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Kaushalendra Goswami

Professor

Department of Geography

Department of Geography9450530204 kaushalendrap.goswami@bhu.ac.in

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Academic Profile

About the Faculty

A concise academic overview, expertise and current areas of scholarly interest.

Kaushalendra Goswami serves as Professor in the Department of Geography, contributing to teaching, research, student mentorship and academic initiatives.

Career Timeline

Work Experience

Academic appointments, research roles, and administrative responsibilities.

Academic1.06.2004 - 31.05.2008

Assistant Professor AGP-6000

BHU Varanasi

Teaching and Research

Academic1.06.2008 - 31.05.2013

Assistant Professor AGP-7000

BHU Varanasi

Teaching and Research

Academic1.06.2013 - 31.05.2016

Assistant Professor AGP-8000

BHU Varanasi

Teaching and Research

Academic1.06.2016 - 31.05.2019

Associate Professor AGP-9000

BHU Varanasi

Teaching and Research

Academic1.06.2019 - working

Professor AGP-10000

BHU Varanasi

Teaching and Research

Administrative2026 - continuing

Chairman, Educational tour review committee

BHU Varanasi

Review and modification in provision of subsidy

Administrative2025 - continuing

Chairman, NEP, Department of Geography

BHU Varanasi

Review and modification in syllabus

Administrative2024 - Continuing

Observer, Exam at University committee

BHU Varanasi

Exam centers visit

Administrative2022 - Continuing

Nodal Officer, Space committee at IOE

BHU Varanasi

Space allocation

Administrative2022 - Continuing

Additional Superintendent, EXAM IOE

BHU Varanasi

Conducting UG Exam

Administrative2020 - Continuing

Admin- DOI, Digital Object Identifier, Cross Ref.

NGSI, BHU Varanasi

Publication of Journal

Administrative2020 - Continuing

Assistant Secretary- NGJI (National Geographical Journal of India)

NGJI, BHU Varanasi

Research Publication

Administrative2019 - 2024

Secretary- DRC, Dept of Geog, BHU

BHU Varanasi

RPC, Pre PhD and Open viva

Administrative2010 - Continuing

Coordinator in Geography for UGC special coaching for SC, ST, OBC and Minorities

BHU Varanasi

Teaching

Research & Innovation

Selected Publications

Journal articles, conference papers, book chapters and other scholarly work.

2026

Modelling environmental fragility in an industrial landscape: An integrated remote sensing-GIS framework for sustainable planning in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve

Bhaskar Mandal and Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Geosystems and Geoenvironment5:1, 1-16DOI

2026

Coordination regimes, treaty layering and governance congestion in global biodiversity governance: The International Big Cat Alliance

Vijay Prakash, Kaushalendra PrakashGoswami, Suraj Sanga, Klinton Baruah and Ananya Srishti

Earth System Governance29, 13DOI

2026

Ecological Sustainability and Gender Dynamics in Rugda (Astraeus hygrometricus) Trade in Tribal Forest Landscape of Eastern India

Suraj Sanga, Kaushalendra Prakash Goswami, Vijay Prakash and Klinton Boruah

Human Ecology54, 1-14DOI

2026

Unraveling Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Eco-Environmental Quality in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve Using An Integrated Remote Sensing Ecological Index and Optimal Parameter- Based GeoDetector Approach

Bhaskar Mandal and Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Discover Environment4, 1-39DOI

2025

GIS-Based Suitability Assessment of Stone Crushing Site Selection Using AHP, Fuzzy-AHP, and Fuzzy-TOPSIS models: Navigating Towards Sustainable Environmental Management in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve

Bhaskar Mandal , Kaushalendra Prakash Goswami , Sharmistha Mondal

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators26, 1-22DOI

2025

Evaluating the Influence of Biophysical Factors in Explaining Spatial Heterogeneity of LST: Insights from Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve Leveraging Geodetector, GWR, and MGWR Models

Bhaskar, Mandal and, Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth138, 1-22DOI

2024

Evolution of Rihand River Drainage Pattern: A Geomorphic Study

Yadav, Sushil Kumar, Shekhar, Himanshu, Kumar Pankaj and Goswami, K. P.

The Deccan Geographer62, 3, 207-218DOI

2024

Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in the Rihand River Basin Using Geospatial Technologies

Shekhar, Himanshu, Kumar and Goswami, K. P.

The Deccan Geographer62, 7, 346-357DOI

2023

Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover and Associated Environmental Indices using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques

Yadav, Sushil Kumar, Shekhar, Himanshu, Kumar Pankaj and Goswami, K. P.

The Deccan Geographer61, 1&2, 81-92DOI

2022

Poverty and status of women in Hooghly District of West Bengal: A geographical perspective

Kumar, Saheli, Soumyabrata Mondal and Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Punjab Geographer18, 1, 52-65DOI

2022

Hydro-geomorphological research in Earth Sciences: A review

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Shekhar, Himanshu

National Geographical Journal of India68, 4, 134-144DOI

2021

Remote sensing and GIS in land use changes and its relation on land surface temperature using landset data series: A case study of Chandauli District

Yadav, Sushil Kumar and Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

ANNALS of the National Association of Geographers, India41 (2), 271-288DOI

2021

Spatio-temporal analysis of Aonla (Indian Gooseberry) cultivation in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Singh, Shraddha

National Geographical Journal of India67&2, 134-144DOI

2020

Assessment of land use /land cover changes using Landsat data series: A case study of Chandauli district

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash, Yadav, Sushil Kumar and Shekhar, Himanshu

National Geographical Journal of India66&3, 298-305DOI

2020

Quantitative Analysis of Chandraprabha River Basin, District Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India, using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Yadav, Sushil Kumar

International Journal of Research And Analytical Reviews7&2, 463-472DOI

2020

Socio-Economic Status of Rural Women of Self Help Groups: A Study of Dhaniakhali and Polba-Dadpur Blocks of Hooghly District, W.B.

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Kumar, Saheli

National Geographical Journal of India66&2, 164-173DOI

2018

Sandwachandika Vikaskhand (Janpad Pratapgarh) me Aonla krishi ka vitran evam Pravritti: Ek bhougolik Adhyayan

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Singh,Shraddha

Rashtriya Bhaugolik Patrika9&1, 48-57DOI

2018

Janpad Pratapgarh me Aonla krishi ki Asthanik evam Kalik Pravritti

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Singh, Shraddha

Rashtriya Bhaugolik Patrika9&2, 21-32DOI

2017

Consequences of Tree Cover on Soil and Ground Water Development in Faizabad District

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Jahan, N.

The Geographers64&1, 80-87DOI

2017

Need of Urban Forestry for Ecological Development in Varanasi City

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash, Neeraj Kumari and Varun Kumar

ANNALS, National Association of Geographers, New Delhi1&1, 189-206DOI

2017

Surface Water Quality in Gorakhpur City, Uttar Pradesh

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Kumar, Varun

National Geographical Journal of India63&3, 8-19DOI

2016

Karanjakala Vikaskhand (Jaunpur Janpad)ki Krishi Utpadakta evam Samajik Vikas: ek Pratik Adhyayan

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Yadav, V.K.

Rashtriya Bhaugolik Patrika7&2, 155-168DOI

2015

Green Spaces in the Urban Environment: A case study of Varanasi City

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Neeraj Kumari

National Geographical Journal of India61&3, 307-320DOI

2015

Abhinav Krishi Vikas Ka Paryavaran par Prabhav: Karanjakalan Vikas Khand ka Ek Pratik Adhyayan

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Yadav, V.K.

Rashtriya Bhaugolik Patrika, BHU, Varanasi6&2, 151-162DOI

2015

Social Forestry and Environmental Development

Jahan, Nudrat and Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

BOOK1, 1-140DOI

2014

Forest resource utilization assessment for economic development of rural community in Gaya district

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Magadh Geographical Review14&1, 82-94DOI

2014

Forest Resource: Its Classification, Distribution and Conservation in East Singhbhum District, Jharkhand

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Kumar,V

Uttar Bharat Bhoogol Patrika, Gorakhpur44&3, 83-88DOI

2013

Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India: Biodiversity, Threats and Conservation

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash and Vaidya, S.

Interdisciplinary Advances in Environmental and Earth System Studies1, 414-427DOI

2011

Biodiversity Depletion and its Conservation through Restoration of the Forest Ecosystem in Gaya District: A study in Environmental Geography

Goswami, Kaushalendra Prakash

Strategic Resource Management and Sustainable Development2, 92-105DOI

Mentorship

Research Supervision

Scholars and research students guided by the faculty member.

PhD2011

Krishi Kranti ka Samajik-Aarthik evam Paryavaran par Prabhav: Karanjakalan (jaunpur Janpad) Ka Bhaugolik Adhyayan

Scholar: Veerendra Pratap Yadav · BHU Varanasi

PhD2012

Social Forestry and Environmental Development: A case Study of Faizabad District

Scholar: Nudrat Jahan · BHU Varanasi

PhD2019

Urban Green Space and Environmental Development: A Case Study of Varanasi City

Scholar: Neeraj Kumari · BHU Varanasi

PhD2022

Role of self help Groups (SHGs) in Women Empowerment: A Case study of Hooghly District in West Bengal

Scholar: Saheli Kumar · BHU Varanasi

PhD2023

Role of Aonla Cultivation and its Associated Industries in the Development of Pratapgarh District (Uttar Pradesh)

Scholar: Shraddha Singh · BHU Varanasi

PhD2023

Assessment of Environmental changes using remote sensing and GIS in Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh

Scholar: Sushil Kumar Yadav · BHU Varanasi

PhD2024

Hydrogeomorphological study of Rihand river basin using Remote sensing and GIS

Scholar: Himanshu Shekhar · BHU Varanasi

PhD2026

Predictors and Burden of Anaemia in Kolkata city, India: A Geographical Study

Scholar: Sumit Ram · BHU Varanasi

Preparing for pre PhD2026

Environmental impact assessment of stone crushing activities in Birbhum and Dumka Districts.

Scholar: Bhaskar mandal · BHU Varanasi

Teaching & Learning

Courses Taught

Courses and academic offerings associated with this faculty profile.

SWM-1295

Geomorphology

Affiliations

Professional Memberships

Memberships in academic associations, professional societies and advisory councils.

Life Membership/ LM No: L-134

AGBJ-Association of Geographers Bihar and Jharkhand, Patna

Since 2002

Life Membership/ LM No: L-160

NGSI-National Geographical Society of India, BHU Varanasi

Since 2005

Life Membership/ LM No: L-251

APG-Association of Punjab Geographers, Patiala Punjab

Since 2006

Life Membership/ LM No: L-660

IIG-Indian Institute of Geographers, Pune

Since 2007

Life Membership/ LM No: L-1650

NAGI-National Association of Geographers, India, New Delhi

Since 2008

Recognition

Honours & Awards

Academic honours, distinctions, prizes and recognitions received by the faculty member.

No honours or awards are currently listed.

Milestones

Achievements

Notable academic, professional, research and institutional achievements.

No achievements are currently listed.

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About the Faculty

Work Experience

Assistant Professor AGP-6000

Assistant Professor AGP-7000

Assistant Professor AGP-8000

Associate Professor AGP-9000

Professor AGP-10000

Chairman, Educational tour review committee

Chairman, NEP, Department of Geography

Observer, Exam at University committee

Nodal Officer, Space committee at IOE

Additional Superintendent, EXAM IOE

Admin- DOI, Digital Object Identifier, Cross Ref.

Assistant Secretary- NGJI (National Geographical Journal of India)

Secretary- DRC, Dept of Geog, BHU

Coordinator in Geography for UGC special coaching for SC, ST, OBC and Minorities

Sponsored Projects & Grants

Selected Publications

Modelling environmental fragility in an industrial landscape: An integrated remote sensing-GIS framework for sustainable planning in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve

Coordination regimes, treaty layering and governance congestion in global biodiversity governance: The International Big Cat Alliance

Ecological Sustainability and Gender Dynamics in Rugda (Astraeus hygrometricus) Trade in Tribal Forest Landscape of Eastern India

Unraveling Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Eco-Environmental Quality in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve Using An Integrated Remote Sensing Ecological Index and Optimal Parameter- Based GeoDetector Approach

GIS-Based Suitability Assessment of Stone Crushing Site Selection Using AHP, Fuzzy-AHP, and Fuzzy-TOPSIS models: Navigating Towards Sustainable Environmental Management in Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve

Evaluating the Influence of Biophysical Factors in Explaining Spatial Heterogeneity of LST: Insights from Brahmani-Dwarka Interfluve Leveraging Geodetector, GWR, and MGWR Models

Evolution of Rihand River Drainage Pattern: A Geomorphic Study

Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Change in the Rihand River Basin Using Geospatial Technologies

Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover and Associated Environmental Indices using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques

Poverty and status of women in Hooghly District of West Bengal: A geographical perspective

Hydro-geomorphological research in Earth Sciences: A review

Remote sensing and GIS in land use changes and its relation on land surface temperature using landset data series: A case study of Chandauli District

Spatio-temporal analysis of Aonla (Indian Gooseberry) cultivation in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh

Assessment of land use /land cover changes using Landsat data series: A case study of Chandauli district

Quantitative Analysis of Chandraprabha River Basin, District Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India, using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Socio-Economic Status of Rural Women of Self Help Groups: A Study of Dhaniakhali and Polba-Dadpur Blocks of Hooghly District, W.B.

Sandwachandika Vikaskhand (Janpad Pratapgarh) me Aonla krishi ka vitran evam Pravritti: Ek bhougolik Adhyayan

Janpad Pratapgarh me Aonla krishi ki Asthanik evam Kalik Pravritti

Consequences of Tree Cover on Soil and Ground Water Development in Faizabad District

Need of Urban Forestry for Ecological Development in Varanasi City

Surface Water Quality in Gorakhpur City, Uttar Pradesh

Karanjakala Vikaskhand (Jaunpur Janpad)ki Krishi Utpadakta evam Samajik Vikas: ek Pratik Adhyayan

Green Spaces in the Urban Environment: A case study of Varanasi City

Abhinav Krishi Vikas Ka Paryavaran par Prabhav: Karanjakalan Vikas Khand ka Ek Pratik Adhyayan

Social Forestry and Environmental Development

Forest resource utilization assessment for economic development of rural community in Gaya district

Forest Resource: Its Classification, Distribution and Conservation in East Singhbhum District, Jharkhand

Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India: Biodiversity, Threats and Conservation

Biodiversity Depletion and its Conservation through Restoration of the Forest Ecosystem in Gaya District: A study in Environmental Geography

Research Supervision

Krishi Kranti ka Samajik-Aarthik evam Paryavaran par Prabhav: Karanjakalan (jaunpur Janpad) Ka Bhaugolik Adhyayan

Social Forestry and Environmental Development: A case Study of Faizabad District

Urban Green Space and Environmental Development: A Case Study of Varanasi City

Role of self help Groups (SHGs) in Women Empowerment: A Case study of Hooghly District in West Bengal

Role of Aonla Cultivation and its Associated Industries in the Development of Pratapgarh District (Uttar Pradesh)

Assessment of Environmental changes using remote sensing and GIS in Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh

Hydrogeomorphological study of Rihand river basin using Remote sensing and GIS

Predictors and Burden of Anaemia in Kolkata city, India: A Geographical Study

Environmental impact assessment of stone crushing activities in Birbhum and Dumka Districts.

Courses Taught

Geomorphology

Professional Memberships

Life Membership/ LM No: L-134

Life Membership/ LM No: L-160

Life Membership/ LM No: L-251

Life Membership/ LM No: L-660

Life Membership/ LM No: L-1650

Honours & Awards

Achievements

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