Faculty Profile
Dr. Nivedita Moon Moon
Assistant Professor
Full Name
Dr. Nivedita Moon Moon
nivedita.moon@gmail.com, ranchi.moon@gmail.com
Designation
Assistant Professor
Level of Guidance & Teaching
P.G. Teaching & Research Work
Qualification
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.
Career Profile
| Teaching Experience in Years | Area of Specialisation : Environmental Science, Environmental Physiology, Environmental laws and policies, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology, Physiology | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching | Research | |
| 8 years | 14 years | |
Number of Research Papers published in
Journals/Periodical
| S. No. | Title with page number | ISSN | Name of Journal | Date of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modeling the plankton diversity and dynamics in a polluted eutrophic lake at Ranchi.Issue (X) Vol (II), 05-15 | 2347 – 517X | I J R B A T | May 2022 |
| 2 | Change in the fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species by the action of Brachionus species at Ranchi Lake. Vol. 17(1), 107-110 | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | The fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species within the broad aquatic environmental framework at Ranchi Lake. Vol. 16(2), 145-150 | 0973-7057 | Biospectra | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Modeling system dynamics and phytoplankton diversity at Ranchi lake using the carbon and nutrient mass balance equations. Vol. 35, 577-588 | 0254 –8704 Impact factor = 0.684 | Journal of Environmental Biology | May 2014 |
| 5 | Plankton diversity and dynamics in a polluted eutrophic lake, Ranchi. 31(5), 827-839 | 0254 –8704 Impact factor = 0.684 | Journal of Environmental Biology | Sep 2010 |
| 6 | Nutrient cycling in a simulated pond ecosystem. Vol. 30(2), 313-318 | 0254 –8704 Impact factor = 0.684 | Journal of Environmental Biology | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | Modeling carbon and nutrient cycling in a simulated pond system at Ranchi. 213, 437-448 | 0304–3800 Impact factor=2.399 | Ecological Modeling Elsevier | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | The transfer rates of inorganic carbon and budgetary analysis in a simulated aquatic system. 204, 279-288 | 0304–3800 Impact factor = 2.399 | Ecological Modeling Elsevier | Feb 2007 |
(a) National Papers
| 1. | Moon, N. M. A comparative assessment of soil organic content from different ecological habitats. https://mset-biospectra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/33-42.pdf |
| 2. | Moon, N. M., & Saxena, N. (2022). Change in the fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species by the action of Brachionus species at Ranchi Lake, 107-110. http://mset-biospectra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/107-110.pdf |
| 3. | Moon, N. M. (2021). The fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species within the broad aquatic environmental framework at Ranchi Lake, 145-150. http://mset-biospectra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/145-150.pdf |
| 4. | Mukherjee, B., Nivedita, M., & Mukherjee, D. (2014). Modelling system dynamics and phytoplankton diversity at Ranchi lake using the carbon and nutrient mass balance equations. Journal of Environmental Biology, 35(3), 577. http://www.jeb.co.in/journal_issues/201405_may14/paper_19.pdf |
| 5. | Mukherjee, B., Nivedita, M., & Mukherjee, D. (2010). Plankton diversity and dynamics in a polluted eutrophic lake, Ranchi. Journal of Environmental Biology, 31(5), 827. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Biswarup-Mukherjee/publication/267237848_Plankton_diversity_and_dynamics_in_a_polluted_eutrophic_lake_Ranchi/links/558ac11608ae48b7b56d8dc5/Plankton-diversity-and-dynamics-in-a-polluted-eutrophic-lake-Ranchi.pdf |
| 6. | Mukherjee, B., Mukherjee, D., & Nivedita, M. (2009). Nutrient cycling in a simulated pond ecosystem. J. Environ. Biol, 30, 313-318. http://www.jeb.co.in/journal_issues/200903_mar09/paper_27.pdf |
(b) Proceeding abstracts:
| 1. | Plankton diversity and dynamics in a polluted eutrophic lake. Mukherjee, B., Nivedita, M., Mukherjee, D., and Pandey, P.N. 2008. International symposium on Biodiversity conservation and management: Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin. |
| 2. | Global warming – Fixing responsibilities of nations. National seminar on Gobal warming. Mukherjee, B., Nivedita, M., Mukherjee, D. 2008. Ramgarh College, Vinoba Bhave University. |
(c) International Papers
| 1. | A Review on Characterization of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Aquatic Flora and Fauna, Anju Kumari, Dr. Nivedita Moon Moon, Page No. 1180-1185, https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.74190 |
| 2. | Waste water treatment and its reuse, Anju Kumari, Nivedita Moon Moon, Volume:07/Issue:08/August-2025, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS82330 |
| 3. | Mukherjee, B., Mukherjee, D., & Nivedita, M. (2008). Modelling carbon and nutrient cycling in a simulated pond system at Ranchi. Ecological Modelling, 213(3-4), 437-448.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304380008000343 |
| 4. | Mukherjee, B., Mukherjee, D., Prasad, A., & Nivedita, M. (2007). The transfer rates of inorganic carbon and budgetary analysis in a simulated aquatic system. Ecological modelling, 204(3-4), 279-288.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304380007000191 |
No. of seminars / conferences / workshop attended /
organised
| S.No. | Seminar/ webinar/ conferences/ workshop | Name of Institute | Date of participation | National/ international |
| 1 | Workshop-cum-Orientation Program for mentors under the Jharkhand Grassroots Innovation Internship Scheme (JGIIS) jointly organized by Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology & Innovation (JCSTI), National Innovation Foundation (NIF) and Gujarat Grassroot Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) | Regional Science Centre, Morabadi, Ranchi | 5th & 6th June 2025 | National |
| 2 | Online National Workshop on Statistical Analysis and Data interpretation | SPSS organized by Statistical Point, Birbhum, West Bengal, India | 09-15 December 2024 | National |
| 3 | International Conference on “Cancer Immunotherapy: Experimental Models and Approaches” | JamshedpurCo-operative College, Jamshedpur (Kolhan University, Chaibasa) | 2nd April, 2022 | International |
| 4 | International e-conference of Innovation in Science, Technology, Humanities, management and e-commerce for sustainable rural development | Anand Niketan College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Anandwan-Warora, Dist. Chandrapur, Maharashtra-India | 14th – 15th March, 2022 | International |
| 5 | 27th International conference of International academy of Physical Sciences (CONIAPS XXVII) on “Recent advances in Earth Sciences”. | Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences Dr.RammanoharLohia Avadh University, Ayodhya | 26th– 28th October, 2021 | International |
| 6 | Nutritional Security in India: Issues and way forward | ICAR: Research complex for eastern region | 4th September, 2021 | National |
| 7 | Restoration of Ecosystem Services: Challenges & Opportunities | Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe | 5th June, 2021 | National |
| 8 | National Workshop on recent advances in Molecular Biology Techniques | Central Tasar Research & Training Institute, Ranchi | 17th March, 2018 | National |
| 9 | 7 th International Conference (GOSLANRUF) | METAS Adventist College, Ranchi | 3 rd – 5 th December, 2017 | International |
| 10 | 103rd Indian Science Congress | University of Mysore | 3 rd – 7 th January, 2016 | National |
| 11 | 3 rd International Conference on Hydrology & Meteorology | OMICS, Hyderabad | 15th – 16th September, 2014 | International |
| 12 | National Workshop on Radiation | Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe | 13th – 15th February, 2013 | National |
| 13 | 96th Indian Science Congress | North Eastern Hill University, Shillong | 3rd– 7th January, 2009 | National |
| 14 | 19th All India Congress of Zoology, 2008 | Guwahati University | 29th – 31st December, 2008 | National |
| 15 | International Conference on biodiversity Conservation and Management BIOCAM | CMFRI, Cochin | 3 rd – 6 th February, 2008 | International |
Number of FDP/ FIP/ Refresher/ Orientation/ training attended
| S. No. | Name of programme | Period | Venue |
| 1 | Jharkhand Grassroots Innovation Internship Scheme (JGIIS) jointly organized by Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology & Innovation (JCSTI), National Innovation Foundation (NIF) and Gujarat Grassroot Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) | 10.06.2025 - 05.08.2025 | Worked as a faculty mentor to the interns during the internship |
| 2 | Faculty Development Program On Research Methodology Course ” (virtual), 2022 | 19.04.2022 – 29.04.2022 | Shankar Narayan College of Arts, Commerce and Self Finance Courses, Navghar, Mahavidyalaya Marg, Bhayandar – East, Dist- Thane in association with WRC-Indian Council of Social Science Research, Mumbai |
| 3 | A training programme on “Soil testing and analysis”, 2021 | 15.02.2021 – 20.02.2021 | Central Tasar Research & Training Institute, PiskaNagri, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| 4 | UGC Sponsored 74th Orientation Programme, 2013 | 02.08.2013 – 29.08.2013 | UGC- Academic Staff college, RUR |
Awards
| 1. Awarded gold medal for best oral presentation on the topic entitled “modeling plankton diversity and dynamics in a polluted eutrophic lake at Ranchi” from 7th International Conference on Global Scenario of Life Science, agriculture, Nursing & Medical Research for the welfare or rural & urban folk (GOSLANRUF – 2017) held at Ranchi from 03-05 December, 2017. |
About doctoral research: Ph.D.
Title of the research: Studies on the plankton community structure and dynamics in a eutrophic polluted lake at Ranchi.
Title of the research: Studies on the plankton community structure and dynamics in a eutrophic polluted lake at Ranchi.
|
Ranchi Lake is a predominantly eutrophic lake with high nutrient content as exhibited by the concentration of various parameters. The system receives a daily detergent input through washings of a variety of objects as well as sewage material from the surrounding drainage systems. Generally, there is a chemical rhythm in unpolluted systems in tune with the photosynthesis and respiration of the biota however, in the lake under study, the influx causes a disruption in the chemical rhythm of the lake and it is difficult to assess the changes in the parameters due to the activity of the biota and the entry of pollutants. We can build a model in which an increase in the nutrient factor favors the growth of the phytoplankton; the N/P ratio favours the development of cyanobacteria. This usually starts in the month of October. With the growth of the phytoplankton and its subsequent death results in an increase in the dissolved organic matter. As the DOM increases, it increases the BOD and COD load of the water body. The decomposition of the organic matter increases the free CO2 concentration and decreases the pH of the system as found in January, June, August and December. The increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide triggers a peak or bloom in January, May and December. As the phytoplankton concentration increase, free CO2 decreases, followed by a decrease in the phytoplankton and the cycle continues. This is followed closely by the zooplankton. |
About post – doctoral research: D.Sc.
Title of the research: Modeling changes in Niche structure and studies on its impact on the plankton community in freshwaters
Title of the research: Modeling changes in Niche structure and studies on its impact on the plankton community in freshwaters
| The research is largely based on the changes in the fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species by the action of Brachionus species at Ranchi Lake. The study and research were done at Ranchi Lake, where the fundamental niche of Mesocyclops was identified within the aquatic environmental framework. In the study it was observed that there are three basic parameters that is food, temperature and alkalinity which determines the fundamental niche of Mesocyclops species. It was further observed that Brachionus gives a tough competition to Mesocyclops as it feeds on the same food resource. Moreover, Brachionus is smaller in size as compared to the Mesocyclops, hence, it is not consumed by the Mesocyclops species. An important factor associated with this competition is that, Mesocyclops feeds on Brachionus only when it remains in its larval form. This increases the population of Brachionus and due to these facts, the fundamental niche of the Mesocyclops shrinks to the realized niche. |
Important Websites
Contact Us
Quick Links
Important Information