Faculty Profile
Dr. Samir Pramanik
Name : Dr. Nilay Kanti Barman
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Geography
Qualifications
M.A.
Ph.D.
UGC-NET
Date of Joining : 08 April 2010
Official Email ID : nilaykanti.barman@midnaporecollege.ac.in
Alternate Email ID : nilay@csws.in
Research Interests / Areas
Coastal Morphodynamics and Hydrodynamics
Coastal Environment and its Management
Ph.D. / M.Phil. Title
Assessment of Coastal Morphodynamics, Biological Processes of the Coastal Belt, Resource Uses and Coastal Hazards with Their Various Management Options for Balasore Shoreline of Orissa.
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| Degree Name | Institute | Year of Passing |
| Ph.D. | Vidyasagar University | 2025 |
| M.Phil. | Vidyasagar University | 2019 |
| B.ED | Vidyasagar University | 2017 |
| M.A. | Vidyasagar University | 2014 |
| B.A. | Vidyasagar University | 2012 |
Recent Publications (2025–2026)
2026
- Environmental Stress and Vegetation Dynamics: A study on stone quarrying landscapes in the Purulia District, published in the Journal of the Botanical Society of Bengal.
- Clean Energy (Gobor Gas): An analysis of alternative energy for forest-fringe communities in the Manbazar II Block, published in Earth Sciences: An International Journal.
- Ecological Footprint Assessment: A comparative study of tribal and non-tribal communities in Purulia, published in the International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences.
- Borderland Dynamics: A geographical analysis of the Jhargram–Purulia–Jharkhand region.
- Dust Pollution: Research on floral health and productivity in the Khirai Flower Valley, Paschim Medinipur.
- Cultural Economy: A study on the role and challenges of the Tusu Dance in Purulia.
2025
- Cultural Economy: A study on the role and challenges of the Chhau Dance in Purulia.
- Tribal Vulnerability: Studies on the Sabar community and drought-prone tribal livelihoods.
- Grassroots Innovation: Traditional knowledge regarding Khejur Gur production in Jhargram.
- Nutrition Insecurity: A multidimensional assessment among tribal households in Manbazar II.
Core Research Publications (2022–2024)
2024
- Impacts of Stone Quarrying: Studies on the natural, socio-economic, and human ecosystem impacts of quarrying in the Jamtoria Forest Beat and surrounding areas.
2023
- Forest-Based Communities: Research on the importance of forests to fringe villages and the vulnerability of women collectors in resource collection.
- Sustainable Farming: A study on livestock farming within tribal communities in Purulia.
- Livelihood Impacts of Quarrying: Assessment of the socio-economic effects of quarrying on local populations.
2022
- Importance of Forest to Fringe Communities: Research highlighting the dependence of fringe communities on forest resources and ecosystems.
Publication Summary
2026
Total Publications: 6
Key Themes: Clean energy, dust pollution, ecological footprints, cultural transitions, and borderland dynamics.
2025
Total Publications: 8
Key Themes: Nutrition security, tribal marginalization, grassroots innovation, drought vulnerability, and folk culture.
2024
Total Publications: 1
Key Themes: Human ecosystem impacts of stone quarrying.
2023
Total Publications: 4
Key Themes: Livestock farming, quarrying impacts, and forest resource dependency.
2022
Total Publications: 1
Key Themes: Importance of forests to fringe communities.