MA (Gauhati) PhD (Gauhati)
Population Geography, Medical Geography and Geoinformatics
Department of Geography
Gauhati University, Guwahati, 781014
Email: manashjnath[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in
Papers Published
1. Kuladip Sarma, Saurov Jyoti Roy, Bikash Kalita, Preetom Regon, Amal Bawri, Souravjyoti Borah, Manash Jyoti Nath, Ujjal Deka Baruah, Dhrubajyoti Sahariah, Anup Saikia, Bhaben Tanti (April 2023), Distribution mapping of fve threatened medicinally important plant species of Arunachal Himalaya; Vegetos, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42535-023-00619-z
2. Kuladip Sarma, Saurov Jyoti Roy, Bikash Kalita, Prantik Sharma Baruah, Amal Bawri, Manash Jyoti Nath, Ujjal Deka Baruah, Dhrubajyoti Sahariah, Anup Saikia, Bhaben Tanti (August 2022); Habitat suitability of Gymnocladus assamicus - A critically endangered plant of Arunachal Pradesh, India using machine learning and statistical modelling; Acta Ecologica Sinica, Vol.42, No. 4, pp 398-406, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chnaes.2022.05.009.
3. Manash Jyoti Nath, Diganta Goswami, Bipul Rabha, Rajan Pilakandy and Ashok Kumar Bora, (Feb 2021); Species composition and land use pattern of mosquito vector species in Sonitpur district, Assam; International Journal of Mosquito Research; Vol. 8, No. 2, pp 34-42, https://doi.org/10.22271/23487941.2021.v8.i2a.516
4. Manash J. Nath and Himanshu Medhi, (2021); River Bank Line Shift Caused by Brahmaputra in Morigaon District, Assam (1996-2021); International Journal of Lakes and Rivers, Vol. 14, No.2, pp 237-249.
5. Bijoy K Handique, Siraj A Khan, Prafulla Dutta, Manash J Nath, Abdul Qadir, PLN Raju (June 2016), Spatial Correlations of Malaria Incidence Hotspots with Environmental Factors in Assam, North East India; ISPRS Annals of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Vol 03 No. 8, pp 51-56, https://doi.org/10.5194/ISPRS-Annals-III-8-51-2016.
6. M. J. Nath, A. K. Bora, K. Yadav, P. K. Talukdar, S. Dhiman, I. Baruah & L. Singh (June 2013), Prioritizing areas for malaria control using geographical information system in Sonitpur district, Assam, India; Public Health. Vol. 127, No. 6, pp. 572–578, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2013.02.007.
7. Manash J Nath, Ashok Bora, P. K. Talukdar, N. G. Das, Sunil Dhiman, I. Baruah and Lokendra Singh (Feb 2012), A Longitudinal study of malaria associated with deforestation in Sonitpur district of Assam, India; Geocarto International. Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 79–88,https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2011.613485.
8. Kavita Yadav, Manash Jyoti Nath, Pranab Kumar Talukdar, Prashant Kumar Saikia, Indra Baruah and Lokendra Singh (Jan 2012) Malaria risk areas of Udalguri district of Assam, India: a GIS-based study; International Journal of Geographical Information Science. Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 123–131, https://doi.org/10.1080/13658816.2011.576678.
9. Bipul Rabha, D. Goswami, Sunil Dhiman, N. G. Das, P. K. Talukdar, M. J. Nath, Indra Baruah, R. K. Bhola & Lokendra Singh (April 2012). A cross sectional investigation of malaria epidemiology among seven tea estates in Assam, India; Journal of Parasitic Diseases. Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-011-0070-3.
10. Mridul Chetia, Soumya Chatterjee, Saumen Banerjee, Manash J. Nath, Lokendra Singh, Ravi B. Srivastava and Hari P. Sarma (Feb 2011), Groundwater arsenic contamination in Brahmaputra river basin: a water quality assessment in Golaghat (Assam), India; Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Vol.173, No. (1-4), pp. 371-385 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-010-1393-8.
Book Published
Bora, A.K. and Nath, MJ., Introduction to Geography of Health, EBH Publishers (India), Guwahati-1. (ISBN: 978-93-92038-396).
Book Chapters Published
1. Nath, MJ.,(2021) Rural and Urban Settlements of Assam in A.K. Bora and M. Nath (Eds), An Illustrated Geography of Assam, pp.259-280, EBS Publishers(India), Guwahati-1. (ISBN: 978-93-92038-433).
2. Bordoloi, K., Lahon, D., Borah, D., Gogoi, K.P., Nath, M.J. and Sahariah, D. (2020). Estimating Erosional and Aggradational Changes in the Riverine Island Majuli using Landsat Data, in N. Bhattacharjee edited, Hydrology: Application of Remote sensing and GIS, Synergy Books India, New Delhi.
3. Manash Jyoti Nath (2019); Climate Change and Human Health in Dr. Uttam Kalita, Dr. Dwipen Kakati and Ms Dristirupa Patgiri (eds) Reflection; Purbayon Publications, Guwahati, Assam, pp 205-211, ISBN 978-93-888593-16-8
4. Dey, Priyanka and Nath, Manash Jyoti (2017); Population growth and infiltration: related problems in Assam in Palme Borthakur, Lalit Saikia and Eahya Al Huda (eds) Resources and Challenges in North East India, Chandra Prakash , Panbazar, Guwahati -1, pp 184- 198, ISBN 978-81-244-0444-7
5. Nath, Manash Jyoti (2015); Geographic Information System and its Applications in K. C. Upadhayya, D. Saikia and P. J. Saikia (eds) Understanding Geography; Global Offset (Press), Tezpur, pp. 167-180, ISBN 978-93-85123-14-6
Ph.D Research Scholars presently working
| Sl. No. | Name of the Research Scholar | Research Topic |
| 1. | PRINCI GOGOI | Adolescent Pregnacy in Kamrup District,Assam: Exploring Determinants,Outcame and the Significance of Maternal Health Care Service |
| 2. | KARAN THAPA | Analyzing Healthcare Accessibility and Utilization Pattern in Sonitpur District, Assam Identifying Barriers and Enhancing Service Delivery |
| 3. | PURNIMA RATAN | Solid Waste Management Practices in Papum Pare District of Arunachal Pradesh : Investigating Environmental Implication and Implementing |
| 4. | MANJEET CHOUDHURY | Unraveling Spatio - Temporal Dynamics, Socio-Ecological Drivers and Hotspot Mapping of Dengue: An Investigation in Kamrup Metropolitan and Karbi-Anglong Districts, Assam (India) |
| 5. | PARISMITA GOSWAMI | Geographical and Socio Economic Determination of Cancer in Nalbari District: A Spatio Temporal Analysis Investigating Risk Factors and Community Disparities |
Master's Dissertation
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Sl. No |
Year |
Name of the student |
Title of the Dissertation |
Degree |
Optional Paper |
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1 |
2018 |
Adhiraj Chamuah |
Study on South Bank Erosion of The Brahmaputra River In the Districts of Kamrup Rural and Kamrup Metro, Assam (1988-2018) |
M.Sc. |
Geoinformatics |
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2 |
Banani Kashyap |
Degradational Status of Wildlife Habitat with Special Reference To Rhinocerous Population (A Case Study on Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam) |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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3 |
Nayan Deka |
Role of Market Centre in Rural Development, with Special Reference to Pubpar Mouza |
M.A. |
Rural Development |
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4 |
Limka Narzary |
Socio Economic Condition of the Villages of Dudhnoi Area, Goalpara District (A Study Covering Three Villages) |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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5 |
2019 |
Dhritiman Deka |
Land Use/ Land Cover Change in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary: A GIS Based Study |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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6 |
Nisha Bezbaruah |
Sextortion In urban and rural area: A comparative study of selected area, of Guwahati city and Chandrapur area |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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7 |
Timpi Saikia |
Socio-Cultural Organisation and Cohesion of the Apatani Tribe of Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri District in Arunachal Pradesh |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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8 |
2020 |
Gaurav Bikash Bhuyan |
Site Suitability Analysis and Route Optimization for Municipal Solid Wastes in Nalbari Town, Assam |
M.Sc. |
Geoinformatics |
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9 |
Lakhya Jyoti Hazarika |
Land Use/ Land Cover and Drainage Pattern Change In Dhekiajuli Block, Assam: A GIS Based Study |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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10 |
Madhusmrita Saikia |
Landfill Site Suitability Analysis for Solid Waste Management in Nagaon Municipality Area (NMA) |
M.Sc. |
Geoinformatics |
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11 |
Kaushik Kumar Deka |
Role of Self-Help Groups in the Socio-Economic Development & Empowerment of Rural – Women at Rangapara, Sonitpur District |
M.A. |
Regional Development and Planning |
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12 |
Kheya Barai |
A Study of Experiences of the LGBTQ+Youth |
M.Sc. |
Social Geography |
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13 |
2021 |
Dikshya Borkakati |
Spatio-Temporal Pattern of Vector-Borne Diseases in Sonitpur District |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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14 |
Majidur Islam |
Growth of Brick Kiln Industry And Its Impact on Environment and Livelihood in Bongaigaon District, Assam |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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15 |
Princi Gogoi |
Urban Sprawl: A Case Study On Jorhat Municipality Area From 1990 To 2020 |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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16 |
Fardina Jemin |
Socio-Economic Status of Women Workers in Nagaon Town |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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17 |
Thangjam Khumanhenbi |
Crime Against Women In Manipur, A Spatio-Temporal Study |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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18 |
2022 |
Dhruba Jyoti Mudoi |
Literacy Pattern of the Tea Tribe Community of Negheriting Tea Estate, Golaghat District |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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19 |
Mayuri Deka Phukan |
Site Suitability Analysis of Solid Waste Management in Mangaldoi Municipal Area Using Geospatial Tools |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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20 |
Ritusmita Sarma |
Urban Sprawl: A Case Study on Mangaldai Municipal Area from 2000 to 2020 |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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21 |
Dimpi Das |
A study on Socio-Economic Conditions of Tea tribe Workers Working in Small Tea Grower’s and Large Tea Estates in Bongaigaon District, Assam |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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22 |
Prishni Khanikar |
Socio-Cultural Role of Namghar in an Assamese village with Special Reference to Pithakhowa Bornamghar |
M.Sc. |
Social Geography |
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23 |
2023 |
Subhangkush Das |
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping of Kamrup Metropolitan District using Geoinformatics and Analytical Hierarchical Process |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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24 |
Kave Kilingpi |
Changing Landscape And Associa1'ed Problems In Silsako Wetland: A Geo-Spatial Analysis |
M.A. |
Geoinformatics |
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25 |
Luna Bora |
Assesement of Tobaccoism Prevalence and Factors Influencing Tobacco use in Guwahati, Assam |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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26 |
Rajina Begum |
Beggary: An Analysis of the Profile of Beggers in Guwahati, Assam |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
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27 |
Dharitry Dhekial Phukon |
Active Participation of Women In Periodic Market: A Case Study of Beltola Bi-Weekly Market, Guwahati., Assam |
M.A. |
Social Geography |
From Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence (July 2006 - July 2011).
From Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) project funded under Earth Observations applications Mission (EOAM), NESAC, Ministry of Space (September 2011 - August 2013).
EXPERIENCE IN ACADEMICS :
Present status : Since December 2017 to till date.
Organisation : Gauhati University, Guwahati
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Department of Geography.
Previous Experience
Period : June 2016 to November 2017.
Organisation : Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Department of Geography.
Period : September 2013 to June 2016.
Organisation : University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Department of Geography
EXPERIENCE IN RESEARCH ORGANISATION :
Period : September 2011 to August 2013.
Organisation : Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR), Dibrugarh, Assam
Designation : Senior Research Fellow
Division: Entomology
Period : July 2006 to July 2011.
Organisation : Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO) , Tezour, Assam
Designation : Junior Research Fellow (2Years) and Senior Research Fellow (3 Years)
Division: Entomology
EXPERIENCE IN CORPORATE INDUSTRY :
Period : September 2005 to March 2006.
Organisation : RMSI, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh
Designation : GIS Engineer (Trainee)
Dr. Manash J. Nath
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
Gauhati University
Jalukbari - 781014, Assam
Email: manashjnath@gauhati.ac.in
manashjnath@gmail.com
ORCID id: https://orcid.org/0000-00027532-5075
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Manash-J-Nath
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=te36lQYAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-manash-jyoti-nath-b6078868/