Dr. Jitendra Rishideo is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Kalindi College, University of Delhi, a position he has held since 2018. With a strong academic foundation in geographical and environmental sciences, Dr. Rishideo has been actively engaged in teaching undergraduate students and mentoring young researchers in the field of physical geography, hydrology, and disaster management.

His academic journey is marked by a deep commitment to understanding and mitigating flood-related disasters—particularly in the Lower Gandak River Basin, an area recurrently affected by floods in northern India. His scholarly contributions have significantly enriched the understanding of river hydrology, flood frequency analysis, and disaster management strategies within the South Asian context.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Rishideo has an impressive research record with 10 publications, including a book, several book chapters, and research papers published by international and national publishers such as Springer, Concept Publishing Company, and Research India Press.

Book:

• Geographical Analysis of Floods in Lower Gandak River (2015), ISBN 978-81-7054-743-3, Classical Publishing Company, New Delhi.

Selected Book Chapters:

• Peak Discharge Analyses for Flood Management in Lower Gandak Basin, in Climate Change, Extreme Events and Disaster Risk Reduction, Springer (2018).

• Flood Frequency Analysis and Estimation: A Case Study of Lower Gandak River at Dumariaghat, Bihar, in Whither Sustainable Development Studies in Planning and Management of Land and Water Resources (2017).

• Flood Problems and Its Management in Lower Gandak Basin, in Regional Development Theory and Practices Volume 5: Development Challenges (2017).

• Multiple additional publications focusing on flood management, socio-economic impacts of floods, and environmental resilience.

His works collectively advance the scientific understanding of flood hydrology, regional planning, and sustainable disaster mitigation—fields central to environmental geography and climate resilience.

Research Projects & Institutional Engagements

Dr. Rishideo has led and participated in several research and institutional projects. Notably:

• Principal Investigator of the Disaster Management Plan and Capacity Building of Kalindi College, University of Delhi (2021–2022), a project sponsored by Kalindi College focusing on institutional resilience, disaster preparedness, and capacity building.

He has also actively participated in 29 seminars, workshops, and conferences, contributing to academic dialogues on climate change, water resource management, and sustainable development.

Awards & Distinctions

• UGC-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)

• UGC-SRF (Senior Research Fellowship)

These prestigious fellowships from the University Grants Commission (UGC) reflect his academic excellence and research capability in the field of geography and environmental studies.

Scientific Impact & Relevance

Dr. Rishideo’s work provides scientific insight into flood management, hydrological modeling, and climate change adaptation, addressing real-world challenges in India’s flood-prone regions. His interdisciplinary approach links geographical sciences, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

His sustained contribution to research, teaching, and public awareness in environmental hazards aligns closely with the ethos of scientific excellence and social utility, making his academic record a strong case for recognition under “Nobel Academician Award in Scientific Laurels.”

Eligibility for the Nobel Academician Award

Dr. Jitendra Rishideo’s eligibility for this distinction is based on:

• His outstanding academic and research contributions in the field of environmental geography and flood management.

• A decade-long scholarly engagement with climate resilience, hydrological processes, and disaster risk reduction.

• Recognized publications with international scientific publishers (including Springer).

• Leadership in academic projects promoting institutional disaster preparedness.

• Proven commitment to knowledge dissemination and public welfare through education and applied research.