Dr. Adrian Ferro

Faculty of Physical Science & Earth Science

Geography

Faculty

Assistant Professor

Year of Joining/Teaching Experience

2012

Areas of Specialization

Urban Studies, Environmental Geography, and Cartography

Contact Details

Email: adf003@chowgules.ac.in

BIO

I am Dr. Adrian Ferro, an Assistant Professor of Geography and Coordinator of the M.A. Geography programme at CES’s Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science (Autonomous), Margao, Goa. I have been teaching since 2012. I am among the first scholars to be awarded a Ph.D. in Geography by Goa University in the State of Goa. My areas of specialization include Environmental Geography, Urban Studies, and Cartography. I have worked on a major UGC-funded research project and published research papers in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. I am committed to quality teaching and innovative, student-centred pedagogical practices.

Positions Held M.A. Geography Programme Coordinator

Accomplishments Completion of a Ph.D. in Geography with a focus on urban geographical studies.

RESEARCH PAPERS

Research Papers Research Publications:

Ferro, A., & Sawant, N.N. (2020). Urban Socio-Cultural Spacing and Religious Identity – Perceptions of Muslims in Margao Town, Goa. Urban India: A Journal of the National Institute of Urban Affairs, 40(2), 161–170
Sawant, N.N., Ferro, A., Desai, A., & D’Souza, D. (2018). Collective Critical Cartography – A Tool in Geographical Study. Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, 5/45, 1–5
Sawant, N.N., Rebello, C., & Ferro, A. (2015). Geographical Study of Emigrants in Goa. Deccan Geographer, 53(1), 55–65. ISSN 0011-7269
Sawant, N.N., Suryawanshi, R., Ferro, A., & Ugavekar, N. (2014). Rural Return Emigration: Patterns and Characteristics – A Study of Curtorim and Macazana Villages, Salcette, Goa. In Human Migration in South Asia: Prospects and Constraints (ed.), G.B. Books, New Delhi, 305–319
Ferro, A., & Sawant, N.N. (2014). Metamorphosis in Medium-Sized Town: Appraising Margao, Goa. The Goa Geographer, 11(1), 86–95
Ferro, A., Sawant, N.N., & Ugavekar, N. (2014). Coastal Tourism and Occupational Change of Beach Destination, Cavelossim, Goa. The Konkan Geographer, Journal of Konkan Geographers Association of India, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, 27–36. ISSN 2277-4858

Book/Chapter Published:

Ferro, A., & Sawant, N. (2016). Urbanization in SAARC Nations: Dynamics and Consequences. In South Asia – Intra-Regional Conflict & Co-operation, G.B. Books, New Delhi. ISBN 978-93-83930-43-2
Sawant, N.N., & Ferro, A. (2022). Solid Waste Management – Issues and Challenges in Sustainable Live (Ability) in a Medium-Size Town: Margao, Goa–India. In Manjunatha, C.S., Vishwanatha, S., Chandrashekara, B. (Eds.), Sustainable Urbanization – Issues and Challenges (Vol. 1), Red Shine Publication, 149–163

Conference Papers/Posters Presented:

International: 05
- Ferro, A. (2023). “An Appraisal of Demographic Evolution of Margao Town, Goa-India.” Presented at the 45th Indian Geography Congress, International Conference of the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), organized by the Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 14–16 December 2023
- Ferro, A. (2017). “Urbanization: A Change in Cultural Landscape of Margao.” Presented at the International Seminar, “Changing Geographies of Cultural Landscape (India and Sri Lanka),” under MOU between Dept. of Geography & Research Center, Parvatibai Chowgule College and Dept. of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka, 18 March 2017
- Ferro, A., & Sawant, N.N. (2016). “Urbanization in SAARC Nations: Dynamics and Consequences.” Presented at the International Conference sponsored by ICSSR on “Regional Conflicts, Co-operation & Constructiveness in South Asia: Strengthening SAARC,” organized by Department of Geography & Research Center, Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao-Goa, 21–23 January 2016
- Ferro, A., & Sawant, N.N. (2015). “Metamorphosis in Medium-Sized Town: Appraising Margao, Goa.” Presented at the Eighth India International Geographical Union (IGU) Conference, organized by S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Department of Geography, Pune, 4–6 November 2015
- Sawant, N.N., Suryawanshi, R., Ferro, A., & Ugavekar, N. (2013). “Rural Return Emigration: Patterns and Characteristics – A Study of Curtorim and Macazana Villages, Salcette, Goa.” Presented at the ICSSR Sponsored Interdisciplinary International Conference on “Human Migration in South Asia: Patterns, Development and Challenges,” 22–23 February 2013
National: 06
- Ferro, A. (2018). “Collective Critical Cartography – A Tool in Geographical Study.” Presented at the National Conference on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education,” 23–24 January 2018, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune, Maharashtra
- Sawant, N.N., Ferro, A., & Ugavekar, N. (2013). “Goa: Urbanization & the Growth of Small Towns, A Spatio-Temporal Analysis (2001–2011).” Presented at the Two-Day National Seminar on “Impact of Urbanization on Environment,” Department of Geography, D.R. Mane Mahavidyalaya, Kagal, in association with Shivaji Vidhyapeeth Bhoogol Shiksha Sangh, Kolhapur, 27–28 September 2013
- Sawant, N.N., Ferro, A., & Ugavekar, N. (2013). “Tourism, Economic and Socio-Cultural Impact: A Review and Perspective of Cavelossim, Goa.” Presented at the Two-Day National Conference on “Recent Trends in Tourism, Population and Geoinformatics,” Department of Geography, Bhogawati Mahavidyalaya, Kurukali, in collaboration with Department of Geography, Doodhsakhar Mahavidyalaya, Birdi, 11–12 October 2013
- Sawant, N.N., Ferro, A., Ugavekar, N., & Gokhale, K. (2012). “Beach Tourism – Cultural Change and Identity: A Comparative Study of Two Fringe Tourist Destinations – Palolem and Arambol, Goa.” Presented at the Two-Day National Conference on Changing Geographies, Department of Geography, Parvatibai Chowgule College, 12–13 October 2012
- Ferro, A., & Ingle, S.R. (2012). “Temporal Analysis of Rainfall over Tamil Nadu (1871–2010).” Presented at the ESRI Sponsored Two-Day National Conference on Emerging Technologies, Methodologies and Their Applications in Geography, Department of Geography, Parvatibai Chowgule College, 26–27 March 2012
- Ferro, A., & Desai, P. (2011). “Syncretic Nature of Goan Culture – A Case Study on Salcete Taluka.” Presented at the Three-Day National Conference on “Population, Environment and Tourism,” Nya. Tatyasaheb Athalye Arts, Ved. S.R. Sapre Commerce & Vid. Dadasaheb Pitre Science College, Devrukh, Ratnagiri, 3–5 March 2011

RESEARCH PROJECTS

ACTIVITIES /PARTICIPATIONS

ACTIVITIES

Activities

Activities Organized:

Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, organized the observance of Hiroshima–Nagasaki Day with the theme “Mapping Peace: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki through the Lens of SDG 16” on 09th August 2025.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, organized a workshop on “Mind Mapping – A Visual Tool” on 18th September 2024. Dr. Ferro discussed the effectiveness of the mind mapping technique in research methodology, helping students organize information, generate ideas, and identify gaps in data. Students then created genealogy charts using mind map software centered on their interests.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, organized a “Seed Ball” making workshop on 28th July 2025 on the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day, focusing on the theme “Sustainable Use of Nature’s Gifts.”

Activities Participated:

Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre actively participated in a beach clean-up drive, reinforcing the commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). This initiative was organized by the Indian Coast Guard at Benaulim beach, Goa on 20th September 2025.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Training Programmes Organized:

Successfully organized a Two-Day National Conference on “Emerging Tools and Techniques in Geographical Research,” held on 12th & 13th March 2025, organized by the Department of Geography and Research Centre, CES’s Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Margao, Goa
Successfully organized a Two-Day National Conference on “Resilient Geographies: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Viksit Bharat,” held on 15th and 16th December 2025, jointly organized by the Department of Geography, Sophia College (Autonomous), Ajmer, Rajasthan; Department of Geography, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola-Marcel; and Department of Geography and Research Centre, CES’s Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Margao, Goa

Conferences Seminars/Workshops/Training Programmes Participated:

Dr. Adrian Ferro, Assistant Professor in Geography, participated in the “Green Goa Summit 2024 - Accelerating ESGs/ SDGs in Goa” on 31st August 2024 at the Durbar Hall, Rajbhavan, Dona Paula, Goa. Organized by Vibrant Goa Foundation and Goa State Pollution Control Board, the summit aimed to accelerate Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Goa.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, attended a Two-Day National Level online Workshop on “Research Paper Publishing: Crafting, Structuring, and Choosing Reputed Journals while avoiding Clone Journals,” organized by the Ideal Institute of Academic and Research Advancement (IIRA), Ministry of MSME, Government of India, Maharashtra-Mumbai-Thane, held on 15th and 16th January 2025.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, Assistant Professor in Geography, attended a Three-Day National Level online Faculty Development Programme on “Innovative Teaching Pedagogy and AI Tools in Education,” organized by Daar-ul-Rehmat Trust’s A.E. Kalsekar Degree College and Ideal Institute of Academic and Research Advancement (IIRA), Ministry of MSME, Maharashtra-Mumbai-Thane, held from 29th to 31st January 2025.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, attended a Five-Day National Level online Hands-on Faculty Development Program on “JAMOVI and Systematic Literature Review,” organized by Ideal Institute of Academic and Research Advancement (IIRA), Mumbai, held from 27th to 31st July 2025.
Dr. Adrian Ferro, faculty in the Department of Geography and Research Centre, attended a Five-Day National Level online Faculty Development Program on “Embark on Teaching and Learning Methods,” organized by DJ Academy of Research and Innovations, Pudukkad, Thrissur, held from 25th to 29th August 2025.