Title Prof. First Name CHIRASHREE Last Name GHOSH
Designation Professor
Department Department of Environmental Studies
Email chirashreeghosh23@gmail.com
Webpage
Phone.no 9711492873
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Aquatic Ecotoxicology Visva Bharti University 1992
PG Visva Bharti University 1986
UG Visva Bharti University 1984
Fellowship Details
Name Of Fellowship Awarding Body Fellowship Level
DAAD GERMANY International
Young scientist DST National
Young scientist DST National
Fellow Academies
Fellowship Academy Award Name Year Of Award
National Environment Science Academy Environmental Scientist Award 2018
Development of E-content
Name of The Module Platform/Organization Date of Launching
Introduction to Environment Health, Unit 4 (Page no 39-48), ISBN: 978-93-88498-80-7 Other 02-02-2019
Collaborative Activities
Title of Collaboration Name of Collaborative Agency Year Of Collaboration Duration (in months)
Collaborative research- N1: Bioskynet, The global network of Bioaerosols research University of Essex, UK 2020 24
System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) Programme of IITM, Pune IITM Pune and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt of India 2010 146
Collaborative Research University college of Medical Sciences 2016 72
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
5 6 1
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Evaluation of size–segregated bioaerosols concentration, deposition fraction and inhalation dose in individuals of an educational institute: a case study for health risk assessment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-024-01601-7
A bioinformatics approach to elucidate conserved genes and pathways in C. elegans as an animal model for cardiovascular research Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Scientific Reports 2024 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56562-9
Spatial and temporal assessment of snake encounters in urban Delhi, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Scientific Reports 2045-2322 14 2024 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50373-0
Potential of plant mediated biosynthesis of iron nanoparticles and their application in dye degradation process Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 2023 https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2023.2196964
Potential of plant mediated biosynthesis of iron nanoparticles and their application in dye degradation process. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 73
Spatiotemporal variation of particulate matter & risk of exposure in the indoor-outdoor residential environment: a case study from urban city Delhi, India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Pollution 8(3)
Microplastics: a vector Microplastics: A vector for heavy metal adherence and its transportation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International research journal of Environmental science 9(2)
Seasonal dynamics of particulate matter pollution and its dispersion in the city of Delhi, India, Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Meterological Atmospheric Physics 134(2)
Spatial Epidemiology of COPD in Delhi, India Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
Variations in chemical composition of aerosol during Diwali over mega city Delhi, India. Urban Climate 40
Snakes of Urban Delhi, India: An Updated Annotated Checklist with Eight New Geographical Records Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Reptiles & Amphibians 28(1)
Invasive Redeared Sliders, Trachemys scripta elegans (Weid 1838), in Urban Wetlands of Delhi, India Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Reptiles & Amphibians 28(1)
Diversity and conservation potential of captive chelonian colonies at temple ponds in north-east India. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals The Herpetological Bulletin 154
Assessment of Indoor Air Quality at Various Socio-Economic Zones Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals MAPAN
Nocturnal Emergence of Small Freshwater Turtles in Temple Ponds in Assam, India: A Strategy to Avoid Aggression and Predation by Large Softshells Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Reptiles & Amphibians 27(3)
Parasitic infestation and site preference of the tick Amblyomma gervaisi on the monitor lizard Varanus bengalensis in India. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals The Herpetological Bulletin 153
Geographic Distribution. Geoclemys hamiltonii Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Herpetological Review 51(3)
Geographic Distribution. Pangshura smithii. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Herpetological Review 51(3)
Geographic Distribution. Ophisops jerdonii. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Herpetological Review 51(3)
Geographic Distribution.Trachemys scripta elegans. Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Herpetological Review 51(3)
Heavy metal capture from the suspended particulate matter by Morus alba and evidence of foliar uptake and translocation of PM associated zinc using radiotracer (65Zn) Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Chemosphere
Life in Ladakh (India): the chanpas of Changthang, International research journal of social science Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International research journal of social science 9(2)
Spatiotemporal Characterisation of Bioaerosols at diverse outdoor land-use sites in an urban environment Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Aerobiologia 0393-5965
Spatiotemporal Characterisation of Bioaerosols at diverse outdoor land-use sites in an urban environment Research Papers in Scopus Listed Journals Aerobiologia 0393-5965
A Sustainable way of Waste Management: A Green nanotechnology Approach. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Academic Research Journal of Multi-Disciplinary
A Sustainable way of Waste Management: A Green nanotechnology Approach. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Academic Research Journal of Multi-Disciplinary
Analyzing the effect of atmospheric trace elements on selected plant species Research Papers in UGC listed Journals Environmental Earth Sciences 74 10.1007/s12665-015-4452-1
Analysis of long-term ozone trend over Delhi and its meteorological adjustment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal ofEnvironmental Science andTechnology 10 10.1007/s13762-012-0162-3
Monitoring variation in greenhouse gases concentration in Urban Environment of Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environment Monitoring Assessment 185 10.1007/s10661-012-2538-8
Asymmetric Variation in Soil Carbon Emission in Sub-Tropics Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Atmospheric and Climate Sciences
A review of assessment of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) concentration in urban atmosphere of Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of the Physical Sciences ISSN 1992 - 1950 7(6) 10.5897/IJPSX11.010
Variation in the concentration of ground level ozone at selected sites in Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ISSN 0976 – 4402 1(7)
A SUSTAINABLE WAY TO CONTROL AIR POLLUTANTS WITH THE USE OF PLANT SPECIES AT SELECTED AREAS IN DELHI Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 20(10a)
Status of Tropospheric Ozone and Other Primary Air Pollutants After The Implementation of CNG in Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Journal of Chemistry ISSN: 0975-427X 22(10)
Phytoplankton Composition, Community Structure and Regional Climatic Variations in Two Tropical Model Ponds in India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution 1875-8568 4(2)
Integrated vermi-pisciculture––an alternative option for recyclingof solid municipal waste in rural India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Bioresource Technology 0960-8524 93(1)
EM International Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences 0972-3005 3(1-2)
Performance of silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) dominated integrated post treatment system for purification of municipal waste water in a temperate climate Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Bioresource Technology 0960-8524 69(3)
Performance of silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) dominated integrated post treatment system for purification of municipal waste water in a temperate climate Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Pollution Research 0257-8050 13(2)
The Purification and the biomass production efficiency of a fish and weed based treatment system-An Integrated approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Pollution Research 0257-8050 16(2)
Waste recycling through Duckweed (Lemma minor) culture during post summer months in European climate Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Environmental Protection 0253-7141 15(9)
Non-lethal concentration of pesticides impairs ovarian function in the fresh water perch, Anabas testudineus Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Biology of Fishes 0378-1909 36
A Sustainable way to mitigate ozone pollution by reducing biogenic VOCs Through Landscape Management Programme Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology ISSN: 2231-5381 56
Calibration of Indian Dobson Spectrophotometer Nos. D112 and D036 during WMO Dobson Intercomparison campaign Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals MAUSAM 75
Spatial Epidemiology of COPD in Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Annals of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) 0379-038X 58 10.1055/s-0042-1743137
Air Pollution and Weather as the Determinants of Acute Attacks of Asthma: Spatiotemporal Approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Public Health 64 10.4103/ijph.IJPH_135_19
A review on indoor air pollution and associated health impacts with special reference to building designs Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences ISSN 2319–1414 8(4)
Spatio-Temporal Variations of Indoor Bioaerosols in Different Socio-Economic Zones of an Urban Metropolis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 10.15244/pjoes/81272
Spatio-temporal characterization of bioaerosols at diverse outdoor land-use sites in an urban environment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Aerobiologia 36 Aerobiologia
A sustainable way of waste management : A green nanotechnology approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Asian Academic Research Journal of Multi-Disciplinary, 5
Delimiting the Boundary of Delhi for Effective Urban Political Ecology Investigations Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals JOURNAL OF INNOVATION FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT 3
Health Effects of Air Pollution among Residents of Delhi: A Systematic Review Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ISSN: 2249-9571 8
Ornamental plants as sinks and bioindicators Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Environmental Technology 10.1080/09593330.2013.800590
Time Series Analysis of Particulate Matter (PM10) in Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Latest Engineering and Management Research ISSN: 2455-4847 3
Role of Biogenic VOCs in Atmosphere for the Production of Tropospheric Ozone in Delhi, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research ISSN 2229-5518 8
Spatial Variation of Biogenic Aerosols at Different Land Use Configurations in Urban Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences ISSN 0973-6077 12
Urban Metabolism of River Yamuna in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, India International Journal of Advanced Research ISSN: 2320-5407 10.21474/IJAR01/1323
Role Of Ascorbic Acid In Imparting Tolerance To Plants Against Oxidizing Pollutants Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ISSN 2277-8616
A sustainable approach towards minimizing atmospheric benzene by the use of plants International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Sciences 2227-670X 8
Evaluation Of Tolerance And Sensitivity Of Selected Plant Species With Special Reference To Gasoline Exhaust Pollution Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ISSN 2277-8616 4
Efforts to Combat the Challenges of a Changing Climate and Understanding People's Perception on Climate Change in Urban India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Institute of Science and Technology Journal on Business and Technology 5
Status of Air Pollutants after Implementation of CNG in Delhi Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current World Environment ISSN:0973-4929 7
Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Mapping of Particulate Matter as a Criteria Pollutant in Urban Delhi Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Shivaji College, Delhi University, Co-Author National
Application of green nanoparticle in dye degradation Chapters in Books Environmental and Ecological sustainability: Engaging in the stakeholders Co-Author International
Challenges in optimizing urban water footprint: the case of the Delhi conurbation Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Fifth world aqua congress on adaptive & integrated water management Co-Author National
Assessment of metals in water and sediments of the karra and rapti rivers, nepal Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Fifth world aqua congress on adaptive & integrated water management Co-Author National
Comparative variation of tropospheric ozone and its precursor (NOx) during summer season in pre and post CNG Era in Delhi Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Functional Biodiversity and Ecophysiology of animals Co-Author National
Soil respiration in relation to fungal and bacterial population in the soil of semi-arid climate Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Massey University Co-Author International
Soil respiration study for monitoring and quantifying soil health in different habitat of Delhi Ecozone Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other International conference of environment and development : Challenges and Opportunities Co-Author National
Water quality of Assessment Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other PROBE, Uttaranchal Author National
Biomonitoring of freshwater ponds-A mathematical model and a biochemical analysis Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other International water association Author International
The attitudinal changes in women on social and environmental issues-An Indian perspective Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Women Science and Technology for sustainable development Author International
Comparison of efficiency of active and passive methods of Bio-aerosols estimation Chapters in Books Springer Co-Author International
Elemental constitution detection of environmental samples of Delhi using XRF spectroscopy Chapters in Books Springer Nature Singapore Pvt. Co-Author International
Review of book proposal-electronic waste management in India-Challenges Edited/Translated Books Taylor & Francis Group Editor International
Elemental constitution detection of environmental samples of Delhi Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Springer Co-Author International
Assessing water quality for layman understanding: Water Quality Index (WQI) Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Shivaji College, Delhi University, Co-Author National
Temporal mount in Air pollutants allied with Religious Fiesta : Diwali, Festival of lights Chapters in Books Springer Co-Author International
Microplastic an unsafe pathway from Aquatic environment to health : A Review Chapters in Books Springer Co-Author International
Establishing correlation between abiotic stress and isoprene emission of selected plant species Chapters in Books Springer Co-Author International
Ranking of BTEX with respect to ozone formation by development of ozone reactivity scale Chapters in Books Springer Nature Co-Author International
Significance of Avenue trees as an indicator and scavengers of Air pollution in metropolitan cities Chapters in Books Book Age Publication Co-Author International
Higher plant as remediator of urban air quality delhi Chapters in Books Book age publications Co-Author International
Rainwater Harvesting-Where does Delhi Stand Chapters in Books khandwala publishing house Author National
Understanding climate change :Beyond Copenhagen Chapters in Books Jayshree Press Author National
Effect of bioaerosols exposure on acute exacerbation among individuals with COPD in north Indian population Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Asian federation of biotechnology Author International
Risk of bioaerosols exposure in the indoor-outdoor institutional environment : A case study from urban city of Delhi India Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Asian federation of biotechnology Co-Author International
Heavy Metal Pollution Index an useful tool for the assessment of metal toxicity in the urban stretch of river Yamuna Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Gargi college Co-Author National
Pathak and Chirashree Ghosh. 2014. Rainwater Quality- A case Study from Delhi (India). Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, Sri Lanka. Co-Author International
Efforts to combat the challenges of a changing climate and understanding people's perception on climate change in urban India Full Paper in Conference Proceedings/Other Department of Commerce and Financial Management, University of Kelaniya Co-Author International
Research Projects
Project Title Project Type Year Of Sanction Outcome/Output Duration
Raising Awareness on Urban Air Quality, Climate Change, Health and e-resilience (50894) Major 2021 9 workshops successfully conducted Ongoing since 23-12-2021 (3 years, 10 months, 1 days)
Snakes in the city: Spatial and temporal assessment of snake encounters in diverse urban ecosystem of Delhi, India. Minor 2021 2 publication 29-10-2021 To 30-06-2022 (8 months, 1 days)
Remediating waste using waste: Green nanotechnology for the removal of potentially toxic elements (PTE). Major 2022 One Publication 31-08-2022 To 31-05-2023 (9 months)
Spreading Awareness on Emerging Challenges of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Human Health in Urban Ecosystem Major 2023 Ongoing since 01-07-2023 (2 years, 3 months, 23 days)
Monitoring Indoor Air Pollution (IAP) in Delhi University Area and Accessing its Human Health Impacts Major 2016 01-01-2016 To 31-12-2019 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Impact of Environmental Bio-aerosol Pollution on Human Health: A Case Control Study for Exacerbation of COPD in North Indian Population Major 2015 01-01-2015 To 31-12-2018 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Spatio-temporal Epidemiology of Chronic Respiratory Illness in Urban Indian Settlements (STEPCRUISE) Major 2016 01-01-2016 To 31-12-2019 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Inventorization of the greenhouse gases : sources and sinks in Delhi Minor 2008 01-01-2008 To 31-12-2009 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Spatial distribution of PTE and other pollutant anions in the ground water in varied urban environemnents Major 2008 01-01-2008 To 31-12-2009 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Development advanced mathematical techniques for modelling in aquatic ecology Major 2007 01-01-2007 To 31-12-2009 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Bio-monitoring of ozone pollution in north Indian Climate Major 2004 01-01-2004 To 31-12-2008 (4 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Modelling the effect of environment factors on the water quality and aquaculture production of fresh water ponds Major 2001 01-01-2001 To 31-12-2004 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
The conversion of vegetable waste........vermiculture and pisciculture technologies Minor 1999 01-01-1999 To 31-12-2001 (2 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Waste Utilization by aquaculture system.....of the producers and end users Minor 1996 01-01-1996 To 31-12-1999 (3 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Emerging Pollutional Challenges on Earth Ecosystem-SAFAR, India's A Novel Initiative Minor 2020 01-03-2020 To 31-03-2020 (30 days)
Emerging Pollutional Challenges on Earth Ecosystem-SAFAR, India's Novel Initiative Minor 2019 01-03-2019 To 31-03-2019 (30 days)
Impact of Environmental Pollution (Dust & Bioaerosol) on Human health Major 2014 01-01-2014 To 31-12-2019 (5 years, 11 months, 30 days)
N1:Bioskynet, The global network of bioaerosols research Major 2020 01-09-2020 To 31-08-2022 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
A multi-omics.....model. Major 2023 Ongoing since 01-01-2023 (2 years, 9 months, 23 days)
Unbeatable Air Pollution in Delhi :Tree for Rescue, a comparative study of different plant species to combat rising pollution of Delhi Minor 2015 01-02-2015 To 30-11-2016 (1 years, 9 months, 29 days)
Analysis and Geo-spatial Assessment of Hg contamination in Urban Environment Minor 2015 01-01-2015 To 31-12-2016 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Green belt as an effective means of mitigating Vehicular pollution, a carbon sink and preventing local heating Minor 2010 01-01-2010 To 31-12-2011 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Assessing Phytotoxic effect of particulate air pollutant on urban vegetation Minor 2013 01-01-2013 To 31-12-2014 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Impact of volatile organic compounds on plant and human health Minor 2011 01-01-2011 To 31-12-2012 (1 years, 11 months, 30 days)
Risk assessment of ‘Sick building Syndrome’ in relation to size segregated bioaerosol in the Institutional environment of University of Delhi Minor 2023 31-08-2023 To 31-05-2024 (9 months)
Professional Development Programmes
Programme Title Sponsoring Institution Organizing Institution Role Type of Programme
National Workshop on Emerging Pollution Challenges on Earth Ecosystem- SAFAR, India Ministry of Earth Sciences (GoI). Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies Organising Short Term Program
National Workshop on Emerging Pollution Challenges on Earth Ecosystem- SAFAR, India Ministry of Earth Sciences (GoI). Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies Organising Short Term Program
“Understanding the vulnerability and Risk associated with urban areas” NIDM Miranda House, University of Delhi, Organising Short Term Program
Workshop on Raising Awareness on Urban Air Quality, Climate Change, Health and e-resilience (50894) Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Science and Technology (DST), (GoI). Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies with Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi Organising Orientation Programme
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
Bharat Vikas Award Institution of Self Reliance Research National 01-06-2018
Daulat Ram College Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies, DU. Extension National 25-06-2022
Miranda House, University of Delhi Department of Environmental Studies, DU. Extension National 23-11-2021
Ministry of Earth Sciences (GoI). Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies Extension National 26-02-2019
Indraprastha College, University of Delhi. Environmental Pollution Laboratory, Department of Environmental Studies Extension National 29-09-2022
Talk Poster Presented
Name of the Activity Role Date of Activity
International e-Conference on recent advancements in chemical sciences: Health, environment and society Oral Presentation 12-04-2022
International Conference on Environment , Water, Agriculture, sustainability and Health (EWASH-2020) Oral Presentation 20-12-2020
Poster Presentation on Estimation of bioaerosol concentration in the educational environment: A case study from urban city of Delhi, India Participant 03-04-2024
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