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Srabani Sanyal

Professor

Department of Geography

Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University9453759147 srabani@bhu.ac.in

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About the Faculty

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

Srabani Sanyal 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.

Academic2004 - 2008

Assistant Professor (AGP 6000)

Banaras Hindu University

Teaching and Research

Academic2008 - 2012

Assistant Professor (AGP 7000)

Banaras Hindu University

Teaching and Research

Academic2012 - 2016

Assistant Professor (AGP 8000))

Banaras Hindu University

Teaching and Research

Academic2016 - 2019

Associate Professor (AGP 9000)

Banaras Hindu University

Teaching and Research

Academic2019 - till date

Professor (AGP 10000)

Banaras Hindu University

Teaching and Research

Administrative2005 - 2014

Warden, Triveni & S.N.P.G. Hostel

Banaras Hindu University

Administration

Administrative2014 - 2021

Administrative Warden, Gargi & Kundan Devi Centenary Hostel

Banaras Hindu University

Administration

Administrative2007 - 2016

Additional Superintendent, Examination, Inst. of Science

Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University

Administration

Administrative2023 - 2024

Observer, Controller of Examination

Banaras Hindu University

Administration

Research & Innovation

Selected Publications

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

2026

Water quality and health risk assessment of population in relation to tanning industry: A study of Maswasi villageUnnao District, Uttar Pradesh, India. ,

Gupta A and Sanyal S

Annals of Annual Association of Geographers46(1), 34-56DOI

2026

Occupational hazards to the tannery workers in the Unnao tanning area

Gupta A and Sanyal S

Discover Public Health23(549), 1-17DOI

2026

Rethinking waste: zero Waste approach as a catalyst for liveable and sustainable cities

Jain M and Sanyal S

Geographical Journal192(3), 1-12DOI

2025

Wetland ecosystem services and their spatial scales of benefit in an urban environment: A case study of Varanasi, India

Kushwaha P Sanyal S and Verma S

Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management1-14DOI

2025

A study exploring the status of governance of Varanasi smart city

Jain M and Sanyal S

Space and Culture, India13(2), 81-99DOI

2024

Landuse dynamics of Parvati- Arga Ramsar wetland and its environs in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Verma S Sanyal S and Kushwaha P

The Deccan Geographer62(4), 178-191DOI

2023

Geographical Analysis of Fluoride Distribution Pattern in Groundwater and Related Health Effects in Puruliya District of West Bengal, India

Mandal J and Sanyal S

Transactions45 (1), 111-126DOI

2023

Prevalence of dental fluorosis amongst school children in West Bengal, India

Mondal J and Sanyal S

Space and Culture, India10(4), 38-51DOI

2023

Reshaping cities from smart to liveable: A taxonomy of measures

Jain M and Sanyal S

National Geographical Journal of India69(3), 202-213DOI

2023

Estimation of Atmospheric Emission from Road Transport in Million Plus Cities of Uttar Pradesh

Modak S and Sanyal S

Indian Journal of Environmental Protection43(10), 867-876DOI

2023

Evaluating the status of Parvati Arga Ramsar wetland in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Verma S Sanyal S and Kushwaha P

National Geographical Journal of India69(4), 286-298DOI

2022

Prevalence of Asthma in India and Risk Association

Gupta A and Sanyal S

Uttar Pradesh Geographical Journal27, 57-66DOI

2022

Population Risk Estimation from Fluoride Exposure through Drinking Water in Puruliya District, West Bengal (India)

Mandal J and Sanyal S

Journal of Population and Social Studies30, 834-850DOI

2020

A Qualitative Analysis of Tannery Induced Water Pollution in Kanpur and Unnao District and its Implications on Health

Gupta A and Sanyal S

Pragya66 (1), 174-180

2020

An Assessment of Tanning Industry in India, Deccan Geographer

Gupta A and Sanyal S

Deccan Geographer57(1, 2)

2020

Livelihood Sources of Gond Tribes: A Study of Village Mangalnaar, Bhairamgarh Block, Chhattisgarh

Sanyal S and Ramyash

National Geographical Journal of India66 (2), 174-185DOI

2019

Gender Disparity in Literacy in Unnao Tehsil, District Unnao

Gupta A and Sanyal S

National Geographical Journal of India65(2), 145-54DOI

2019

Performance of Unorganized Power Loom Industry in India: A Review

Sanyal S and Ramyash

Ind. J. Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies42(1), 5-19DOI

2019

Geospatial Analysis of Fluoride Concentration in Puruliya District, West Bengal

Mandal J and Sanyal S

Space and Culture, India6 (5), 71-86DOI

2019

An Assessment of Infrastructural Facilities in Slums of Bhopal City

Sen A and Sanyal S

Annals of the National Association of Geographers, India39(1), 70-80DOI

2017

Land use/Land Cover Change in Kanpur Dehat District, Uttar Pradesh using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Sanyal S and Niranjan Singh Sharan D

Hill Geographer33 (2), 31-39DOI

2017

Geographical Analysis of Slums in Agra City, Uttar Pradesh

Sanyal S and Chandra A

The Goa Geographer14 (1), 91-107

2016

Socio-economic Conditions of Urban Slum Dwellers in Bhopal City

Sen A and Sanyal S

The Geographers63 (2), 61-70DOI

2016

Water Quality Assessment of Pond Water in Jaunpur City

Prasad D and Sanyal S

National Geographical Journal of India64 (1 & 2), 244-252DOI

2016

An Analytical Study of Traffic Volume and Noise Level in Lucknow City

Prasad D and Sanyal S

National Geographical Journal of India62 (2), 193-200DOI

2016

Air Quality and its Effect on Health: A Geographical Perspective of Lucknow City

Sanyal S and Prasad D

Space and Culture, India4 (1), 51-64DOI

2015

An Inventory of Brick Kilns in Kanpur Dehat district

Sanyal S and Niranjan Singh Sharan D

National Geographical Journal of India61 (2), 191-206DOI

2015

Brick Kiln Emissions and its Impact: A Review

Sanyal S and Niranjan Singh Sharan D

Ind. J. Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies38 (2), 128-133DOI

2015

Exploration of Municipal Solid Waste and its Management in Lucknow City

Sanyal S and Prasad D

Eastern Geographer21 (1), 547-558

Mentorship

Research Supervision

Scholars and research students guided by the faculty member.

PhD2010

Healthcare Facilities in Ghazipur District: A Geographical Analysis

Scholar: Sanjeev Kumar · Banaras Hindu University

PhD2014

Environmental Quality and its Impact on Human Health: A Geographical Study of Lucknow City

Scholar: Dipak Prasad · Banaras Hindu University

PhD2020

Quality of Life in an Urban Environment: A Geographical Study of Bhopal City

Scholar: Archana Sen · Banaras Hindu University

PhD2020

Environmental Assessment of Brick Kilns and its impact on Human Health in Kanpur Dehat District

Scholar: Divanshu Sharan Singh Niranjan · Banaras Hindu University

PhD2023

A Geographical Study of Sanitation and Health Problems in Slums of Agra City

Scholar: Anshu Chandra · Banaras Hindu University

Phd2023

Fluvial Dynamics and Palaeo Flood Historyof a River System: A Study of Rapti River

Scholar: Partha Sarathi Mondal · Banaras Hindu University

Phd2023

Potential of Mining Tourism: A Study of Raniganj Coalfield

Scholar: Payal Ghosh · Banaras Hindu University

PhD2024

Assessment of Ground Water Quality with Special Reference to Fluoride and its impact on Human Health in Puruliya District, West Bengal

Scholar: Juthika Mandal · Banaras Hindu University

Phd2024

Environmental Impact of Tanneries and its Effect on Human Health: A Geographical Study of Tehsil Unnao, District Unnao

Scholar: Anushka Gupta · Banaras Hindu University

Teaching & Learning

Courses Taught

Courses and academic offerings associated with this faculty profile.

GGRMJ21

Human Geography

ESMJ72

Foundations of Engineering Geology and Surveying

SWM-1192

Geography of India

GPM-605A

Project Work / Dissertation (Exploration Geophysics)

GGRMJ22

Practical - Map Projection and Weather Map

GPM-102

Geoexploration & Surveying

GGRMJ33

Geography of India

SWM-1241

Digital Land Surveying and Mapping

Affiliations

Professional Memberships

Memberships in academic associations, professional societies and advisory councils.

Life Membership

NGSI-National Geographical Society of India, BHU Varanasi

Since 2004

Life Membership

NAGI-National Association of Geographers, India, New Delhi

Since 2009

Life Membership

Deccan Geographical Society, India

Since 2010

Life Membership

The Geographical Society of India, Calcutta University

Since 2012

Life Membership

Eastern Geographical Society, Utkal University

Since 2016

Recognition

Honours & Awards

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

Academic Recognition

National Scholarship Holder

Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

1991

Academic Recognition

Malviya Smriti Samman

Prof. Harihar Nath Tripathi Foundation

2020

Milestones

Achievements

Notable academic, professional, research and institutional achievements.

No achievements are currently listed.

Banaras Hindu University

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Srabani Sanyal

About the Faculty

Work Experience

Assistant Professor (AGP 6000)

Assistant Professor (AGP 7000)

Assistant Professor (AGP 8000))

Associate Professor (AGP 9000)

Professor (AGP 10000)

Warden, Triveni & S.N.P.G. Hostel

Administrative Warden, Gargi & Kundan Devi Centenary Hostel

Additional Superintendent, Examination, Inst. of Science

Observer, Controller of Examination

Sponsored Projects & Grants

Selected Publications

Water quality and health risk assessment of population in relation to tanning industry: A study of Maswasi villageUnnao District, Uttar Pradesh, India. ,

Occupational hazards to the tannery workers in the Unnao tanning area

Rethinking waste: zero Waste approach as a catalyst for liveable and sustainable cities

Wetland ecosystem services and their spatial scales of benefit in an urban environment: A case study of Varanasi, India

A study exploring the status of governance of Varanasi smart city

Landuse dynamics of Parvati- Arga Ramsar wetland and its environs in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Geographical Analysis of Fluoride Distribution Pattern in Groundwater and Related Health Effects in Puruliya District of West Bengal, India

Prevalence of dental fluorosis amongst school children in West Bengal, India

Reshaping cities from smart to liveable: A taxonomy of measures

Estimation of Atmospheric Emission from Road Transport in Million Plus Cities of Uttar Pradesh

Evaluating the status of Parvati Arga Ramsar wetland in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Prevalence of Asthma in India and Risk Association

Population Risk Estimation from Fluoride Exposure through Drinking Water in Puruliya District, West Bengal (India)

A Qualitative Analysis of Tannery Induced Water Pollution in Kanpur and Unnao District and its Implications on Health

An Assessment of Tanning Industry in India, Deccan Geographer

Livelihood Sources of Gond Tribes: A Study of Village Mangalnaar, Bhairamgarh Block, Chhattisgarh

Gender Disparity in Literacy in Unnao Tehsil, District Unnao

Performance of Unorganized Power Loom Industry in India: A Review

Geospatial Analysis of Fluoride Concentration in Puruliya District, West Bengal

An Assessment of Infrastructural Facilities in Slums of Bhopal City

Land use/Land Cover Change in Kanpur Dehat District, Uttar Pradesh using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques

Geographical Analysis of Slums in Agra City, Uttar Pradesh

Socio-economic Conditions of Urban Slum Dwellers in Bhopal City

Water Quality Assessment of Pond Water in Jaunpur City

An Analytical Study of Traffic Volume and Noise Level in Lucknow City

Air Quality and its Effect on Health: A Geographical Perspective of Lucknow City

An Inventory of Brick Kilns in Kanpur Dehat district

Brick Kiln Emissions and its Impact: A Review

Exploration of Municipal Solid Waste and its Management in Lucknow City

Research Supervision

Healthcare Facilities in Ghazipur District: A Geographical Analysis

Environmental Quality and its Impact on Human Health: A Geographical Study of Lucknow City

Quality of Life in an Urban Environment: A Geographical Study of Bhopal City

Environmental Assessment of Brick Kilns and its impact on Human Health in Kanpur Dehat District

A Geographical Study of Sanitation and Health Problems in Slums of Agra City

Fluvial Dynamics and Palaeo Flood Historyof a River System: A Study of Rapti River

Potential of Mining Tourism: A Study of Raniganj Coalfield

Assessment of Ground Water Quality with Special Reference to Fluoride and its impact on Human Health in Puruliya District, West Bengal

Environmental Impact of Tanneries and its Effect on Human Health: A Geographical Study of Tehsil Unnao, District Unnao

Courses Taught

Professional Memberships

Life Membership

Life Membership

Life Membership

Life Membership

Life Membership

Honours & Awards

National Scholarship Holder

Malviya Smriti Samman

Achievements

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