Mery Biswas

Assistant Professor

B.A Geography (Lady Brabourne College,2000)

M.A Geography (Calcutta University,2002)

Ph.D  on Applied Geomorphology (Calcutta University,2009)

I have completed my undergraduate  course from Lady Brabourne College,Kolkata  with Geography major and History,Political Science as minor or pass subjects in 2000 and my post graduate  from Calcutta University in2002.After that I engaged myself  in my ph.D work under Professor.S.C.Mukhopadhyay at Calcutta University and completed in 2009.During my research work I was awarded as best Poster presentation in IGI,2005(Jaipur University),paper presentation in ILEE  National Seminar 2005 and GAG International Seminar(Goa) in 2006. In 2006, I joined as HOD at Baruipur College and I worked as guest lecturer in Mysore University ,Dumdum branch (regular course) and RabindraBharati University (Distance Course).Since now I have presented my research work in 20 National and 19 International Seminars.

Administrative:

1. Programme Officer, Unit - II, National Service Scheme (NSS) cell Presidency University (2017 onwards).
2. Committee member of “Equal opportunity cell”, Presidency University.
3. Coordinator of Departmental committee as Department of Science & Technology - Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (DST – FIST) Programme,2015.
4. Departmental under graduate board examination board member
5. Member of Board of studies (BOS).
6.  Engaged as examination coordinator and module convener.
7.  Research Advisory Committee (RAC) board member of PhD committee.

Research:

• Specifically concentrated on several aspects/methods of morphotectonic and fluvial geomorphology (field-based, Instrumental survey techniques ,analytical models, micro landforms etc.). Concerned about diverse morphological regimes, landscape changes and hydro-sediment interaction. Worked on both riverscape dynamics and hazardous issues. Future research is based on applied sub-disciplines of tectonics , fluvial landscape- ecology and buffer geoscape pattern .
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mery-Biswas
• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KbX4k_UAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Academic:

1.Assistant Professor in Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata (June 11, 2013 - till date)
2. Convener of the National Seminar on “Negotiating Nature, Culture and the Future “February 28th-March 1st, 2019
3. Guest lecturer in Vairab Ganguli College, East Calcutta Girls College (one Semester, 2015)
4.Guest lecturer in East Calcutta Girls College (two Semesters, 2016)
07/2009 to 06/2013
5. Acted as Head of the Department of Geography at Baruipur College, Calcutta University 2006 -2013, June 10).
6. Member of Academic Committee, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Sports Committee2006-June2013).
7. Guest lecturer in Mysore University, Kolkata Branch (2007-2008)
8. Rabindra Bharati University (open) (2008),Vidyasagar University (Regular) (2009-2014).

Others:

1.As a Convener,An one day Seminar was organized in Dept. Of Geography, Baruipur College on 19th Feb,2009.Title of the Seminar: Environment and Development.

2.Charing Session:

a/ Rapporteur in one Technical Session of  XXVIII th IIG Meet ,Organized by Department of Geography, Allahabad University, November 16-18,2006.

 b/ Rapporteur in one Technical Session of  the National Seminar, Organized by Institute of landscape Ecology and Ekistics (ILEE) and Indian Institute of Biosocial Research and Development (IBRAT), March 25-26,2006.

 c/ Rapporteur in one Technical Session of  the National Seminar, Organized by Kalyani Mahavidyalaya,September 21-22,2013.

  d/ Rapporteur in one Technical Session of  the National Seminar, Organized by Visva-Bharati University,March1-2,2014

3. From 2006-13, I was engaged as undergraduate examiner  in 36(approx) theory and practical  papers ,  both external and internal in Calcutta University.

4. I worked as postgraduate examiner in Kalyani University(theory and practial), Krishna Nagar Govt.College(practical),Department of Environmental Science,Kalyani(practial),Ranaghat College(practical), Netaji Subhas Open University (practical).

5.  Examiner of Madrasa School Service Commission,2009.

Cocurriculam Activities as a NSS programme officer, UNIT-2.

• No mask, no water drive (Apr, 2020);
• Community kitchen (may 2020)
• Adult literacy programme (Nov, 2020-dec, 2020) in sonarpur by our NSS volunteers.
• Online programme: World yoga day celebration (21st Jun, 2020):
• Online programme: Sadbhavna diwas on Observation of sadbhavna diwas by the students through online mode followed by a pledge-taking ceremony: 20th Aug, 2020.
• Online programme: Leadership webinar by teach for India (leadership skill enhancement program)( 5th Oct, 2020)
• Adult literacy programme in sonarpur by one of our NSS volunteer.Nov, 2020-Dec, 2020.

•  The Presidency University in collaboration with the NSS-Cell of the University organised a week long programme entitled “Prevention of Dengue by Kanyashree Girls “from 10 th June -17 th June, 2019.
•  Observation of World Environment Day on 5 th June, 2019- The NSS Volunteers organized an Awareness Rally with the aid of charts and posters, in the campus and also planted and donated saplings in the adopted community.
•  International Yoga Day Programme on 21 st June, 2019 was observed. There was a workshop and demonstration of certain Yoga Asanas. The programme was participated in by Volunteers as well as Faculty Members of various departments of the University.
•  Training of Trainers’ Programme on ‘Drug Abuse Prevention, held on 25 th and 26 th September, 2019, organized by Regional Directorate of N.S.S., Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
•  The NSS units conducted the Swatch Bharat Internship Programme. 6 of our volunteers participated in it from 10-30 th July, 2019. They did several cleanliness drive programmes in different localities.
• Workshop and Panel discussion ‘21st Century skills’ on 17th January 2020, as a part of National Youth Day Programme.
•  Presidency University, NSS cell (Unit II) organizing yoga sessions on 21 June 2018 (Thursday) on International Yoga Day.Venue:  AJC Bose Auditorium during 2.00-5.oo pm.
• Swachha Bharat Summer Internship 2018 (Duration: 16th June- 15th July 2018)
•  Report of the Special camp from 25th – 31st   August, 2018 on “Efficiency of rain water uses – A sustainable water management”at the unprivileged area of Bagbazaar.
•  One day Seminar on   'Contemporary Youth: Reflections and Discourses’ on 14th January, 2019.
• One-Day Students’ Seminar on 'Society and Social Welfare: The Role of Youth’ on 31st January, 2019.
•  State Level Programme on National Integration(6th March, 2019)
•   Special Camp on Women Empowerment 8.3.2019-14.3.2019.
•   Special camp from 23rd – 29th   March, 2019 on  Malnutrition and Food habits.

• Special Camp on ‘Drainage System, Sanitation and Public Health’ Date: 2nd -8th December, 2017;Venue: our adopted unprivileged area of Bagbazar.

• Green Revolution and Environmental Issues. It was organized by NSS cell, Presidency University.  Date: 31.1.2017

•  The NSS cell of Presidency University has organized an awareness in-house

  programme on “Nutriknowledge – A Journey into the Unknown World of Food and

  Nutrition” on 28th February, 2018.

   

   

• So far 15 post graduate Dissertations have been guided on various topics related to Fluvial geomorphology , tectonics and land use and Land cover changes with  management in respect of the different environmental issues.
• No. og Ph.D students :2

1. Life member of Indian Geomorphological Institute,Allahabad (IGI),Executive member 2007-2008

2. Life member of National Association of Geographers of India, Delhi(NAGI)

3. Member of  Indian Institute of Geographers , Pune (IIG)

4.Member of Indian National Cartographic Assoiation, Hydrabad (INCA)

5.Working as Assistant Secretary of Institute of Landscape,Ecology and Ekistics,Kolkata last 5 years(ILEE) from2007-2014. .

6. EGU member, 2024-25

 Publication:46

46. Chatterjee, S., Ansari, K., Biswas, M., Mukherjee, S., & Kavitha, B. (2024). Morphometry and active tectonics of the Konkan coast, western India. Evolving Earth, 100041.
Chicago.

45. Mukherjee, S., Ansari, K., Raha, A., Biswas, M., & Mazumder, S. (2024). Tectonics of cauvery basin (India) in onshore and offshore portions. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 171, 107142.

44. Biswas, M., Raha, A., & Roy, S. (2024). Impacts of bridge constructions on channel dynamics and sediment aggradation: An integrated discussion, West Bengal, India. Geomatica, 100021.

43. Biswas, M., Mukherjee, S., Gogoi, M. P., & Barik, N. (2024). Assessment of active tectonics of the Tripura-Mizoram fold belt (Surma Basin), North East India. Geomatica, 100019.

42. Ansari, K., Walo, J., Wezka, K., Biswas, M., & Mukherjee, S. (2024). Regional Tidal Modelling at European Coast Using Tide Gauges and Satellite Altimetry. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, 1412736.

 41. Surabhi, K., Biswas, M., & Mukherjee, S. (2024). Remote Sensing-based Morphometry on the Petroliferous Cambay Rift Basin (Gujarat, Western India). Geological Society of India, 100(4), 473-485.

40.Biswas, M., Raha, A., Mukherjee, S., & Kotak, V. S. (2024). Geomorphic imprints of active tectonics of the Bikaner-Nagaur petroliferous rift basin and its surroundings (western Rajasthan, India). Geological Society of India, 100(3), 377-390.

39. Biswas, M., & Raha, A. (2023). Assessment of flood hazard along the NS section of North Bengal plains, India. Natural Hazards, 1-16.

38. Negi, R., Sati, S. P., Puniya, M. K., Biswas, M., Jayal, T., Rawat, A., ... & Sharma, V. (2023). Assessment of Active Tectonics of Giri Valley, NW Himalaya: Insights from Geomorphic Signature Using Remote Sensing and GIS. Disaster Development, 173.

37.Ali, M. P., Clemente-Orta, G., Kabir, M. M. M., Haque, S. S., Biswas, M., & Landis, D. A. (2023). Landscape structure influences natural pest suppression in a rice agroecosystem. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 15726.DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41786-y

36.Mondal, B., Biswas, M., Mukherjee, S., & Shaikh, M. A. (2023). Geomorphic signatures and active tectonics in western Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. Geodesy and Geodynamics.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geog.2023.08.001

35. Dhawale, M.S, Mukherjee, S. & Biswas, M.(2023). Morphotectonics and paleostress analyses of Kutch area, Gujarat, India. Results in Earth Sciences.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rines.2023.100002.

34.Raha, A., Biswas, M., & Mukherjee, S. (2023). Application of TOPSIS model in active tectonic prioritization: Madeira watershed, South America. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 104502.DOI: 10.1016/j.jsames.2023.104502.

33. Raha, A., Gupta, S., & Biswas, M.B (2023). Flood Risk Assessment of Himalayan Foothill Rivers: A Study of Jaldhaka River, India. In: Islam, A et al. (eds) Floods in the Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta. Springer Geography. pp. 63-90. ISBN (e) 978-3-031-21086-0. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21086-0.

32. Puniya, M.K., Kaushik, A.K., Mukherjee, S., Dasgupta, S., Kar N.K.,Biswas, M., Choudhary, R. (2023). New Structural Geological Input from the Barmer Basin, Rajasthan (India). In: Mukherjee S (Ed.) Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook–Volume 2. Springer Geology. pp. 285-296. ISBN (e) 978-3-031-19576-1. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19576-1_9.

31. Puniya, M.K., Kaushik, A.K., Mukherjee, S., Kar, N.R., Biswas, M., Choudhury, R. (2023). Structural Geology and Stability Issue of the Giral Lignite Mine, Rajasthan, India. In: Mukherjee S (Ed.) Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook–Volume 2. Springer Geology. pp. 297-310. ISBN (e) 978-3-031-19576-1. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19576-1_10.

30. Haldar, P., Puniya, M.K., Biswas, M., Mukherjee, S., Kar, N.R., Choudhary, R. (2023). Architecture and structures of Kiradu temple (Barmer region, Rajasthan, India). In: Mukherjee S (Ed.) Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook–Volume 2. Springer Geology. pp. 359-418. ISBN (e) 978-3-031-19576-1. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-19576-1_14.

29. Gupta, S., & Biswas, M. (2022). Geodynamic Quantification of Mid-Channel Bar Morphology. In: Misra, A and Mukherjee, S. (Eds.) A Spatio?Temporal Study. Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images, ISBN (e) 9781119813392. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119813392.ch3.

28. Ali, M.P., Biswas, M., Clemente-Orta, G., Kabir, M.M.M., Datta, J., Haque, S.S., Qin, X., Landis, D., Kaur, P., Pittendrigh, B.R and Howlader, M.T.H. (2022). Landscape diversity influences the arthropod species diversity in the rice field. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 10, 1-15. DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2022.740287.

27. Biswas, M., & Raha, A. (2022). An overview of open channel monsoon hydraulics of Himalayan foothill rivers, West Bengal, India. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 1-11. DOI: 10.1007/s40808-022-01481-9.

26. Gupta, S., & Biswas, M. (2022). Seismo-tectonic and morphological study of the north-east Himalaya. Geosciences Journal, 27,1-21. DOI: 10.1007/s12303-022-0016-z.

25. Raha, A., & Biswas, M. (2022). Quaternary alluvial fan dynamics of the Jaldhaka basin. Journal of Mountain Science, 19, 2160-2179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-021-7005-y.

24. Raha, A., Biswas, M. (2022). Himalayan Foredeep Neotectonics and Deformed Riverscape Landforms:An Integrated Discussion, West Bengal,India.In: H. N. Bhattacharya et al. (eds.) Himalayan Neotectonics and Channel Evolution. Springer International Publishing. pp. 289-313. ISBN (e) 978-3-030-95435-2.

23. Biswas, M., Puniya, M. K., Gogoi, M. P., Dasgupta, S., Mukherjee, S., & Kar, N. R. (2022). Morphotectonic analysis of petroliferous Barmer rift basin (Rajasthan, India). Journal of Earth System Science, 131, 140. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-022-01871-8.

22. Biswas, M., Gogoi, M. P., Mondal, B., Sivasankar, T., Mukherjee, S., & Dasgupta, S. (2022). Geomorphic assessment of active tectonics in Jaisalmer basin (western Rajasthan, India). Geocarto International, 1-32.DOI:10.1080/10106049.2022.2066726

21. Kar, N.R., Mani, D., Mukherjee, S., Dasgupta, S., Puniya, M.K., Kaushik, A.K., Biswas, M. and Babu, E.V.S.S.K. (2022). Source rock properties and kerogen decomposition kinetics of Eocene shales from petroliferous Barmer basin, western Rajasthan, India. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 100, 104497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2022.104497.

20. Dasgupta, S., Biswas, M., Mukherjee, S., & Chatterjee, R. (2022). Structural evolution and sediment depositional system along the transform margin-Palar–Pennar basin, Indian east coast. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 211, 110155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.110155.

19. Banerjee, P., & Biswas, M. (2021). Application of habitat modification score and fluvial functioning index in discussion of eco-hydrological behavior and flood risk zonation of Himalayan foothill rivers, West Bengal, India. Acta Geophysica, 69, 877-893.. DOI: 10.1007/s11600-021-00570-0.

18. Biswas, M., Paul, A., Jamal, Mostafa. (2020). Tectonic Vicinity and Channel Morpho-Hydrology - A Quantitative Discussion Based on Secondary Data and Field investigation. In: S. Mukherjee (Ed.), Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook—Volume 1,
Springer Geology. pp 461-494. ISBN (e) 978-3-030-60143-0. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-60143-0.

17. Biswas, M., & Paul, A. (2021). Application of geomorphic indices to Address the foreland Himalayan tectonics and landform deformation-Matiali-Chalsa-Baradighi recess, West Bengal, India. Quaternary International, 585, 3-14. DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2020.12.012.

16. Biswas, M., & Dhara, P. (2019). Evolutionary characteristics of meander cut-off—A hydro-morphological study of the Jalangi River, West Bengal, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 12, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-019-4711-7.

15. Paul, A., & Biswas, M. (2019). Changes in river bed terrain and its impact on flood propagation – a case study of River Jayanti, West Bengal, India. Geomatics Natural Hazards and Risk, 10, 1928-1947. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2019.1650124.

14. Biswas, M., Banerji, S., & Mitra, D. (2020). Land-use–land-cover change detection and application of Markov model: A case study of Eastern part of Kolkata. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 22, 4341-4360. DOI :10.1007/s10668-019-00387-4.

12. Biswas, M., & Banerjee, P. (2018). Bridge construction and river channel morphology—A comprehensive study of flow behavior and sediment size alteration of the River Chel, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11, 1-23.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-3789-7.

12. Banerji, S., Biswas, M., & Mitra, D. (2020). Semi-quantitative analysis of land use homogeneity and spatial distribution of individual ecological footprint in selected areas of Eastern fringes of Kolkata, West Bengal. Geocarto International, 35, 78-92. https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2018.1506508.

11. Ayaz, S., Biswas, M., & Dhali, M. K. (2018). Morphotectonic analysis of alluvial fan dynamics: comparative study in spatio-temporal scale of Himalayan foothill, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-017-3308-2.

10. Dhali, M. K., & Biswas, M. (2017). MCA on mechanism of river bed potholes growth: a study of middle Subarnarekha River basin, South East Asia. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 21, 935-959. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-017-0069-8.

9. Dhali, Md., K., Biswas, M. (2017). Geo-hydrological response to pothole formation: a quantitative study of Kharsoti River India.Modeling Earth System and Environment, 3:32. DOI 10.1007/s40808-017-0280-5.

8. Biswas, M., Mandal, BU., Bhattacharaya, S. (2016). Application of ‘Clue Model’ for Analysis and Quantification of Changing Land Use Pattern-A Case Study of Kankuram Basin, Ghatshila. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 7. ISSN 2229-5518.

7. Biswas, M., & Biswas, A. (2015). GIS based semi-quantitative morphological analysis of Kankuram Basin, Ghatsila. International Research Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2, 79-114.

6. Biswas, A., & Biswas, M. (2015). Morphometric and landuse and land cover change analysis of Lokjuriya River Basin, Jharkhand, India using remote sensing and GIS technique. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 20, 77-85. ISSN (e) 2279-0837.

5. Das, S., Dhali, M. K., & Biswas, M. (2015). Impact of the metro extension over Tolly Nullah on socio-economic behavioural changes—A case study between Tollygunge and Kavi Subhas Metro station, Kolkata. Journal of International Academic Research for Multidisciplinary, 3, 145-160. ISSN (e) 2320-5083.

4. Biswas, M. (2015): Geomorphology and Neotectonic Landform Deformation - An Analytical View of North Bengal Foothills, West Bengal, India, GSTF Journal of Geological and Earth Science- Singapore, 2, 34-44. DOI: 10.5176/2335-6774_2.1.22.

3. Biswas, M., & Biswas, A. (2014). Impact of feeder canal on channel morphology a case study between Guptipara and Payradanga, West Bengal, India. International Journal of Advanced Information Science and Technology, 3, 153-162.ISSN (e) 2319 – 2682

2. Biswas, M. (2014). River Dynamism and Quasi-Natural Disaster of Kedernath Area, Uttarakhand. International Journal of Advancement in Research and Technology, 3, 9-17. ISSN (e) 2278-7763.

1. Biswas, M. (2014). Development of Alluvial fans and associated Land use problems of Himalayan Foot Hills, West Bengal. International Journal of Engineering and Science, 4, 28-35. ISSN (e) 2278-4721.