Faculty

Shamita Kumar
Prof. Dr. Shamita KumarVice-Principal - Professor

Institute of Environment Education & Research

Experience 30 Years

Profile

Landscape ecology, Conservation biology, Remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems, Advanced Spatial Analysis, Education for Sustainable Development, Conservation Policy and Practices

Most of Prof. Kumar’s  is interdisciplinary in nature blending the natural and social sciences. She believes that interdisciplinary research has the potential to develop new knowledge and there is a need to break down silos and work across subjects and academia
Her research interests blend the science of conservation with technological tools and  communication for sustainability and includes topics such as use of geospatial technologies for conservation, peri-urban environmental issues, public participation in conservation, citizen science programs, ethno-ornithology and education for sustainable development.

Ph.D. (Environment Science with geoinformatics specialization), M.Sc. (Environment Science), PG Diploma in Geoinformatics

25 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level

  • Research Projects Completed: 20
  • Principal Investigator: ‘Transitioning of ESD Expert Net products into the national structures 2021-23’ funded by Engagement Global, Germany.
  • Principal Investigator (India component) (2019-2023): Passage to India: “Indo-German Partnerships – Environmental Interactions in Focus”. The program involves student and faculty motilities between India and Germany for teaching and research
  • Principal Investigator: (Project Management Unit) Strengthening capacity building through developing a unique portal for Geospatial Education and Training funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2016-2023)
  • Principal Investigator: ‘Transitioning of ESD Expert Net products into the national structures 2021-22’ funded by Engagement Global, Germany.
  • Principal Investigator (India component) (2019-2023): Passage to India: “Indo-German Partnerships – Environmental Interactions in Focus”. The program involves student and faculty motilities between India and Germany for teaching and research
  • Principal Investigator: (Project Management Unit) Strengthening capacity building through developing a unique portal for Geospatial Education and Training funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (2016-2023)
  • International publications: 15
  • Books, Reports and consultancies completed: 10