Debsree Mandal

Debsree Mandal is contributing to interdisciplinary research that bridges ecological restoration and sustainable bioenergy systems. With an academic background in architecture and landscape architecture, Debsree brings a design-thinking perspective to complex environmental challenges.

Her current research focuses on sustainable land reclamation, particularly the restoration of abandoned mine lands for energy crop production. She integrates tools from life cycle assessment (LCA), GIS, and socio-economic modeling to evaluate the environmental and economic viability of converting legacy mine sites into productive bioenergy landscapes.

Debsree’s work aligns with the MASbio mission through her commitment to advancing regional bioeconomy strategies that are ecologically sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible. Her trajectory reflects a unique blend of spatial planning and systems thinking, aimed at fostering resilient land use solutions in Appalachia and beyond.