Teaching-Learning
We teach the curriculum as framed and prescribed by the University of Delhi using the following teaching learning methods:
Conventional classroom-based methods
- Chalk and board method
- ICT - use of presentations and videos to enhance the learning experience
- Use of Smart Board Water pollution , Environment Quiz
- Remedial classes for one-on-one interaction with the students who need additional academic support
Innovative learner-centric methods
- Field-based learning: Mandatory field trips to enhance learning of immediate environment (not performed due to Covid)
- Collaborations with government and non-government programs
- Visit to Yamuna River - Nadi ko Jano
- Quizzes application
- Group Discussions
- Innovative IA Practices
- Outdoor classrooms
Attending faculty development programs to stay up to date with current trends in pedagogy.
Our YouTube channel: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, JDM COLLEGE - YouTube
Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Student Progression
Real time assessment of students progression level
The EVS department is using real-time ICT assessment tools like quizizz and smart board lectures to assess the learners' awareness and progression level.
The assessment is based on the live learner-centric MCQ based quiz sessions where students take part as individuals or as a team.
Such assessments also promote teamwork and healthy competition among students.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Deepak Rawat
- Signed a framework agreement to perform external expert duties with the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH), Budapest, Hungary, in July 2025.
- Received the Best Nodal Officer Award in March 2025 from the National Edutrust of India.
- Received the Green Educator Award on September 5th, 2024, from the National Edutrust of India.
- Felicitated on March 10, 2024, by the Division of Pediatric Allergy, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, and International Asthma Services, Colorado, USA, for contribution as a faculty to the successful completion of the Diploma in Pediatric Allergy & Asthma program from Dr Neeraj Gupta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
- ISO 21001:2018 certified Internal Auditor as per International Standard for "Management Systems for Educational Organisations" – EOMS.
- Invited as a speaker at the Algal Biomass Summit 2022, organised by the Algae Biomass Organisation, USA, October 2022.
- Awarded a research grant of INR 5 lakhs from the Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi.
- Received Letter of Appreciation from Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Education, GOI, for leading the college to win the District Green Champion Award in March 2022.
- Received the COVID-19 Research Recovery Award of INR 2.5 Lakhs by the British Phycological Society, UK in May 2021.
- Awarded a Research grant of INR 3 lakhs from the Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi.
- Invited as a speaker at the European Chlorella Conference 2021, organised by European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) – September 2021.
- Awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at the University of Delhi in February 2021.
- Visiting Researcher (June-September 2018) at the Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, UK.
- Newton-Bhabha Ph.D. Placement Award supported by the British Council (India and UK), Newton Fund (UK) and the Department of Biotechnology (India) for the year 2017-18.
Dr Sana Rehman
- Received ICMR-DHR Funded Workshop Project 2025: "Exploring the Human-Environment Nexus: The Role of Ecosystems in Health & Well-being" worth ₹8,00,000.
- Received Research Grant of Rs 50,000/- for Faculty Research Project 2022-23 on the topic "Encroachment on River Yamuna: Repercussions due to natural disasters"
- Felicitated on March 10, 2024, by the Division of Pediatric Allergy, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, and International Asthma Services, Colorado, USA, for their contribution as a faculty to the successful completion of the Diploma in Pediatric Allergy & Asthma program from Dr Neeraj Gupta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Ph.D. Environmental Studies: Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi A multi-species Occupancy modeling study of common waterbirds in response to habitat variables in the river Yamuna of Delhi, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi (2022).National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for Assistant Professor in Environmental Sciences, UGC, Government of India (Dec 2012).
- Invited Lecture on the topic Painted Storks of Delhi Zoo. Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi; 20 Oct 2012.
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Development
Faculty Research Projects
Dr Deepak Rawat
1) Completed: Project Lead in a British Phycological Society, UK funded project on "Iron-dependent mutualism between Chlorella sorokiniana and Ralstonia pickettii forms the basis for a self-sustainable bioremediation"
2) Completed: Co-PI in a Institute of Eminence funded project on “Environmental fate of textile dye based on its partitioning in sediment- water phases”
3) In progress: Co-PI in a Institute of Eminence funded project on "Environmental prevalence and emerging environmental threats from aromatic amines developed in wastewater from textile industry"
Student Research Projects
Dr. Deepak Rawat:
- Agro Waste to energy - mathematical modelling (ongoing)
- Sustainable Development growth in India: Vision 2047 (ongoing)
- How the extinction of bees will have an economic impact on agricultural production (completed)
- Road to establish a cost-effective and eco-friendly hydrogen economy in India (completed)
Dr. Sana Rehman
- Plant identification and generation of QR codes for Biodiversity trail in College campus (Completed)
- Encroachment on River Yamuna: Repercussions due natural disasters (Ongoing).
- Tree survey of the college campus along with Tree Census Report with Geo-tagged QR codes (Ongoing).
Best Practices
Field trips to Yamuna Biodiversity Park and Aravalli Biodiversity Park are organised for the fourth semester BA (Prog.), BA Philosophy (Hons.), BA Hindi (Hons.), BA Sanskrit (Hons.), BA Sociology (Hons.), and BSc Mathematics (Hons.)BCom (Hons.), BCom (Prog.), BA Political Science (Hons.), BA History (Hons.), and BA English (Hons.) students. As part of the AEC Environmental Sciences curriculum, the department undertakes regular field visits to enhance the students' practical understanding of the subject and expose them to biodiversity in Delhi.
The department coordinates an Aerobiology Walk Tour in the college every year as a part of the Diploma in Pediatric Allergy & Asthma (DPAA) course offered by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. Aerobiology Walks are organised as a part of an MoU with Dr Neeraj Gupta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
The department coordinates the college's energy/environmental/green audit, conducted by EHS Alliance Services.
The department helped the college participate in and win various awards.
District Green Champion Award 2024-25
Green Educator Award 2024
The Department has a practice of organising its annual Academic audit. This process involves a systematic evaluation of teaching, research, and extension activities carried out during the year. It aims to ensure that academic standards are maintained and to identify areas for improvement. The audit process includes the preparation of reports, data analysis, and interaction with faculty members.
The department actively maintains its own YouTube channel, which serves as a platform to share academic lectures, seminars, workshops, and student activities with a broader audience. Google Classroom is used as an effective tool for sharing study materials, assignments, and announcements, ensuring smooth communication between teachers and students. The department integrates the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) to enhance teaching-learning processes through multimedia presentations, virtual discussions, and online assessments. These tools help in promoting interactive and engaging learning experiences while bridging the gap between traditional and modern education.
The Department occasionally organises workshops on pedagogy to strengthen teaching skills and methodologies. These workshops focus on innovative teaching practices, learner engagement strategies, and the use of technology in classrooms. Experts from academia and industry are invited to share their knowledge and experiences. Such sessions provide a platform for faculty to exchange ideas and address teaching challenges. The initiative contributes to improving the overall quality of teaching and learning in the Department.
The department has completed a project on plant identification and the generation of QR codes for the Biodiversity Trail in the college campus. Each plant species was scientifically identified, documented, and tagged with a unique QR code that, when scanned, provides detailed information about its common name, scientific name, ecological significance, and other relevant facts. This initiative promotes environmental awareness, self-learning, and appreciation of campus biodiversity among students and visitors, reflecting the department’s commitment to conservation education and the innovative use of technology in environmental sciences.
