Dr. Hiroj Kumar Saha

Dr. Hiroj Kumar Saha

Position Assistant Professor (Stage 3) in WBES
Department Zoology
Specialization Entomology

Education

Degree Field of Study Institution Year
M.Sc. Zoology Visva Bharati University 2003
B.Ed.   Visva Bharati University 2004
Ph.D. Zoology Visva Bharati University 2011

Contact Information

  • hiroj1979@gmail.com

Teaching Experience

  • since 2010

Colleges served

  • Darjeeling Government College: 07.05.2010 to 08.12.2012
    Bethune College: 2012-till date

Research Interests

  • Interested in studying the taxonomic classification and biodiversity study of insect fauna and ecosystem management.

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Undergraduate course in Zoology as per University of Calcutta Syllabus (CBCS and NEP)
  • Postgraduate course in Zoology as per University of Calcutta Syllabus (CBCS)
  • Supervision of PG dissertation

Publications

  •  Saha, H. K., and Haldar, P. 2014. Habitat association and diversity of acridids (Orthoptera: Acrididae) in a dry deciduous forest of West Bengal. The Heritage An academic Journal (I): 121-124.
  •  Saha, H.K and Mondal, A. 2018. Abundance and diversity of Odonata in and around Uttarpara, Hoogly, West Bengal. The Heritage An academic Journal (V): 120-124.
  •  Saha, H. K., Mallick, M and Ghosh. S. 2019. Effect of lead acetate on the chromosome structure in grasshopper (Gesonula punctifrons). The Heritage An academic Journal (VI): 183-187
  •  Saha, H. K. and Islam, L. 2020. Comparative study on species composition and diversity of insects in the South Park Street Cemetery and Banabitan Park, West Bengal, India. Ecology Environment & Conservation 26: S236-S242. (UGC CARE List Group II Scopus)
  • Saha, H. K. and Hembrom, V. K. 2020. Species Composition and Diversity of Insects in Various Habitats at Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand. Annals of Agri-Bio Research 25 (2): 239-243.
  • Saha, H. K. 2020. Review of the relationship between acridids (Orthoptera: Acrididae) biodiversity and forest health management. Journal of Entomological Research 44 (2): 285-290. (UGC CARE List Group II Scopus).
  • Saha, H. K. and Ghosh, R. 2020. Effect of sublethal doses of Cypermethrin on the haemocytes of Periplaneta americana (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). The Heritage An academic Journal (VII): 82-90.
  • Saha, H. K and Das, S. 2020. Seasonal pattern and Species composition of ants “Hymenoptera: Formicidae” in and around Serampore, Hoogly, West Bengal. Entomology and Applied Science Letters 7(4): 83-88. (UGC CARE Web of Science Master).
  • Saha, H. K. 2021. Review the relationship between reproductive cycle and ecosystem management of acridids. International Journal of Entomology Research 6 (1): 22-26. (UGC CARE Web of Science Master, Impact factor: RJIF 5.24)
  •  Saha, H. K. 2022. A review on urban biodiversity protection in relation with high species diversity and variety of valuable ecosystem services. The Heritage An academic Journal (IX): 54-59.

Publication in Book Chapter

  • Saha, H.K. and P, Haldar. 2018. Role of acridids in conservation and management of forest ecosystem. Entomology: Current status and future strategies. Ganguly & Naskar, New Delhi. Pages: 39-47.

Conference/ Seminar Paper Presentation Details

  • Saha, H. K and Haldar, P. 2007. Using species diversity as habitat indicator of acridids (Orthoptera: Acrididae) in a dry deciduous forest in West Bengal. National Seminar on “Dimension in Zoological Research in Human Welfare”. Abstract. Pp 145.
  • Saha, H. K, 2013. Grasshopper as indicator for forest ecosystem health. UGC Sponsored National Conference on Biodiversity: Interrelationship between flora, fauna and human on 29th & 30th September Organised by Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith, Birati, Kolkata. Abstract: Oral Presentation-63.
  • Jaba et al, 2016. A preliminary study on diversity of aquatic insects in freshwater Santragachi Jheel, Howrah, West Bengal. Proceedings of One day National seminar on: Recent Advances in Life Science in the Light of Chemistry organized by the Department of Chemistry, Bethune College, Kolkata on 9th September, 2016.
  • Halder, S. and Saha, H.K. 2018. A preliminary account of aphids (Homoptera: Aphididae) infesting medicinal plants in Hooghly district and its adjoining areas of West Bengal, India. Proceedings of International Seminar on: Frontiers in Biological Science on 30th January, 2018, Abstract: pp24.
  • Saha, H.K. and Hembrom, V.K. 2018. Comparative diversity of insects in various habitats at Kathikund, Dumka, Jharkhand. Proceedings of National Seminar on Urban Biodiversity: Documentation and Conservation Organised by the Department of Botany, Bethune College, Kolkata on 6th & 7th March, 2018, Abstract: PP 1.
  • Roychowdhury et al, 2018. Urban animal biodiversity: Behavioural paradigm of Ex-situ conservation. Proceedings of National Seminar on Urban Biodiversity: Documentation and Conservation Organised by the Department of Botany, Bethune College, Kolkata on 6th & 7th March, 2018, Abstract: PP 20.
  • Saha, H.K. and Islam, L. 2018. Diversity of insects in the South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, West Bengal. Proceedings of National Seminar on Urban Biodiversity: Documentation and Conservation Organised by the Department of Botany, Bethune College, Kolkata on 6th & 7th March, 2018, Abstract: PP 25.
  • Saha, H.K and Ghosh, R. 2019. Effect of Cypermethrin on the haemolymph of Periplaneta americana (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Proceedings of Two-day international seminar on “Innovation, Expansion, Impacts and Challenges in chemical and biological sciences” organized by dept. of Chemistry, Surendranath College 8th and 9th January, 2019, Abstract: PP-S-3.
  • Saha, H.K. 2019. Changes of acridid (Orthoptera: Acrididae) communities in response to livestock grazing in forests. Proceedings of International seminar Frontiers in Biological Science(FIBS) organized by the Department of Microbiology, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of West Bengal on 17th December, 2019 Abstract: pp69.
  • Saha, H.K and Islam, L. 2020. A preliminary observation on Insects of Banabitan Park (Central Park) in Kolkata, West Bengal. Proceedings of National seminar on “Diversity in the era of Globalization: Challenges and Management” sponsored by Department of Higher education Science & Technology and Biotechnology Govt. of West Bengal, organized by Bidhannagar College on 22nd and 3rd February, 2020, Abstract: pp67.
  • Saha, H.K., Paul, S., Dutta, S., Barman, S., and Ghosal, S. 2020. Eco-friendly Farming. Proceedings of seminar on “Environmental awareness: Issues for concern” Sponsored by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, organized by the Bethune College on 24th February, 2020.