Dissertation

Faculty-wise list of M.Sc. dissertation and Ph.D. thesis

Dr. Shyam Phartyal
M.Sc. dissertation
May 2023

1. Mr. Shashank Pansari, Indian higher education campuses: are they acting as avifaunal micro-reserves?
2. Mr. Rahul Kumar Sinha, Interventions for mitigation of plastic pollution through citizen science.
3. Mr. Navaneet Mishra, The role of agroforestry in enhancing farmer’s livelihood using perceptional and experimental approach: a case study of Rautahat district, Nepal.
4. Mr. Satyam Dashora, A sociological study of aquifer storage and recovery technology in rural Rajgir, Bihar.
5. Ms. Lopamudra Chatterjee, Rural understanding of climate change: a study in Meyar, Rajgir, Bihar.
6. Ms. Kavyayani Narayan Singh, Assessing the interlinkages between the growth sectors under SDG 14 with other SDGs and Policy Initiatives in India (Co-supervisor Dr. P. Maharana).
7. Mr. Ahmed A. Adam, Projected change in precipitation and temperature over Sudan (Co-supervisor Dr. P. Maharana).

May 2022

1. Ms. Pritha Kundu, Digital herbaria and its potential to measure leaf-functional traits.
2. Ms. Rahi Sarkar, Herbarium-derived reproductive traits of selected plant species of Fabaceae.
3. Mr. Prajjwal Kumar, The potential of camera trap in detecting the phenology & faunal diversity of tree canopy.

May 2021

1. Mr. Hayden Prouty, Analysis of global urban trees reproductive traits identifying trends in the regenerative traits of global urban tree species.
2. Ms. Paldon, Tree diversity of Bhutan and variation in their functional traits.
3. Mr. Vijay Ojha, Variation in leaf functional trait values across species: an example from Rajgir forests.

PhD Thesis 2023

1. Mr. Arkajyoti Shome, Assessment of ecosystem services of Indian wetlands through the lens of plant functional traits (Submitted).
2. Mr. Anurag Verma, Nitrate Contamination and Impact of the Traditional Irrigation System on Groundwater Quality in the Middle Gangetic Plain (Submitted).

Dr. Kishore K Dhavala

M.Sc. dissertation

May 2023

1. Dawa Zam (2021-23): An analysis of the Integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the National Policies of Bhutan.
2. Leidy Depaz Caballero (2021-23): Gender Equality and Climate Action: An Analysis from the SDGs and Women’s Human Rights.

May 2022

1. Anushka Singh (2020-22): Public Perception and Socio-Economic-Environmental Assessment of Cremation: A Case of Two Ghats in Patna, Bihar.
2. Alejandra Leyva Hernández (2020-22): Perspectives of community seed banks to achieve food sovereignty in México.

May 2021

1. Richa Kumari (2019-21): Livelihood Enhancement of Mushroom Farmers: A case study of Nalanda.
2. Khin San New (2019-21): Challenges and Lessons of River Basin Management: A case of Ayeyarwady River Basin.
3. Hubert Gagadosu (2019-21): Managing the Plastic Waste of Rajgir: Plastic to Liquid and Burning
4. Akpa Adams (2019-21): Increase Farmers Income Through an Integrated Aquaponic System.

Dr. Sayan Bhattacharya

M.Sc. dissertation

May 2023

1. Sangay Wangmo (M.Sc. 2023). Analysis of Climate-Smart Agriculture for Rice in South and Southeast Asia: A Systemic review study following the PRISMA Model.
2. Kelvin Mutugi Kithaka (M.Sc. 2023)., Challenges affecting water sources in semi-arid areas in Kenya: A case study at Kiambere Ward situated in Mbeere South, Embu County.
3. Annet Nabumpenje, (M.Sc. 2023). Organic farming and sustainable development goals in Uganda: Addressing impacts of climate change, COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
4. Mr. Akarsh Pasi (M.Sc. 2023). NTFPs and Forest Fringe Communities: A case study from Kukwada and Belgaon Villages of Raisen (M.P.).
5. Isha Gupta (M.Sc. 2023). Ground Water Status and Contamination in Bihar, India with Special Reference to Fluoride.

May 2022

1. Rinchen Zangmo (M.Sc. 2022). Perspectives of man-wildlife conflict and related local perceptions in Radhi hamlets situated in eastern Bhutan.
2. Laboni Nandi (M.Sc. 2022). Comparative Analysis of Human Elephant conflict and Socio-Economic Aspect Between Raimatang and Poro village Situated in Buxa Tiger Reserve, Alipurduar, West Bengal India: Impacts on local livelihoods and Mitigation option.
3. Tej Kumar Nepal (M.Sc. 2022). Significance of Local Traditional Knowledge in Dorokha Dungkhag, Bhutan (Co-supervisor).

May 2021

1. Lam Dorji Tamang (M.Sc. 2021). Study on the molecular mechanism of arsenic resistance bacteria: A systematic study by following the PRISMA model.

PhD Thesis 2023

1. Nishita Ivy, Arsenic contamination in Koshi-Ganga floodpain: Assessing risk and alternatives to reduce exposure (submitted).

Dr. Satyanarayan Shashtri

M.Sc. dissertation

May 2023

1. Yatta Esther Kallon (M.Sc. 2023). Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Air Pollutants and Impact on Human Health: A case study of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Dr. Moonmoon Hiloidhari

M.Sc. dissertation

May 2023

1. Jeewan Kumar Bastola (M.Sc. 2023). Biogas and biohydrogen for net zero transition in Bhutan.
2. Nidhi Kumari Mourya (M.Sc. 2023). Ethanol potential and sustainability assessment at district level in India.

May 2022

1. Marjia Afroz Sharno (M.Sc. 2022). Biojet fuel production potential from second generation biomass feedstocks and its life cycle assessment in Bangladesh.
2. Maria Ximena Fajardo Bernal (M.Sc. 2022). Energy potential of agriculture residue biomass in Colombia: an assessment at municipality level.
3. Snigdha Kashyap (M.Sc. 2022). Environmental impacts of disposable and reusable PPE body coveralls-A product life-cycle approach. (Co-supervisor).
4. Thandra Karnakar (M.Sc. 2022). Socio-environmental impacts of E-rickshaw: A case study in Rajgir. (Co-supervisor).
5. Anushka Singh (M.Sc. 2022). Public perception and socio-economic-environmental assessment of cremation: A case of two ghats study in Patna, Bihar. (Co-supervisor).