Assistant Professor | Central University of Karnataka | India
Dr. Pankaj Roy is a geographer and fluvial geomorphologist whose research spans fluvial processes, riverbank erosion, hydrology, remote sensing, GIS applications, and climate-related environmental change, with a particular focus on the Indo-Bhutan and North-East Indian river systems. With more than twenty publications and over one hundred citations, his scholarship demonstrates both depth and continuity in understanding river dynamics, flood frequency, catchment delineation, and geomorphic hazards. His early work on flood magnitude, geomorphic consequences, and socio-environmental risks in Assam laid the foundation for his later contributions to geospatial modelling and riverbank erosion assessment. Dr. Roy’s research also extends into interdisciplinary domains, including applications of GIS and spatial analysis in Indian health research, which has received notable visibility. He has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Dr. Sarath Chandran, Rintu Sarkar, and Prof. Sunil De, contributing to nationally relevant studies published in journals such as BMC Health Services Research, Asian Journal of Spatial Science, and European Academic Research. His outputs include analytical papers, systematic reviews, case-study-based assessments, and contributions to edited volumes on hydrology and regional development. Through his work, Dr. Roy demonstrates a strong command of spatial technologies for understanding river behaviour, mapping geomorphic changes, and informing sustainable water-resource planning. His contributions also include insights into forest-cover transitions in the North-East, earthquake intensity patterns, and the role of geospatial tools in bridging physical and human geography. Collectively, his research offers valuable inputs for disaster management, climate resilience, and regional planning, addressing both academic and societal needs.
Featured Publications
1. Chandran, A., & Roy, P. (2024). Applications of geographical information system and spatial analysis in Indian health research: A systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), 1448.
Cited by: 29
2. Roy, P. (2015). Work participation and income generation from sericulture: A case study of Alomtola Village of Kaliachak-II Block in Malda District, West Bengal. Social and Economic Geography, 1(1), 31–36.
Cited by: 20
3. Roy, P. (2014). Primary Health Centres and patients satisfaction level in Haripad Community Development Block of Kerala, India. International Journal of Current Research, 6(12), 11118–11122.
Cited by: 14
4. Roy, P. (2020). An assessment of the forest cover change in the North Eastern States of India, 1993–2003. In Dynamics of Socio–Economic Development of North Eastern Region of India (pp. 3–12).
Cited by: 2
5. Roy, P. (2020). Geological mapping of Puthimari River Basin in Indo-Bhutan Region using geo-spatial tools. In Hydrology: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS (pp. 140–153).
Cited by: 2
Dr. Pankaj Roy’s work advances fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and geospatial science to address critical challenges in river dynamics, flood hazards, and environmental change in the Eastern Himalaya and Northeast India. His research integrates GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis to generate actionable insights for sustainable watershed management and disaster resilience. Through applied, data-driven solutions, he aims to bridge scientific understanding with community-focused environmental planning and policy.