Dr.Pravin Kokane

Dr.Pravin Kokane (M.A. Geography NET(CSIR), NET(UGC), JRF, SET, PhD) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Department of Geography, Tilak Bhawan,Kalina Campus University of Mumbai. Maharashtra, India (400098)

| Phone: (office) +91-26543595/2728

Mobile: +91-9767032930 Email: [email protected]

Area of Interest

URBAN STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, POPULATION STUDIES AND SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES

Research Interest

LAND USE LAND COVER MODELING FOOD SECURITY UAV REMOTE SENSING GEOSTATISTICS

Course teaching/Taught

POPULATION GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH ASIA ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY

Education

PhD (GEOGRAPHY) 2015-2020

Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

Thesis Title: Dimensions of Food Security in North Konkan Region of Maharashtra: A case study of Palghar District

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M.A. (GEOGRAPHY) 2008 – 2010

Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Dissertation Title: Problems and Prospects of Special Economic Zone (SEZ): A Case Study of Khed-Shirur SEZ in Pune District

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B.A. (GEOGRAPHY) 2005 -2008

Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune.

mailto:[email protected]

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Licenses and Certifications

ADVANCED QGIS CERTIFICATION

Issuing Organization: Spatial Thoughts Issued Date: July 2020

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THE LOCATION ADVANTAGE

Issuing Organization: ESRI Issued Date: June 2020

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SPATIAL DATA ANALYTICS: THE NEW FRONTIERS IN ANALYTICS

Issuing Organization: ESRI Issued Date: May 2020

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NRDMS-DST SPONSORED WINTER SCHOOL TRAINING ON GEO-SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Issuing Organization: Tata Institute of Social Sciences Issued Date: December 2019

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NNRMS-ISRO SPONSORED CERTIFICATE COURSE ON " REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES"

Issuing Organization: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, Issued Date: June 2019

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CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA COURSE ON REMOTE SENSING, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM AND GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM

Issuing Organization: Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO Issued Date: March,2013

Teaching and Research Experience (08 Years)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: MARCH 19 ,2014 TILL DATE

Department of Geography, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

VISITING FACULTY FOR GEOGRAPHY: DECEMBER 2017 TO MAY 2019

State Institute for Administrative Careers (SIAC), a premier institution for UPSC free coaching by Government of Maharashtra. Taking Geography for CSE Prelims and Mains over there.

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VISITING FACULTY FOR GEOGRAPHY: JUNE 2017 TILL DATE

Academy of Administrative Careers (AAC), a premier institution of Mumbai University for guidance of competitive exams. Taking geography for CSE Prelims over there.

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JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW AND TEACHING ASSICIATE: JUNE,2013 TO MARCH 2014

Department of Geography, School of Earth Science, Central University of Karnataka, Kalburgi

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: JUNE 2012 TO MAY 2013

Department of Geography, Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune

Volunteering Experience

AUTHOR AND MEMBER, GEOGRAPHY STUDY GROUP STD 11 STATE BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, PUNE (JUNE 2018 TO FEB 2021)

Description: Drafting chapters along with activities which will stimulate thinking power, imaginative power, and creativity among students. Design chapter framework in such a way that students will relate it to day-day to life. Various innovative and educational tools were incorporated to facilitate understanding of basic concepts of the textbook.

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AUTHOR AND MEMBER, GEOGRAPHY STUDY GROUP STD 12 STATE BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION, PUNE (JUNE 2019 TO FEB 2021)

Description: Developing a curriculum framework along with activities which will stimulate thinking power, imaginative power and creativity among students. Creation of chapter framework in such a way that students will relate it to day-day to life. Various innovative and educational tools were incorporated to facilitate understanding of basic concepts of the textbook.

Publications (10)

RESEARCH PAPERS (03)

1.Kokane, P., Jaybhaye R.G., (2019). Mapping Food Security at District Level: A Case Study of Palghar

District, Maharashtra, Indian Journal of Spatial Science 10(2) 2019,pp-31-41.

2. Kokane P., Jaybhaye R.G., (2019). Determinants of Food Security and Population Growth with

reference to Palghar District, International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews 8(2) 2019,pp-

1287-1297.

3. Kokane P., (2019). SEZ, Agriculture and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA): A Study of SEZ in Khed-

Shirur Tehsil of Pune (Maharashtra), International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research and

Reviews 8(6) 2019,pp-1-8

BOOK CHAPTERS (01)

1.Rushikesh Khilare.,Pravin Kokane ., Aditi Bhardwaj (2020). Korku Community's Faith and Belief

System: Expressing Shades of Elemental Culture, Book:Handbook of Human Rights and Tribal

Studies,Publisher:ABS Books New Delhi

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BOOKS PUBLISHED (06)

1.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2017).Human Geography (Marathi), “मानवी भूगोल” Publisher: Tech-

Max Publication Pune, ISBN: 978-93-86174-18-5

2.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2017).Geomorphology (Marathi), “भूरूपशास्त्र” Publisher: Tech-Max

Publication Pune, ISBN: 978-93- 86174-22- 2

3.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2017).Introduction to Climatology (Marathi), “हवामानाशास्त्राची ओळख”

Publisher: Tech-Max Publication Pune, ISBN: 978-93- 5077-112- 9

4.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2017).Physical Geography of India (Marathi), “भारताचा प्राकृततक भूगोल”


5.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2017).Agriculture Geography of India (Marathi), “भारताचा कृषी भूगोल”


6.Sameer Butala.,Pravin Kokane .,(2020).Introduction to Oceanography (Marathi), “सागरशास्त्राची ओळख”

Publisher: Tech-Max Publication Pune, ISBN: 978-93-87235-98-4

Papers Presented

1. Kokane P., and Jaybhaye R. G.,(2018). ‘Food Security in South Asia and Regional Cooperation,’

National Conference on Non-Traditional Challenges and Prospects of Co-operation in South Asia

Region, Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University,25-26 March 2018.

2. Kokane P., and Jaybhaye R. G.,(2018). ‘Exploring Food Security in Rural Maharashtra,’

International Conference on Sustainable Rural Development-Geo-spatial Solutions, Department of

Geography, University of Bangalore, 21-22 September 2018.

3. Kokane P.,(2021). ‘Food Security in South Asia in search of Regional Co-operation’, National

Webinar on Geo-politics and Geo-Economics in Contemporary South Asia, Centre for South Asian

Studies, Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University,22nd March 2021

Orientation Programme/Symposium/Workshop/Invited Talks

Delivered two lectures as Resource person for PhD coursework (Geography),2021on “Principles

Report Writing and Tools of Report Writing” on 5th and 7th April,2021 at Department of

Geography, Sir Parshurambhau College, Pune.

Invited as Co-Chairperson in Session on Global Food Security,National Resource Management

and Solidarity at International Conference on “Exploring the Application of Solidarity Approach

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in Geography” on 6th April,2021 at Department of Geography,Shaheed Bhagat Singh

College,University of Delhi.

Invited Talk in one day workshop on “Online SMART Tools for Skill Development” organized

by Padmabhushan Dr.Krantiveer Nagnathanna Naikwadi Kala Mahavidyalaya,Zare,

Atpadi,Sangli District on 3rd March,2021.

Invited as expert speaker in National Workshop on Analysing Food Security:Concept and

Methodology and delivered lecture on “Household data collection using ODK and its application

in mapping of Food Security “ on 18th Janauary,2021 at at Department of Geography,Shaheed

Bhagat Singh College,University of Delhi.

Corodinated Bridge Course on Geography as Convenor of course during 22nd January to 29th

Janauary,2021 at Department of Geography, University of Mumbai.

Coordinate National Webinar on Resilient Cities as Co-Convenor organized by Department of

Geography, University of Mumbai and National Association of Geographers,India (NAGI) on

15th and 16th March,2021.

Delivered four lectures on “Teaching Aptitude,Logical Reasoning,Geography of India and

Agricultural Geography” at webinar series on NET-SET Guidance organized by Department of

Geography, University of Mumbai and Geography Alumni Association (GAA) during 11th May

and 24th May,2020.

Coordinated 21 Days UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme as Co-ordinator at UGC

Human Resource Development Centre,University of Mumbai during 20th Janauary to 8th

February ,2020.

Invited as resource person for the National Seminar on “International Current Trends and Issues

in Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Technology and Competitive Examinations on 12th

March,2019 organized by Academy of Administrative Careers, University of Mumbai

Invited as resource person at Career Guidance Workshop in ‘GeoMumba’ intercollegiate

competition for the undergraduate students of geography on 11th and 12th march,2019 organized

by Department of Geography, University of Mumbai.

Invited as Judge for the 13th inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Avishkar Research

Convention: 2018-19 (District/Zonal Round) on 21st December,2018 at National Centre for

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Mumbai.

Co-ordinated Workshop on NET/SET exams as coordinator organized by Department of

Geography, University of Mumbai on 26th and 27th September,2018.

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Invited talk on “Career opportunities in Geography” organized by Department of Geography,

Walchand College of Arts and Science, Solapur on 25th January 2018.

Invited talk on “SET/NET in Geography” organized by Department of Geography, D.B.F.

Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur on 25th January 2018.

Invited talk on “Environmental Pollution” as part of programme on a course in Environmental

Awareness organized by Department of Geography, Shri Shahu Mandir Mahavidyalaya , Parvati,

Pune on 30- 31st January 2018.

Invited talk on “How to prepare for Geography in Competitive Exams” organized by Dr.

T.K.Tope Arts and Commerce Night (Senior) College, Parel, Mumbai on 26th February 2016.

Invited talk on “Social issues and the Environment” as part of programme on a course in

Environmental Awareness organized by Department of Geography, Shri Shahu Mandir

Mahavidyalaya , Parvati, Pune on 15- 17th February 2016.

Invited talk on “Social issues and the Environment” as part of programme on a course in

Environmental Awareness organized by Department of Geography, Shri Shahu Mandir

Mahavidyalaya , Parvati, Pune on 6- 7th February 2015.

Projects (05)

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS REPORT, 2018-19 FOR PANVEL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (OCTOBER 2018-JULY2019)

Sponsored organization: Panvel Municipal Corporation Description: The project aims at exploring environmental status in Panvel city that constitute not only analysis of pollution but also the drivers that contribute in pressure on the environment, nature of pressures on the environment, the status of the environment, impact on human life and environment and response by society and stockholders and intervention by municipal corporation. The study attempts to prescribe policy recommendations and strategies for making Panvel city sustainable and environment rich.

DODA DISTRICT COVID-19 REAL TIME MONITORING THROUGH DASHBOARD (MARCH 2020 TO NOVEMEBR 2020)

Sponsored Organisation: Doda District Administration, Jammu and Kashmir Project URL: http://doda.covidrespons.in/ Description: Doda is one of the hilly, mountainous and remote district of Jammu and Kashmir with more than 400 revenue villages sparsely located in abode of Himalaya. Collector of Doda Dr. Sagar Doiphode has deployed first of its kind village level Covid-19 Monitoring Dashboard along with data collection app. This dashboard cum app is developed by Mumbai University as part of community initiative project ..This dashboard will be used for identification, tracking, monitoring and real time analytics of patients Information. As of now,210 ASHA,ANM workers and CHOs are involved in identification, tracking, monitoring and reporting health status of home quarantine persons through this dashboard project.

UTILIZATION OF GEO-SPATIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE FOR OPTIMAL ROUTE PLANNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC (MARCH 2020 TO NOVEMBER 2020)

Sponsored organization: Basmat Municipal Council, Hingoli District

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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS REPORT, 2019-20 FOR PANVEL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (JULY 2019-MARCH 2020)

Sponsored organization: Panvel Muncipal Corporation DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SYSTEM AT LOCAL LEVEL (JULY 2020-JANAUARY 2021) Sponsored organization: Regional Centre for Environmental and Urban Studies, AIILSG Description: Emergency Preparedness and Response System for Urban Local Bodies (ULB) focuses on Khopoli city in Raigad district of Maharashtra because of prevalence and proneness of this ULB to different disasters. A perusal of this study will show that it will be possible to replicate this study in other ULBs, provided integrated attention is given to regional hazard events, dashboard based inputs, adaptation of technology based mitigation, participation of locals, NGO, Community Organizations, political representatives, and stakeholders involved in disaster management.

Software Knowledge

GIS SOFTWARES: ARC GIS, QGIS, ERDAS, ENVI, IDRISI and GeoDa

DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARES: EXCEL, SPSS and STATA

Membership of Academic Institutions

1. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF GEOGRAPHERS (IIG), PUNE (LIFE MEMBER)

2. INDIAN SOCIETY OF SPATIAL SCIENTISTS, KOLKATA (LIFE MEMBER)

3. BOMBAY GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION (BGA), MUMBAI (LIFE MEMBER)

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above information is correct true and complete to the best of my knowledge and

belief. I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned.

Date: April 2021

Dr. Pravin Kokane

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Dr.Pravin Kokane