PROF. PUNARBASU CHAUDHURI
Professor
Department of Environmental Science
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India
Advancing knowledge in mangrove ecology, biodiversity, biomonitoring, environmental science and geoinformatics.
About the Professor
Prof. Punarbasu Chaudhuri is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta. His research interests include mangrove ecology, environmental microbiology, biodiversity, biomonitoring and geoinformatics.
He completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Kalyani in 2008. He undertook postdoctoral research at the University of Sydney as an Endeavour Fellow of the Government of Australia in 2012.
He has been engaged in postgraduate teaching at the University of Calcutta since October 2003.
Research Areas
Research Grants & Funding Sources
Organizations supporting research activities and scientific investigations.
University Grants Commission, New Delhi
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (NER BPMC)
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Department of Science & Technology, Government of West Bengal
Inter-University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi
Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Awards & Honours
Member of the 39th Indian Expedition to Antarctica.
Participated in the BaySys Sub-Arctic expedition aboard CCGS Amundsen to study the impact of climate change on polar environments.
Nominated as Australian Award Ambassador in India by the Government of Australia.
Recipient of IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship.
Government of Australia award for postdoctoral research.
Contribution to judging at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science, organized by DST, Intel Education and CII.
Qualified NET for Lectureship / Assistant Professorship in Environmental Science, conducted by ASRB, ICAR.
Qualified NET for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Environmental Science.
Awarded for doctoral-level research work from August 2001 to October 2003.
Secured First Class First position in the postgraduate examination.
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for undergraduate performance.
Secured the highest marks from the college in the undergraduate examination.
Secured the highest marks among all life science subjects at Vidyasagar College.
Teaching Experience
Postgraduate Teaching & Research
23 years of teaching experience in postgraduate courses.
Teaching postgraduate Environmental Science at the University of Calcutta since October 2003, with additional academic involvement in interdisciplinary postgraduate teaching.
Laboratory Facilities & Instruments
Research infrastructure supporting environmental science, microbiology, ecological monitoring and analytical investigations.
Sample Preparation & Processing
- Lyophilizer
- Ultrasonic Cell Crusher with Noise Isolating Chamber
- Ultrasonic Cleaner Funded by DBT
- Precision Weighing Balance Funded by WB-DST, 2018
Microbiology & Incubation
- Climatic Incubator
- Biosafety Cabinet
- -20°C & 4°C Freezer
- BOD Incubator
Analytical & Field Instruments
- Spectrophotometer Funded by DBT NER-BPMC, 2019
- Probe for Water Analysis Funded by DBT NER-BPMC, 2019
- Water & Soil Analysis Kit Funded by DBT NER-BPMC, 2019
- Geo-tagged Digital Camera Funded by DBT NER-BPMC, 2019
- Microscope with Camera
Air Quality Monitoring
- Personal Air Sampler Funded by WB-DST, 2018
- Handy Air Sampler Funded by WB-DST, 2018
- High Volume Air Sampler Funded by WB-DST, 2018
- PM2.5 Sampler Funded by WB-DST, 2018
- Gaseous Sampler Funded by WB-DST, 2018
Research Guidance
Contact & Academic Profiles
Prof. Punarbasu Chaudhuri
Professor
Department of Environmental Science
University of Calcutta
35, Ballygunge Circular Road
Kolkata – 700019, India
Email: pcenvs@caluniv.ac.in