Dr. Kiran Jalem
About
Dr. (Er.) Kiran Jalem is a Disaster Management Professional having more than a quarter century of experience, which includes Industrial, Scientific, Research, Engineering, Teaching & Training etc. As an Assistant Professor with Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA), Ranchi, Govt. of Jharkhand under the Non Plan Scheme of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, he had conducted several Training Programs on Disaster Management at SKIPA, Ranchi in collaboration with NIDM, NDMA, MHA, Govt. of India and Govt. of Jharkhand. Also, worked abroad for a year in Gulf, Middle East, Dubai, UAE in Oil Sector. Dr. (Er.) Kiran Jalem worked as an Assistant Professor for three years on deputation from May 2019 to May 2022 with national level apex institute, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) under Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt. of India. Dr. (Er.) Kiran Jalem is a Trainer on Disaster Management, Trainer on Gender Issues & Gender Budgeting and a Certified Trainer on Direct Trainer Skills (DTS) and Design of Training (DoT) by DoPT, Govt. of India & Thames University, London and an empanelled academic counselor for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for the Programmes, MSCI & PDDM. Dr. (Er.) Kiran Jalem Successfully Completed many Short Course Trainings, Advanced Certificate Courses & DST Sponsored Training Courses etc. during his career.
Skills & Expertise
Geoinformatics Applications
Disaster Management
Rural Development
Geoinformatics
Geo-Engineering
Civil Engineering
Remote Sensing
Gender Issues
Gender Budgeting
Direct Trainer Skills (DTS)
Design of Training (DoT)
Training
Teaching
Research
Engineering
Scientific
Industrial
Research Interests
Disaster Management Professional
Remote Sensing Specialist
Rural Development Professional
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Experience
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Department of Geoinformatics. Responsibilities include: Member, Board of Studies (BOS) & School Board, Department of Geoinformatics (DGI); Member, Standing Committee for the welfare of SC/ST; Member, Sports Sub-committee. Acted as Head (I/C) for DGI, CUJ, Ranchi from 21-28 November 2016, 24 February to 2 March 2018 and 10-13 March 2025.
Assistant Professor (on deputation)
Worked as an Assistant Professor for three years on deputation under Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Govt. of India. Responsibilities included: Acted as Head (I/C), Centre for Research, Training Coordination & Networking (CRTCN) from June 2019 to April 2021; Member, Convenor of NIRDPR Innovation Group; Member in Committee Set up to Review the “User Charges”; Member, SIRD Grading Committee.
Assistant Professor
Conducted several Training Programs on Disaster Management in collaboration with NIDM, NDMA, MHA, Govt. of India and Govt. of Jharkhand. Acted Head (I/C) for Disaster Management Centre of SKIPA, Ranchi from May 2007 to December 2012.
Professional (Oil Sector)
Worked abroad for a year in Gulf, Middle East, Dubai, UAE in Oil Sector.
Education
Andhra University College of Engineering (A), Andhra University
Andhra University College of Engineering (A), Andhra University
Andhra University College of Engineering (A), Andhra University
Projects
Exploring the Role of Gram Panchayat in Community Based Disaster Management: A comparative study in Kerala and Odisha
Conferences & Seminars (17)
Second India Disaster Management Congress
Utility Mapping For Disaster Information Systems A Case Study of Ranchi
International Conference On "Environmental Knowledge For Disaster Risk Management
Water Resource Management For DRR - A Case Study of Bero Block, Jharkhand State, India
National Seminar on the Language and Culture of Sangam Age and its Impact on Indigenous-Tribal Communities in India
Ecological Knowledge and Forest Management by Jharkhand Tribes – A Case Study of Bero Block, Jharkhand State, India
National Conference on “Environmental Challenges and Solutions” (NC-ECS 2015)
Study on Protection of Surface Water Bodies and Methodology for Development of Water Resources for Part of Visakhapatnam Urban Area - A Geo-Spatial Technology Approach
UGC SAP DRS-1 Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Exploration and Management of Earth Resources (ETEMER 2016)
Vertical Electrical Sounding for Groundwater Exploration for Part of Visakhapatnam Urban Area, Andhra Pradesh, India
Awards & Achievements (2)
🏆 TOEFL
QUALIFIED TEST OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGAUAGE INTERNATIONAL EXAM
🏆 GATE
QUALIFIED GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAM
Thesis Guided (3)
Geodiversity Assessment and Human Interactions for Rural Land Resource Management in Jungle Mahal region of West Bengal, India
Institution: CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND
Geospatial Modeling for Landslide Hazard-Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in Parts of Southern Sikkim Himalaya (India) Using Advance d Geoinformatics Techniques
Institution: CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND
Integrating Machine Vision and Remote Sensing Technology for Paddy Health Monitoring and Proactive Agriculture Management in Aurangabad (Bihar)
Institution: CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND
Professional Memberships (8)
National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI)
Country: India
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
Country: India
Indian National Cartographer’s Association (INCA)
Country: India
International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG)
Country: Italy
Global Forum for Sustainable Rural Development (GFSRD)
Country: India
Publications (10)
The morphometric analysis of a river basin provides critical insights into its hydrological and geomorphological characteristics, essential for effective watershed management and planning. This study...
Understanding regional hydroclimatic patterns is essential for managing water resources and ensuring agricultural sustainability in rain-fed areas under changing climate conditions. The intensifying e...
Marathwada, a semi-arid region in Maharashtra, India, frequently experiences droughts that severely impact agriculture and water resources. This study developed a drought susceptibility map using a sp...
In the race of sustainable development of the society, the marketers are forced to offer products with green attributes and environmentally friendly. But the sales of green products are not as much go...
Accurate precipitation estimation at high spatial and temporal resolutions is essential for hydrological and meteorological applications, especially in regions experiencing water resource degradation....
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