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DR. SHITANGSU KUMAR PAUL
PROFESSOR
Geography & Environmental Studies
- Education Summary
- M.Sc.(RU), M.Sc. (AIT, Thailand), PhD. (AIT, Thailand-NTNU, Norway)
- Research Interest
- Natural Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Human-Environment Interaction, Social and Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management, Health Geography, Regional Planning Methods and Techniques, Rural-Urban Relations, Rural Development, Geospatial Analysis and Application
| Level | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD.) |
Regional and Rural Development Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand; and Department of Geography, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway | 2010 |
| Masters (M.Sc) |
Regional and Rural Development Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand | 2005 |
| Masters (M.Sc.) |
Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh | 1994 |
| Bachelor/Honors (B.Sc) |
Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh | 1993 |
Experience in Rajshahi University
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-06 to 2024-10-05 | Geography & Environmental Studies | CHAIRMAN |
| 2014-07-22 to | Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi | PROFESSOR |
| 2009-05-26 to 2014-07-21 | Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 2002-10-25 to 2009-05-25 | Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
| 1999-10-25 to 2002-10-24 | Geography & Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi | LECTURER |
Experience in other Organization/Institute
| Duration | Organization/Institute | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-22 to 1999-10-22 | FINNMAP, FM International Oy, Dhaka office | GIS Analyst |
Book Chapter
| 1. |
Paul, S. K., and Routray, J. K.
"Post-Cyclone Livelihood Strategies and Security Status of Coastal Households in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study"
In Climate Change and Risk in South and Southeast Asia (pp. 36-58). Routledge.
Published: October 2022
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| 2. |
Sultana, R., & Paul, S. K.
"Exploring the Impacts of River Morphology Change Associated Natural Disasters on Teesta Riparian Environment of Bangladesh."
Climate, Environment and Disaster in Developing Countries (pp. 361-373). Springer, Singapore.
Published: January 2022
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| 3. |
Paul, S. K.
"Geographical methods in undertaking disaster and vulnerability research"
Islam,S. T. and Paul, A. (Eds) Geography in Bangladesh: Concepts, Methods and Applications, Taylor & Francis
Published: March 2019
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| 4. |
Paul, S. K
"Post Cyclone Household Food Security in Coastal Bangladesh"
Khatun, H., Baqee, A. and Kabir, H. (Eds) People at Risk: Disaster and Despair, 185-209, Disaster Research Training and Management Centre, University of Dhaka
Published: February 2019
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| 5. |
Paul, S. K. and Routray, J. K.
"An Analysis of the Causes of Non-Responses to Cyclone Warnings and the Use of Indigenous Knowledge for Cyclone Forecasting in Bangladesh,"
In Leal Filho W (Ed) Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Springer, Berlin. Pp. 15-39. (Springer)
Published: September 2012
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| 6. |
Paul S. K.
"System Concept in Geography: A discussion on the perspective of economic geography."
The Golden Jubilee Publication, Department of Geography and Environment, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. (Written in Bengali), pp. 209-229.
Published: July 2006
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Journal
| 1. |
S. Tawsif; S.K. Paul; M.S. Khan
"Changing pattern of livelihood capitals of urban slum dwellers during COVID-19 pandemic"
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management, Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2024
Published: January 2024
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| 2. |
Khan, M. S. and Paul, S. K
"Fresh water management in coastal Bangladesh: preparedness and adaptation"
Discover Water; 3:27 (Springer Nature)
Published: December 2023
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| 3. |
Khan, M. S. and Paul, S. K.
"Quality and efficiency assessment, health issues and management practices of pond sand filter water in coastal Bangladesh"
International Journal of Energy and Water Resources (Springer), ( https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-023-00264-x), 1-15
Published: November 2023
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| 4. |
Mou, M. A., Paul, S. K., & Naim, J. (2023).
"Farmers Adaptation Strategies to Adverse Impacts of Drought on Agriculture of the Central Barind Tract of Bangladesh: An Empirical Study. IDRiM Journal, 13(1), 45-68."
Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM Journal), 13(1), 45-68.
Published: September 2023
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| 5. |
Khan, M. S. and Paul, S. K
"Sanitation-hygiene knowledge, practices and human health impacts: Insights from coastal Bangladesh"
Geosfera Indonesia (Scopus Indexed), 8(2), 133-151
Published: August 2023
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| 6. |
Khan, M. S., and Paul, S. K. (2023).
"Groundwater quality assessment and health issues in coastal zone of Bangladesh."
Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 10, 100278 (Elsevier)
Published: March 2023
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| 7. |
Paul, S. K., Naim, J, and Mou, M. A.
"Assessing efficiency of disaster management institutions at local level in the coastal region of Bangladesh"
Nature-Based Solutions, 2, 100024, Elsevier
Published: December 2022
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| 8. |
Mou, M. A, Naim, J and Paul, S. K.
"Climate Change and Groundwater Depletion Induced Agricultural Drought: An Empirical Investigation from Central Barind Tract of Bangladesh"
Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 9: 01-18, 2020
Published: September 2022
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| 9. |
Mousumi Akando Mou , Jannatul Naim and Shitangsu Kumar Paul
"Coping with Agricultural Drought and its Future Prospect in the North-western Region of Bangladesh"
J. Life Earth Sci. 16, 21-32, 2021
Published: September 2022
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| 10. |
Paul, S. K.
"Death, Injury and Illness caused by Bangladesh's Cyclone Sidr: An Empirical Study"
Plan Plus, 7 (1)
Published: March 2021
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| 11. |
Al-Hussain, S. J., Paul, S. K., and Hossain, M. N.
"Comparative Assessment of Vulnerability to Drought
and Flood in the Lower Teesta River Basin: A SWOT
Analysis, Asian Journal of Geographical Research"
4(1), 20-33
Published: January 2021
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| 12. |
Sultana, R. S., Hassan, M. Z. and Paul, S. K.
"Indigenous Practices for Coping with Flood: An Assessment of the Riparian People Living in the Teesta Floodplain, Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science"
7, 18-29
Published: July 2019
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| 13. |
Sultana, M. R, Hassan, Z. M. and Paul, S. K.
"MITIGATION OF EROSION-INDUCED DISASTER THROUGH INDIGENOUS
PRACTICES: EVIDENCE FROM RURAL COMMUNITY OF TEESTA RIVER BANK,
Faculty of Life and Earth Sciences,"
13: 23-31
Published: August 2018
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| 14. |
Islam, M. A., and Paul, S. K.
"People’s perception on agricultural vulnerabilities to climate change and SLR in Bangladesh: adaptation strategies and explanatory variables."
International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 8(1), 70-78.
Published: June 2018
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| 15. |
Hossain, M. N., and Paul, S. K.
"Vulnerability Factors and Effectiveness of Disaster Mitigation Measures in the Bangladesh Coast"
Earth Systems and Environment, 2(1), 55-65. (Springer)
Published: March 2018
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| 16. |
Hossain, M. N., Chowdhury, S., and Paul, S. K.
"Farmer level adaptation to climate change and agricultural drought: empirical evidences from the Barind region of Bangladesh"
Natural Hazards, 83(2): 1007-1026.(Springer)
Published: January 2018
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| 17. |
Paul S. K.
"Consumption pattern and status of food security in coastal Bangladesh"
The Journal of Geo-Environment, 13:1-20
Published: July 2016
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| 18. |
Naim, J. and Paul, S. K.
"Vulnerability of women’s health to climate change impacts: A study on sub-hilly region of Bangladesh"
Journal of Geo-Environment, 13:41-55
Published: July 2016
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| 19. |
Hossain, M. N., Paul S. K. and Hasan M. M.
"Environmental impacts of coal mine and thermal power plant to the surroundings of Barapukuria, Dinajpur, Bangladesh."
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 187(4):202-213. (Springer).
Published: August 2015
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| 20. |
Hossain, M. N. and Paul S. K.
"Assessing Impacts of Monga, Priority and Needs, and Level of Satisfaction on Mitigation Services in Northern Bangladesh,"
The Journal of Geo-Environment, 12:15-34.
Published: July 2015
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| 21. |
Paul, S. K., Chowdhury, S. and Hossain, N.
"Climatic Variability and Coping with Drought in North Western Region of Bangladesh: An Empirical Study"
Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences (JEES), 2(1):1-10.
Published: July 2015
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| 22. |
Hossain, M. N., and Paul, S. K.
"Simulation of physical and socioeconomic factors of vulnerability to cyclones and storm surges using GIS: a case study"
GeoJournal, 82(1):23-41. (Springer)
Published: February 2015
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| 23. |
Islam, M. A., Paul S. K. and Hassan, M. Z.
"Agricultural vulnerability in Bangladesh to climate change induced sea level rise and options for adaptation: a study of a coastal Upazila."
Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 109(1), 19-39. (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation)
Published: February 2015
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| 24. |
Paul, S. K.
"Cyclone Induced Death, Injury and Illness Pattern in Bangladesh’s Coastal Areas: An Analysis of Risk Factors"
CUS Bulletin on Urbanization and Development, 7, 9-12
Published: December 2014
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| 25. |
Paul S. K.
"Determinants of Evacuation Response to Cyclone Warning in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh: A Comparative Study"
Oriental Geographer, 55(1&2): 57-81.
Published: November 2014
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| 26. |
Paul, A., Munne, S. K. and Paul, S. K.
"Living with Flood in the outer embankment of Gumti River: an empirical Study"
Oriental Geographers, 56(1&2): 35-55.
Published: August 2014
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| 27. |
Hossain, M. N. and Paul, S. K.
"Impacts of Coal Mine and Thermal Power Plant in and around Barapukuria Coal Mine: A Study on Environmental and Socio-economic Aspects"
Journal of Life and Earth Science, 9:73-84.
Published: July 2014
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| 28. |
Hossain, M. N., Paul, S. K., Roy, C., and Hasan, M. M.
"Factors Influencing Human Vulnerability to Cyclones and Storm Surges in Coastal Bangladesh"
The Journal of Geo-Environment, 11:1-29.
Published: July 2014
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| 29. |
Paul S. K.
"Vulnerability Concepts and Its Application in Various Fields: A Review on the Geographical Perspective"
J. Life Earth Sci., 8: 63-81.
Published: July 2014
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| 30. |
Paul S. K.
"Post-cyclone Livelihood Status and Strategies in Coastal Bangladesh: Evidences from Cyclone Sidr"
Rajshahi University journal of life & earth and agricultural sciences, 41: 1-20
Published: July 2014
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| 31. |
Paul, S. K., Hossain, M. N. and Ray, S. K.
"Monga’ in the Northern Region of Bangladesh: A Study on People’s Survival Strategies and Coping Capacities"
Rajshahi University Journal of Life, Earth and Agricultural Science, 41: 41-56.
Published: July 2014
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| 32. |
Islam, M. A., Paul, S. K. and Hassan, M. Z.
"Agricultural Vulnerability to Climate Change Induced Sea Level Rise and Options for Adaptation: A Case Study of Shyamnagar Upazila"
Rajshahi University Journal of Environmental Science, 2(2): 45-59.
Published: July 2014
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| 33. |
Paul, S. K. and Hossain, M. N.
"Adaptation of Cyclone Victims in the Central Coast of Bangladesh,"
Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan, 33: 27-47.
Published: January 2014
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| 34. |
Paul S. K.
"Prevalence of Nutritional Insecurity in the Central Coast of Bangladesh: Evidences from Cyclone Sidr"
The Journal of Geo-Environment, 10:22-35.
Published: December 2013
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| 35. |
Paul, S. K. and Hossain, M. N.
"People’s Perception about Flood Disaster Management in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Chalan Beel Area"
Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat, 2: 72-86.
Published: October 2013
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| 36. |
Paul, S. K.
"Vulnerability to Tropical Cyclone in the Southern Bangladesh: Impacts and Determinants"
Oriental Geographers, 54 (1&2): 19-38.
Published: July 2013
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| 37. |
Tanu, T. A., Rahman, M. M. and Paul, S. K.
"Pattern and Factors of Land Use Change in the Peripheral Regions of Rajshahi Metropolitan City."
Jahangirnagar Bishwavidyalay Bhugol O Paribesh Samikkhan, 31: 89-105.
Published: November 2012
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| 38. |
Paul, S. K., Paul, B. K. and Routray, J. K.
"Post-Cyclone Sidr nutritional status of women and children in coastal Bangladesh: an empirical study"
Natural Hazards, 64(1):19-36. (Springer)
Published: May 2012
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| 39. |
Paul, S. K., Paul, B. K. and Routray, J. K.
"Post-Cyclone Sidr nutritional status of women and children in coastal Bangladesh: an empirical study"
Natural Hazards, 64(1):19-36. (Springer)
Published: May 2012
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| 40. |
Paul, S. K. and Routray, J. K.
"Household Response to Cyclone and Induced Surge in Coastal Bangladesh: coping strategies and explanatory variables"
Natural Hazards.57(2):477-499.(Springer)
Published: November 2010
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| 41. |
Paul, S. K. and Routray, J. K.
"Flood-proneness and Coping Strategy: the Experiences from two Villages in Bangladesh"
Disasters, 34(2): 489-508. (Willey-Blackwell)
Published: May 2010
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| 42. |
Paul S. K and Routray J. K
"Flood Proneness in Bangladesh: Coping and Indigenous Knowledge (Indigenous Practices for Flood Mitigation)."
Lambert Academic Publishing Co. Cologne, Germany.
Published: December 2009
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| 43. |
Paul, S. K. and Zemy, W. A.
"Rural-Urban Transformation and Links in Nandigram Pourashava: A study on land use and socio-economic change"
The Journal of Geo-Environment, 7: 30-47.
Published: July 2008
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| 44. |
Paul, S. K.
"Flood Impacts, People’s Needs and Satisfaction on Flood Mitigation Services"
The Journal of Geo-Environment. 6: 1-19.
Published: August 2006
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| 45. |
Ahmed, R, Roy, C. K. and Paul, S. K.
"Calibration of Optical Satellite Data for Coastal Bathymetric Mapping,"
www.gisdevelopment.net
Published: August 2004
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| 46. |
Paul, S. K. and Hassan M. Z.
"Agricultural Productivity Performance: A Micro-level Analysis"
The Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association. 31(1&2): 26-33.
Published: December 2003
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| 47. |
Paul, S. K. and Hassan, M. Z.
"Agricultural productivity, cropping intensity and crop combination in three villages of Bagha thana, Rajshahi district"
. The Journal of Geo-Environment, 2: 31-41.
Published: August 2002
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Conference
| 1. |
Paul, S. K.
"Factors Influencing Post-cyclone Food Security in Coastal Bangladesh: Evidences from Cyclone Sidr"
Proceedings of the International Conference on Environment and Development, Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Rajshahi, 7-8 March, 2014.
Published: March 2014
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| 2. |
Hossain, M. N., Paul, S. K., Roy, C., and Hasan, M. M.
"Factors Influencing Human Vulnerability to Cyclones and Storm Surges in Coastal Bangladesh"
Proceedings of the International Conference on Environment and Development, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 7-8 March 2014.
Published: March 2014
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| 3. |
Chowdhury, S. and Paul, S. K.
"Climatic Variability and Coping with Drought in North Western Region of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Tanore Upazila"
Proceedings of the 14th Bangladesh International Geographical Conference, 5 January, 2013, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
Published: January 2013
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| 4. |
Islam, A, Paul, S. K. and Hassan, M. Z.
"Agricultural Vulnerability to Climate Change Induced Sea Level Rise and Options for Adaptation: A Case Study of Shyamnagar Upazila"
Proceedings of the 14th Bangladesh International Geographical Conference, 5 January, 2013, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
Published: January 2013
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| 5. |
Paul, S. K.
"Post-cyclone Livelihood Capital Status and Livelihood Strategies in Coastal Bangladesh: Evidences from Cyclone Sidr"
Proceedings of the 14th Bangladesh International Geographical Conference, 5 January, 2013, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka.
Published: January 2013
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| 6. |
Paul, S. K. and Routray J. K.
"Determinants of Post-Cyclone Household Food Insecurity under Changing Climate in Coastal Bangladesh: A Case Study of Cyclone ‘Sidr’"
Proceeding of the APEC Climate Symposium 2012, St. Petersburg, Russia, Oct. 8 - 11, 2012. http://www.apcc21.org/eng/acts/pastsym/japcc0202_viw.jsp?symp_yy=2012
Published: October 2012
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| 7. |
Chowdhury, S. and Paul, S. K.
"Vulnerability to Drought and Options for Farmers Adaptation: A Case Study of Tanore Upazilla"
Proceedings of the North Bengal Drought Conference (NBDC) 2012, 27-28 March, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Published: March 2012
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| 8. |
Paul, S. K., and Routray, J. K.
"An Analysis of the Causes of Non-response to Cyclone Warning and Use of Indigenous Knowledge"
Proceedings of Climate 2011, Hamburg, Germany. http://www.climate2011.net/en/papers/1/37
Published: August 2011
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| 9. |
Paul, S. K. and Routray, J. K.
"Human Response to Cyclone and Storm Surge Induced Vulnerability in Coastal Bangladesh: Coping Strategies and Explanatory Variables"
Proceedings of Resilience 2011, Submission 18, March 11-16, 2011, Arizona State University, USA. http://csid.asu.edu/resilience-2011/program/files/Posters/pdf/Paul_and_Routray.pdf
Published: March 2011
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| 10. |
Paul, S. K., Routray, J. K. and Alam, S.
"Vulnerability to Climate Change Induced Cyclone and Storm Surge in Coastal Bangladesh: What Determines Post-Cyclone Household Food Insecurity?"
Proceedings of the International Seminar on Climate Change and Environmental Challenges of 21st Century, 7-9 December 2010, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. http://www.ru.ac.bd/ies/List_Selected_Abstracts.pdf
Published: December 2010
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Editorial Board Member and Reviewer
Editor of the Journal of
Geo-Environment, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University
of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Besides, I regularly review articles from Disasters, Natural Hazards, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, IDRiM
Journal, International Journal of Agricultural Management, Environmental
Earth Sciences, International Journal of
Disaster Risk Science, Climate and development, Regional Environmental Change, International
Journal of Digital Earth, Land Degradation and Development, Environment and Natural Resources Journal, Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography etc.