Doctorate Pradeep Kumar: Assistant Professor at CSJMU Kanpur UP, India
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Rajput is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in environmental science, hydrological processes, land-use/land-cover dynamics, and sustainable water conservation. He holds a Ph.D. in Hydrology from Bhopal University, India, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Basic Sciences, CSJMU Kanpur. His work spans diverse topics including GIS, remote sensing, climate change, and occupational health, with a particular emphasis on how land use influences water systems. Through his extensive teaching and research, Dr. Rajput contributes to both environmental protection and sustainable development in India and globally.
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Education
Dr. Rajput’s educational background is anchored in the natural and environmental sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in the assessment of hydrological processes and land-use effects in the Tawa River Basin, Madhya Pradesh, from Bhopal University in 2024. His M.Sc. in Life Sciences from DAVV Indore (2014) and Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from the University of Allahabad (2012) laid the foundation for his interdisciplinary expertise in environmental research. His B.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry, and Microbiology from Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2009), further solidified his understanding of environmental biology and ecosystems.
Research Focus
Dr. Rajput’s research integrates hydrology, GIS, remote sensing, and climate science to investigate land-use and land-cover change, forest connectivity, water conservation, and climate change impacts. His work particularly highlights the application of spatial data to improve environmental management, flood planning, and sustainable land-use practices. He is deeply involved in forest phenology studies, exploring the relationship between climate change and forest ecosystems. Furthermore, Dr. Rajput is keen on understanding the interrelationship between urban development and environmental health, with a focus on urban floods, water management, and the effects of industrial practices on human health.
Experience
With a rich academic and research portfolio, Dr. Rajput has held key positions in prominent academic and research institutions. He served as an Assistant Professor at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2020–2022), where he taught graduate and postgraduate courses in urban planning, disaster management, and ecological planning. He has also contributed significantly to environmental health research during his tenure as an Information Officer at ICMR NIOH (2018–2020). His administrative experience includes program coordination, curriculum development, and student support, further enhancing his role in shaping the next generation of environmental professionals. Dr. Rajput’s work at the Climate Change Research Center in Madhya Pradesh (2022–2024) involved critical research on forest biomass and climate change mitigation strategies.
Research Timeline
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2024: Ongoing Ph.D. research on hydrological processes in the Tawa River Basin, analyzing the impact of land-use changes.
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2022–2024: Working as a Research Associate at the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, leading studies on forest phenology and climate change mitigation.
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2021–2022: Engaged in the NISAR Project on forest biomass estimation, contributing to NASA’s and ISRO’s collaborative efforts for environmental monitoring.
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2018–2020: Conducted extensive research on occupational health hazards and environmental management at ICMR NIOH.
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2016–2017: Worked on geospatial modeling and GIS applications at Barkatullah University, Bhopal, focusing on urban planning and environmental health.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Rajput has received multiple recognitions for his pioneering work in the field of environmental science and occupational health. He was honored with the Young Researcher Award at the International Conference on Renewable Energy in 2022 and has been a recipient of several Best Paper Awards at international conferences. His commitment to sustainable environmental practices and education has earned him the Green Skill Development Program Leadership Award in 2019. Additionally, he has been consistently invited as a reviewer for top-tier international journals such as Springer Nature and Elsevier.
Top-Noted Publications
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Rajput, P. (2024). “Mapping and Analyzing Land Use/Land Cover Changes: A Case Study of Tawa River Basin, Hoshangabad.” Journal of Forest Research, 13(1), ISSN: 2168-9776.
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Rajput, P. (2024). “Planning for Sustainable Water Conservation in a Globalized Regional Framework.” Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters, 14(4), ISSN: 2167-0587.
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Rajput, P., Singh, RD. (2017). “Geophysical Monitoring and Evaluation Criteria of Climate Change.” International Journal of Climatology and Weather Forecast, 5(1), ISSN: 2332-2594.
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Rajput, P. (2020). “Occupational Health Hazards Related to Informal Recycling of E-Waste in India.” ICMR ENVIS-NIOH, ISSN: 2393-8943.
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Rajput, P., Sharma, L.K. (2020). “Workplace Heat & Health: Climate Change Perspective.” ICMR ENVIS-NIOH, ISSN: 2393-8943.