Department of Environmental Science – Central University of South Bihar

About Department

Vision and Mission

Academic Program

Faculty

Facilities

Student

Research

eResource

Contact

Prof. Pradhan Parth Sarthi

Professor and Head

ppsarthi@cub.ac.in, drpps@hotmail.com

Prof.Umesh Kumar Singh

Professor

umeshsingh@cusb.ac.in , umeshjnu@gmail.com

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ranjan

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

rajeshkranjan@gmail.com, rajesh.ranjan@cub.ac.in

Dr. Prashant

Assistant Professor

drprashant@cub.ac.in,

Dr. Ningombam Linthoingambi Devi

Assistant professor

nldevi@cub.ac.in, nldevi@cub.ac.in

Dr. Soma Giri

Assistant Professor

somagiri@cub.ac.in,

To develop a citizen who are sensible and responsible to the environment and shall incorporate the values of environmental conservation and protection in their major to minor decision makings.
To inculcate innovative skills, creativity and compassion towards protecting and improving the environment.
Innovative teaching, and high quality research for postgraduate and doctoral programs through inter-disciplinary subjects.

Mission

To evolve as an institution in providing knowledge and skills to students and assist them in such placements that they can engage themselves in suitable capacities to analyse and solve environmental problems.
To quest solution based research into environmental processes, optimum utilization of natural resources, environmental pollution and restoration of the degraded environment.
To develop the department as an interface between indigenous knowledge and modern science for environmental protection and conservation.
To strengthen the department as a facilitator to provide solution to end users in mitigating different scales (local, national, regional and global environmental issues).

M.Sc. Environmental Science

Objectives of the Programme: The two year (four semesters) Post Graduate Programme is designed to provide necessary knowledge and skills to postgraduate students. The major thrusts of the programme include:

To study issues related to exploitation of natural resources, the impacts of human activities thereon and the implications of environmental degradation on human development.
Natural Processes in the Environment, which focus on the natural processes such as the hydrological, atmospheric, Biogeochemical, micro-biological and ecological processes.
The Human Dimension of Environmental Change: to understand the determinants of the growth of populations and economies, and how this growth results in demand for natural resources, leading to scarcity, pollution and risks for human health.
Analytical Tools in Environmental Science: basic tools for analysing environmental issues, such as data collection and analysis and modelling of air, water, soil and biological systems.

Programme outcome:
The students are trained in a way so that they can learn to analyse and asses environmental systems and problems; be able to propose sustainable solutions and contribute to the development of policies and strategies for environmental planning.
Eligibility :
B.Sc. in any science subjects such as Zoology/Botany/Physics/Chemistry/Life Sciences/Geology/ Agricultural Science / Environmental Science/Ecology/ Biological Sciences/ Natural Resource Management / Water Resources Management or Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed with a minimum of 55% marks for General /OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC/St candidates from any recognised University.
Intake:45 annually

Ph.D. Environmental Science

Objectives of the Program::
The Ph.D. programme includes one semester course work and intensive field and laboratory work. It is designed to in a way that the research scholar can independently and in team explore the environmental processes, problems and solutions under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University.
Program Outcomes:
The research scholars shall develop and ability of independently carry out diverse research in the field of environmental science. After completing the programme they can be able to contribute in the domain of environmental science in capacity of professionals, teacher and scientist.
Eligibility:
Master’s Degree from any recognised University in any branch of Biological Science (Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biosciences/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science /Biomedical/ Bioinformatics/ Agricultural Science/ Plant Science) with 55% in aggregate or its equivalent Grade B in UGC 7 point scale. A Relaxation of Grade for SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer) /Differently abled candidates.
Intake:
as per the advertisement of admission

Prof. Pradhan Parth Sarthi

Professor and Head

ppsarthi@cub.ac.in, drpps@hotmail.com

Prof.Umesh Kumar Singh

Professor

umeshsingh@cusb.ac.in , umeshjnu@gmail.com

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ranjan

Assistant Professor (Senior Scale)

rajeshkranjan@gmail.com, rajesh.ranjan@cub.ac.in

Dr. Prashant

Assistant Professor

drprashant@cub.ac.in,

Dr. Ningombam Linthoingambi Devi

Assistant professor

nldevi@cub.ac.in, nldevi@cub.ac.in

Dr. Soma Giri

Assistant Professor

somagiri@cusb.ac.in,

Laboratory facility

The department is equipped with environmental science laboratory for high and research and teaching purpose. The well-equipped wet laboratory is meant for carrying out experimentation and research in Ecology, Biomanipulation and biocontrol, Biogeochemistry, Pollution monitoring and control, Environmental Engineering, Environmental biotechnology and microbiology, ecotoxicology, Soil sciences, Solid Waste management and many others. Sophisticated and high end equipment if available in the department laboratory and central instrumentation facility like Atomic Adsorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), UV-Vis-spectrophotometer, CHNS analyser, Ion chromatography, Automated solvent extractor, Gas Chromatograph (GC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS), Kjeldahl nitrogen assembly, Microwave digestion system, Rotary Evaporator, Flame photometer, Incubator shaker, BOD incubator, Respirable dust sampler.

Lab staffs and their contact

Laboratory Assistant: Mr. Dharmendra Kumar

: 0631-2229-
: dharmendra@cub.ac.in

Laboratory Assistant: Mr. Amarjeet Kumar

: 0631-2229-
: amarjeet@cusb.ac.in

PG Toppers

Post Doc. Fellow Ph. D Research Scholar & Project Staff

S.No.	Research Scholar/JRF/Project staff	Guide	Academic Qualification	Research Area	Achievement/Award /Publication
1	Avinash Dass avinashdass@cusb.ac.in CUSB2003275004	Dr. Rajesh Kr Ranjan	MSc. Environmental Science	Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Climate Change
2	Devendra kumar tiwari qwerty10129@gmail.com	Prof. P. Parth Sarthi	M. Sc. Tech.	Climate change and modelling
3	Anant Kumar Yadav anantkumar281294@gmail.com CUSB 32075190003	Ram Kumar	M.sc	Environmental science	No
4	Banaja Prakashini Samantaray banajaprakashini@gmail.com CUSB2003275005	Prof Dr Ram Kumar	MSc Zoology	Zooplankton diversity, Aquatic ecology	Samantaray, B. P., & Parida, S. P. (2020). Vitamin-C Treated Haematology Assessment of Swiss Albino Mice (Mus musculus). Nayak, Y., & Samantaray, B., P., L. B. (2020). Effect of Rearing System in Production Performance and Egg Quality Characteristics of Vanaraja Layers (Gallus Gallus Domesticus). International Journal of Modern Agriculture, 9(4), 332-341.
5	Vikram Raj vikramraj@cusb.ac.in CUSB2003275012	Prof. (Dr.) Pradhan Parth Sarthi	MSc	Aerosol dynamics, cloud microphysics and thermodynamic, precipitation, climate variability
6	AMRENDRA KUMAR amrendra@cusb.ac.in CUSB1703275002	DR. NINGOMBAM LINTHOINGAMBI DEVI	M.Sc in Environmental Science	Characterization and Source Apportionment of Atmospheric Particulates (Aerosols) in Indo-Gangetic Region, India	Published Articles in national/ International Journal:- Kumar, A. and Devi, N. L. (2021). Monitoring and characterization of atmospheric aerosols in the Guwahati, Northeast, India. J. Ind. Geol. Cong. Vol. 12 (2), 53-57. Kumar, A., Yadav, I. C., Shukla, A. and Devi, N. L. (2020). Seasonal variation of PM2.5 in the central Indo-Gangetic Plain (Patna) of India: chemical characterization and source assessment.Â SN Applied Sciences,Â 2(8), 1-13. Devi, N. L., Kumar, A., and Yadav, I. C. (2020). PM10 and PM2.5 in Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) of India: Chemical characterization, source analysis, and transport pathways.Â Urban Climate,Â 33, 100663. Yadav, I. C., Devi, N. L., Kumar, A., Li, J. and Zhang, G. (2020). Airborne brominated, chlorinated and organophosphate ester flame retardants inside the buildings of the Indian state of Bihar: Exploration of source and human exposure. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 191 (2020), 110212. Sonu, K., Yadav, I. C., Kumar, A. and Devi, N. L. (2019). Dataset on assessment of heavy metals contamination in multi-environmental samples from Patna, India, Data in brief, 25 (2019), 104079. Publication in Conference Kumar, A. and Devi, N.L. (2020). Monitoring and Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols in Guwahati, Northeast, India. Online International Conference On â€œRecent Developments in Earth & Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change with special focus on Eastern Himalayasâ€. (Abstract Published). Devi, N. L. and Kumar, A. (2020). Long term Monitoring and Assessment of Atmospheric Aerosols in Indoâ€“Gangetic Region of India. Conference proceedings, London United Kingdom. Jan 20-21, 2020, Part XI. Kumar, A. and Devi, N.L. (2020). Aerosol Characterization Over Mangrove Forest Region in India: A Review. Climate Change, Mangrove & Sustainable Management, ISBN: 978-93-88901-10-9. Kumar, A. and Devi, N.L. (2018). Monitoring of Biomass Burning emission in India: A Review. National Conference on Civil Engineering and Sustainable Urban Development. (Abstract Published). Published Book Chapter in an International Journal Kumar, A. and Devi, N.L. (2019). Endosulfan Contamination in Indian Environment. Endosulfan: Uses, Toxicological Profile and Regulation. Nova Science Publisher. Series:Â Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, BISAC: TEC003030, ISBN:Â 978-1-53615-910-3.
7	Archisman Barat archismanbarat@cub.ac.in CUSB1503275001	Prof. Pradhan Parth Sarthi	M.Sc. ; M.Phil.	Atmospheric Science and Climate Change	Awards: UGC-NET-JRF (June 2015) ASRB-NET (December 2015) Publications: In SCI Journals Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sinha, A. K. (2021). Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) Over Riverside Cities Along the Gangetic Plain of India. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 1-21. Kumar, P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., & Sinha, A. K. (2020). Evaluation of NASAâ€™s NEX-GDDP-simulated summer monsoon rainfall over homogeneous monsoon regions of India. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 141(1), 525-536. Kumar, P., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., & Sinha, A. K. (2020). Evaluation of CORDEX-RCMS and their driving GCMs of CMIP5 in simulation of Indian summer monsoon rainfall and its future projections. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(5), 1-14. Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sinha, A. K.. (2020). Observed and simulated winter temperature over Gurudongmar area, North Sikkim, India. MAUSAM, 71(1), 115-124. Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., Kumar, P., Sinha, A. K., & Goswami, V. (2019). Linkage of aerosol optical depth with rainfall and circulation parameters over the Eastern Gangetic Plains of India. Journal of Earth System Science, 128(7), 1-9. Kumar, S., Kumar, P., Barat, A., Sinha, A. K., Sarthi, P. P., Ranjan, P., & Singh, K. K. (2019). Characteristics of observed meteorological drought and its linkage with low-level easterly wind over India. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 176(6), 2679-2696. Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018). Characteristics of surface urban heat island (SUHI) over the Gangetic Plain of Bihar, India. Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences, 54(2), 205-214. Conference Paper Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sinha, A. K. (2019, March 7). Urbanisation induced micro climate change over different cities of gangetic plain. 2nd International Conference On Frontiers in Biological, Environmental and Medical Sciences , Organised by The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, West Bengal. Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Sinha, A. K., & Kumar, P. (2018, October 24). Surface Urban Heat Island of Upper and Middle Gangetic Plain :A Satellite Based Approach. TROPMET 2018 National Symposium on Understanding Weather and Climate Variability : Research for Society, Organised by INDIAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, BHU, Varanasi Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., Sinha, A. K., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018, July 16). Surface Urban Heat Island over small towns of Eastern India. 2nd World Clean Environment Summit , Organized by International Benevolent Research Foundation, World Environment Foundation and Confederation of Indian Universities, Kolkata, West Bengal Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., Sinha, A. K., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018, March 23). Urban Heat Island dynamics over Bihar: An exigency for being Climate Smart. Seminar on Weather ready Climate Smart organized By India Meteorological Department GoI and Indian Meteorological Society, Patna ,Bihar Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., Sinha, A. K., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018, March 21). Urbanisation induced temperature anomaly and micro climate change over some developing cities of Eastern Gangetic Plain : A satellite based approach. Two Day National Seminar on â€œEnvironmental Challenges : Monitoring, Assessment and Remediation, Organized by Dept. Of Zoology, Patna University, Patna, Bihar Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2017, February 11) . Urbanisation induced perturbations of climate and habitat over the cities of Bihar, India. UGC- sponsored National conference, ZooCon 2017, Organised by University of North Bengal, Siliguri, West Bengal, India Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2016, December 17). Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) formation over Patna and Bhagalpur. National Seminar on Environment and Development in Eastern India : Status, Issues and Challenges. Organised by Yugantar Bharati ,Nature Foundation, Ranchi University, Kolhan University,Vinoba Bhave University, Sidho Kanho Murmu University, Nilamber Pitamber University , Ranchi, India
8	FAIZ AHMAD SIDDIQUI faiz@cusb.ac.in CUSB 1703275004	Dr. Prashant	M.Sc. Environmental Science	Solid Waste Management
9	Sunny Kumar sunny.kr@cub.ac.in 1403285004	Prof. Pradhan Parth Sarth	M.Sc; M.Phil	Climate Change and Modelling	Awards: UGC-NET (2013D, 2014D) ASRB-NET (March 2014) Publications : In SCI Journals Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sinha, A. K. (2021). Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) Over Riverside Cities Along the Gangetic Plain of India. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 1-21. Kumar, P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., & Sinha, A. K. (2020). Evaluation of NASAâ€™s NEX-GDDP-simulated summer monsoon rainfall over homogeneous monsoon regions of India. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 141(1), 525-536. Kumar, P., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., & Sinha, A. K. (2020). Evaluation of CORDEX-RCMS and their driving GCMs of CMIP5 in simulation of Indian summer monsoon rainfall and its future projections. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(5), 1-14. Barat, A., Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sinha, A. K.. (2020). Observed and simulated winter temperature over Gurudongmar area, North Sikkim, India. MAUSAM, 71(1), 115-124. Sarthi, P. P., Kumar, S., Barat, A., Kumar, P., Sinha, A. K., & Goswami, V. (2019). Linkage of aerosol optical depth with rainfall and circulation parameters over the Eastern Gangetic Plains of India. Journal of Earth System Science, 128(7), 1-9. Kumar, S., Kumar, P., Barat, A., Sinha, A. K., Sarthi, P. P., Ranjan, P., & Singh, K. K. (2019). Characteristics of observed meteorological drought and its linkage with low-level easterly wind over India. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 176(6), 2679-2696. Barat, A., Kumar, S., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018). Characteristics of surface urban heat island (SUHI) over the Gangetic Plain of Bihar, India. Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences, 54(2), 205-214. Conference Paper Kumar, S., Barat, A., Sinha, A. K., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018, October 24). Identification of drought hotspots over the Eastern Gangetic Plain using high resolution data. TROPMET 2018 National Symposium on Understanding Weather and Climate Variability : Research for Society, Organised by INDIAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, BHU, Varanasi 2. Kumar, S., Barat, A., Sinha, A. K., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2018, March 21). Drought over Bihar and its impact on Agriculture. Two Day National Seminar on â€œEnvironmental Challenges: Monitoring, Assessment and Remediation, Organized by Dept. Of Zoology, Patna University, Patna, Bihar Kumar, S., Barat, A., Kumar, P., & Sarthi, P. P. (2016, December 17). Study of observed drought events over eastern Gangetic plain. National Seminar on Environment and Development in Eastern India : Status, Issues and Challenges. Organised by Yugantar Bharati ,Nature Foundation, Ranchi University, Kolhan University,Vinoba Bhave University, Sidho Kanho Murmu University, Nilamber Pitamber University , Ranchi
10	Rachana Singh rachana@cusb.ac.in CUSB1703275007	Dr Prashant	M.Sc(Environmental Science)	Wetlands