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Manipur Univ


Dr. Konthoujam Khelchandra Singh

Designation: Associate Professor

Specialization: Aquatic Ecology and Environmental Analysis

Contact: +91 9436025573; +91 7085909287

Email: khelchandra[AT]manipuruniv.ac.in, kkhelchandrasingh[AT]gmail.com; k_khel[AT]yahoo.com

M.Sc in Environmental Science, University of Pune; M.Phil in Environmental Science, Goa University ; NET in Environmental Sciences Ph.D in Life Sciences, Manipur University;  MS in Environmental Sciences: Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom (UK)

Faculty Details Faculty List

CURRICULUM VITAE


Name: DR. KONTHOUJAM KHELCHANDRA SINGH

Chevening Scholar (Queen Mary University of London; 2015-2016)

Designation: Associate Professor

Institute: Department of Forestry and Environmental Science

Manipur University (A Central University)

Canchipur, Imphal-795003, Manipur, India

Phone No: +91 9436025573; +91 7085909287

Email: khelchandra [AT] manipuruniv.ac.in; kkhelchandrasingh [AT] gmail.com


 

Educational Qualifications:

  • B.Sc from St. Francis de Sales College, Nagpur University, India

  • M.Sc in Environmental Science, University of Pune, India

  • M.Phil in Environmental Science, Goa University, India

  • NET in Environmental Sciences

  • Ph.D in Life Sciences, Manipur University, India

  • MS in Environmental Sciences: Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom (UK)

Specialization: Aquatic Ecology and Environmental Analysis

Research Interest: Ecology of Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands; Water quality monitoring and assessment; Aquatic Macrophyte Ecology; Estimation of Biomass, Productivity, Biodiversity Conservation and Trace Metals in Aquatic Ecosystems, Eutrophication in freshwater bodies.

Awards and Distinctions: Awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in 2015 by the British Government to undertake the one year Postgraduate level course on Environmental Science: Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments at the Queen Mary University of London, UK. Chevening Scholarship is a UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).


 

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT

Organization/ Institution

Designation

Duration

D.M. College of Science, Imphal, Manipur

Part-Time Lecturer

1997-1998

Kalpavriksh Environmental Action Group, New Delhi

Research Associate

2001-2006

Maharaja Bodhchandra College, Imphal, Manipur

Guest Lecturer

2006-2011

Pachhunga University College,

Mizoram University, Aizawl

Assistant Professor

2011-2023

Manipur University

Associate Professor

2023 to till date


 

PUBLICATIONS

Books

  1. K. Khelchandra Singh. 2020. Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India. South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  2. K. Khelchandra Singh. 2019. Emerging Trends in Environmental Research. South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-05-6).

  3. K. Khelchandra Singh, K.C. Das & H. Lalruatsanga. 2013. Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India, Pg.1-424, MIPOGRASS & PUC, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. (ISBN: 978-81-924321-3-7).

Research Papers Published in Journals

  1. K. Khelchandra Singh, Kshtrimayum, K.S, Usha, Kh, Das, S, and Singh S.S. (2022). Evaluations of seasonal dynamics of the surface water hydrochemistry using multivariate statistical techniques and aquatic macrophyte productivity in a mountainous Lake, Northeast India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-20631-1. (ISSN 1614-7499)

  2. K. Khelchandra Singh and Zirthangmawia, J.C. (2021). Determining the Primary Productivity of the Macrophytes in Tamdil Lake, Mizoram, Northeast India. Science and Technology Journal, Vol.9 (1): 83-88. https://doi.org/10.22232/stj.2021.09.01.14. (ISSN 2321-3388).

  3. K. Khelchandra Singh and Usha. Kh. (2019). Macrophyte Productivity Assessment of Khumanpat Lake, Manipur Northeast India. Asian Journal of Microbiol, Biotech, Env.Sc., Vol. 21 (4): 195-201. (ISSN 0972-3005).

  4. K. Khelchandra. Singh, Usha. Kh. and Singh. Th. Binoy. (2018). Physico-Chemical Characteristics of water in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, Vo-38(10):836-847. (ISSN 0253-7141).

  5. K. Khelchandra Singh and Usha. Kh. (2018). A study on the biomass variation of the macrophytes in Poiroupat lake, Manipur Northeast India. Science Vision. Vol-18 (1): 22-31. (ISSN No. 0975-6175).

  6. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2013). Inventory of the Aquatic Macrophytes in Lake Kharungpat, India. Journal of Energy Technologies and Policies, Vol-3 (11) pp 64-75. (ISSN-2224-3232).

  7. K. Khelchandra Singh and Sharma. B.M. (2012). Ecological Productivity studies of the macrophytes in Kharungpat Lake, Manipur, Northeast India. International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol-2 (2) pp.58-71, May-Aug. (ISSN- 2277-2081).

  8. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2010). Ecology of Kharungpat Lake, Thoubal, Manipur, India: part-i Water quality status. The Ecoscan (An International Quarterly Journal of Environmental Sciences) Vol. 4 (2&3): 241-245 (ISSN: 0974-0376).

  9. Usha. Kh, Sharma. B.M. and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2010). Studies on the Physico-chemical characteristics of water samples of Poiroupat Lake, Imphal east district, Manipur, India. Ecology, Environment and Conservation (Eco. Env & Cons.) Vol. 16 (2): pp. (295-300). (ISSN-0971-765X).

  10. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2010). A study on the seasonal distribution of the macrophytes in Kharungpat Lake, Thoubal district, Manipur, India. Indian Journal Environment & Ecoplanning, Vol. 17 (1&2):187-194 (ISSN- 0972-1215).

  11. Usha. Kh, Sharma. B.M. and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2010). Growth form analysis of the macrophytes of Poiroupat Lake, Manipur, India. The Ecoscan (An International Quarterly Journal of Environmental Sciences), Vol. 4 (2&3): 217-220 (ISSN: 0974-0376).

  12. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha Kh. (2010). Biomass dynamics of the macrophytic plant species of Kharungpat Lake, Manipur, India. The Bioscan: Special, Vol.2 pp-373-382. (ISSN: 0973-7049).

  13. K. Khelchandra Singh, Matta, V.M, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2010). Concentration of some trace metals in the estuarine waters of Zuari river of Goa, India. Journal of Current Science, Vol. 15 (1): 211-218 (ISSN-0972-6101).

  14. K. Khelchandra Singh, Matta, V.M, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2009). Trace metals in sediments of the Zuari river of Goa, west coast of India. The Ecoscan (An International Quarterly Journal of Environmental Sciences) Vol 3 (1&2):111-117, (ISSN/ISBN No. 0974-0376).

  15. K. Khelchandra Singh, Matta, V.M, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2009). Physico chemical quality of Mandovi-Zuari estuarine systems of Goa, west coast of India. The Ecoscan (An International Quarterly Journal of Environmental Sciences) Vol 3 (3&4):259-262, (ISSN/ISBN No. 0974-0376).

  16. K. Khelchandra Singh, Matta, V.M, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2009). Seasonal variation of some trace metals in the sediments of the Mandovi river of Goa, India. The Ekologia (The Ekol) Vol. 9 (1&2), pg. 87-94, (ISSN/ISBN No. 0972-9577).

  17. K. Khelchandra Singh, Matta, V.M, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2008). Distribution of some trace metals in the Mandovi estuary of Goa, west coast of India. Indian Journal Environment & Ecoplanning, Vol. 15 (3) pg. 619-628, (ISSN/ISBN No. 0972-1215).

Research Papers Published in Books

  1. K. Khelchandra Singh, Kulendra C. Das, Lallawmkimi, Hilda Lalrinpuii and Subhasish Das. (2020). Comparative Analysis of the Water Quality Status of Surface Water in the Vicinity of Aizawl, Mizoram, India, pp. 12-28. In “Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India” (Ed. K.K. Singh) South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  2. Khuraijam Usha and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2020). Estimation of the Macrophyte Distribution in Khonghampat Lake, Manipur, Northeast India, pp. 128-136. In “Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India” (Ed. K.K. Singh) South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  3. Kulendra C Das, Lallawmkimi, H. Lalrinpuii and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2020). A Study of Traditional Foods of Mizo Community in Aizawl City, pp.198-210. In “Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India” (Ed. K.K. Singh) South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  4. Lallawmkimi, Hilda Lalrinpuii, K. Khelchandra Singh and Kulendra C. Das. (2020). Documentation of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Aizawl Market, pp. 161-170. In “Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India” (Ed. K.K. Singh) South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  5. Hilda Lalrinpuii, K. Khelchandra Singh, Kulendra C. Das and Lallawmkimi. (2020). Study of Solid Waste Generated and Management in Pachhunga University College Campus, Aizawl, pp. 328-339. In “Advances in Environmental Research of Northeast India” (Ed. K.K. Singh) South-Eastern Book Agencies, Guwahati. (ISBN: 978-93-89262-10-0).

  6. K. Khelchandra Singh and Usha. Kh. (2019). Studies on the aquatic Macrophytic diversity in Khumanpat Lake, Manipur, Northeast India pp. 1001-1009. In “Recent Research in Ethnobiology & Biodiversity Conservation in India” (Eds. AK Das, S. Gupta, A. Gupta & H. Singha), Assam University, Silchar (ISBN- 978-81-936364-6-6).

  7. K. Khelchandra Singh and Usha. Kh. (2019). A Study on the Water Quality Status of Chite River, Aizawl, Mizoram pp. 96-103. In “Transforming Leadership: Social and Environmental Justice in Global” (Eds. Th. Asha Sinha & W. Mema Devi), ABS Books Delhi (ISBN- 978-93-86088-97-0).

  8. K. Khelchandra. Singh, Zirthangmawia, J.C., Usha. Kh. and Das, K.C. (2018). Life-form characteristics and Biological Spectrum of the aquatic macrophytes in Tam Dil, a natural lake in Mizoram. Advances in Engineering Research, Vol-178:52-55 (Atlantis Press) (ISSN-2352 5401).

  9. Usha. Kh. and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2018). Seasonal Variations of Organic Carbon in the sediments of Imphal River, Manipur. Advances in Engineering Research, Vol-178:56-60 (Atlantis Press), (ISSN-2352 5401).

  10. K. Khelchandra Singh and Sharma.B.M. (2013). Studies on the Life-Form Characteristics and Biological Spectrum of the Aquatic Macrophytes in Kharungpat Lake, Manipur, Northeast India, pp.128-133; In Chapter 2: Aquatic Bioresources and Chemistry, In “Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India”, MIPOGRASS and PUC, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. (ISBN No.987-81-924321-3-7).

  11. Das, K.C., K. Khelchandra Singh and Lallawmkimi. (2013). A Preliminary Initiative to Explore an Environmental History and Bio-Resources of Mizoram, Pp. 373-389; Chapter 5: Traditional Knowledge, Environmental History and Management, In (ed.) book ‘Bioresources and Traditional Knowledge of Northeast India. MIPOGRASS & PUC, Mizoram, India. (ISBN 98781-92432137).

  12. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2012). Analysis of Growth forms of the macrophytes in Kharungpat Lake Manipur, North-east India. In Biodiversity of Aquatic Resources, Mamta Rawat and Sumit Dookia (Eds.), pp.50-59. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi (ISBN: 9788170357896).

  13. Usha. Kh, Sharma. B.M. and K. Khelchandra Singh. (2012). Phytosociological studies of the aquatic macrophytes in Poiroupat Lake, Manipur (North-east India). In Biodiversity of Aquatic Resources, Mamta Rawat and Sumit Dookia (Eds.), pp.60-74. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi (ISBN: 9788170357896).

  14. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2012). Vegetation Analysis of the aquatic macrophytes in Kharungpat Lake, Manipur, India. Recent Advances in Natural Products Research. pp 91-102; MIPOGRASS, Aizawl. (ISBN-987-81-924321-2-0).

  15. K. Khelchandra Singh, Sharma. B.M. and Usha. Kh. (2011). Investigation of the surface water quality of some freshwater lakes in the valley districts of Manipur, Northeast India. Advances in Environmental Chemistry. pp 93-96, Excel India Publisher, New Delhi. (ISSN-93-81361-53).

General Articles Published (Newspaper/Magazines)

  1. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Environment Day 2023: Menace of Plastic Pollution and its remedial measures” has been published in The Sangai Express, June 5 & 6, 2023.

  2. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Environment Day amidst Coronavirus Pandemic” has been published in The Mizoram Post, June 5, 2020.

  3. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Ozone Day 2019: Issues on the Protection of Ozone layer” has been published in The Sangai Express, September 16, 2019.

  4. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Biodiversity Why humanity should Care?” has been published in The Imphal Free Press, May 22, 2019.

  5. Tawnenga & K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Global Warming: A view on existing heat waves in Aizawl, has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl May 18, Tuesday 2019.

  6. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Challenges of Solid Waste Management in Imphal” has been published in The Imphal Free Press, May 7, 2019.

  7. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Wetlands Why We Should Care” has been published in The Sangai Express, February 2, 2018.

  8. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Environment Day 2016: Go Wild for Life” has been published in The Imphal Free Press, June 5, 2016.

  9. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “My Chevening Journey in the United Kingdom”” has been published in The Sangai Express, April 13, 2016.

  10. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Earth Day April 22: Its significance in the present scenario” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl April 22, Tuesday 2014.

  11. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Ozone Day 2013: A Healthy Atmosphere, The Future We Want!” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl September 16, Monday 2013.

  12. K. Khelchandra Singh and Kulendra C. Das. The article entitled “World Environment Day 2013: Think. Eat. Save” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl June 5, Wednesday 2013 (Vol: XV No. 127).

  13. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “World Wetlands Day 2 February 2013: Wetlands and Water Management” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl February 2, Saturday 2013 (Vol: XV No. 23).

  14. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “International Day for preservation of the Ozone Layer: 16th September 2012” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl September 17, Monday 2012 (Vol: XIV No. 216).

  15. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Profile of Environmental challenges in India: On the Eve of World Environment Day 5th June 2012” has been published in Newslink (The leading English Daily in Mizoram), Aizawl June 5, Tuesday 2012 (Vol: XIV No. 129).

  16. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled “Environmental challenges in India: An Overview” has been published in The Imphal Free Press, January 9, 2012 (Vol: XIII/Issue 552).

  17. K. Khelchandra Singh and B. Manihar Sharma. The article entitled “Greening of the Iril river: A preliminary investigation” has been published in The Sangai Express, May 20, 2008 (Vol: IX/233).

  18. K. Khelchandra Singh and Kanchi Kohli. The article entitled “Biodiversity-It’s a matter of Life” has been published in the Earthwatch section of North-East Sun, December 1-14, 2002.

  19. K. Khelchandra Singh and Kanchi Kohli. The story entitled ‘‘Dance, Dear Sangai’’ based on the Sangai in Manipur has been published in the special children magazine Chandamama November 2002.

  20. K. Khelchandra Singh. The article entitled ‘‘Fabric of Nature’’ relating to importance of Organic Cotton has been published in the special report section of Science and Environment Fortnightly Magazine ‘‘Down to Earth’’ February 15, 2001.

 

CONFERENCE/ SEMINARS/ WORKSHOP/EVENTS ATTENDED
Year Details of the Conference/Seminars/Events Organizer
2009 96th Indian Science Congress, 3rd – 7th January, 2009
(Presented Paper)		 North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillong
2010 National Seminar on “Human Development and Environment & Common Property” 8th – 9th June, 2010 Manipur University
National Conference on “Current Scenario on Global Challenges in Germplasm Conservation and Biodiversity (NCCSGCGCB-2010)” 7th – 8th July, 2010
(Presented Paper)		 Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
International Conference on “Energy, Environment and Development: From Stockholm to Copenhagen and beyond (ICEED 2010)” 10th – 12th December, 2010
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Environmental Sciences, Sambalpur University
2011 National Workshop on “Application of Remote Sensing, GIS & GPS in Geography and Allied Sciences”
20th -22nd February, 2011		 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Symposium on “Biodiversity status and conservation strategies with special reference to the Northeast India” 17th – 18th March, 2011
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University
National Workshop on “Computational and Systems Biology” held at Centre for Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility, Manipur University, 30th – 31st March, 2011 Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University
National workshop on “Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Management in NE-India with particular reference to Manipur” 29th – 30th September, 2011 Manipur Biodiversity Board and Forest Department, Government of Manipur
International Conference on “Advances in Environmental Chemistry (AEC 2011)”
16th – 18th November, 2011
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Chemistry, Mizoram University
2012 National Seminar on “Carbon Sequestration in Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems”
24th – 25th February, 2012		 Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University
National Seminar on “Environment, Biodiversity, Veda and Traditional Systems” 10th – 12th April, 2012
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Zoology, Mizoram University
National Seminar on “Plant Diversity Resources of Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot and their conservation (PLANTBIOCON)” 16th – 17th April, 2012 D.M. College of Science, Imphal and Science Teachers Forum, Manipur
International Seminar on “Aggression and its related issues.”19th April, 2012 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Workshop on “Administrative and E-Governance initiatives” 9th October, 2012 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Workshop on “Statistical Techniques for Decision Making (STDM-2012)”
25th – 26th October, 2012		 Department of Statistics, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Seminar on “Green Chemistry for Greener Environment” 26th – 27th November, 2012 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Natural Products Research” 29th November–1st December, 2012. (Presented Paper) Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
2013 UGC sponsored two days state level Seminar on “Traditional System in the Action Plan on Climate Change” 22nd – 23rd February, 2013 Oriental College & N.G. College, Imphal, Manipur
National Conference on “Bioresource Inventory and Emerging Conservation Strategies with Special Reference to Northeast India (BICON 2013)”.
7th – 8th March, 2013.
(Acted as Convener) 		Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Seminar on “Economic Development in Northeast India: Challenges and opportunities (EDNEI 2013)” 21st – 22nd March, 2013 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
NAAC sponsored 2 days state level workshop on “Innovative Methods of Teaching in Higher Education”
9th – 10th May, 2013		 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Seminar on “Rethinking social change: Recent trends and emerging perspectives” 16th – 17th May, 2013 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
One Week Course on Environmental Studies,
24th – 29th June, 2013
(Invited Lecture)		 UGC-ASC,
Mizoram University
Regional Science Congress for Northeastern Region on Innovations in Science and Technology for Inclusive Development, 30th – 31st December, 2013.
(Presented Paper) 		ISCA Manipur & ISCA Kolkota City.
International Conference on “Environment, Energy and Sustainable Economy” held in Bangkok, Thailand,
1st – 4th December, 2013.
(Presented Paper)		 Australian Society for Commerce, Industry and Engineering
2014 National Workshop on “Advocacy Workshop on Bird Conservation in Mizoram” 21st February, 2014 IBCN, Mumbai and Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
National Seminar on “Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development” 6th – 7th March, 2014 Department of Geography & Resource Management, Mizoram University
National Seminar on “Issues of Wildlife Conservation in India with special reference to Mizoram”
24th – 25th April, 2014		 Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University
Workshop on “Capacity Building in Effective Management of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in Biotechnology by Universities and Research Institutes in Mizoram” 27th – 28th August, 2014 Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi
Short-Term Course on “Educational Leadership”
17th – 19th October, 2014		 Centre for Educational Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Orientation Workshop on “Radiations-Its Applications in Chemical, Physical, and Life Sciences”
29th – 31st October, 2014		 UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkota Centre and Mizoram University.
Tropical Ecology Congress 2014 “Tropical Ecosystems in Changing World” 10th – 12th December, 2014
(Presented Paper) 		Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi India
2015 Statistical and Computing Methods for Life-Science Data Analysis. (9th - 16th February, 2015). Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Two-day workshop on Current Trends of Biodiversity Research in Mizoram. (20th - 21st March, 2015). Pachhunga University College &, Mizoram University.
Fish survey and invertebrate sampling methods in River Mimram UK conducted by Environment Agency team, London. (8th October, 2015). Queen Mary University of London
Water Conservators Walk: Regents Canal to the Olympic Park (11th October, 2015) The Water Conservation Trust, London
Seminar on Education Opportunities at Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic (13th October, 2015). Queen Mary University of London
The Flood Expo 2015 at Excel London
(14th and 15th October, 2015)		 Environment Agency London
Chevening Orientation 2015 at Excel London
(17th October, 2015) 		Chevening Secretariat, Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO), London,
Hands on training in Urban River Survey at River Mayes Brook, UK (22nd October, 2015). Queen Mary University of London
Field visits for Project report preparation on “The restoration of River Wandle between Beddington Lane and Hackbridge”
(3rd November, 2015 & 11 December, 2015).		 Queen Mary University of London
Blenheim Palace: Celebrating our Greatest Briton
(6th November, 2015).		 Chevening Secretariat, London
Gresham College Lecture Series: The next big UK flood: Britain under water by Professor Carolyn Roberts
(12th November, 2015).		 Gresham College, London
London Freshwater Group Autumn Meeting: The Flett Lecture Theatre, The Natural History Museum, London, (13th November, 2015). London Freshwater Group, London
London Tree Planting with Tress for Cities at King George’s Field, Ealing London, (22nd November, 2016) Chevening Secretariat, London
Field trip to River Avon and River Marden, Wiltshire: UK for hands on training on different analytical tools used in the assessment of rivers.
(23rd – 26th November, 2015).		 Queen Mary University of London
Chevening Christmas Lecture on the “Role of British Monarch in the 21st Century” at Queen Mary University of London (2nd December, 2015). Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), London,
Site visit to River Ravensbourne to study urban restoration (15th December, 2015). Queen Mary University of London
River Chess field trip: Site visit to study the problems in the headwater regions of a Chalk stream
(17th December, 2015).		 Queen Mary University of London
2016 Parliamentary and Scientific Committee discussion meeting on “Is Flood Management an Oxymoron”: The Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, (19th January, 2016). UK Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (P & SC)
Winter Seminar on Ecoservices: New GIS based solutions for Environmental Problems
(27th January, 2016). 		Thames Estuary Partnership, University College London, London
Deftford Creek Low tide walk
(31st January, 2016).		 Creekside Discovery Centre, London
River Chess field trip: Site visit to study carbon and methane flux in a Chalk stream, (1st February, 2016). Queen Mary University of London
Gresham College Lecture Series: Oil on troubled water: The Industrial legacy & Britian’s Groundwater by Professor Carolyn Roberts (11th February, 2016) Gresham College, London
River Habitat Enhancement Programme at the River Wye, UK (17th and 18th February, 2016). Chiltern Chalk Stream Project of the Chiltern Conservation Board, UK
“Red-listing the English Flora-a better approach to conservation prioritisation?” by Fred Rumsey,
(19th February, 2016).		 Ecology and Conservation Studies Society, London
Landfill site field trip: East Tilbury, Essex, Historic Landfill visit (9th March, 2016). Queen Mary University of London
Field trip to Thames Barrier, London (15th March, 2016). Queen Mary University of London
Field trip to Maidenhead: Hydrometry and Telemetry with the Environment Agency team (16th March, 2016). Queen Mary University of London
London Freshwater Group Spring Meeting: In the meeting room of The Linnean Society of London, Burlington House, London (18th March, 2016). London Freshwater Group, London
A reception to mark the forthcoming official visit to India and Bhutan by Their Royal Highness the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace, Palace Green, London. (6th April, 2016) Government of the United Kingdom.
Gresham College Lecture Series: Britain Damaged Rivers by Professor Carolyn Roberts (7th April, 2016). Gresham College, London
Field Trip to Tagliamento River, Northern Italy; Course Module: Field Methods for Freshwater Environmental Science, (7th – 13th May, 2016) Queen Mary University of London
Chevening Farewell events at Alexander Place, London. (11th July, 2016). Chevening Secretariat, London
2017 International Conference on Natural Resource Management and Technology Trends (ICNRM-17), 27th – 29th March, 2017
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Life Sciences
Manipur University
Three Days National Seminar on the focal theme “Science and Technology for National Development” 2nd – 4th April, 2017 ISCA- Imphal Chapter & Manipur University
National Workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management Strategies & Challenges in the NE India.
29th – 30th June, 2017.
(Invited Lecture)		 D.M. College of Science, Imphal & SLNA, Govt. of Manipur
Workshop on Research Methodology & Monitoring of Research Projects, 11th August, 2017. Project Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Participated at the National Workshop on Popularisation of Remote Sensing Based Maps & Geospatial Information, 12th August, 2017. ISRS & ISRO
International Conference on Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Development and Rural Livelihoods, 26th – 28th October, 2017.
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Geography & Resource Management,
Mizoram University
National Conference on Recent Advances in Biotechnology. 9th - 10th November, 2017.
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Biotechnology, Mizoram University
2018 105th Indian Science Congress held at Manipur University (16th – 20th March, 2018).
(Presented Paper)		 ISCA & Manipur University
International Conference on Transforming Leadership for Global Social & Environmental Justice: Issues & Challenges (6th -8th April, 2018).
(Presented Paper)		 Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration & Management (CCEAM) & G.P. Women’s College, Imphal
National Seminar on Human Development and Gender (21st - 22nd May 2018).
(Presented Paper)		 Ideal Girls College, Imphal
National Conference on “Recent Advances in Biological Research and Future Prospects”
(28th & 29th May, 2018).
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Zoology,
Sikkim University
National Seminar on “Conservation and Sustainable use of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”
(13th - 14th September, 2018). 		Mizoram University
Seminar on Preservation of Ozone Layer: Issues and Challenges (20th September, 2018).
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Diamond Jubilee Special Invited Lecture on Substance Abuse and HIV (28th September, 2018). Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Mizoram Science Congress 2018
(4th - 5th October 2018)
(Presented Paper)		 MISTIC, MAS, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
Regional Seminar on “Climate Change: Impact, Adaptation & Response in the Eastern Himalaya”
(1st & 2nd November 2018)		 Mizoram University & IHCAP
National Seminar “Reforming Teaching-Learning & Evaluation in Collegiate Education”
(29th December, 2018)		 FEGOTA, Manipur
2019 A three-day International Seminar on “Culture, Tourism, Indigenous People and Sustainable Development” (15th -17th February, 2019)
(Presented Paper)		 Manipur University
International Conference on “Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability”
(19th-22nd February, 2019),
(Presented Paper).		 Department of Chemistry, Mizoram University
National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Environmental Research NACETER 2019”
(31st October- 2nd November, 2019),
(Acted as Convener). 		Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
International Conference on “Recent Trends in Animal Sciences-2019 (ICRAAS2019)”,
(6th – 8th November, 2019)
(Presented Paper)		 Department of Zoology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
2020 Webinar for Environment Educators on Environment, Development and Climate change in the context of COVID-19". May 13, 2020. Centre for Science & Environment, New Delhi.
Webinar on "Ageing and Health - New Initiatives" & "Translating Research for Neurodegeneration: Challenges and Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disorders". May 15, 2020. Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "Let’s talk COVID: Shifting Paradigm”. May 16, 2020. Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on “Vaccine against Covid-19 any Possibilities” & Current status of Drug and Vaccine Development against Covid -19. May 18, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "Understanding the transcribed dark side of human genome" & "Major Depression and antidepressant treatment outcomes"". May 19, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on “An Overview on the Degradation of Emerging Micro-pollutants by Ferrate (VI) Treatment” & “Issues in Microplastics Research: Focusing on Analytical Methods” May 20, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on " 1. Science Communication. 2. Analysis of Scientific Publications for enhanced visibility.” May 29, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "Atmospheric Disaster, Covid 19 and the Way Forward". June 1, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "Sustainable IT in rural and remote environments", June 2, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "The Importance of Symbiotic Microorganisms in Drug Discovery". June 6, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on "Rare-Earth doped Nanomaterials for Light Emitting Display, Light Harvesting, Security ink, Temperature Sensor and Biological Applications",
June 8, 2020		 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on “1. The Upside of Stress: Staying Psychologically fit and Productive during the Pandemic and Beyond 2. Coping with Stress during the 2019-nCoV Outbreak", Jun 10, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Four days Online Workshop on “Statistical Data Analysis and Interpretation Using SPSS” 11th – 14th June, 2020, Institute for Statistics and Analytical Research, Chennai, India,
Webinar on “Research Publications and Citations: Perspective of a Highly Cited Researcher". June 16, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on “Biomedical Sciences: A touch of Medicinal Plants". June 17, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Webinar on ‘Branding of Higher Education Institutions’ on the 20th of June 2020, delivered by Prof. Suresh Paul Antony, Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, Special Minds, Chennai, India.
Webinar on "Managing Stress and Relationships during Covid-19 Pandemic". June 22, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
Three days International Online Workshop on “Application of R in Time Series & Cluster Analysis”, 22nd to 24th June 2020. Institute for Statistics and Analytical Research, Chennai, India,
Two Days’ International Virtual Workshop on "Statistical Data Analysis and Interpretation Using SPSS" designed and executed by Dr. R. RAVANAN, Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai Region, India on the 27th and 28th, June 2020, Special Minds, Chennai, India.
Webinar on "1. Tree Improvement at a Glance 2. Wildlife conservation- why and How?" June 30, 2020 Mizoram University, Aizawl
International Seminar on Recent Advances in Science and Technology (ISRAST), 16th -18th November, 2020. (Paper Presented) North East (India) Academy of Science and Technology (NEAST) & Mizoram University
2021 2nd International Conference on Environmental, Agriculture, Chemical and Biological Sciences,
24th -26th January, 2021.
(Paper Presented)		 Voice of Indian Concern for the Environment
Webinar on World Earth Day, 2021, 22nd April, 2021. (Acted as Resource Person) Eco club, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl.
Webinar on International Day for Biological Diversity, 2021. 22nd May, 2021.
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco club, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl.
Webinar on Observation of International Day for preservation of Ozone layer, 2021.
16th September, 2021.
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco club, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl.
2022 Delivered an invited lecture as Resource Person on the topic “Fundamental Principles pertaining to study of environmental Studies and natural resources” on 26th January 2022 at the National Level Online FDP on Effective Teaching for Environmental Studies (ETES), 24th – 30th January, 2022
(Invited Speaker) 		Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Delivered an invited lecture as Resource Person on the topic “Question Paper Setting and Evaluation” on 29th January, 2002 at the National Level Online FDP on Effective Teaching for Environmental Studies (ETES),
24th – 30th January, 2022
(Invited Speaker)		 Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Delivered an invited lecture as Resource Person on the topic “Chevening Scholarships” on 30th January, 2002 at the National Level Online FDP on Effective Teaching for Environmental Studies (ETES),
24th – 30th January, 2022
(Invited Speaker)		 Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Webinar on World Wetlands Day, 2022 (Topic: Importance of Wetlands: Actions for Conservations of Wetlands, 2nd February, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Webinar on World Water Day, 2022 (Topic: World Water Day 2022: Groundwater making the Invisible Visible), 22nd March, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Webinar on World Earth Day, 2022 (Topic: Earth Day, 2022; Invest in our Planet), 25th April, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
National Seminar on International Day for Biological Diversity 2022. (Topic: Building a shared future for all life), 19th May, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
Seminar on the Observance of World Environment Day, 2022 (Topic: World Environment Day; Only one earth),
30th May, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
National Seminar on “Biodiversity Conservation in the Northeast India: Issues and Challenges” (Topic: Determining the distributional and diversity patterns of the macrophyte communities in Tamdil lake, Mizoram, Northeast India), 26th June, 2022
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Department of Botany, Ideal Girls College, Imphal East, Manipur
Seminar and Observance of World Ozone Day jointly organized by Eco Club, PUC, Department of Botany & Department of Environmental Science, PUC,
16th September, 2022
(Topic: Montreal Protocol@35: Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth)
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College
2023 PUC Research Conclave 2023: An International Workshop on Research and Project Development,
24th – 25th January, 2023
(Chaired a Session)		 Research and Development Cell, Pachhunga University College
Observance of World Wetlands Day, 2023 (Topic: Restoration of Wetlands, 2nd February, 2023
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Eco Club, PUC and Department of Environmental Science, PUC
National Seminar on “Environment and Sustainable Development” (Topic: Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges and Opportunities), 23rd October, 2023
(Acted as Resource Person)		 Standard College, Imphal East, Manipur
National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Research (NACETER 2023),
14th – 15th December, 2023
(Acted as Convener)		 Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Manipur University

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE/ UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE SERVICE

 

 

 

  1. Head, Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2012 - 2023).

  2. Secretary, Solid Waste Management Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2017-2021)

  3. Asst. Secretary, Academic Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2017- 2023)

  4. Secretary, Organizing Committee for Celebration of National Science Day, 2018 at PUC.

  5. Assistant Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2022 - 2023)

  6. Joint Secretary, Pachhunga University College Teacher Association (2017-2019).

  7. Executive Member, Pachhunga University College Teacher Association (2013-2015).

  8. Member, Research and Development Cell, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2022 - 2023)

  9. Member, Academic Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2012-2023)

  10. Member, Purchase Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2012-2023)

  11. Member, Board of Studies, Department of Environmental Science, Mizoram University

  12. Member, Moderation Board of Question Paper Setting in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, Mizoram University.

  13. Member, Project Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl

  14. Member, Income Tax Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl

  15. Member, Cleanliness and Beautification committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2021-2024)

  16. Member, Committee on Natural Laboratory, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl

  17. Member, Committee on Vocational Course (B.VOC). Pachhunga University College, Aizawl

  18. Member, Syllabus Framing Committee for B.Sc Environmental Science (UG-CBCS-2015), Mizoram University.

  19. Member, Syllabus Framing Committee for B.Sc Environmental Science (UG-Semester), Mizoram University.

  20. Member, Board of the School of Earth Sciences and NRM, Mizoram University (2012-2017; 2022 - 2023).

  21. Executive Member, All Mizoram Manipuri Association (2013-2015).

  22. Member, UGC & NEP Implementation Committee, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2021-2023)

  23. Co-coordinator, Internal Green Audit Team, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl (2021- 2023)

  24. Convenor, UG Environmental Science Syllabus Framing Committee in line with NEP 2020 under Mizoram University (2021 - 2023)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

  1. Member, Chevening Global Alumni Network

  2. Member, Queen Mary University of London Alumni Network, UK

  3. Member, British Ecological Society, UK

  4. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), India

  5. Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)

  6. Life Member, Science Teacher Forum, Manipur

  7. Member, National Environmentalist Association (NEA), India

  8. Member, Society of Environmental Sciences (SES), India

  9. Member, Manipur Association for Science and Society (MASS)

  10. Member, Society of Sciences, India

PROJECTS & COLLABORATIONS

  1. UGC MRP “Evaluation of the Ecological Status of Tamdil Lake, Mizoram, Northeast India”- Completed

  2. Department of Environmental Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal, Manipur

  3. Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University

  4. Department of Geology, School of Environment & Earth Sciences, Central University of Punjab

OTHER DETAILS/REFRESHERS/ORIENTATION/TRAINING/SPECIAL SCHOOL ATTENDED

  1. Attended the Internship Training Programme on “Environment and Development issues” from 27th September to 27th December 2000 conducted by Centre for Science and Environment, 41 Tughlakabad Industrial Area, New Delhi-110062, India.

  2. Two months Computer Course in Proficiency in Desk Top Publishing (DTP) in the session March-April 1997 conducted by System Centre, Imphal.

  3. Diploma Course in Computer Application for 6 months held and conducted at C.D. Byte Computers, Imphal, Manipur, from 4th June to 28th December, 2007.

  4. Refresher Course in “Environmental Studies” from 5th June to 25th June 2009 organised by University Grants Commission (UGC) -Academic Staff College, Manipur University, India.

  5. Orientation Programme on “Environment, Global Warming and Pollution” from 19th August to 17th September 2011 organised by UGC-Academic Staff College, Manipur University, India.

  6. Refresher Course in “Earth Science and Natural Resource Management” from 15th March to 4th April 2012 organised by UGC- Academic Staff College, Mizoram University, India.

  7. Orientation Course for College Teachers from 03rd to 30th October 2013 organised by UGC- Academic Staff College, Mizoram University, India.

  8. Remote Sensing, GIS and Global Navigation System e-learning programme, from 4th August, 2014 to 14th November, 2014 organised by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing & Dept. of Environmental Science, PUC, Aizawl.

  9. Attended the Residential Field Course on “Field Methods for Freshwater Environmental Science” from 7th May to 13th May 2016 held at field site in Tagliamento River located in the Friuli Venezia Region of North-eastern Italy, organized by School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London, UK.

  10. Attended the Refresher Course in “Earth Science &Natural Resource Management” from 12th November to 2nd December 2018 organised by UGC- HRDC, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, India.

  11. Attended the Four days Online Workshop on “Statistical Data Analysis and Interpretation Using SPSS” 11-14 June, 2020, organised by Institute for Statistics and Analytical Research, Chennai, India.

  12. Participated in the Online Refresher Course on “Research methodology: Tools and Techniques” held from 7.7.2020 to 20.7.2020 organized by UGC HRDC, Mizoram University.

  13. Attended the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Methodology”, organized by Faculty Development Centre, Mizoram University, (1st October to 7th October, 2020).

  14. Attended the One Week Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Environmental Issues in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry” organized by Department of Petroleum Technology, Dibrugarh University, Assam (2nd November to 8th November, 2020).

  15. Participated in the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Management of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Waste” from 07/02/2022 to 11/02/2022 at Dibrugarh University.

  16. Participated in the “Two weeks refresher course on Environmental Science” organized by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, 4th-18th September, 2022

  17. Participated in “Hand on Training on Operation of Kjeldhal Nitrogen Analyzser and Automatic COD Digestion System” organized by Department of Environmental Science, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, 1st - 2nd February, 2023.

  18. Participated in the National Level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education (OBE) organized by the IQAC of JPM Arts and Science College, Idukki, Kerala, 16th – 22nd February, 2023.

  19. Participated in the NEP Orientation and Sensitization Program (NEP-OSP: MMC-066-2023-DEC-B-00450) conducted by UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Manipur University (MMTTC-MU), 16th to 30th December, 2023.