Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, JSES

Congratulations to Prof. (Dr) Rahul Devrani for the publication of his research in a SCOPUS (Q2) indexed, peer-reviewed journal.

Weblink: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gj.70321

The Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) invites applications for PhD programme.

The Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability (JSES) is working to lead the world towards a sustainable future with innovative teaching, practice-based learning, and impact-driven research. The world today is facing an increasing array of environmental challenges that require greater levels of innovation and collaboration among industry, government, academia, and communities at large. The ongoing environmental crises are accompanied by gaps in human resource development and relevant research at various levels. JSES aims to fill this gap by combining theory and practice of environment & sustainability studies, research, outreach, advocacy, and capacity building. The primary goal of JSES is to offer students a concentration in environment and sustainability studies with opportunities to explore how humans interact with the environment, including physical, biological, economic, philosophical, social and legal elements.

For more details: https://jgu.edu.in/jses/admissions/phd

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We’re proud to share that JSES faculty Prof. (Dr.) Rahul Devrani has published an impactful research paper in Current Science” Indexed .F. 1.1.

On 5 August 2025, a catastrophic debris flow struck Dharali in Uttarakhand, originating from the Kheer Gad catchment, a tributary of the Bhagirathi River. The disaster claimed around 60 lives and buried nearly 3 hectares of valuable apple orchards under debris, highlighting the growing vulnerability of Himalayan landscapes. Scientific analysis reveals that the 17 km² Kheer Gad catchment is inherently unstable, with a Melton’s ruggedness number of 0.8, well above the critical threshold (0.6) for debris-flow susceptibility. Importantly, the event was not triggered by a single extreme rainfall episode. Instead, antecedent rainfall of ~195 mm over 30 days played a crucial role by saturating glacial and landslide-derived materials, setting the stage for failure.

Here is the link:
https://www.currentscience.ac.in/show.issue.php?volume=130&issue=3

Uttarakhand Debris JGU

WORKSHOP ALERT | JSES

JSES cordially invites everyone to the Workshop on Estimating River Discharge using Channel Width: A Case Study of the Yamuna River in Delhi.

Ever wondered how scientists and scholars estimate river discharge without direct measurements? Join us for an insightful session where we explore how geomorphology and remote sensing techniques come together to understand river discharge, behaviour, and human impacts on fluvial systems.

Speaker: Miss Tanya
(PhD Scholar, Department of Geology, University of Delhi)

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: JSES Geospatial Lab, T5
O.P. Jindal Global University

We’re proud to share that JSES faculty Prof. (Dr.) Bramha Gupta has published an impactful research paper in Applied Surface Science” Indexed .F. 6.9.

Interfacial charge transfer plays a key role in photocatalytic efficiency, but its quantitative link with redox activity is still not well understood. A surface-hydroxylated, sulfur-embedded g-C₃N₄/BiOCl (SCB) heterostructure was synthesized to study interfacial interactions and performance. The optimized material showed enhanced visible-light activity, improved stability, and reduced charge recombination due to band modulation and electron redistribution. Spectroscopic and analytical results confirmed efficient charge transfer and a superoxide-driven oxidation pathway without harmful intermediates. Overall, sulfur doping and hydroxyl-assisted coupling improve charge migration and stability, making the system promising for efficient photocatalysis.

Here is the link
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0169433226011475

is coming to you!

We’re excited to share that Dr. Neelu Anand Jha, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Research), will be in Kolkata to engage with aspiring environmentalists and future sustainability leaders.

If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change and building a career in sustainability, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and explore what lies ahead.

From Awareness to Action: JSES leads the change | Earth Day, 22 April, 2026
The Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) at O. P. Jindal Global University invites everyone to celebrate Earth Day 2026 on 22 April.
The Earth is not only where we live; it is what keeps us alive. A healthy environment sustains every breath we take, every drop of water we use, and every system that supports life. Yet today, rising pollution, increasing water stress, and unpredictable climate patterns are no longer distant concerns: they are realities shaping our everyday lives.
Earth Day 2026 reminds us that sustainability is not a passing trend and climate action is not optional. It is fundamental to our health, economic stability, and social well-being.
The JSES closely aligns with the values of Earth Day through its strong emphasis on sustainability, environmental conservation, and interdisciplinary education. JSES supports the mission of Earth Day by developing leaders who are aware of environmental concerns, conducting research on sustainable development, and involving students in solving real-world environmental problems. By educating, involving communities, and collaborating with other countries to contribute to education, organisations such as JSES can make the Earth Day spirit a year-long action worth remembering.
SaveOurPlanet NoPlanetB JSES JGU
Date: 22 April 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: VALLABHI, 2nd Floor, North Wing, Shallu Jindal Academic Block (T5), O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat-131001