Dr. Gitika Thakuriah
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. : Gauhati UniversityResearch Interests:
Fluvial & Wetland Geomorphology, Riverine Hazards, Watershed Management, RS & GISDate of Joining : Jun 15, 2015
Phone: 9678133713
Email: gitika.thakuria@cottonuniversity.ac.in
About
Career Profile/Services:
1. Guest Lecturer, B. Borooah College, Guwahati (10/09/2005-15/06/2009)
2. Junior Research fellow, UGC project Cotton College (01/03/2010- 31/03/2011)
3. Project Scientist, Assam Science Technology & Environment Council, Guwahati (02/05/2012-31/08/2014)
4. Assistant Professor, Goalpara College, Goalpara (01/09/2014-12/02/2015)
5. Assistant Professor, DKD College, Dergaon (13/02/2015- 04/06/2015)
6. Assistant Professor, Cotton University, Guwahati (15/06/2015)
Administrative assignments within and outside the institution:
1. CT, NCC Girls Wings (01/08/2016-01/03/2018)
Activities/assignments in the University:
1. Member, Overall logistic and administration of CCSU-AISST science fair 2016, 28th -29th February, 2016 (2016, 2017)
2. Member, Admission Committee, IQAC, NCC & Sports (2016, 2017)
3. Counting & polling duty in PGSU election (2015, 2016, 2017)
4. Member, Selection Committee for NCC/NSS/Scout/Guide and Literary, debate, Quiz; table tennis (women) etc (2016, 2017, 2018)
5. Convenor, Selection Committee for NCC/Scout/Guide (2017)
6. Member, Ph D. Syllabus committee, Geography (2016-17)
7. Co-ordinator of Ph. D course Work (2017)
8. Assistant Zonal Officer of PG 2 nd , 4 th & MCA 6th Semester Examination (09/05/2017)
9. Assistant Zonal Officer of PG 3 rd semester Examination (25/11/2017)
10. Member, Departmental Research Committee (2017)
11. External member of Board of Studies (PG & UG), Geology (2018)
12. PG & UG adimission duty (2016, 2017, 2018)
13. Question paper setter (PG & UG) (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
14. Answer script evaluation (PG & UG) (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Teaching
- Assistant Professor, Goalpara College, Goalpara (01/09/2014-12/02/2015)
- Assistant Professor, DKD College, Dergaon (13/02/2015- 04/06/2015)
- Assistant Professor, Cotton University, Guwahati (15/06/2015)
Experience
Working experience as a Project Scientist from 2/05/2012 to 31/08/2014 in Assam Science Technology and Environment Council
Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Principal Investigator | Co Principal Investigator | Title of the Project | Period | Sponsoring Agency | Sanctioned Amount | Status |
| 1 | Dr. Gitika Thakuriah | -- | Geo-Environmental problem and its impact on sustainable Development of Lower Kulsi River basin, Assam | 2018-2022 | SERB, DST, Government of India | Rs 2375422.00 | Completed |
Research Projects
| Sl. No | Name of the Project | Name of the Principal Investigator(PI) | Name of the Co-PI | Name of the Funding Agency | Type (Government/Non-Government) | Year | Funds Sanctioned (INR in lakhs) | Duration of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoenvironmental Problem & its impact on sustainable development of lower Kulsi river basin, Assam Status: Completed |
Dr. Gitika Thakuria | SERB, DST | Government | 2018 | 23.75lakh | 4 years |
Research paper publications
2025
1. Mindar Rongphar and Gitika Thakuriah, Application of Soil Erosion Estimation using NRCS-CN Method for Dillai Watershed in Karbi Anglong District, Assam, Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, vol. 10, 304-313, 4s, 2468-4376, 2025
2. Gulap Sonowal and Gitika Thakuriah, Land Management for Reducing Bank Erosion: Using AHP Method and GIS Technique: A Case Study in Dibru River Basin, Assam India, INDONESIAN JOURNAL ON GEOSCIENCE, vol. 12, 1, 2355-9306, 2025 DOI: 10.17014/ijog.12.1.25-41
2024
1. G. Thakuriah & G. Sonowal, Channel migration of Kulsi River and influencing hydro-geomorphic attributes using RS & GIA, The Indian Geographical Journal, vol. 98, 17-33, 1, 0019 4824, 2024
2. M. Rongphar & G. Thakuriah, Morphometric Analysis of Dilai Watershed using Geographical Information System, Annals of BORI, vol. CV, 3, 0378-1143, 2024
2023
1. Sonowal Gulap and Thakuriah Gitika, Used of Geospatial tools to detect the Flood Hazards in Dibru River Basin, Assam (India), Disaster Advances , vol. 16, 42-52, 1, 0974-262X, 2023 0974-262X DOI: 10.25303/1601da042052
2. Gitika Thakuriah, GIS‑based revised universal soil loss equation for estimating annual soil erosion: a case of lower Kulsi basin, India, SN Applied Sciences, vol. 5, 81, 2523-3971, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-023-05303-0
3. Gitika Thakuriah, Geographic information system and analytical hierarchical process approach for groundwater potential zone of lower Kulsi basin, India , Sustainable Water Resources Management (2023) 9:85 , vol. 9, 85, 2363-5045, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-023-00870-x
4. Gitika Thakuriah, Geospatial and. Analytical Hierarchical Process approach for potential ssiyrs of water harvesting in lower Kilsi basin, India, GeoScape, vol. 17, 58-73, 1, 1802-1115, 2023 https://doi.org/10.2478/geosc-2023-0005
5. Gitika Thakuriah, Geospatial Tool-Based Geomorphological Mapping of The Lower Kulsi Basin, India, Indonesian Journal on Geoscience, vol. 10, 229-244, 2, 2023 10.17014/ijog.10.2.229-244
6. G. Thakuriah & G. Sonowal , Channel Migration and Influencing Hydrogeomorphic Attributes of Kulsi River, North East India, The Indian Geographical Journal, vol. 98, 17-33, 1, 0019-4824, 2023
2022
1. Gulap Sonowal, Gitika Thakuriah and Satyendra Hazarika, Role of Channel Migration and Influencing Hydro-Geomorphic Attributes in Dibru River Basin Using Remote Sensing and GIS, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, vol. 21, 2035-2054 , 5, 2395-3454, 2022 https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2022.v21i05.003
2. Gulap Sonowal and Gitika Thakuriah, Land use and Land cover Detection using Geo-spatial Tools for Sustainable Land Use Planning , Eco. Env. & Cons. , vol. 28, S311-S318, January Suppl. Issue, 0971–765X, 2022 http://doi.org/10.53550/EEC.2022.v28i01s.044
3. Gitika Thakuriah and Gulap Sonowal, Hydro-Geomorphic Approach for Identifying River Dolphin Habitation in Kulsi River, India, Journal of Indian Geomorphology, vol. 10, 62-76, -, 2320-0731, 2022
Research paper publications till 2021
1. Micro morphometric Land form analysis of Buriganga Basin, Assam, Geomorphology , 2010, 15 (1+2), 93-105
2. Soil erosion hazards analysis using some basin morphometry- A case study of Buriganga watershed, Assam, India, Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies, 2011, 34 (2), 175-182
3. Contamination of fluoride in drinking water of Buriganga river basin, ENVIS news letter, 2011, 2-3
4. Watershed based drainage morphometric analysis of Diyung River, Assam (India) using geospatial tools, The Clarion, 2012, 1(2), 33-44
5. Anthropogenic pressure on wetland and conservation for sustainable development: A Case Study of Lower Digaru wetlands, ENVIS news letter, 2012, 2-3
6. Groundwater potential mapping of Guwahati city using geoinformatic technique, The Clarion, 2013, 2(1), 81-86
7. Land use Land cover Change Detection Using Remote sensing and GIS Techniques: A case study of Golaghat District of Assam, India, International Research Journal of Earth Sciences, 2013, 1(1),1-5
8. Evaluation of parametic impact on soil loss of Panchnoi river basin, Northeast India, using Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSEL), The Clarion, 2014, 3(1),51-60
9. Estimation of surface runoff using NRCS curve number procedure in Buriganga Watershed, Assam (India) : A Geospatial approach, International Research Journal of Earth Science, 2014,2(5), 1-7
10. GIS-based Food Hazard Mapping: A case study in Krishnai river basin, India, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 2016, 5, 50-59
11. RS & GIS based Assessment of Bank Erosion in Goalpara District part of Brahmaputra River, Assam (INDIA), International Research Journal of Earth Science, 2018, 6(3), 1-8
12. Assessment of River Bank Erosion in Morigaon District part of Brahmaputra River, Assam (INDIA) using Geospatial Tools, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 2018, 7 (6). 7-11
13.Morphometric Analysis of Dibru River Basin, Assam using Geo-spatial Tools, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol-8 Issue 8, August 2019 pp 531-544.
14.Integrated Community based Governmental policies for conservation of wetland ecosystem with special reference to Maguri-Motapung Wetland of Tinsukia district, Assam, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol 6 issue 2, 2019 pp 65-69.
15.Flood Frequency Analysis Using Gumbel’s Distribution Method: A Lower Downstream of Lohit River(Dangori River), Assam(India), International Journal of Civil engineering and Technology, Vol 10 issue 11, Nov 2019, pp 229-234.
16. A study on the bank erosion by the river Jia Bharali and its impact on the Panchmile area of Tezpur town,Assam(India),IJARET(Scopus listed), Vol.11, issue 12,January 2021, pp2358-2367.
17. Morphometric Analysis of Kiling River Basin, North East India Using Geospatial Tools, Journal of Indian Geomorphology Volume 9, 2021, pp 44-55.
Book publication relating subject/research concerned
1. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geomorphology, 2012, ISBN 978-3-8443-5363-1, Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany
2. River Basin Geomorphology, 2014, ISBN: 978-93-83252-18-3, Eastern Book house Publishers, India
3. Practical Geography, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-83252-42-8, Eastern Book house Publishers, India
Research Scholars
| Sl. No | Name | Research Topic | Roll No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulap Sonowal | Fluvial Geomorphology | GPH1891002 |
| 2 | Mindar Rongphar | Fluvial geomorphology | GPH1891008 |
| 3 | Dudul Boruah | Fluvial Geomorphology | GPH1991008 |
Other Information
Invited Lecture:
- "Rainwater Harvesting" on 10/02/2025 Organized by ECO Club, Sipajhar College in association with IQAC, Sipajhar College
- "Basics of remote sensing and Geographical information system (GIS)" Organized by GEORATION in collaboration with Department of Geography, Gargaon College, Sibsagar, Assam.Dated 228.02.2021
- "Assessment of River Bank Erosion in Morigaon District part of Brahmaputra River, Assam (INDIA) using Geospatial Tools" International Science Congress-2017, Bhutan
Association with Professional Bodies:
1. Life member, Indian Institute of Geomorphologist
2. Life member, International Science Community Association
Any other information:
1. Evaluator, extempore speech competition (under graduate) 02/07/2015, state camp on Biodiversity and climate change organized by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Govt of Assam
2. Observer, AIPMT test, 01/05/2016
3. Evaluation of project, 2nd -4 th October, 2016, National Children’s Science Congress , Assam organized by Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Govt of Assam.
GEOGRAPHY
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1. 52nd Annual Technical Session
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2. Demographic Dynamism in North East India Opportunities and Challenges
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3. UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Wetland and Livelihood
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4. Annual Technical Session, 2010 North East India Geographical Society (NEIGS)
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5. Global Environmental Change: Geomorphological Issues and Challenges
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6. Land use, Biodiversity and Climate change
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7. Conservation and Utilization of Resources in North-East India
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8. 33rd Annual Conference of the Institute of Indian Geographer's (IIG) on Population, Development & Disaster Management
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9. 2nd International Science Congress of International Science Congress Association
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10. 28th IGI Conference & National Seminar on Human Impact on Landscapes
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11. 7th International Science Congess of International Science Community Association
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12. Advances in Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
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13. 30th National Conference of Indian Institute of Geomorphologists (IGI)
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14. Harnessing Wetland for Sustainable Livelihood
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15. Virtual International Multidisciplinary Conference on Recent Advances in Humanities, Commerce and Science (RAHCS-22)
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16. ICSSR sponsored International Seminar on Environment Sustainability and Conservation: Issues and Challenges
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17. participate as a Co-Chair of a technical Session of "The 44th Meet of Institute of Indian Geographers and International Conference on ‘Shaping Tomorrow: Society, Culture and Environment in an Interconnected World."
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