| Member of the Governing body of St. Ann"s College, Balagaon, Kokrajhar | Three years (From 19/07/2021) |
| Member of the Governing body of Barama college | Three years (From 02/03/2021) |
| Presiding Officer, Bodoland University | One day (04/03/2021) |
| Member of the Purchase committee, Bodoland University | Two years (from 19/02/2021) |
| Member of the Governing body of Gossaigaon B.Ed college | Three years (From 13/02/2021) |
| Programme Coordinator of NSS, Bodoland University | Until further order ( From 29/01/2021) |
| Programme Coordinator of NSS (i/c), Bodoland University | Five days (From 18/01/2021 to 22/01/2021) |
| Centre-in-Charge | N/A (Aproval date: 21/10/2020) |
| Member of flying squad team | N/A (Aproval date: 12/10/2020) |
| Member of the Research council, Bodoland University | Three Years from 7/07/2020 |
| Chairman of the Students Disciplinary Committee of the Bodoland University | Two years (From 25/06/2020) |
| Member of the NAAC Advisory committee | N/A (Aproval date: 28/05/2020) |
| HoD of Geography Department, Bodoland University | N/A (Aproval date: 05/02/2020) |
MEMBERSHIP:
Corresponding member, International Geographical Union (IGU), 2008