Dr.Sreejata Biswas
- Qualification: M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D
- Designation: Assistant Professor & HOD
- Contact No: On demand
- Email: sreejata26@gmail.com / sreejata26@yahoo.com
- Area of Specialization: Environmental Biology
Research Extension:
1.Vermicomposting. 2. Isolation, characterization and identification of predominant bacterium from gut of earthworms. 3. Noise pollution and its effects.
Teaching Experience:
1. Teaching Zoology at UG level in three year degree course in Bangabasi Morning College since 23.2.2001 till date.
2. Acting as Resource Person for distance education in Zoology (PG stream) under Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, W.B.
3. Worked as an Assistant Teacher in Life Science in a Higher Secondary School of West Bengal from 10.5.1999 to 22.2.2001
Awards:
1. First in Class 1 at B.Sc. (Honours in Zoology) Examination, 1993, University of Calcutta.
2. First in Class 1 at M.Sc.(Zoology) Examination, 1995, University of Calcutta
3. First in Aggregate in Class 1 at B.Ed. Examination, 1997, University of Calcutta
4. Recipient of A.K. Bhowmick Memorial Medal for 1993 by Zoological Society, Kolkata.
5. Nominated for the award “The President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal of the Year 1996”.
6. National Scholarship (1988, 1993).
Professional Membership:
1. Life Member of Indian Science Congress Association. 2.Life Member of Zoological Society Kolkata 3. Member of Eco Needs Foundation.Important Publication:
Book
- Earthworm Species and Gutflora Associates: Potential in improving soil fertility and bioconversion of organic wastes, Sreejata Biswas, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstr., Germany, 2011, ISBN: 978-3-8465-3763-3
Edited Book
- Environmental Change and its Impact, Mukul Kumar Mitra, Prasenjit Sarkar and Sreejata Biswas (Eds.), Classique Books, Kolkata, 2006, ISBN: 81-87616-24-5
- Environmental Impacts on Health: towards a better future (Eds. Sreejata Biswas, Mukul Kumar Mitra and Radharaman Bar), Readers Service, 2015, ISBN – 978-93-82623-53-7.
Book Chapter
- Vermicomposting for Sustainable Agriculture, Sreejata Biswas. In Save The Earth issues and challenges (Prasenjit Sarkar, Ed.), Urbee Prakashan, Kolkata, pp. 43-50, 2011, ISBN: 978-93-80648-05-07
- Identification and Application of the Predominant Bacterium extracted from Epigeic Earthworm Perionyx excavatus, Sreejata Biswas, Pulak Lahiri and Satadal Das. In Environmental Impacts on Health: towards a better future (Eds. Sreejata Biswas, Mukul Kumar Mitra and Radharaman Bar), Readers Service, 2015, ISBN – 978-93-82623-53-7.
Research Paper/ Article
- Facilitation of Seed Germination Using Distinct Resident Bacteria from the Gut of Earthworm Metaphire posthuma , Sreejata Biswas, P. Lahiri, P. Ghosh, Anindita Dutta and S. Das, Indian Agriculturist , 49.( 3,4): 233-237, 2005. ISSN: 0019-4336
- Composting of Solid Waste by Bacteria Extracted from Selected Earthworm Species, S. Biswas, P. Lahiri , S. Das. In Sustainable Waste Management (S.K.Ghosh, Ed.), Proceeding of the 2nd International Conference on Solid Waste Management held during November 09 – 11, 2011, Kolkata, Published by Oxford Publishing House, Kolkata, pp 269-275, 2011, ISBN: 81-86862- 41 – 2
- Augmented growth and yield of Chilli (Capsicum annum) by incorporation of Bacillus cereus group species isolated from selected earthworms, Sreejata Biswas, Pulak Lahiri and Satadal Das. In Proceedings 2011, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Organic Agriculture and Biosafety, pp 86-89.
- Waste Management by Earthworm Gut Resident Bacteria, Sreejata Biswas, Pulak Lahiri and Satadal Das. Bionano Frontier Special Issue 9: 266-269, 2012. ISSN: 0974- 0678.
- Death on the Track, Sreejata Biswas, Bodhi Bijnan, Journal of Science, 2, 29-34, 2012. ISSN 2277-4831.
- Culture of Clarias gariepinus by recycling bio-waste generated in a tourist beach of West Bengal: a Case Study, Sreejata Biswas, J. Environ. Res. Develop, 8 (3A), pp. 665-668, 2014. ISSN 0973-6921, E-ISSN 2319-5983.
- A Study on Health Hazards Associated with Noise in Urban Area, Sreejata Biswas, Oct. Jour. Env. Res. 2 (2): 107-113, 2014. ISSN 2321 3655.
- Isolation of predominant bacterium from gut of earthworm Lampito mauritii for effective use in soil fertility, Sreejata Biswas, Pulak Lahiri and Satadal Das.Current Science 107 (1): 105-109, 2014. ISSN 0011-3891.
- A Study on the Role of a Close Homologue of Bacillus cereus Isolated from Metaphire posthuma on Germination of Gram (Cicer arietinum) Seeds for its Use as Biofertilizer, Sreejata Biswas, Pulak Lahiri and Satadal Das, Journal of Global Biosciences Vol. 3(4), 2014, pp. 708-713. ISSN 2320-1355 http://mutagens.co.in , Date of Online: 10, Sep.- 2014.
- A Comparative Study of Health Hazards Among Male Workers in Urban and Rural Areas Taking Noise as an Environmental Stressor, Sreejata Biswas, J. Environ. Res. Develop, 9 (3A): 797- 802, 2015. ISSN 0973-6921, E-ISSN 2319-5983.
Article in Journal/ Magazine (Awareness Generation)
- Genetically Modified Food, Sreejata Biswas, Bodhi Bijnan, Journal of Science, 1( 3): 64-67, 2009.
- Gut Bacteria of Selected Earthworm Species Makes Good Manure, Sreejata Biswas, Environ, 10 (4): 54-55, 2010
- Cancer o Khadyabhyas ( In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 45 (7) 6 July, 2012. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Thallassemia Nibaran (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 45(12): 77-79, 6 Dec 2012. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Jakshmaroger Ekhon Tokhon ( In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 46 (3), March 2013. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Jeebabaichitra Sangrakshan (Editorial) (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 46 (5): 5-6, May 2013. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Rachel Carson (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 46(6): 23-24, June 2013. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Gregor Johan Mendel (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 46(8): 25-26, Aug 2013. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Jaiba Ghori Biological Clock (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 47(1): Jan 2014. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
- Tamak Naamak Bish (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Nabayan 47(5): 26-27, May 2014. Regn. No. 16534/ 67.
Others (Travelogue)
- Shaal piyaler Garshaalbani (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Tathyakendra , pp. 48-49, Nov 2005, Regn. No. RN 37313/ 81
- Hemanter Tunganath (In Bengali Language), Sreejata Biswas, Saptahik Bartaman, pp. 33-36, 19 Sep 2009, Regn. No. RNI. NO. 48049/ 1988
Research Projects:
UGC MRP [F. PSW-40/13-14(ERO) dated 18.3.2014 (Science)].
Broad Subject: Environmental remediation of saline soil.
Project Title:Assessment of the Role of Earthworms in Remediation of Saline Soil of West Bengal.
Collaborations:
Nil at present
Special Achievements:
Successfully Completed UGC –MRP
List of Seminars:
Date |
Title of the Conference |
Organisers |
Role |
19-20 March 2004 |
UGC & DST, Govt. of W.B. sponsored Seminar on Environmental Change and its Impact |
Bangabasi Morning College |
Organising Secretary |
3 April 2004 |
Seminar on UGC proposed Model Act for the Universities |
Bangabasi Group of Colleges & North Calcutta District Committee, WBCUTA |
delegate |
26-27 March 2004 |
National Symposium on Zoology-a Neorealistic Approach |
Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta |
Paper presentation |
26 Feb 2005 |
National Seminar on Evolutionary Biology and Biotechnology |
The Zoological Society, Kolkata in collaboration with Zoological Survey of India & Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta |
delegate |
4-5 March, 2005 |
UGC proposed Seminar on Science Philosophy Interface |
Bangabasi College |
delegate |
23-24 April, 2005 |
National Seminar on Contemporary Zoology: Ex class room highway to industry |
Department of Zoology, Bangabasi College |
delegate |
10 Dec 2005 |
Retraining of College Teachers on Environmental Science as a compulsory course in colleges |
Jadavpur University |
delegate |
10-11 Feb, 2006 |
UGC sponsored Seminar on A new horizon to Biology: Biodiversity, Biotechnology & Biosafety |
Department of Zoology, Vidyasagar College |
delegate |
28 Feb- 1 March 2006 |
13th West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress |
Department & Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of W.B. and University of Calcutta |
Paper presentation |
21-22 March 2006 |
UGC sponsored Seminar on New Dimension of Human Rights in the 21st Century
|
Bangabasi Morning College |
delegate |
23-24 March 2006 |
National Symposium on Recent trends in parasitological researches
|
Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta |
delegate |
4 Nov 2006 |
International Workshop on Elephant Conservation in West Bengal
|
Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, a member of IUCN |
Rapportier |
22-23 Aug, 2008 |
National Conference on Application of identified chemical and biological technologies in agriculture
|
Dept. of Chemistry, Jadavpur University & Eastern India Horticulture & Biotechnology centre |
Paper presentation |
14 Mar, 2009 |
UGC sponsored Seminar on Mathematics & Computer Science- an Interface |
Bangabasi Morning College in collaboration with Rammohan College & CMC, Behala |
delegate |
20 &21 Jan, 2011 |
UGC sponsored National Seminar on Bioresource & human welfare |
Department of Botany & Zoology, Lady Brabourne College in collaboration with Botanical survey of India & Zoological Survey of India |
Paper presentation |
5 &6 Feb, 2011 |
UGC sponsored National Seminar on Advances in Environmental Science And Technology |
Department of Environmental Science. & Chemistry in collaboration with WSSO, Kolkata, Vivekananda College, Kolkata. |
delegate |
Nov 9-11,2011 |
2nd International Conference on Solid waste Management & exhibition (IconSWM 2011) |
Centre for Quality Management System, Jadavpur University & International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water |
Paper presentation |
18 Nov 2011 |
UGC sponsored National Seminar on OrganicAgriculture and Biosafety.
|
Gurudas College in collaboration with Bidhan Chandra Krishi ViswaVidyalaya |
Paper presentation
|
Dec 15-17, 2011. |
4th International Congress of Environmental Research (ICER-11) |
Joint collaboration with Journal of Environmental Research & Development and Gujarat Pollution Control Board |
Paper presentation
|
23-24 Feb, 2012 |
National Seminar on Biotechnology for Sustainable Development (BSD-2012). |
Department of Biotechnology, Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata |
Paper presentation
|
1 & 2 March,2012 |
19th West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress 2012 |
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, Department and Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of W.B, |
Paper presentation
|
18-20 Aug, 2012 |
International Conference on Environment & Humanities ECO REVOLUTION 2012 |
EcoNeeds Foundation |
Paper presentation
|
3-7 Jan, 2013 |
100th Indian Science Congress |
University of Calcutta |
Paper presentation
|
6-9 Feb, 2013 |
International Conference on Bioresource and Stress Management |
Ratikanta Maiti Foundation in collaboration with CRIJAF |
|
28 Feb-March 2, 2013 |
20th West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress 2013 |
Bengal Engineering and Science University & Department and Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of W.B, |
|
9 March 2013 |
National Seminar On ‘Echoes of Silent Spring: Human impact on Environment’ |
Department of Environmental Studies
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan |
Paper presentation
|
14-16 March, 2013 |
INDIA BIODIVERSITY MEET 2013 |
Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata in collaboration with Bio-mathematical Society of India |
Paper presentation
|
19-21 Dec, 2013 |
6th International Congress of Environmental Research (ICER-13) |
Joint collaboration with Journal of Environmental Research & Development and Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Aurangabad, India |
Paper presentation And Co-ordinator |
20-21 Feb, 2014 |
21st West Bengal State Science and Technology Congress |
Burdwan University & Department and Council of Science & Technology, Govt. of W.B, |
Paper presentation (2)
|
9 Feb, 2015 |
International Seminar on Context and culture in our language classrooms |
The American Library & Department of English, Bangabasi Morning College, Kolkata |
Delegate |
10 March, 2015 |
UGC Seminar on Corporate frauds and its impact on Indian Business Environment |
Bangabasi Morning College |
Delegate |
27-28 March, 2015 |
UGC National Conference on Environmental impacts on Health: Towards a Better Future |
Bangabasi Morning College |
Convenor With Paper presentation
|
September, 2016 |
UGC National Seminar on Mathematics and its impact on natural sciences
|
Bangabasi Morning College |
Delegate |
28 March, 2016 |
State level seminar on Environmental degradation scenario at present: A social & economical threat |
Rabindra Bharati University |
Delegate |
7-8 September, 2016 |
National Seminar on Biophysics: Impacts on Today’s Society |
UGC, Victoria Institution (College) in collaboration with Bangabasi Morning College |
Paper presentation
|
Extension Work
- Conducted Life Science Hobby Camp at Birla Industrial and Technological Museum during summer session in 1996.
- Acted as Organizing Secretary of UGC & DST, Govt. of W.B. sponsored Seminar on Environmental Change and its Impact organized by Bangabasi Morning College on 19-20 March 2004
- Acted as Rapportier in an International Workshop on Elephant Conservation in West Bengal organized by Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, a member of IUCN on 4 Nov, 2006
- Acted as Co-ordinator in International Seminar organised by JERAD at Aurangabad, India, on 19-21 December 2013.
- Acted as Convenor in UGC National Conference on Environmental impacts on Health: Towards a Better Future organized by Bangabasi Morning College on 27-28 March 2015.