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The Department of Environmental Sciences is one among the pioneer departments of the University established in 2013. With increasing popularity and need in present time for environmental experts the department is currently offering four-year B.Sc. (Hons/ By Research) Environmental Science, two years M.Sc program in Environmental Science, two year  M.Sc program  in Water Resources and Environmental Management  and an active Ph.D program in Environmental Science in which number of research scholars are currently enrolled. The programmes are designed to provide best academic, research and industrial training to enhance the skills and to enable the students to compete for the job opportunities.

The inter- and trans- disciplinary research are the core strength of the department to address local to global issues and focus on sustainable solutions for conserving the environment and human health. The department has highly experienced, motivated faculty trained at national and international universities. The department has state-of-the-art research laboratories equipped with high end instruments like Respirable Dust Sampler, High Volume Sampler, Heavy Metal Analysis Sampler, Gaseous Sampler, BOD Incubator etc. The alumni of the department are well placed in industries and higher education. The department strives to render community outreach through capacity building and environmental awareness programmes. 

Students are also offered internship opportunities within the department and the department also promotes field-based research, participation in conferences, workshops and seminars.

The thrust areas of research include air pollution, heavy metal studies, solid waste management biodiversity, water pollution, waste water management, nanotechnology, geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing, solid waste management, soil pollution for pesticides and heavy metals and bioremediation (including phytoremediation and rhizoremediation).

Vision:

The vision of the Department of Environmental Science is to produce educated community who will ensure clean, safe, secured and sustainable environment for all.

Mission: 

  1. Equipping students with the knowledge to environmental problem and their conservation.
  2. Conducting need-based research on contemporary environmental issues and producing scholarly works in the field of environmental science.
  3. Organizing national and international events (e.g. conferences/workshops/seminars/symposiums/training programs).
  4. Creating public awareness on natural resources; and past, present and future environmental constraints on Earth.

 

         

Awards & Achievements

  • Dr Suman received National Environmentalist of the year Award 2023 by Avishkar Foundation, India (2023)
  • Dr. Sushmita Banerjee has been recognized amongst the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2022)
  • Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research by Dr. Shruti Singh (2020-21.)
  • Dr. Suman has been felicitated by Anveshna for mentoring students with innovation and creativity (2019)

Research & Publications

  • International/ National Publications -   77
  • Book chapters - 08            

  • Number of Ph.D Students

  • Ph.D awarded: 13
  • Ph.D. pursuing: 12

Research Projects:

International:

  • Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (PI- Dr. Rajesh Kumar); Budget (US $112,100.0; Approx.  Rs. 70 Lakhs)
  • South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI), ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal.  (PI- Dr. Rajesh Kumar); Budget (US $ 31,000.00; Approx.    Rs. 17 Lakhs)

National:

  • Sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India (PI- Dr. Rajesh Kumar) Budget (Rs. 47,73,053.00/-)
  • Sponsored by SERB, Dept. of Sc. & Technology (DST), Govt. of India (PI- Dr. Rajesh Kumar) Budget (Rs. 50,55,000.00/-)
  • Sponsored by Dept. of Sc. & Technology (DST), India (PI- Dr. Rajesh Kumar) Budget (Rs. 19,61,800.00/-)

Seminars & Workshops

  • Workshop on Climate Change effects on water resources and Rainwater Harvesting Systems on March 15, 2023
  • Seminar on Professional ethics on January 19, 2023
  • Celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, 2022
  • Celebration of World Earth Day on April 22, 2022
  • International Conference on Energy and Environment Materials (INCEEM 2021), July 29-31, 2021
  • Celebration of World Water Day on March 22, 2021
  • National Conference on Energy and Environment Materials (NCEEM-2020), June 27-28, 2020
  • Organising Secretary, 19th edition of International Conference on Cryptology (INDOCRYPT - 2018) jointly organized by Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), DRDO, Delhi and Sharda University, Greater Noida during December 09-12, 2018 held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.  Sponsors: NBHM, Bharat Electronics, TCS, Google, Microsoft Research, Cryptology Research Society of India, International Association of Cryptology Research and Springer; Participants 190 (International 22).
  • Convener, “Earth Day- 2018” on 22nd April, 2017 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India and Sharda University
  • Organising Secretary, “National Instructional Workshop on Cryptology (NIWC-2017)” during October 06-08, 2017 at RTDC, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding CRSI
  • Convener, Guest Lecture by Prof. J Narayan is The John C. C. family distinguished Chair in Material Engineering, distinguished Director of NSF Centre for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures, Department of Material Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh (USA), held at Sharad university, Gr. Noida on December 15, 2017
  • Co-Convener, “Water Conservation” Event in collaboration with CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum on 13th October, 2017, Held at Sharda University Greater Noida.
  • Convener, “Earth Day- 2017” on 22nd April, 2017 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Convener, “Earth Day- 2016” on 22nd April, 2016 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Convener, “Save Water Save Life- 2015” held on 30th September, 2015 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Sharda University
  • Joint Convener, “Earth Day- 2015” held on 22nd April, 2015 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Sharda University
  • Faculty Coordinator for a student’s organised session “Mind Matters” a talk by Mr. Rahul Pandey organised on 07/04/2015, Room No. 102, SET-III.
  • Faculty Coordinator “SANLAYAN 2013 – a Talent Hunt”  program of Sharda University organised on November 16, 2013 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
  • Co-Convener, International Conference on “Multifunctional Materials Energy and Environment” held during August 21-23, 2013 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
  • Convener, “Earth Day-2013” on 22nd April, 2013 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Convener, “Workshop on Positive Degree Day Modelling of Glaciers” during 28th -29th September, 2012 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI), Abu Dhabi Dialogue Knowledge Forum, Small Grants Programme (ADDKFSGP)
  • Organising Secretary, “National Conference on Semiconducting Materials and Nano Devices”, during September 14-15, 2012, RTDC, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India
  • Organising Secretary, “National Seminar on Futuristic Materials for Device Applications” on July 27, 2012 organised by Research and Technology Development Centre, Sharda University and Sponsored by Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi
  • Convener, “Earth Day- 2011” on 22nd April, 2011 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India

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Research & Publications

Research & Publications

  • International/ National Publications -   77
  • Book chapters -08            

Facilities and Resources

Department of Environmental Science possesses a well-equipped laboratory named Environment Research Laboratory (ERL). The laboratory has several instruments needed for physico-chemical analysis of water and wastewater. In addition it has working space in which more than five full time Ph.D. students/project staffs are working.

Name of Instrument Make/Model Number of Unit Available
Digital pH Meter Labtronics/LT-10 1
Analytical Balance Shimadzu/AP225WD 1
Magnetic Stirrer Remi 5MLH 1
Respirable Dust Sampler Envirotech/APM 460DXNL 1
Envirotech Fine Particulate Sampler Envirotech/APM 550 MFC 1
Envirotech Heavy Metal Sampler Envirotech/APM 586 M 1
Envirotech Gaseous Pollutant Sampler Envirotech/APM 433 1
Combined Sampler Thermo Environmental/ TEI-451 1
BOD Incubator Tanco 1

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