The Department of Geography and Geoinformatics at The Assam Royal Global University is dedicated
to advancing research and scholarship in geographical sciences with a strong emphasis on
interdisciplinary inquiry and contemporary relevance. The department’s doctoral programme
provides a rigorous academic platform for scholars to investigate complex spatial,
environmental, and socio-economic processes shaping regional and global landscapes. Through a
combination of theoretical engagement, methodological training, and field-based research, the
programme seeks to cultivate critical scholarship and innovative research addressing emerging
environmental and developmental challenges.
Research Areas / Specializations
The doctoral programme supports advanced research across diverse domains within geography and
allied disciplines, including:
- Human Geography and Social Geography
- Environmental Geography and Climate Change Studies
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Studies
- Urban and Regional Development
- Sustainable Development and Resource Management
- Geospatial Technologies, GIS, and Remote Sensing
- Rural Development and Livelihood Systems
- Gender Geography and Cultural Landscapes
- Tourism and Heritage Studies
These thematic areas enable scholars to engage with pressing global concerns while contributing to
regional development and environmental sustainability.
Research Facilities and Academic Environment
The department offers a dynamic and intellectually stimulating research environment supported by
experienced faculty members and institutional academic resources. Doctoral scholars benefit from
opportunities for field-based investigation, geospatial analysis, and interdisciplinary
collaboration. Regular seminars, workshops, conferences, and research interactions provide a
vibrant platform for scholarly dialogue and knowledge exchange. The programme encourages active
engagement with academic publishing, research networks, and collaborative projects that
strengthen the research culture of the department.
Contribution to Knowledge and Society
Research undertaken within the department seeks to generate critical insights into environmental
processes, spatial inequalities, and developmental transformations. Doctoral scholars are
encouraged to produce research that contributes to the advancement of geographical knowledge
while addressing contemporary societal concerns such as climate change adaptation, sustainable
resource management, disaster resilience, and inclusive urban development. Through scholarly
publications, academic engagements, and policy-relevant research, the department aims to
contribute meaningfully to both academic discourse and societal well-being.
Interdisciplinary and Policy Relevance
Recognizing the complex and interconnected nature of contemporary challenges, the doctoral
programme emphasizes interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from environmental
science, social sciences, geospatial technology, and development studies. Scholars are
encouraged to pursue research that informs public policy, sustainable planning, and
evidence-based decision-making. By bridging academic inquiry with real-world applications, the
programme contributes to policy discourse and sustainable development initiatives at regional,
national, and global levels.
