Dr. Seemanti Chatterjee

Dr. Seemanti Chatterjee

Position State Aided College Teacher- I
Department Zoology
Specialization Ecology, Invasive species

Education

Degree Field of Study Institution Year
M.Sc Environmental Science University of Calcutta 2011
Ph.D Environmental Science University of Burdwan 2022

Contact Information

  • seemanti.chatterjee@gmail.com

Teaching Experience

  • Since 2011

Colleges served

  • Bethune College: 2011-till date

Research Interests

  • Invasive species ecology
  • Biodiversity in urban context
  • Interaction between invaders

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 in the field of Wildlife and Conservation Biology.

Publications

Journals

  • Chatterjee, S., & Dewanji, A. (2023). The distribution of invasive alien plant species in peri-urban areas: a case study from the city of Kolkata. Community Ecology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42974-023-00169-z
  • Chatterjee, S., & Joardar, B. S. (2020). Avian diversity in pond ecosystems. Heritage, Vol 7, 68-81, ISSN 2349-9583.
  • Chatterjee, S., & Dewanji, A. (2019). Soil nutrients can influence exotic species richness in urban areas: a case study from the city of Kolkata. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 10(11), 2052-2069.

Book Chapters

  • Interaction between two commonly co-occurring invasive species in Kolkata. Chatterjee S, Dewanji A (2015) In: Dr. Rudra T and Guha A(ed) Recent Trends in Ecology and Environment, 1st edn, Vol.2 , Syed Murad Sparrow Publishers, Kolkata, pp- 561-568. (ISBN No. 978-81-8910-97-7)
  • Current Perspectives In Natural Resource Management: Avifaunal Biodiversity study in Unmanaged & Managed Water bodies, Chatterjee S (2014), Current perspective in natural resource management, 1stedn, Kolkata: Progressive publishers. (ISBN: 978-81-8064-207-4)

Conference/ Seminar Paper Presentation Details

  • Oral presenter at Research & Development Conference on: Invasive Alien Species Management and Biosecurity measures in Asia-Pacific Region, organised by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), Manila, Philippines, 8th – 12th July, 2019.
  • Oral presenter at Workshop on: Economic and Ecological impact of Invasive Alien Species'', organized by Indian Statistical Institute in collaboration with Asia- Pacific Forest Invasive Species Network, Kolkata, 21th – 23th, 2018.
  • Poster presenter at National Conference on: Status of Invasive Alien Species in India, organized by Zoological survey of India and Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata, 15th -16th December, 2017.
  • Oral presenter at National conference: India Bio-Diversity Meet 2016, organized by Agricultural & Ecological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata In Association with Biomathematical Society of India, Berhampore, 24th -27th October, 2016.
  • Oral presenter at National conference: India Bio-Diversity Meet 2015, organized by Agricultural & Ecological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata In Association with Biomathematical Society of India, Kolkata, 16th -18th November, 2015.
  • Oral presenter at XXXVIII All India Conference of The Indian Botanical Society & National Symposium on ''Emerging Trends in Plant Sciences, organized by Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India, 26th -28th October, 2015.
  • Poster presenter at International Conference on: Environment and Ecology (ICEE-2015), organized by Foundation for Science and Environment at Science City, Kolkata, 2nd - 4th March ,2015.
  • Poster presenter at National conference on: India Bio-Diversity Meet, organized by Agricultural and Ecological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata In Association with Biomathematical Society of India, Kolkata, 21st -23rd November, 2014.
  • Poster presenter at National Conference On: Current Trends In Life Sciences Research And Challenges Ahead, organized by School of life sciences, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odissa, February 28th - March 4th, 2014.
  • Oral presenter at National conference: India Biodiversity Meet 2013 organized by Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, 14th -16th March, 2013.
  • Oral presenter at UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on: Current Perspectives In Natural Resource Management, organized by Lalbaba College, Belur, Howrah, 25th - 26th February, 2013.
  • Poster presenter at 36th Annual Conference and symposium on: Live Organisms and their Expression on the Environment, organized by Ethological Society of India and Dept. Of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata (November 26-28, 2012) Poster Presentation
  • Oral presenter at UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on: Environmental Challenges in 21st Century, at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 31st January 2012.
  • Awarded with travel grant from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) College, Laguna, Philippines in 2019.
  • Awarded 2nd prize in Oral Presentation at 4th India Bio-Diversity Meet 2016, organized by Agricultural & Ecological Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata jointly with Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology, Berhampore and In Association with Biomathematical Society of India in 2016.

Professional Affiliations

  • Indian Science Congress (Life member)