Faculty Profile

Name
DR. JOYDEEP SAHA
Designation
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (STAGE II)
Department
GEOGRAPHY
Email
saha.joydeep3@gmail.com
Biography
Academic Interest

Human Geography,  especially Urban & Regional Development, Social Geography, Political Geography, Quantitative Techniques in Geography, Research Methodology & Fieldwork. 

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Scholarly Achievements : Contribution to Books

Contribution to BooksDetails of BooksDocument Attach
EditorshipsBook Title: 'Geographical Indication (GI) in India: At the Crossroads of Heritage and Development', Publisher: Rajesh Publications, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-998896-1-3 
AuthorChatterjee, M. & J Saha (2025). Exploring the Multiple Perspectives of People on Inclusive Education of Transgender Community – A study of metropolitan Kolkata. In Singh et. al. Eds. Gender, Society and Sustainability: Intersections, Challenges, and Pathways Forward. IIARI. Kolkata. pp. 127 – 149. ISBN 978-93-49893-96-2 
AuthorSaha, J. (2025). Teaching – Learning Geography in Undergraduate Colleges of West Bengal under CCF: Issues and Challenges. In Paul et. al. Eds. Implementation of NEP 2020: Issues and Challenges. Avenel Press. Kolkata. pp. 87 – 94. ISBN 978-93-48242-49-5 
AuthorSaha, J. (2025). From Fieldwork to Experiential Learning: Perspectives from the Teaching - Learning Practice of Geography in India. In Upadhyay et al. Eds. The Rising of Education 5.0: Imperatives and Perspectives. red'shine Publication. London. pp. 254 - 260. ISBN 978-1-300409-66-3 
AuthorSaha, J. & Halder, J. (2024). Balancing economy and environment: a study of spatial changes in and around Dakshineswar Temple. In Rethinking 21st Century Society and Culture: Challenges and Sustainability. Kultali B R Ambedkar College and Saptarshi Prakashani. Kolkata. Vol. IV: 155 - 163. ISBN 9789348817747. 
AuthorSaha, D & Saha, J. (2024). Global Positioning System: Concept and Application. In: Guha, S., Majumder, A., Ghosh, P. (eds) A Tapestry of Interdisciplinary Insights in the NEP era. R & D Cell. Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College. Howrah. ISBN: 9788196682385 
AuthorMondal, D. & Saha, J. (2022). Sheltering Urban Poor: Looking for a New Approach. In: Kundu, A., Ponce Dentinho, T., Magsi, H., Basu, K., Bandyopadhyay, S. (eds) Accessible Housing for South Asia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88881-7_8  
AuthorSaha, J. and Banerjee, A. (2022). Status of Sanitation in Siliguri, West Bengal: Perspectives of Service Providers and Beneficiaries. In Singh, A.L. & Jamal, S. (eds) Sanitation for the Urban Poor in Indian Cities: Issues and Challenges. B.R. Publishing Corporation. Delhi. 223 – 242. ISBN: 9789391123239.  
AuthorSaha, J. & Saha, D. (2021). Human Trafficking in India: A Spatio-temporal Analysis. In Chowdhury, I.R (ed.) Population, Development and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities. Rajesh Publications. New Delhi. 42 – 55. 9789391139216.  
AuthorSaha, J. (2021). Processes, Trends & Patterns of Urbanisation in West Bengal: A Regional Perspective. In Mondal, M. (ed) Population, Environment and Development: Issues, Challenges and Prospects. Progressive Publishers, Kolkata and Midnapore College (Autonomous). 157 – 188. ISBN: 818064363-8/9788180643637 
AuthorSaha, J. (2020). Health Issues in Urban India: Challenges and Solutions. In Banerjee, A. (ed) Contemporary Health Issues in India: Challenges and Responses. Rajesh Publications. New Delhi. 437-446. ISBN: 9788194186687. 
AuthorBanerjee, A., & Saha, J. (2014). Population Environment Interface in Urban India: A Geographical Analysis. In: Singh, M., Singh, R., Hassan, M. (eds) Landscape Ecology and Water Management. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54871-3_11 
AuthorSaha, J. (2013). Reality of Urban Development: A Study of Western Bengal. In Jana, N.C & Sivaramakrishnan, L (eds). Resources and Development - Issues and Concerns. Progressive Publishers, Kolkata. 299 – 310. ISBN 978-81-8064-252-4.  

Scholarly Achievements : Publications in recognized professional and / or academic journals

AuthorsURLVolumePage No.PublisherISBN no.ISSN no.Work typeTitle/ChapterJournal / Book TitleYear
Mazumder, S., Saha, J., Nandi, G. et al. VIEW3 Springer Nature 2523-3971ArticleLong-term monitoring of cropland transformation in Kolkata Metropolitan Area, India using open-source geospatial technologiesSN Applied Sciences2021
Majumder S, Roy Chowdhury I, Basu A, Mondal P, Bauri A and Saha J VIEW17154164Indian Society of Spatial Science 2249-4316ArticleViksit Bharat @ 2047: A Catalyst for Heritage Promotion through Geographical Indications (GI) ProductsIndian Journal of Spatial Science2026
Banerjee, A., Saha, J. & Mondal, D. VIEW956275The Indian Geographical Society 0019-4824ArticleThe Urban Challenge: Provisioning of Basic Services in Notified and Non-notified Slums of IndiaThe Indian Geographical Journal2020
Guha, D. & Saha, J. VIEW556167  2230-9535ArticleSwachh Bharat Mission: How Far Has It Progressed in Urban Centres?The Observer2018
Mitra, R. & Saha, J. VIEW551622  2230-9535ArticleProfile of Crime against Women in India, 2001- 2016.The Observer2018

Scholarly Achievements : Participation and scholarly presentations in conferences

From DateDocument AttachTitle of Conference or InstitutionLevelTitle/Subject of presentation (if made)To Date
2025-11-24 Geography and Development: Recent Advancement towards Sustainability (GDRAS), InternationalUn(Planned) Vicinity of Howrah Maidan Metro Station: Issues of Rehabilitation and Encroachment, organized by Department of Geography, Kandra Radhakanta Kundu Mahavidyalaya, Birbhum, West Bengal2025-11-25
2021-06-10 Environment, Development and Livelihood: Sustaining Earth and PeopleNationalStreet Food in Kolkata: The Perspectives of Vendors & Customers2021-06-12
2020-03-06 XIV International Geographical Union Conference on ‘Agriculture, Food, Water, Biodiversity, and Health in Changing Climate’ organized by Department of Geography, University of Burdwan,InternationalBasic Service Provisioning in Census Towns of West Bengal: The Governance Conundrum2020-03-08
2020-02-13 ‘Planning Sustainable Regions: The Social-Economic-Ecological Triad’, organized by Regional Science Association-India and Amity University, KolkataInternationalProvisioning of Basic Services in Urban North Bengal: The Perspectives of People2020-02-15
2020-01-17 Human Rights: Context & Concerns, organized by Bijoy Krishna Girls' College, HowrahInternationalHuman Trafficking in India: A Spatio-temporal Analysis2020-01-18
2020-01-08 Population, Development and Environment: Challenges Ahead for IndiaNationalProcesses, Trends & Patterns of Urbanisation in West Bengal: A Regional Perspective2020-01-09

Research Projects

PROJECT TITLEClient/Organizations NameNature of ProjectDuration of ProjectAmount of Grant (Rupees)
Geographical Indication (GI) as a Tool for Regional Development: An Investigation of Different Types of Products Across the Districts of West BengalIndian Council of Social Science ResearchMajor ProjectOne year1200000

Scholarly Achievements : Invited Talks / Special Lectures

Organized byOrganized onSr.No.Title of LectureLevel (State/National/International)
Manbhum Mahavidyalaya2022-09-241Adoption of Village: Scope of NSS in Rural DevelopmentNational