INSPIRE Faculty

Dr Santanu Gupta M.Sc, Ph.D (B.U)
INSPIRE Faculty

BRIEF RESUME

Dr Gupta did his B.Sc in Zoology (H) from T.D.B College, Ranigunj in 2008 from The University of Burdwan, West Bengal.  He pursued his Master of Science degree (Gold Medallist, jointly) in Conservation Biology from the PG Department of Conservation Biology, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal in 2010 with a specialization in Wetland Conservation. He was awarded the prestigious INSPIRE Fellowship (01.02.2011 to 31.01.2016) of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in the year 2010.

Dr Gupta obtained his Doctorate on 09.05.2016 from The University of Burdwan, West Bengal for his thesis entitled “Assessment of Ecological and Socio-economic Valuation of Wetlands in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India for Conservation and Sustainable use” under the supervision of Dr Debnath Palit, former HOD, PG Department of Conservation Biology, The University of Burdwan.

Dr Gupta joined the Wetland Ecology Division, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on September 29th, 2016 as an INSPIRE Faculty awardee to implement the independent scientific research project entitled “Ecological exploration and socio-economic valuation of pit lakes in Eastern coalfields, India: implications for conservation and sustainable use” funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under INSPIRE Faculty Award scheme (29.09.2016 to 28.09.2022).

His research interests broadly include Ecology, Biodiversity, Ecosystem services, Climate change and conservation of wetlands in India.

He contributed few scientific publications during his brief scientific research period.

DETAILED RESUME
Name: Dr. Santanu Gupta

Current Position:

INSPIRE Faculty, Wetland Ecology Division

Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Anaikatty (Post),

Coimbatore – 641 108, Tamil Nadu.

Contact :+91 9800786578 (WB), +918903747090 (TN); dr_sansacon@yahoo.com

Lab – https://drsantanuguptalab.wordpress.com/

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1904-5156

GitHub: https://github.com/drsantanuguptaa

Web: https://www.sacon.in/inspire-faculty/

Educational Qualification:

Ph.D. in Conservation Biology (Title of Thesis: “Assessment of Ecological and Socio-economic Valuation of Wetlands in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India for Conservation and Sustainable use”) awarded by The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, dated 09.05.2016.

M.Sc. in Conservation Biology (Gold Medallist, Jointly) from The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, 2010; Specialization: Wetland Conservation.

B.Sc. in Zoology (H) from The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, 2008

Research Interests: Wetlands’ ecology, biodiversity, ecosystem services and conservation with a focus on climate change under RAMSAR (1971) philosophy.

Research Experience:

Over 12 years of experience in Conservation Biology with specialization in Wetland Conservation.

September 2016 – September 2022: Post-Doctoral research on “Ecological exploration and Socioeconomic valuation of Pitlakes in Eastern Coalfields, India: Implications for Conservation and Sustainable use.” from Wetland Ecology Division, SACON, Coimbatore.

February 2011 – January 2016: Doctoral research on “Assessment of Ecological and Socio-economic Valuation of Wetlands in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India for Conservation and Sustainable use” from Department of Conservation Biology, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal.

October 2009 – April 2010: Post Graduate dissertation project on ‘The diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates as an indicator of water quality and ecosystem health: A case study for Durgapur, West Bengal, India” from PG Department of Conservation Biology, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal.

Ongoing projects

Project Title Sponsoring Agency Duration Budget Status
1.      “Ecological exploration and socio-economic valuation of pit lakes in Eastern coal fields, India: implications for conservation and sustainable use” Department of Science and Technology, Government of India September 2016 to September 2021 95,41,039/- Ongoing

Supervision and Research Guidance

Name of the Candidate Designation Title of Project Duration Status
DST INSPIRE Faculty Project
Dr. Aparajita Mukherjee Project Fellow “Ecological exploration and socio-economic valuation of pit lakes in Eastern coal fields, India: implications for conservation and sustainable use” March 2018 – July 2022 Ongoing
Mr. Akshyay Naik Project Fellow “Ecological exploration and socio-economic valuation of pit lakes in Eastern coal fields, India: implications for conservation and sustainable use” June 2017- December 2017 Completed
 

SACON Internship Project

Mr. Snehangshu Das Project Intern Documentation of Plant Species from selected pitlakes of Eastern Coal Fields, India May 2019 – July 2019 Completed

Selected Publications

Articles

  1. Das S, Mukherjee A, Gupta S (2020). Spatial prioritization of selected mining pitlakes from Eastern Coalfields region, India: A species distribution modelling approach. Conservation Science and Practice. 2020; e216. https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/csp2.216
  2. Gupta, S. & Mukherjee, A.(2015). Current status, population trend and assemblage of water birds in Durgapur Barrage, West Bengal, India with a note on conservation. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 5(2), 2070-2082.
  3. Gupta, S, & Mukherjee, A.(2015). Wetland Birds in Durgapur Barrage, West Bengal, India. Journal of Environmental science, computer science and engineering & technology, 4(1), 207-220.
  4. Gupta, S., & Palit, D. (2013). Inventory and Charecterization of wetlands in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India: implications for conservation. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 19(4), 995-1000.
  5. Gupta, S., Palit, D. (2013). Effect of Limnochemical Variables on Macrophyte Composition Pattern in Wetlands of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. Pollution Research, 32(4), 737-742=
  6. Mukherjee, A., & Gupta, S. (2012). Assessment of avifaunal diversity of Santragachi Wetland, West Bengal, India. Ecology, Environment and Conservation, 18(2), 357-362.

 

Chapter article

  1. Palit, D., Mukherjee, A. and Gupta, S. (2016). Bioresources and Socio-economic developmental plans (SDPs) in wetland ecosystem – a case study. In G.K Saha (Eds.) Indian Wetlands: Crisis and Option (pp.171-185). New Delhi, India: Astral International Pvt. Ltd.

Papers in conference / Seminar Proceedings

  1. Gupta, S., Palit, D., & Mukherjee, A. (2014, January 16-18). Comprehensive restorative approach for conservation and management of wetlands in Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. In A.K. Sanyal, S.K Gupta, & S. Manna. Biodiversity and Livelihood. Paper presented at National conference on Biodiversity: Issues, Concern, and Future Strategies, West Bengal Biodiversity Board, Kolkata (331-340). Poura Bhawan (4th floor), FD-415A, Bidhan Nagar Kolkata- 700106, West Bengal, India: West Bengal Biodiversity Board (Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal).

Popular Articles

  1. Gupta, S. and Mukherjee, A. (2016) “Let me roar”: the Bengal tiger of Indian Himalayas. Zoo’s Print. 31 (8):18-20.
  2. Mukherjee, A., Palit, A., & Gupta, S. (2015).Rare record on Plaintive Cuckoo (Cacomantis merulinus) from a fresh water wetland of Bankura district, West Bengal, India. Zoosprint, 30 (3):19-21.
  3. Gupta, S., Mukherjee, A., & Palit, D. (2015). Reporting of (Sand?) Martin Riparia (riparia?) From Durgapur Barrage, West Bengal, India. Zoosprint, 30 (7):6-9.
  1. Gupta, S., Mukherjee, A., Palit, D., Chatterjee, P., & Biswas, I. (2013). A reporting on wire tailed Swallows’ (Hirundo smithii) winter visit in Durgapur Barrage, West Bengal, India. Zoosprint, 28(8), 22-24.

Technical / Project reports

  1. Gupta, S. (2022) Ecological exploration and Socioeconomic valuation of Pitlakes in Eastern Coalfields, India: Implications for Conservation and Sustainable use. Final Technical Report, INSPIRE Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (In preparation).
  2. Gupta, S and Palit, D. (2016) Ecological investigations on wetlands in Birbhum district, West Bengal for eco-restoration and sustainable use. Final Report submitted to INSPIRE Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  3. Gupta, S (2010) The diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates as an indicator of water quality and ecosystem health: A case study for Durgapur, West Bengal, India. Dissertation Project Report submitted to PG Department of Conservation Biology, The University of Burdwan, West Bengal.