Dr.Nadirsha P.S Nawab
Assistant Professor (SF)
Department Of Enviornmental Science
Dr. Nadirsha P. S. Nawab is an environmental scientist and Assistant Professor specializing in geospatial analysis, species distribution modelling, and climate change impact assessment. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the Central University of Kerala, with research focusing on integrating remote sensing and modelling tools to assess biodiversity and climate change impacts in the Western Ghats. He completed his M.Sc. in Ecology and Environmental Science from Pondicherry University and B.Sc. in Environment and Water Management from Sree Narayana College, Alathur. In addition, he holds multiple diplomas and certifications in Geo-informatics, Climate Change, Biotechnology, and Horticulture, reflecting a multidisciplinary academic foundation. Dr. Nadirsha has authored several peer-reviewed research papers in reputed national and international journals, with works addressing soil and groundwater quality mapping, forest degradation assessment, and habitat suitability modelling using GIS and remote sensing techniques. His ongoing research interests include blue carbon ecosystems, climate adaptation strategies, and marine geospatial applications. He has received five Best Research Paper Awards at national and international conferences, including recognition at the G20 Conference (2023) and HICCAR (2022). He has undergone advanced training in Remote Sensing, GIS, Hyperspectral Data Analysis, and Climate Modelling from leading institutions such as NRSC Hyderabad, IISc Bangalore, and NASA’s ARSET program. Beyond research, Dr. Nadirsha is deeply interested in environmental education, sustainable resource management, and the application of geospatial tools for conservation planning.
Best Research Paper Awards: 2016 – National Conference, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu 2019 – National Conference, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu 2020 – International Conference, ICCCBCE, Maharashtra 2022 – International Conference, HICCAR, Thiruchirappally 2023 – G20 Conference, Central University of Kerala, Kerala
  1. Nawab, N. P., & Yogamoorthi, A. (2016). Allelopathic effects of aqueous extract of Lantana camara L. on seed germination of black gram (Vigna mungo L.). Environmental Science: An Indian Journal, 12(11).
  2. Nawab, N. P., Santhosh, A., Gado, A. A., Muthukumar, A., & Muthuchamy, M. (2021). GIS-Based Interpolation Approach for Mapping Groundwater Quality Parameters for Sustainable Water Management. Water and Energy International, 64(9), 6–13.
  3. Nadirsha P. S. Nawab et al. (2023). Quantitative Assessment and GIS-Based Interpolation Approach for Mapping Soil Health Indicators for Sustainable Soil Resource Management. Metszet Journal, 13(8), 147–161.
  4. George, S., Manjusha, K., Nawab, N. P., et al. Temporal Trend Analysis of Abiotic Factors at Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. Ela Journal of Forestry and Wildlife, 10(2), 860–868.
  5. Das, M. L., George, S., Nawab, N. P. S., et al. (2023). Assessing Regional Endemism Centers Using Species Distribution Modelling in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India. Metszet Journal, 13(8), 211–242.
  6. Manjusha, K., Jeevan, K., George, S., Nawab, N. P. S., et al. (2025). Ensemble Species Distribution Model of Threatened Cycas circinalis and Cycas nathorstii in Kannur District, Kerala. Plant Ecology, 226, 389–407.
  7. George, S., Manjusha, K., Das, M. L., Nawab, N. P., et al. (2022). Assessing the Drivers of Forest Degradation in Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats. In Impact of Climate Change on Hydrological Cycle, Ecosystem, Fisheries and Food Security (CRC Press, pp. 365–377).
  8. Jeevan, K., Grace, S., Manjusha, K., George, S., Nawab, N. P., Muthukumar, A., & Muthuchamy, M. (2025). Climate Change and Invasive Species: Suitability of Acacia auriculiformis in Kasaragod District, Kerala. In Navigating Climate Change: Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience (pp. 519-539). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.