Personal Profile
| Name | Dr. Mahua Chatterjee |
| Designation | Associate Professor |
| Department | Geography |
| Email Id | mahua.chatterjee@ladybrabourne.com |
| Year of Joining present service | 2006 |
| Date of Joining WBES | 15-02-2006 |
Educational Qualifications
| Passout Year | Examination | Passout From | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ph.D. | NSOU | N.A |
| 2003 | SLET | N.A | N.A |
| 2002 | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | University of Calcutta | First |
| 2001 | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | University of Calcutta | First |
| 1999 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | Presidency College | First |
College Served
| College Name | Served From | Served Till |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Brabourne College | May, 2011 | May, 2024 |
| West Bengal Board of Primary Education | Jul, 2009 | May, 2011 |
| Haldia Government College | Feb, 2006 | Jul, 2009 |
Teaching Experience
| UG Experience | PG Experience |
|---|---|
| 18 Years 2 Months | 13 Years |
| UG or PG | College Name | From Date | To Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | Lady Brabourne College | May, 2011 | May, 2024 | 13 Years |
| PG | Lady Brabourne College | May, 2011 | May, 2024 | 13 Years |
| UG | West Bengal Board of Primary Education | Jul, 2009 | May, 2011 | 1 Years 10 Month |
| UG | Haldia Government College | Feb, 2006 | Jul, 2009 | 3 Years 5 Month |
Administrative Duties
| From Date | To Date | Duration | Name of Body/Committee Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4-2020 | 20-05-2024 | 4 Years 1 Month 19 Days | Treasurer, Lady Brabourne College Infrastructure Fund (add) |
| 1-7-2019 | 20-05-2024 | 4 Years 10 Month 19 Days | PG SEM 4 Co-ordinator (Add) |
| 1-7-2017 | 30-6-2019 | 1 Year 11 Month 29 Days | Convener, Expert Committee of Post Graduate in Geography, Lady Brabourne College |
| 2017 | 2019 | 2 Years | Head Examiner, UG CBCS (H), CU |
| 18-5-2011 | 20-05-2024 | 13 Years 2 Days | BOS Member Post Graduate in Geography, Lady Brabourne College, |
| 14-7-2009 | 17-5-2011 | 1 Year 10 Month 3 Days | Deputy Secretary, West Bengal Board of Primary Education, Government of West Bengal |
| 15-2-2006 | 13-7-2009 | 3 Years 4 Month 28 Days | Head, Department of Geography, Haldia Government College |
| 1-4-2006 | 13-7-2009 | 3 Years 3 Month 12 Days | NSS Programme Officer, Haldia Government College |
Area of Research and Interest
| Details |
|---|
| Social and Cultural Geography, Population Geography and Gender studies, Urban and Industrial Geography, Tourism Geography, Geo-statistics |
Project details
| Sl No. | Project Name | Year From | Year To | Funding Agency | Sanction No | Amount Sanction | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Participation of Women in Higher Academic Administrative Positions in West Bengal | 03-02-2015 | 12-05-2017 | UGC Minor Research Project | PSW-049/14-15 (ERO) Dated 03.02.2015 | 2000000 | Minor |
| 2 | Urban- Industrial Transformation of Haldia | 01-01-2007 | 30-11-2009 | UGC Minor Research Project | 75000 | Minor |
Publication: Research Papers in Journals
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Title | Name of Journal | Volume / Page No. | Authors | ISSN No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar, 2018 | Gender Disparity and Resultant Violence in Indian Society | Newsletter of Women’s Studies Centre, Lady Brabourne College | 9 (1) pp.25-32 | Chatterjee M | 2395-4299 |
| 2 | 2018 | Development of Heritage Tourism in Meghalaya: A Geographical Apprisal of the Mawphlang Scred Grove in the East Khasi Hills, | Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies | 41 (1) pp.101-110 | Chaaterjee M | 0971-4170 |
| 3 | Mar, 2017 | Observations on Female Oriented Family Planning Practices in India | Newsletter of Women’s Studies Centre, Lady Brabourne College | Vol 8 (1) pp.123-128 | Chatterjee M | ISSN No: 2395-4299 |
| 4 | 2017 | Association of Female Literacy with the Nutritional Status of Children: A Case Study of India | Indian Journal of Spatial Science | 8 (2) pp.31-35 | Chatterjee M | 2249-3921 |
| 5 | 2017 | Material Health Status in India: A Regional Synthesis, | Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies | 40 (1) pp. 80-87 | Chatterjee M | 0971-4170 |
| 6 | Mar, 2016 | Daughter Disadvantaged Sex Ratio and its Relation with Female Literacy in West Bengal: A Geographical Analysis | Newsletter of Women’s Studies Centre, Lady Brabourne College, | Vol. 07, No.1, pp.15-21, | Chatterjee M | ISSN 2395-4299 |
| 7 | 2016 | Literacy Status and Level of Educational Development in Major States of India- An Empirical Analysis | Journal of Social Science, Lady Brabourne College | pp. 123-128 | Chatterjee M | 2231-3400 |
| 8 | Mar, 2015 | Maternal Mortality Ratio of India: An Important Measurement for Gender In equality | Equality Newsletter of Women’s Studies Centre, Lady Brabourne College, | Vol. 06, No.1, pp.37-41, | Chatterjee M | ISSN 2395-4299 |
| 9 | 2015 | Population Growth in Haldia Urban Area (1971-2011) | Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies | 38 (1) pp.160-164 | Chatterjee M | 0971-4170 |
Publication: Books
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Book Title | Editor/Author | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug, 2018 | Contemporary Research Perspectives in Geography | Mahua Chatterjee Anindita Ghosh Ballari Bagchi et al | 978-81-89140-54-0 |
Publication: Chapters in books
| Sl No. | Year/Month | Book Title | Chapter Title | Editor/Author | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | Environmental Geography and Sustainable Society | The Impact of Industrial Growth on Environmental Quality of Haldia, West Bengal | S Pan, S Mukherjee et.al | 978-93-86682-26-0 |
| 2 | 2016 | Environment and Sustainability | Child Malnutrition: A Big Challenge before India | A Roy | 978-93-83010-306-1 |
| 3 | 2015 | Women Empowerment: Miles to go | Womens’ Participation in College Administration: An overview of colleges | Basu J. and Jana M | ISBN 978-93-81037-42-3 |
| 4 | 2014 | Application of Modern Techniques for the Management of Contemporary Environmental Hazards and Disasters’ | Acid Rain and its Harmful Effect on Vegetation | Khan D.K. and Bhadra S | 978-81-929776-0-7 |
Sessions Chaired
| Sl No. | Year | Session Details | Organised By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2019 | Dept. of Geography,South Calcutta Girls' College | |
| 2 | Jan 2019 | Department of Geography, Vivekananda College, Kolkata |
Oral/Poster Presentation
| Sl No. | Date | Title | Title of Conference | Organised By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-02-2019 | Cloud Movement and Changing Climate | Environment, Development and Livelihood | South Calcutta Girls’ College |
| 2 | 27-04-2018 | Trend of Rural Literacy and its Differentials: ADistrict Level Analysis for the State of West Bengal | Rural Development in India: Contemporary Reflection | Rabindra Bharati University |
| 3 | 16-12-2017 | Barriers for Female Administrators in Colleges of West Bengal | Gender and Empowerment | Bijoykrishna Girls College, Howra, |
| 4 | 22-11-2017 | Female Foeticide and Resultant Gender Imbalance in India: State Level Analysis | The Moral Dilemma Between Life and Death: East and West | South Calcutta Girls’ College |
| 5 | 14-09-2017 | Privatization of Higher Education and Growing Social Exclusion in India: A Review Analysis | Education in the age of Globalisation: Policy, Practice and Perspectives | Satyapriyo Roy College of Education |
| 6 | 09-09-2017 | Municipal Soild Waste Generation and Management Practices in India: A Geographical Review | Environmental Management with the Application of GIS and Geoinformatics | Netaji Subhas Open University |
| 7 | 07-08-2017 | Understanding the Social and Gender Gap in Higher Education of India | Education, Emotion and Contemporary Global World | Centre for Disability Studies and Rehabilitation, Jadavpur University |
| 8 | 10-03-2017 | Child Marriage in India: Achievements and Challenges | Development Induced Changes, Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Management | Department of Geography, Rabindra Bharati University |
| 9 | 24-02-2017 | Changing Urban Energy Landscape of India through the Use of Renewable Resource | Landscapes on the Edges: Risks, Resilience and Restoration | Loreto College |
| 10 | 05-09-2016 | Women in Higher Education Administration: Perception of Female Administrators in Colleges of West Bengal | Women Empowerment:A Third World Perspective | Department of Geography, Sivnath Sastri College |
| 11 | 28-06-2016 | Key challenges to develop Smart Cities in India | Urbanisation and Regional sustainability | Department of Geography, University of Calcutta |
| 12 | 09-10-2015 | City’s Vertical Growth and its Impact on Ground Water Resrves: A Study on Kolkata Metropolis | Water: A Threatened Social Resource of the Century | Department of Geography, Women’s Christian College |
| 13 | 11-09-2015 | Geography Education: Integration of Spatial Knowledge and Spatial Thought | Geography Education | Department of Geography, Rajsahi University, Bangladesh |
| 14 | 28-09-2014 | Impact of Industrial Development on Physical Environment: A case study of Haldia | Understanding hazards and their mitigation options | Netaji Subhas Open University |
Conferences/Seminars/Symposium/Workshops: Organized
| Sl No. | Start Date | End Date | Title | Organised By | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11-09-2017 | 11-09-2017 | A Glimpse on Universe, Earth, Man and Economy: Understanding the Issues and Linkages | Department of Geography, Lady Brabourne College |
Members of Different Academic Bodies
| Sl No. | Academic Bodies |
|---|---|
| 1 | Geographical Society of India (LM=68) |
| 2 | National Association of Geographers (LM=2240) |
| 3 | The Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (LM=507) |
| 4 | International Foundation for Environment and Ecology (LM=065/2019) |