Profile
ORCID ID
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Shashi Bhushan began his academic journey with a B.A. in Geography (Hons) from Magadh University, Bihar, graduating with top honors. His early fascination with geography and natural resource studies led him to pursue postgraduate degrees from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), specializing in Natural Resources Management and Regional Development. He earned an M.A., M.Phil., and subsequently a Ph.D. from the Centre for the Study of Regional Development (CSRD), JNU, consistently ranked among the top universities in India and globally recognized for development studies.
🏥 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Bhushan currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at RamLakhan Singh Yadav College, Patliputra University, Bihar. He previously held a similar role at Kalindi College, University of Delhi (2017–2023) and served as Teaching Assistant at JNU (2011–2014). His teaching expertise spans Disaster Management, Climate Change, Economic Geography, and Regional Planning. Beyond lecturing, he has significantly contributed to administrative and research development through roles such as Convener of Disaster Management Cell and Clean and Green Campus Initiative.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Forestry
Dr. Bhushan’s research lies at the intersection of Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Forestry, Livelihood Studies, and Climate Change Adaptation. His work incorporates GIS, Remote Sensing, SPSS, STATA, and other statistical tools to produce spatial and socio-economic analyses of forest degradation, ecological sustainability, and rural livelihoods. Key projects include:
-
Spatial analysis of healthcare systems in Delhi
-
Capacity building for disaster management at the institutional level
-
Cross-border collaborations on sustainable tourism, climate resilience, and green campus projects
-
Upcoming studies on caste-based forest utilization, roadside plantation, and green highways in Indi
🌍 Impact and Influence
His influence extends internationally through collaborative work with institutions such as the University of Bucharest (EU), University of Oradea (Romania), and Saint Petersburg State Forestry and Agrarian University (Russia). He has also delivered guest lectures in Iceland, Russia, and participated in the World Forestry Congress, South Africa, representing his work globally. His environmental and livelihood studies have real-world implications, especially in vulnerable forest regions of India like Kaimur, Bihar.
🧠 Research Skills
Dr. Bhushan is proficient in:
-
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies
-
Advanced Spatial Analysis using ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS
-
Statistical Analysis (SPSS, STATA, R)
-
Remote Sensing Techniques
-
Conducting field surveys, focus group discussions, and multi-level data synthesis
-
Collaborative and independent research in multidisciplinary teams
His work bridges academic theory with practical application, particularly in disaster-prone and ecologically sensitive zones
With a legacy rooted in forest conservation, rural resilience, and ecological justice, Dr. Bhushan is poised to shape the next generation of environmental research. His future endeavors aim to address caste-based forest utilization, gender roles in sustainability, roadside afforestation, and green highway livelihoods using modern geospatial tools. Through cross-border collaborations and community-based research, he continues to drive meaningful change in policy, academia, and grassroots environmental action.