Suchitra Mitra | Climate Change | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Suchitra Mitra
IISER Kolkata, India

Suchitra Mitra
Affiliation IISER Kolkata
Country India
Scopus ID 59143440700
Documents 6
Citations 184
h-index 2
Subject Area Climate Change
Event Applied Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-4406-9382

Suchitra Mitra is a researcher affiliated with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata), whose documented scholarly profile is associated with the subject area of climate change. Her research record includes six Scopus-indexed documents, 184 citations, and a reported h-index of 2. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative view of her documented research activity and scholarly visibility.

Abstract

Suchitra Mitra is affiliated with IISER Kolkata and has a documented research profile in climate change. The available bibliometric record identifies six Scopus documents, 184 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide evidence of an established scholarly publication record and citation activity within the indexed research literature. Her association with climate change places the research profile within a multidisciplinary field involving environmental science, earth systems, sustainability, policy, and related areas of scientific inquiry. The available profile information supports consideration of her research activities in the context of an Innovative Research Award, while detailed assessment of individual publications, methodological originality, and specific scientific outcomes should be based on the underlying scholarly records. [1] [2]

Keywords

Climate Change, Climate Research, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Impact, Scientific Innovation, Climate Science, Research Impact, Interdisciplinary Research, Innovative Research

Introduction

Climate change research addresses complex interactions among atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, ecological, and human systems. Contemporary research in this field frequently requires interdisciplinary approaches because changes in climate can affect natural processes, ecosystems, resources, infrastructure, and societies. Scientific studies contribute to this broader field by generating observations, developing analytical methods, evaluating mechanisms, and improving understanding of climate-related processes. [3]

Research Profile

The available Scopus information records Suchitra Mitra under Author ID 59143440700. The profile contains six indexed documents and 184 citations, with a reported h-index of 2. These figures represent the supplied bibliometric snapshot and may change as databases are updated, publications are indexed, citations accumulate, or author records are revised. [2] [4]

Research Contributions

Research within climate change is inherently interdisciplinary and may contribute to understanding climate processes, environmental responses, impacts, mitigation, adaptation, or associated socioeconomic dimensions. Within this context, Suchitra Mitra’s documented research affiliation with climate change places her scholarly work within an area of continuing scientific and societal importance.

Publications

The supplied Scopus profile records six documents associated with Author ID 59143440700. Publication-level bibliographic information, including titles, journals, publication dates, co-authorship, and document types, should be verified directly against the current Scopus record before being used for a detailed publication-by-publication analysis. [2] [4]

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through multiple dimensions, including scholarly citations, dissemination, methodological influence, collaboration, practical application, and contribution to scientific understanding. Citation counts are useful indicators of scholarly attention but should be interpreted alongside publication context, disciplinary citation practices, and the age and type of publications. [3]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is intended to recognize research characterized by originality, relevance, and meaningful contribution to its field. Suchitra Mitra’s documented affiliation with climate change research and her indexed scholarly record provide relevant evidence for consideration under an award category focused on innovative research.[1] [3]

Conclusion

Suchitra Mitra, affiliated with IISER Kolkata, has a documented research profile in climate change supported by six Scopus-indexed documents, 184 citations, and a reported h-index of 2. The profile places her scholarly activity within a scientifically important and interdisciplinary research domain. While these indicators provide useful evidence of research visibility, assessment of innovation and scientific significance requires consideration of the underlying publications and their contributions. On the basis of the supplied profile information, her research record is relevant to consideration for the Innovative Research Award.[5]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Suchitra Mitra, Author ID 59143440700. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59143440700
  2. S Srivastava, RA Mir, SJ Hussain, S Mitra, et al. (2026). Microbial engineering for pesticide degradation: Current insights and future directions for sustainable agriculture.
    https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1751932/full
  3. S Mitra, R Verma, et al. (2026). Pesticide remediation in soil and aquatic systems: Comparative assessment of conventional and advanced treatment pathways.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294982362600036X
  4. S Mitra, MA Kader, et al. (2026). Impact of climate change on soil elemental concentrations and mobility: emerging trends and addressing key knowledge gaps.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950476726000309
  5. S Mitra, A Mishra, et al. (2026). Preserving purity: Sustainable practices for enhancing water quality.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/chapter/edited-volume/pii/B9780443267772000156

Hisao Nakai | Disaster Management | Applied Scientist Award

Dr. Hisao Nakai | Disaster Management | Applied Scientist Award

University of Kochi | Japan

Dr. Hisao Nakai’s research centers on public health, nursing science, mental health care, and disaster-related health outcomes, with a strong focus on vulnerable populations such as older adults, individuals with psychiatric disorders, family caregivers, and frontline healthcare workers. His work provides critical insights into how major public health emergencies—including the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake—shape behavioral health patterns, continuity of medical care, evacuation decisions, and psychological well-being. Dr. Hisao Nakai’s has contributed impactful studies on outpatient care adherence among psychiatric patients following earthquakes, the factors associated with worsening psychiatric symptoms in home-based patients during disasters, and the complex proxy decision-making processes experienced by care managers supporting older adults living alone. His research also advances understanding of healthcare workforce sustainability by examining turnover intentions among nurses, employees assisting older adults living independently, and hospital staff caring for COVID-19 patients, identifying organizational, psychological, and environmental determinants that influence job retention. Additionally, he investigates caregiver burden among families of elderly cancer survivors and evaluates the relationship between quality of life, treatment experiences, and life satisfaction among aging populations undergoing medical care. Spanning disaster medicine, gerontology, community health, mental health nursing, and healthcare management, Dr. Hisao Nakai’s work frequently employs cross-sectional and retrospective methodologies to generate evidence-based recommendations for policy and clinical practice. With more than 110 citations, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and extensive interdisciplinary collaborations, his research consistently aims to strengthen patient safety, disaster preparedness, mental health continuity, and the overall well-being of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals within Japan’s rapidly aging society.

Profile: Orcid | Scopus

Featured Publications

  • Nitta, Y., Hashimoto, R., Shimizu, Y., Nakai, Y., & Nakai, H. (2025). Adherence to outpatient care among individuals with pre-existing psychiatric disorders following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake: A retrospective study. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports.

  • Itatani, T., Nakai, H., Takahashi, Y., & Togami, C. (2024). Factors associated with behavioral and weight changes across adult to elderly age groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutrition Research and Practice, 18(4), 544–556.*

  • Nakai, H., Oe, M., & Nagayama, Y. (2024). Factors related to evacuation intention when a Level 4 evacuation order was issued among people with mental health illnesses using group homes in Japan: A cross-sectional study. Medicine.

  • Nakai, H., Ishii, K., & Sagino, T. (2024). Turnover intention among staff who support older adults living alone in Japan: A cross-sectional study. Social Sciences, 13(9), 463.*

  • Kitamura, Y., & Nakai, H. (2023). Factors associated with turnover intentions of nurses working in Japanese hospitals admitting COVID-19 patients. Nursing Reports, 13(2), 69–80.*