Domains of Knowledge
Spanning polar science to policy innovation, with deep
contributions across six
interconnected research domains.
Antarctic & Polar Science
Mapping intellectual structures of Antarctic research. Penguin social networks, brain anatomy studies, and self-awareness experiments in extreme environments.
Earth System Science & Climate
Research on climate change dynamics, ozone hole reconstruction through citation analysis, and contributions to the Montreal Protocol research base.
Scientometrics & Bibliometrics
Quantitative analysis of scientific outputs, citation networks, and intellectual knowledge structures across disciplines and countries.
Science Policy & Innovation
Formulating effective science & technology policies through cognitive structure analysis. Innovation ecosystem studies across nations.
Knowledge Networks & SNA
Social Network Analysis applied to scientific collaboration, knowledge visualization, and community structure identification.
Digital Knowledge Systems
Conceptualization of Knowledge Resource Centers (KRCNet), digital repositories, ISO-certified portals, and e-governance initiatives.
Selected Works
Peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports spanning Antarctic
science,
scientometrics, and policy studies.
A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the
Self-Awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins,
Pygoscelis adeliae
Prabir G. Dastidar, Azizuddin Khan, Anindya Sinha
Articles published in international magazines onour penguin awareness paper
Prabir G. Dastidar
Investigation on morphological and molecular fingerprints of penguin brain using Label-free optical imaging
Sunil Bhatt, et al., Prabir G. Dastidar, et al.
Do microplastics accumulate in penguin internal organs? Evidence from Svenner island, Antarctica
Bhattacharjee, S., et al., Dastidar, P. G., et al.
Open and Fair Data Ecosystem: Principles, Policies and Platforms
Dastidar, P. G.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Contributing author
Impact of Antarctic Science on Climate Change Research: Global Research Landscape
Dastidar, P. G. & Khare, N.
Citation analysis to reconstruct the dynamics of Antarctic ozone hole research and the Montreal Protocol
Dastidar, P. G. & Persson, O.
Contribution of shrimp disease researchto the development of the shrimp aquaculture industry
Prabir G. Dastidar • Ajoy Mallik • Nripendranath Mandal
Setting up an open access digital repository: A case study
Prabir G. Dastidar, Francis Jayakanth and Filbert Minj
Scientific research for managing natural disasters: An experience with tsunami research
Dastidar, P. G.
Open-Access Digital Repository of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Dastidar, P. G. Francis Jayakanth, Filbert Minj
Intellectual Structure of Antarctic Science: A 25-year Analysis
Dastidar, P. G. & Ramachandran, S.
★ Recognized as seminal work by the U.S. National Science Foundation
ViewNational and institutional productivity and collaboration in Antarctic science: 25 years of journal publications
Dastidar, P. G.
Engineering research in ocean sector: An international profile
PRABIR G. DASTIDAR, S. RAMACHANDRAN
Mapping the global structure of Antarctic research vis-à-vis Antarctic Treaty System
Dastidar, P. G. & Persson, O.
★ Recognized as seminal work by the U.S. National Science Foundation
ViewOcean Science & Technology Across The Countries: A Global Scenario
Dastidar, P. G.
National and institutional productivity and
collaboration inAntarctic science:
an analysis of
25 years of journal publications
Prabir G. Dastidar
Water Quality Statistics of India (1979–87)
Central Pollution Control Board
A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the
Self-Awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins,
Pygoscelis adeliae
Prabir G. Dastidar, Azizuddin Khan, Anindya Sinha
Do microplastics accumulate in penguin internal organs? Evidence from Svenner island, Antarctica
Bhattacharjee, S., et al., Dastidar, P. G., et al.
Investigation on morphological and molecular fingerprints of penguin brain using Label-free optical imaging
Sunil Bhatt, et al., Prabir G. Dastidar, et al.
Intellectual Structure of Antarctic Science: A 25-year Analysis
Dastidar, P. G. & Ramachandran, S.
★ Recognized as seminal work by the U.S. National Science Foundation
National and institutional productivity and collaboration in Antarctic science: 25 years of journal publications
Dastidar, P. G.
Mapping the global structure of Antarctic research vis-à-vis Antarctic Treaty System
Dastidar, P. G. & Persson, O.
★ Recognized as seminal work by the U.S. National Science Foundation
Ocean Science & Technology Across The Countries: A Global Scenario
Dastidar, P. G.
Citation analysis to reconstruct the dynamics of Antarctic ozone hole research and the Montreal Protocol
Dastidar, P. G. & Persson, O.
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Contributing author
Impact of Antarctic Science on Climate Change Research: Global Research Landscape
Dastidar, P. G. & Khare, N.
Water Quality Statistics of India (1979–87)
Central Pollution Control Board
Microplastics Found in Antarctic Penguins
This study revealed the presence of microplastics in Adélie penguins from Antarctica’s remote Svenner Islands. They discovered tiny plastic particles in the penguins’ lungs, trachea, and gastrointestinal tract, highlighting how even the most pristine ecosystems are being impacted by global pollution. Penguins are considered important bio-indicators of Antarctic environmental health, making these findings a significant signal of the growing reach of microplastic contamination and its potential impact on fragile polar ecosystems.
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