Publications

International/National Journals

1. P.K.Paul & S.Das, “Development of a model to identify the flow at any location of an ungauged stream for selection of sites for small hydel in the Kalimpong Subdivision of West Bengal, India.” February 2018, Journal of Geological Society of India, 91(2), PP 188-194.
2. Md. Mirajul Islam, Asok Adak and Prabir Kumar Paul. “Sorptive Removal of Pb(II) ions from Aqueous Solution using Sweetmeat Waste: Batch and Column Study”, October 2017, Separation Science and Technology 53(2), PP 219-229.
3. Md. Mirajul Islam, Asok Adak and Prabir Kumar Paul. “Characterization of sweet meat waste and its suitability for sorption of As(III) in aqueous media”, Water environment research, Vol 89, No. 4, 1^st April 2017, PP 312-322.
4. TanimaBasu and Prabir Kumar Paul. “Creation of a Web portal for dissemination of accident information of underground coal mines of Eastern Coalfields Limited, India, using Web GIS”, International journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering , 2016, Vol 7, Issue 1, PP 78-88.
5. Koushik Das and Prabir K Paul. “Present status of soil moisture estimation by microwave remote sensing”, Cogent Geosciences, Vol1, 2015 1: Taylor and Francis, 1084669.PP 1-21.
6. Koushik Das and Prabir Kumar Paul. “Soil moisture retrieval model by using RISAT – 1, C-band data in tropical dry and sub-humid zone of Bankura district of India”, published in the Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Elsevier, 2015, Vol. 18, Issue 2, PP 297-310.
7. P.K.Paul and S. Das. “Landslide Susceptibility Evaluation of GIT Watershed of Kalimpong Subdivision, India Using Information Value Method”, published in the International Journal of Economic and Environment Geology, Vol. 5(2), 2014, PP18-24.
8. P.K.Paul “Identification of location of hydro tunnels using GIS” Published in the Indian journal of power and river valley development, Vol. 62, Nos. 1 &2, January-February 2012, PP 1-5.
9. P.K.Paul & S.Das, “Reclamation planning of old abandoned/disused opencast mines of Eastern Coalfields Limited using GIS”, Published in the journal of Institute of Engineers, India, volume 91, February 2011, PP 28-38.
10. P.K.Paul & S.Das “Landuse/landcover analysis to identify the effect of mining in the Burdwan District of West Bengal, using GIS and Remote Sensing”. Published in the MGMI transactions volume 107, April 2010-March 2011, PP61-70.
11. N. Hait& P.K. Paul, “Geological modeling of an ore body by GIS vis-á-visMinex”, Published in the Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, Vol56(1-2),. January-February, 2008, PP 22-27.
12. S. Chakraborty, P.K. Paul and P.K. Sikdar. “Assessing aquifer vulnerability to arsenic pollution using DRASTIC and GIS of North Bengal Plain: A case study of English Bazar Block, Malda District, West Bengal, India.”, published in Journal of Spatial Hydrology, Vol. 7, No. 1, Spring 2007, PP 101-121.
13. S.Chakraborty, P.K. Sikdar & P.K.Paul, “ Hydrogeochemical framework of quaternary acquifer of English Bazar block, Malda district, West Bengal”, Published in The ICFAI Journal of Earth Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 2, July 2007, PP 61-74.
14. Santasmita Das & P.K.Paul, “Selection of site for small hydel using GIS in the Himalayan region of India”, published in Journal of Spatial Hydrology, VOL 6, NO.1, Spring 2006. PP 17-28.
15. A.K. Gorai & P.K.Paul., “Selection of dump site in an opencast mine using GIS- an approach”, Published in the Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, Volume: 16, No.3, Feb-Apr, 2006.PP 36-39.
16. P.K.Paul & S.Das, “Development of a GIS-based environmental MIS for coal mining areas of West Bengal” Published in The Journal of Institute of Engineers, India,  Volume 87,  August, 2006.PP 30 –34.
17. S. Das & P.K. Paul, “Remote Sensing and GIS application to identify sites for small hydel”, Published in the Indian journal of Power and river valley development, Vol 56, Nos 7 & 8, July-August, 2006. PP 173-178.
18. S.Chakraborty & P.K.Paul., “Identification of potential ground water zone in the Baghmundi block of Purulia district of W.B. using RS and GIS”, Published in The Journal of Geological Society of India, VOL. 64, 2004, pp 69-73.
19. P.K Sikdar, .S.Chakraborty,  E.Adhya & P.K Paul., “Landuse/ landcover changes and ground water potential zoning in and around Ranigunj mining area, Bardhaman Dist, W.B. – a GIS & Remote Sensing approach”, published in the Journal of  Spatial Hydrology, VOL. 4, NO.2, Fall 2004, PP 1-24. 
20. S.Chakraborty, P.K. Sikdar & P.K.Paul, “A GIS approach to evaluate the impact of integrated waste land development programme of Ghogha, Bhavnagar district, Gujrat, Published in Indian Journal of Earth Sciences, VOL. – 29, NO. 1-4, 2002,PP.27-38,
21. P.K.Paul & S. Das, “Methodology for site suitability analysis of mini hydel power plant using remote sensing and GIS – A case from Darjeeling subdivision”, Published in Indian Journal of  Power and River Valley Development, Vol52, NO. 7 &8, 2002, PP 157-160.
22. P.K.Paul & S.Mahapatra, “Post mining survey of the status of vegetation cover and slope in the dehradun-mussorie mining belt using Remote Sensing and GIS” Published in the International Journal of Surface Mining, Vol 53(2001) No.4. October/December, 2001.PP 434-438.
23. P.K.Paul, S.N.Mahapatra, V.Srivastava & D.Jugran,“Post mining scenario of the status of vegetation cover in Dehradun mining belt using RS and GIS”. Published in the journal of The Institution of Engineers (India), VOL 81, August 2000, PP 6-13.
24. J.Banerjee & P.K. Paul, “Ore transfer system – A concept of higher productivity and lower production cost”. Published in the journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, Vol XLVIII March-April, 2000, PP 41-44.
25. S.Sinha, P.Dutta & P.K.Paul, “An approach to the use of cost model for prefeasibility study of large mechanised opencast iron ore mines.” Published in the Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, May 1999.
26. P.K.Paul “Global Positioning System – A tool for increasing productivity of opencast mines”. Published in the journal of The Institution of Engineers (India), Volume 80, November 1999, PP32-33.
27. P.K.Paul & P.De, “GPS – a new surveying tool.” Published in Coal Mining Technology and Management, VOL. 3, No.4, April 1998, PP 5-7.
28. P.K.Paul & S.Banerjee, “Dumping of muck in opencast working in Indian mines – some strategic aspects.” Published in Indian Journal of Engineers, VOL. 26, Annual Number 97, 1997, PP 55-59.
29. P.K.Paul & K.Mukherjee,“Requirement analysis techniques and selection methodology – an overview.” Published in the International Journal of Management and Systems, Vol 12, NO. 2, May-August 1996.
30. P.K.Paul, P.Sen & P.De, “Plane failure analysis – a computer model.” Published in MINETECH, VOL 16, No, 1 & 2, January-April, 1995.
31. P.K.Paul, “Uranium mining – an overview.” Published in the Indian Journal of Engineers, VOL 24, No. 3 & 4, 1995.
32. P.K.Paul, K. Mukherjee & J.L.Chakraborty, “Development of a MIS for underground metal mines.” Published in the journal of   Mines Metals & Fuels, Vol XLII JAN-FEB, 1994, PP 20-23.
33. P.K.Paul & P.De, “Nuclear blasting.” Published in the Indian Mining and Engineering Journal, VOL 33, No. 7, July 1994.
34. P.K.Paul, P.De & J.L.Chakrabarty, “Slope stability analysis a computer model.” Published in the journal of The Institution of Engineers, VOL 75, May 1994, P.P 23-33.
35. P.K.Paul, P.Sen & P.De, “Open pit slope stability – an overview.” Published in MINETECH, Vol 13 No.1, JAN-FEB, 1992, PP 15-17.
36. P.K.Paul, P.Sen & P.De, “Wedge failure analysis – a mathematical model” Published in the Transaction of M.G.M.I, VOL 89, No. 1, April 1992, PP 39-53.
37. P.K.Paul & P.De, “Monitoring ventilation and emission in underground coal mines – an updating.” Published in the  Indian Mining & Engineering Journal, March 1990, Volume XXIX, PP23-28.
38. P.K.Paul & P.De, “Environmental impacts of coal mining on air, land, water and man: a subjective study.” Published in MINETECH,Volume No. 10. No.5, SEPT-OCT 1989, PP40-44.
39. P.K.Paul & P.De, “Matching of shovel-dumper at production planning stage – a mathematical approach.” Published in the journal of Mines Metals & Fuels, April 1989, P.P 143-146.

b. International/ National Seminars:

1. Invited lecture titled “Landslide hazard zonation of Kalimpong subdivision of West Bengal using remote sensing and GIS”. In the National Conference on Advances in Civil Engineering Practice and Research (ACEPR-2018) held on 5^th-6^th April, 2018 at Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia.
2. I.Ghosh, P.K.Paul, M. Chattopadhyay & P.K.Dan, “Delving the Interrelationship of Factors Affecting Product Development in Indian Consumer Durable Industry: A Multivariate Data Analytics Approach”.  2^nd International Conference on Big Data & Business Analytics, At New Delhi, India, March 2016.
3. A.K.Das, P.K.Paul & P.K.Mandal, “Study of feasibility of reopening of abandoned opencast mines” presented in the 25^th National Convention of Mining Engineers & POSTALE 2013, CIMFR, November 30 to December 01, 2013.
4. Keynote speaker in the 23^rd National Convention of Mining Engineers and National Seminar on Development of coal and mineral resources- Economic, Technological, and environmental issues, on the subject “Application of GIS and Remote Sensing to Mining”, organized by Institute of Engineers(India), February 22-24, 2012, Kolkata.
5. Invited lecture titled “"Landuse change determination of three watersheds of Kalimpong subdivision using GIS and Remote Sensing." in the U.G.C. Sponsored National seminar on “Bio diversity, landuse and development” organized by Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College, on 16^th and 17^th July 2011.
6. D. Acharya & P.K. Paul, “ RFID and GIS based human tracking in underground mines – A case study”, presented in 22^nd national convention of Mining Engineers and national seminar on challenges in development of mining blocks to meet national objectives, organized by The Institution of Engineers (India), Ranchi, March 30&31, 2011, Page 60-65.
7. Invited Lecture on “Identification of location of Hydro tunnels using GIS ” in the seminar titled “Tunnelling techniques - Quo Vadis?".held on 26^th and 27^th November 2010, at Floatel, Kolkata. Organised by Journal of Minines Metals and fuels.

8. S.Chakraborty, P.K.Sikdar & P.K.Paul, “ Groundwater potential zone and development plan of western part of Dwarkeswar watershed, Puruliya district, W.B. – a GIS & Remote Sensing approach’, Presented in the International Conference on Environment and Development, organised by ISS held on FEB. 4-8, 2004, Kolkata.
9. S.Chakraborty, P.K.Sikdar & P.K.Paul, “Modelling ground water potential zones in and around Raniganj coal mining area, Bardhaman district, W.B., using Remote Sensing and GIS”, Presented in the International Symposium on Water : crisis and strategies, organised by IIBB & CGWI, held on FEB 7 & 8, 2004, Kolkata.
10. P.K.Paul, “Indian metal mining industry – the changing scenario”, Published in the proceedings of the III international conference , Mining  Technique 2003, Department of Mining & Metallurgy, Cracov, Poland, 16-19 September 2003.
11. P.K.Paul, S.Das & S. Chakraborty, “Landuse and landcover change detection in and around Darjeeling town of West Bengal”, Presented in the national seminar on Remote Sensing and GIS- an integrated approach, organised by Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 12-13 March 2003, Kolkata.
12. P.K.Paul & S. Banerjee, “Hypermedia based interface for tracing finite element generated mappable features in GIS software.” Presented in the national seminar of the Computer Society of India “Application of GIS in industries”, October 30-31, 1995.
13. P.K.Paul & P.De, “Caving characteristics of Indian longwall coal measure rock.” Presented in the national seminar on “Advent of longwall mining in india – hurdles and remedies” held on 1^ST March 1992 at Jhanjra Project, E.C.L.
14. P.K. Paul & P.De, “Novel methods in mining.” Published in the National Seminar on underground metal mining practices, held on December 28-29,1989, at IIT Kharagpur.