Current Position & Research Interest
Current Position: Doctoral Researcher (PhD Scholar), Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India[cite: 1].
Research Interest:
- Hydroclimatic variability and its influence on surface water-groundwater interactions and coastal aquifer dynamics[cite: 1].
- Application of geospatial technologies (GIS and remote sensing) and machine learning for groundwater vulnerability assessment and spatial modelling[cite: 1].
- Application of stable water isotopes ($\delta^{2}H$ and $\delta^{18}O$) and radon/radium isotopes ($^{222}Rn$ and $^{226}Ra$) to investigate groundwater-surface water interactions and submarine groundwater discharge[cite: 1].
- Hydrogeochemical processes, solute transport, and groundwater salinization in coastal aquifer systems[cite: 1].
Educational Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Period | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering | SRM University-AP, Amaravati, India[cite: 1] | 2022-Present[cite: 1] | Research Area: Coastal Hydrogeology. Thesis: Hydrogeological Control on Surface Water-Groundwater Interaction Dynamics in Coastal Aquifers. Advisor: Dr. Kousik Das. Status: Pre-Ph.D. and synopsis completed (October 2026); thesis submission and degree award pending[cite: 1]. |
| M.Sc. in Geography | Aliah University, Kolkata, India[cite: 1] | 2021[cite: 1] | University First Rank; First Class (77.8%). Specialization: Advanced Geomorphology. Dissertation: Analysing the meander geometry and channel oscillation of the Ichamati river, West Bengal. Advisor: Dr. Aznarul Islam[cite: 1]. |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography | Aliah University, Kolkata, India[cite: 1] | 2019[cite: 1] | First Class (69.3%)[cite: 1]. |
Professional Recognition & Awards
- WB-SET in Geography - West Bengal College Service Commission (WBCSC), 2022[cite: 2].
- NTA UGC NET (for Assistant Professor) in Geography - University Grant Commission (UGC), 2020[cite: 2].
- University 1st Rank in M.Sc. (Equivalent to Gold Medalist) - Aliah University, Kolkata, West Bengal, 2021[cite: 2].
- Certificate of excellence in the Quiz competition, on $106^{th}$ and $107^{th}$ Indian Science Congress - Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India, 2019, 2020[cite: 2].
Journal Publications
- Mondal, M., Sen, S., Mukherjee, A., & Das, K. (2026). Lateral and vertical solute transport controlling groundwater pollution in the Sundarbans: Insights from nitrate concentration and stable isotopic signatures. Science of The Total Environment, 1048, 182043[cite: 2].
- Mondal, M., Pottathil, P., Dutta, S., Ismaeel, N. M., Dey, U., Das, K., Sen, R., Mishra, D., & Mondal, N. K. (2026). Co-mobilization of uranium and fluoride in chloride and rainfall recharge dominated coastal aquifers and their potential health risks to local communities. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology[cite: 2].
- Dutta, S., Mondal, M*., Suresh, A., Das, K., Mishra, D., & Mondal, N. K. (2026). Influence of tropical cyclone Remal on porewater toxic solute displacement in a tropical estuary adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. ACS ES&T Water[cite: 2].
- Chell, S., Das, K., Dey, U., & Mondal, M. (2026). From rivers to oceans, the hydrological footprint of microplastics: Policy solutions and life cycle assessment for Sustainable Development Goals alignment. Natural Resources Forum[cite: 2].
- Das, K., Mondal, M*., Mondal, N. K., Dey, U., Mukherjee, A., Aind, D. A., Sarkar, S., Vyas, S., & Kumar, P. (2025). Integrated assessment of fluoride occurrence and groundwater usability: A critical concern for drinking water sustainability and irrigation in semi-arid region of West Bengal, India. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 1-24[cite: 2].
- Chell, S., Mondal, M., Ghorui, U. K., Dey, U., Chakrabortty, S., Das, K., & Puppala, H. (2025). Investigation on plastic-aggregates in coastal and marine pollution: Distribution, possible formation process, and disintegration prospects. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 104000[cite: 2].
- Mondal, M., Mukherjee, A., Kumar, P., Ismaeel, N. M., & Das, K. (2024). A process-based impact of tropical cyclone and hurricane on surface water-groundwater interaction process and contaminant mobilization of coastal aquifers. Progress in Disaster Science, 100318[cite: 2, 3].
- Mondal, M., Mukherjee, A., Das, K., & Puppala, H. (2024). Understanding the susceptibility of groundwater of Sundarbans with hydroclimatic variability and anthropogenic influences. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 101135[cite: 3].
- Das, K., Puppala, H., Pandy, G., Mondal, M., Pathak, P., Dey, U., & Kumar, P. (2024). Community level vulnerability of groundwater fluoride contamination and exposure by the application of multi-criteria model. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 100555[cite: 3].
- Yasaswini, G., Kushala, S., Santhosh, G. S., Naik, M. T., Mondal, M., Dey, U., & Kumar, P. (2024). Occurrence and distribution of fluoride in groundwater and drinking water vulnerability of a tropical dry region of Andhra Pradesh, India. Water, 16(4), 577[cite: 3].
- Dey, U., Chell, S., Mondal, M., Das, K., Raj, D., Pandey, G., & Verma, S. (2024). Potential threat of microplastic pollution on coastal-marine ecosystem-an emerging economic setback and question to blue economy? Earth Systems and Environment, 1-29[cite: 3].
- Dey, U., Raj, D., Mondal, M., Roy, P., Mukherjee, A., Mondal, N. K., & Das, K. (2023). Microplastics in groundwater: An overview of source, distribution, mobility constraints and potential health impacts during the Anthropocene. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 101036[cite: 3].
Skills & Technical Expertise
- GIS and Remote Sensing: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Q-GIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE)[cite: 6].
- Hydrogeological & Geochemical Modeling: RockWorks, Geochemist's Workbench, Diagrammes[cite: 6].
- Programming & Data Analysis: Python, R, MATLAB (Basic)[cite: 6].
- Statistical Analysis: SPSS, E-Views[cite: 6].
- Research Instrumentation: RAD7 Radon Detector, ICP-OES, TOC Analyzer, YSI ProDSS, HANNA Multiparameter Probe, Push-Point Porewater Sampler, Water Flow Probe, Automatic Weather Station (AWS), Garmin Surface Water Level Sonde[cite: 6].