School of Earth Sciences
School of Earth Sciences
About The School
Achievements & Activities
Laboratory Infrastructure
The School of Earth Sciences, established in the year 1994 along with the inception of University, has been committed to giving quality education to students, promoting a high-quality teaching and fundamental research in Earth Sciences. The School offers Masters Programs in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science and Geography; Post-Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics; Certificate Course in Industrial Safety, Health and Environmental Management; Master of Philosophy in Geology, Environmental Science and Geography and Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science and Geography.
The School of Earth Sciences excels in teaching and research and provides an encouraging environment for students’ academic growth. The Faculty of School of Earth Sciences are well-qualified with national and international reputation. The strength of our School is commitment to work with a positive approach towards achieving the academic goals. At present, the School of Earth Sciences is one of the progressive and vibrant academic departments in India in the field of Earth Sciences.
The School is having academic and research association with Research organizations like NGRI, IIG, NCS, GSDA through MoUs for academic collaborations, student training and innovative research programs. The School has also signed MoUs with different colleges to maintain the academic relationship and sustainable growth in the field of Earth Sciences.
The formulation of the M.Sc./M.A. courses in the School of Earth Sciences is based on the curriculum reports published by UGC and NET syllabus given by UGC-CSIR and requirements of research institutes and industry. In tune with UGC guidelines, from 2014-15 onwards, the CBCS system has been introduced in all the courses. The credit system with mandatory core courses, optional courses and specializations enhances the teaching quality and offers choice to the students to select from a broad spectrum of subjects. This system helps the students to overcome the conventional barriers of departmental system and equip them with knowledge of subjects of their own choice. All the faculty members use audio and visual aids to enhance quality of teaching and better illustration of complex processes. Starting this academic year the School of Earth Sciences is completely overhauling the syllabi of all the courses and introducing many subject-centric and open electives.
To inculcate research temperament, project work was made mandatory for Master students in the School of Earth Sciences. These projects are not mere compilations of existing data but are soundly based on new data generated exclusively for the project.
The School has needed infrastructure and software for the Masters programs and is on an ambitious path to procure sophisticated instruments to carry out advanced research. The School is funded by UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, RUSA and UGC-Innovative programs. The faculty members operate many extra-mural sponsored projects.
Vision:
Mission:
Objectives:
Journey of the School of Earth Sciences
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
Past, Present and Future
PAST :
In the journey of a human or an institute, first twenty five years is just the right time to review the past achievements, assess the present status and design the future goals. We would like to begin the story of School of Earth Sciences’ Journey by thanking all the stakeholders who played a direct or indirect role in the growth of the School.
The journey of the School of Earth Sciences in the past twenty five years is no less than spectacular. The School of Earth Sciences is one of the first Schools to be initiated in the newly established University in the Nanded city of Marathwada region christened after renowned freedom fighter and educationalist “Swami Ramanand Teerth”. The School of Earth Sciences had begun its academic journey in 1994 with 2 Students and 5 Faculty Members and a single Masters course in Geology. The School was housed, as were other Schools of the University, in the old irrigation department residence and office space within Vishnupuri area of Nanded. It was both a challenge and an opportunity for the young faculty who have joined the School to build the School and their careers from the scratch. All the faculty members were passionate about the progress of the School and enthusiastically worked for academic and infrastructural growth of School not withstanding many constraints inherent for a budding institute.
First five years were spent in acquiring basic equipment, teaching tools and strengthening the Geology course. During this period a seismic centre was also established in Killari. The School has shifted the new sprawling University campus that came-up on the nearby plateau. The present campus of the University is awe-inspiring with its geographical spread and spatial splendour! Spread over more than 500 acres on an elliptical plateau the campus is boasted with one of the gigantic and beautiful administrative buildings, 14 Schools and a centrally located Knowledge Resource Centre. However, we were tenants in the School of Life Sciences for some time before we moved to our own building. Equipped with required infrastructure, faculty and own building, the School entered into an expansion mode and introduced Post-Graduate courses in Environmental Science, Geography and Geophysics. The School of Earth Sciences boasts one of the very well kept Geological Museums and a unique seismic centre. The School slowly but steadily attracted students not only from different parts of Maharashtra but also from other states.
From its inception, the School of Earth Sciences has been committed to giving quality education to students, promoting high-quality teaching and fundamental research in Earth Sciences. The School of Earth Sciences excels in providing encouraging and inspiring environment for students’ academic growth. The Faculty members of School of Earth Sciences are well-qualified with national and international reputation. The strength of our School is positive commitment to work towards achieving the academic goals. To inculcate research temperament, project work is made mandatory for Master students in the School of Earth Sciences. These projects are not mere compilations of existing data but are soundly based on new data generated exclusively for the project. A weekly presentation of ongoing research under the banner “Saturday Seminar” not only keeps researchers on their toes but also inculcates research mindset in the Masters students.
Students of the School of Earth Sciences regularly participate in National level student programs being organised by IITs, National Institutes and Industries. The students of the School of Earth Sciences not only actively involved in these competitions but also have and excelled in many of them. Our Students continuously take part in Summer/Winter training programs at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai, Indian Seismological Research Centre, Ahmadabad, IIIT, Hyderabad, Atomic Mineral Division, Hyderabad, ONGC, Goa, NEERI, Nagpur, Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad, NRSC, Hyderabad, Environmental Industries, Pune, APSRAC, Hyderabad among others.
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai has been providing 5 scholarships (GRASP-IIG) to our II year meritorious students from M.Sc. (Geophysics and Geology) @1000/per student for 10 months. This is a unique scholarship program offered by the IIG to M.Sc. students of the School of Earth Sciences.
The School of Earth Sciences, SRTM University, is recognized by the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) as the First International Student Chapter outside USA. The School has Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and academic collaborations with many National and International institutions. The School has been having academic and research association with Research organizations like NGRI, IIG, NCS, ISR, GSDA through MoUs for academic collaborations, student training and innovative research programs. The School has also signed MoUs with different colleges to maintain the academic relationship and sustainable growth in the field of Earth Sciences.
Many renowned scholars visited the School in the past 25 years. Prominent among them include: Dr. Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar. Padma Shri Dr. H.K. Gupta, Padma Shri Dr. V. P. Dimri, Dr. Krishna Lal (President, INSA), Dr. V. Rajamani (JNU), Prof. C. Leelanandam (Osmania University), Prof. V. K. Gaur (Distinguished Scientist, IIA), Dr. T. Radhakrishna (NCESS), Dr. T. Harinarayana (Director, GERMI, Gujarat), Dr. Y.V.N. Krishna Murthy (Director, NRSC, Hyderabad), Dr. Swarna Subba Rao (Survey of India, Govt. of India), Dr. V.K. Gahalaut (Director, National Center for Seismology, New Delhi), Dr. S.V.S. Kameswara Rao (GM, RSRAC (ISRO), Nagpur), Prof. Praveen Saptarshi (Professor Emeritus, SPPU), Dr. H. Sarvothaman (Ex. Dy. Director General, GSI), Dr. Mala Bagiya (Scientist, IIG, Mumbai), Prof. K.S. Krishna (University of Hyderabad), Dr. V. Suresh Babu (NIRD, Hyderabad) and Prof. Vaidya (JNU).
The School has hosted Fulbright Teacher fellows from USA. Dr. L. Joe Morgan, Jackson Vile University, Alabama, USA visited School of Earth Sciences under FULBRIGHT teacher fellowship and taught GIS course to our students for five months in 2011. Drs. Jim Jacobs, Steve Baker, Chin Man Moc visited School of Earth Sciences for 6 weeks under FULBRIGHT Senior Specialist Grant in 2012.
PRESENT :
Presently there are more than 135 Post-Graduate students are studying in 4 different Courses including Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, and Geography in the School of Earth Sciences. Additionally, the School runs Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Geoinformatics and Certificate Course in Industrial Safety and Occupational Health.
Fifty Eight Research Scholars from the School of Earth Sciences have been awarded Doctoral Degrees and presently around fifty Ph.D and M.Phil Scholars have been carrying out cutting-edge fundamental and societal-driven research in the School of Earth Sciences. Many of the scholars earned DST-INSPIRE, CSIR, UGC, ICSSR, BARTI, RGNF and other fellowships for conducting their research. The fact that the School has published more than 120 research papers in the last 5 years in reputed high-impact national and international journals ouches for the quality of research being carried out in the School of Earth Sciences.
Research Thrust Areas in the School of Earth Sciences include: microbiological Evaluation of Fresh Water Quality, Fluoride Contamination of Ground Water, Ground Water Pollution, Land use Mapping, Environmental Education, Disaster Management, Social and Settlement Geography, Crop and Soil Geography, Water Resource Planning for Agriculture, Agro-Climatology, Seismological Data Modelling for Structure & Tectonics, Geophysical Applications for Ground Water and Mineral Resources, Geochemical modelling of Magmatic Sedimentary processes.
Currently twelve permanent faculty members (albeit two faculty members retired recently) and eight contributory faculty offer their expertise in different branches of Earth Sciences. The faculty members of the School of Earth Sciences have earned laurels and recognitions at Institutional, State, National and International Levels. To name a few: INSA Teacher Award (2018), Government of Maharashtra Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi Vyasanmukti Seva Puraskar for Social Work (2018), European Association Geoscientists & Engineers – PACE-Award (2013, 2016 and 2019), Maharashtra Best Teacher Award (2009-10 and 2013-14), SRTMU Best teacher award (2010-11 and 2013-14), National Geoscience Award, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India (2013), JGSI-B.P. Radhakrishna award (2009), Indo-US Research Fellowship (2008-2009), BOYSCAST (2000-2001) Fellowship. The faculty members of the School of Earth Sciences are Fellows of the Geological Society of India, Indian Geophysical Union, and other scientific bodies.
The faculty members of the School have served the University in different capacities including as Vice-Chancellor, In-charge Vice-Chancellor, Director (Board of College and University Development), Dean, Coordinator of NAAC and IQAC, Programme Officer of NSS, Coordinator of Avishkar, Coordinator of AVHAN-2019, Coordinator of RUSA, Member of Management Council, Academic Council and Senate, Rector and Warden of hostels, Coordinator of International Student Centre among others.
The School is funded by UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, RUSA and UGC-Innovative programs. The faculty members operate many extramural sponsored projects. The School of Earth Sciences has generated funds to the tune of ~ 5 crores through research projects from DST-FIST, UGC-SAP, UGC Innovative Program, RUSA, ICSSR and other funding agencies. Centre of Excellence in Seismology (a RUSA initiative) is recently been established in the School of Earth Sciences.
The School has been in forefront in carrying out many socially relevant activities including: Roof water harvesting. Earthquake Awareness, Outreach programs, International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) for X & XII students, National Science Day, DST-INSPIRE programs for 11th and 12th students, inviting School Children to SES labs, monitoring, maintenance & analysis of Digital Seismic Station Data of Municipal Corporation, Nanded, Popular Lectures, Radio talks and TV interviews, peace keeping during public functions through POLICE MITRA program, development of alternative approach towards the Disaster Mitigation in Society, Environmental Education and Awareness programs, Nirmalya collection and public awareness programs during Ganeshotsav, Eco-friendly Ganesh Idol making, Voter Awareness program, National Integration Rally, Tiranga Rally, Blood donation camps and Swachh Bharat (Cleanliness drive).
FUTURE :
Presently, the School of Earth Sciences is considered as one of the top ranked campus Schools by many assessing agencies including NAAC and UGC. The School has many firsts to its credit within the University including introduction of ‘Credit System’ and ‘CBCS’ pattern, offering Credit Exchange, initiation of individual Research Project, obtaining ‘FIST’ from the DST, ‘SAP’ from the UGC, and ‘Innovative Program’ from UGC, hosting ‘Fulbright Fellows’ from USIEF, equipping classrooms with OHP & LCD, providing Laptop computers to all the faculty members, having ‘Adjunct Faculty’ and initiating three fold MoUs with Universities, Research Institutes and Industries among others.
Having achieved impressive progress in the first twenty five years of establishment, we have definite goals for the School’s future. At present the School of Earth Sciences has needed infrastructure and software for the Masters programs and is on an ambitious path to procure sophisticated instruments to carry out advanced research. The School has been making efforts that every student from the School would undergo training in reputed Universities and Institutions. The School has been striving hard to provide Fellowship to the needy students based on merit. It is the endeavour of the School that the students should publish at least one research paper from their Post-Graduate Dissertation work.
The School has initiated Campus recruitment on a modest scale and more than 15 students were recruited in this year. We would like to see that all our students get recruited through the on-campus recruitment in near future.
The School of Earth Sciences is one of the progressive and vibrant academic departments in India in the field of Earth Sciences. We, all the stakeholders, have a dream… to see the School of Earth Sciences among the top 10 Earth Science Departments of our Country in the coming 5 years. We believe that we are moving in that direction.
The march is on !!
Faculty Members
Research Scholars, Students
Administrative Staff
School of Earth Sciences
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded – 431606
Maharashtra, INDIA
Courses Offered
| Sr.No | Program | Level Of Study | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
M.Sc. Geology |
Post Graduate ( 4 semesters ) |
16 |
|
2 |
M.Sc. Environmental Science |
Post Graduate (4 semesters) |
20 |
|
3
|
M.A /M.Sc. Geography
|
Post graduate (4 semesters)
|
20 |
|
4 |
M.Sc. Geophysics
|
Post graduate (4 semesters)
|
10
|
|
5
|
M.Phil. Geology
|
Research Programme
|
10
|
|
6
|
M.Phil. Environmental Science
|
Research Programme
|
10 |
|
7 |
M.Phil. Geography
|
Research Programme
|
10
|
|
8 |
Ph.D. in Geology, Environmental Science, Geography & Geophysics
|
Research Programme
|
As per vacancy available
|
|
9
|
Post-Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics
|
PG Diploma
|
15 |
|
10 |
Certificate Course in Industrial Safety,
Health and Environmental Management (dual course with PG, M.Phil & Ph.D.) |
Certificate (Part-time)
|
20
|
| Sr.No | Name of the course | Duration | Intake | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate Course in Water Literacy (CCWL) | 6 months | 20 | — |
| 2 | PG Diploma in Geo-Informatics | — | 15 | — |
| Sr.No | Name of the course | Duration | Intake | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. Geology | 2 Years | 20 | — |
| 2 | M.Sc. Environmental Science | 2 Years | 20 | — |
| 3 | M.Sc. Geography | 2 Years | 20 | — |
| 4 | M.Sc. Geophysics | 2 Years | 10 | — |
- MA / M.Sc Geography First Year wef 2019-20
- M.Sc Environmental Science First Year
- M.Sc Geology First Year wef 2019-20
- M.Sc Geophysics First Year wef 2019-20
- PGDGI Semester I and II
- Syllabus Structure M.Sc Geology 2019-20
- M.Sc Environmental Science Program Objective and Program Outcome
- M.Sc Geography Program Objective and Program Outcome
- M.Sc Geophysics Program Objective and Program Outcome
- M.Sc Geology Program Objective and Program Outcome
Program Objectives
- To create and disseminate knowledge to the students about environmental problems at local, regional and global scale.
- To provide practical training on modern instrumentation and analytical techniques for environmental analyses.
- To sensitize students towards environmental concerns, issues, and impacts of climate change and related mitigation strategies.
- To make the students to apply their knowledge for efficient environmental decision-making, management and sustainable development
- To prepare students for successful career in environmental departments, research institutes, industries, consultancy and NGOs, etc
Program Outcomes
After completion of the program, the students have:
- Acquired fundamental knowledge of different aspects of environment and local, regional and global environmental problems.
- Developed environmental monitoring skills, including conduct of experiments and data analysis.
- Obtained exposure to the environmental pollution control technologies.
- Acquired the knowledge and skills needed for the environmental design and management.
- Acquired skills in the preparation, planning and implementation of environmental projects.
- The students passing M.Sc. Degree in the subject Environmental Science and other relevant subjects have the opportunity of job and services in the field of Teaching, Researches, Projects, Effluent Treatment Plants of various Industries/Companies/Factories, Municipal Councils/Corporations, Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Boards, National Research Institutes/Organizations/Laboratories, NEERI, EIA, GIS, Environmental Monitoring Projects, Environmental Consultants, Different Laboratories, NGO’s, Forest department, Water Purification and Treatment Plants and Various Sectors related to the field of Environment.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
- Understand the basic concepts of Environments and its components along with their interactions through study of Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Microbiology
- Understand the different kinds of Pollutions and their sources through study of Climate and Air Pollution Studies, Hazardous Waste & Environmental Toxicology and Soil Pollution and different laws about pollution
- Analyse and determine pollution using Environmental Analytical Techniques, Biostatistics and Computational Techniques.
- Understand different technologies like biotechnology, water and Wastewater treatment technology to find the solutions and their applications in abatement of Pollution and other environmental problems.
- Use of different tools for the management of Environment, Energy resources, solid wastes, Biodiversity conservation like Remote Sensing & Geographical Information Systems and different methodologies. 6. Understand the disaster management and industrial safety.
- Determine the environmental impact due to different developmental projects and find solution to eliminate these impacts.
- Through Dissertation, student can identify a particular environmental problem, review the literature for finding the gaps, develop research methodology, collect data and carry out data analysis and interpretation for finding a suitable solution and acquire the ability to write the research findings in the form of structured thesis and communicate the research results through oral or poster presentations
M.A. / M.Sc. (GEOGRAPHY)
A geography degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin a variety of rewarding careers. Geographers work as urban planners, GIS technicians and analysts, disaster preparedness planners, teachers, environmental scientists, remote sensing analysts, transportation planners, demographers, hydrologists and in a variety of other areas
Students who complete Geography courses will examine the spatial organization of physical features and human activities at a variety of spatial scales from local to global. Students will be able to locate features on the surface of the earth, explain why they are located where they are, and describe how places are similar and/or different. Students will also examine human interactions with the environment and describe how physical and cultural landscapes change through time. Students completing physical geography courses will be able to describe the processes that drive earth’s climate, create landforms, and govern the distribution of plants and animals. Students completing human geography will analyze and describe cultural phenomenon such as population, development, agriculture, language, and religion.
- PO.1. Ability of Problem Analysis: Student will be able to analyses the problems of physical as well as cultural environments of both rural and urban areas. Moreover, they will try to find out the possible measures to solve those problems.
- PO.2.Conduct Social Survey Project: They will be eligible for conducting social survey project, which is needed for measuring the status of development of a particular group or section of the society.
- PO.3. Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO.4. Application of modern instruments: Students will be able to learn the application of various modern instruments and by these; they will be able to collect primary data.
- PO.5. Application of GIS and modern Geographical Map Making Techniques: They will learn how to prepare map based on GIS by using the modern geographical map-making techniques.
- PO.6. Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions from different perspectives.
- PO.7. Development of Observation Power: As a student of Geography Course, they will be capable to develop their observation power through field experience and in future, they will be able to identify the socio-environmental problems of a locality.
- PO.8. Development of Communication Skill and Interaction Power: After the completion of the course, they will be efficient in their communication skill as well as power of social interaction. Some of the students are being able to understand and write effective reports and design credentials, make effective demonstrations, and give and receive clear instructions
- PO.9. Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.
- PO.10. Enhancement of the ability of Management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management principles and apply these to theirs own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects. They will perform effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
- PO.11. Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.
- PO.12. Understand Environmental Ethics and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the acquired knowledge in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of need for sustainable development
- PO.13. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context social, environmental and technological changes
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMe (GEOGRAPHY)
The M.A. / M.Sc. in geography program offers students the opportunity to advance their career aspirations through advanced study in the classroom and in the field. The programme in geography is tailored to meet the students’ specific educational, research and professional goals in mind. It focuses on spatial studies, qualitative as well as quantitative, and emphasizes on human-environment relationship.
- PSO.1. Design and conduct independent research in their chosen field in the discipline
- PSO.2. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, methods, and theories designed to enhance understanding of the natural world and human society.
- PSO.3. Communicate the results and significance of their research in both written and oral form
- PSO.4. Evaluate how historical events have been influenced by, and have influenced, physical and human geographic factors in local, regional, national, and global settings.
- PSO.5. Examine social and environmental processes, with a particular focus on space and place, critical theory, practical application, analysis and intervention in chosen field within the discipline of Geography
- PSO.6. Evaluate causes, consequences, and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary, and emerging global issues.
- PSO.7. Follow established ethical guidelines for research and teaching
- PSO.8. Have an in-depth understanding of and mastery of the literature in, at least one particular geographic subfield
- PSO.9. Classify processes of environmental change and evaluate the relationship between human beings and their surroundings, bringing to bear knowledge from many disciplines.
- PSO.10. A geographer has better job opportunities in government departments, Cartographer, Researcher, Teacher/Professor, Competitive Examinations, Government employer, GIS specialist, Climatologist, Transportation Manager, Surveyor, GPS Surveyors.
Program Objectives:
The Master of Science program in Geology in the School of Earth Sciences offers an interdisciplinary Post-Graduate degree in Geology with the objective of educating students for success as a geo-scientist in government sector, public sector, private sector, research institutes, or further pursuit of Doctoral studies.
Program Outcomes:
During the two-year program, students identify, examine and understand different geological materials and also carry out their characterization using geological, geophysical, geochemical, and numerical-modeling techniques. The students learn geologic field mapping, statistical analysis of the data, computer techniques and software, microscopy, fossil identification, groundwater behavior and environmental issues related to Planet Earth. At the end of the program student will be able to understand the spatial and temporal relationships between Earth processes and products, and development and evolution of Earth spheres (Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere and Biosphere).
Exploration for economically useful Earth material is another important outcome of the present program. The student will be able to assess Geo-hazards including earthquakes, floods, landslides, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions and mechanisms for mitigating the damages. Submission of Dissertation based on their project work is an important component of Masters Program in Geology. Students take-up a geologic problem and utilize theoretical, analytical or experimental approach to solve the problem through their dissertation work. The students will be able to defend their thesis in an open forum. It is strongly encouraged to publish the thesis in reputed research journals.
PO : Geophysics:
The program of Geophysics focuses on creating and enhancing Critical thinking skills, Analytical skill, Data Acquisition and Processing, Reasoning, Inversion of data, mathematical Data modelling, Non linear inversion, forward modelling
PSO: Geophysics:
The master programme in Geophysics prepare students for a career in R&D in Earth Sciences in reputed research Laboratories, in geophysical prospecting in relation in particular to solid earth and groundwater studies, in the petroleum/Mineral exploration industry and in the associated seismic processing companies, and in more specialized disciplines such as seismology
M.A. / M.Sc. (GEOGRAPHY)
- Contribution to the University in obtaining ‘A’ grade by NAAC and Appreciative comments by NAAC team
- Centre for Excellence for Seismological Studies supported by RUSA
- One of the faculty selected for Govt. of India e-Pataskala lectures under the UGC-MHRD program
- DST major projects
- SPG India student Chapter
- First International student chapter of AIPG, USA
- Initiation of International collaborations with Jackson Ville University, Alabama, USA, Operation Unite, USA, Clearwater Group, USA
- UGC-SAP 2nd level – sanctioned 112 lakhs
- Extension activity under UGC XII plan
- The School is identified by IIRS to conduct their outreach programs regularly
- The School of Earth Sciences has been organizing different programs to school children like school visits, International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
Special Credentials
- DST-FIST Sponsored Department
- UGC SAP (DRS-II)
- UGC Innovative Program
- RUSA center for Seismological Studies
- Student Focused Teaching
- Curricula of National Standard
- Well qualified, experienced & devoted staff
- Good Class Rooms, Laboratories, Separate Computer Laboratory, Geological Museum, Seminar Hall, Seismic Observatory
- Semester pattern (from the beginning)
- CGPA (from 2003-04), CBCS pattern (from 2014-15)
- Skill improvement activities: Home Assignment, Seminar, Dissertation, Field Tour, Industrial Training, Training in National Research Laboratories
- Ladies Common Room
- Good Administrative Support
- Friendly teacher-student relation
Prof. D.S. Ramesh
Director
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Plot No. 5, Sector 18 Near Kalamboli Highway New Panvel Navi Mumbai – 410218 Maharashtra India
Dr. V.M. Tiwari
Director
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute Uppal Road Hyderabad – 500007 Telangana India
Dr. B. K. Bansal Programme Head (Seismology and Earthquake Precursors)
Scientist G Ministry of Earth Sciences
Government of India Prithvi Bhavan Opp. India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road New Delhi – 110003 India
Dr. Chadaram Sivaji
Director
Department: International Cooperation (Bilateral)
Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan
New Mehrauli Road New Delhi – 110016
India
Dr. T. Radhakrishna
GITAM University
Nagadenehalli, Doddaballapur Taluk
Bengaluru – 561203
Karnataka
India
Dr. V. V. Rao
Group Head
Water Resources Group
NRSC (ISRO)
Balanagar Hyderabad – 500037
Telangana
India
Dr. S. Ravi
National Centre for Mineral Targeting
Geological Survey of India Training Institute GSI Complex Bandlaguda Hyderabad – 500068 Telangana India
Dr. Abhijeet Mukherjee
Deputy General Manager (Geology)
Resource and Planning Division NMDC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) Masab Tank Hyderabad – 500028 Telangana India
Dr. R.D. Deshpande
Scientist-SG and Chairman, Geosciences Division
Physical Research Laboratory Navrangpura Ahmedabad – 380009 Gujarat India
Dr. S. Venkata Mohan
Senior Principal Scientist
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Uppal Road Tarnaka Hyderabad – 500007 Telangana India
Prof. Ravindra S. Gavali
Professor & Head, Centre for Natural Resource Management
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Rajendranagar Hyderabad – 500030 Telangana India
Prof. Balkrishna Champat Vaidya
Centre for International Politics
Organization and Disarmament School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University New Mehrauli Road New Delhi – 110067 India
Dr. Paras Pujari
Principal Scientist
WTMD Division NEERI Nehru Marg Nagpur – 440020 Maharashtra India
Dr. Suryachandra Rao
Scientist G
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology Dr. Homi Bhaba Road Pashan Pune – 411008 Maharashtra India
Dr. Prahlad Ram
Scientist C
Science and Engineering Research Board 5 & 5A, Lower Ground Floor Vasant Square Mall Sector-B, Pocket-5 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070 India
Shri. K. C. Naik
Principal Scientist
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Bhujal Bhawan, NH-IV
Faridabad – 121001
India
Admission process is transparent: widely publicized in newspapers and on the University website www.srtmu.synthesyslive. The admissions in all PG programs, diploma and certificate programs offered in the School of Earth Sciences are purely on merit basis. The government reservation policy will be strictly adopted in the student admissions. The School admits students from the SRTM University jurisdiction, other Universities in Maharashtra, other Universities outside the Maharashtra state and also International students as per the University rules.
The University will conduct separate entrance examination every year for admission in to Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programs and these examinations are as per UGC guidelines.
- Remote Sensing.
- Geographical Information System.
- Geological Field Techniques.
- Geographical Field Technique.
- Geophysical Field Techniques.
- Environmental Pollution Assessment practices.
| Academic Schedule Period |
Examinations Mid Term / End Semester |
- Results |
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Admissions |
May – June
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ODD Semester |
June to November / August , October
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November Before 30th November |
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Winter Vacation
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November/December
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EVEN Semester
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December – April / February , March ,
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Summer Vacation
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May
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| Sr.No | Name Of The Faculty | Designation | Research Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Dr. D. B. Panaskar
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Professor
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Geology & Environmental Science.
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2 |
Dr. K. Vijaya Kumar
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Professor & Director
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Geology & Geophysics
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3 |
Dr. T. Vijay Kumar |
Professor |
Geophysics
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4 |
Dr. P. A. Khadke
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Professor
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Geography
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5
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Dr. A. S. Kadam |
Professor |
Geography |
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6 |
Dr. H. S. Patode
|
Associate Professor
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Geology & Geography
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7
|
Dr. A. B. Bhosle
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Assistant Professor
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Environmental Science
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8
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Dr. V. M. Wagh
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Assistant Professor
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Environmental Science
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|
9 |
Dr. Y. P. Lolage |
Assistant Professor
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Environmental Science
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Research Thrust Areas in Geology, Geochemistry, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Geophysics, Geoinformatics include:
- Microbiological Evaluation of Fresh Water Quality,
- Fluoride Contamination of Ground Water,
- Ground Water Pollution,
- Land use Mapping,
- Environmental Education,
- Disaster Management,
- Social and Settlement Geography,
- Crop and Soil Geography,
- Water Resource Planning for Agriculture,
- Agro-Climatology,
- Seismological Data Modeling for Structure & Tectonics,
- Geophysical Applications for Ground Water and Mineral Resources
- Geochemical modeling of Magmatic Sedimentary processes
Extension Activities:
- Outreach programs
- International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) for X & XII students
- National Science Day
- DST-INSPIRE programs for 11th and 12th students
- Inviting School Children to SES labs
- Awareness Programs on Disaster Management, Rain Water Harvesting, Environmental Aspects and Roof-top Water Harvesting
- Monitoring, maintenance & analysis of Digital Seismic Station Data of Municipal Corporation, Nanded.
- Popular Lectures
- Radio talks and TV interviews
- Peace keeping during public functions through POLICE MITRA Program
Major Instruments and Software Available
- ICP-OES
- Wilfy Table
- Rock Pulveriser
- Rock Grinding Machine
- Broad Band Seismometers
- SSR MP ATS Resistivity meter
- EG&G Proton Precession magneto meter
- Deep Resistivity Meter
- Magnetometer
- DDR-3
- Seismic Timer
- P. meter
- GPS
- Mirror Stereoscopes
- Survey Equipment
- Water Quality Instruments like Flame Photometer, UV Spectrophotometer, Fluoride meter etc.
- Triaxial Testing
- Core drilling
- Leica Research Microscope
- Student Microscopes
- Water Purifying System
- Thin Section Making Machine
- Sensitive Micro Balance
- Satellite Imageries and Aerial Photographs
Software
List of Software
| Sr No | Name of the Software | Number of Licences | No |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
AquaChem
|
5 |
5 |
|
2 |
Solid waste mgmt. planning
|
1 |
1 |
|
3 |
Cartalinx |
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
IDRISSI (ANDES)
|
15
|
13 |
|
5 |
Geomedia Professional
|
1 |
1 |
|
6 |
Geomedia Grid
|
1
|
1
|
|
7
|
GMS
|
1
|
1
|
|
8
|
WMS
|
1
|
1
|
|
9 |
ISC-AERMOD
|
1
|
1
|
|
10
|
ROCKWARE
|
1 |
1 |
|
11
|
SOILPARA
|
1 |
1 |
|
12 |
VISUAL MODFLOW
|
5 |
5 |
|
13 |
ARC GIS 9.3.1
|
1
|
1
|
|
14
|
ARC GIS 10.6
|
50
|
50
|
|
|
Manuals
|
|
|
|
1
|
AquaChem Manual
|
5 |
1 |
|
2 |
IDRISSI (ANDES)
|
15
|
13
|
|
3
|
SOILPARA |
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
Cartalinx Manuals
|
15
|
13
|
|
5
|
Rock Works Manuals
|
1
|
1
|
|
6 |
Visual Modflow Manuals
|
5 |
4 |
|
7 |
MT3DMS manuals
|
5
|
5
|
|
8
|
WINPEST Manuals
|
5
|
5
|
|
9 |
AERMOD Tutorials
|
1
|
1
|
|
10 |
AERMOD User Guide
|
1
|
1
|
|
|
Hardware Rock |
|
|
|
1 |
AquaChem Hardware key
|
5
|
5
|
|
2 |
Visual Modflow
|
5
|
5
|
|
3
|
ISC-AERMOD
|
1
|
1
|
|
4
|
ARC View 9.3.1
|
1
|
1
|
Total number of Computers in the School: 48
| Sr No | Configuration | Total | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Compaq/HP, Intel core Pentium-4, 2.53 GHz
RAM – 1 GB, Intel – core – 2- Duo |
25 |
Working |
|
2 |
HP – Compaq pro 6300 MT, Processor Intel ‘R ‘ Core ( TM ) i 3 – 3220, CPU @ 3.30 GHz, RAM – 2 GB, Operating system – 32 bit windows 7 premium. |
16 |
Working |
|
3 |
HP – Pavilion H 8 Intel – core i7, Processor 260014 GB. DDR – 3, RAM – TB, Windows-7. Premium |
07 |
Working |
Physical facilities – In terms of numbers & specification.
- Infrastructure and Learning Resources
- Computing facilities are available with all Teaching Faculty
- Geoinformatics laboratory with GIS software
- Computer Lab with LAN facility is available for the students.
- Wi-Fi Broadband Networking is available in the campus
- Wi-Fi and LAN internet connectivity in the School
Consultancy and Extension Activities – Consultancy services have been offered by the faculty in seismology, ground water, pollution and agriculture. The School of Earth Sciences is identified to carry out extension activities on Environmental Education and disaster management under UGC XII plan.
| Sr No | MoU With | National/ State |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
CSIR National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
|
National CSIR, Govt. Of India
|
|
2
|
Integrated Geo-Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
|
National (Industry)
|
|
3
|
Groundwater Survey & Development Agency Maharashtra State
|
State
|
|
4
|
N.S.B. College, Nanded
|
State |
|
5 |
N.E.S. Science College, Nanded
|
State
|
|
6
|
D.S.M. College, Parbhani
|
State
|
|
7
|
Udayagiri Mahavidyalaya, Udgir, Latur
|
State |
|
8 |
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
|
State |
|
9 |
StateGovt. Institute of Science, Department Geology, Aurangabad
|
State |
|
10 |
Indian Institute Of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
|
National DST, Govt. Of India
|
|
11
|
KAIINOS, Geospatial Technologies, Hyderabad
|
National
|
|
12
|
Krishi Vignan Kendra (ICAR), Sagroli
|
National
|
|
13
|
National Centre for Seismology, New Delhi
|
National
|
| Name of Faculty (Convener) | Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized | Date | Source of Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. A. B. Bhosle
and Mrs. Dipali Sable |
Climate Change
& Bio-Resource Management: An Environmental Concern” (CBMEC-2019) |
18 -19th March 2019
|
UGC-SAP
|
|
Prof. S. K. G.
Krishnamacharyulu
|
2nd Workshop on Enhancing Collaborations in Academics and Research in Earth Sciences (WE CARE II)
|
28th & 29th December 2018
|
SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Prof. S. K. G.
Krishnamacharyulu
|
Workshop on Enhancing Collaborations in Academics and Research in Earth Sciences (WE CARE I)
|
On 28th August 2018
|
SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Dr. Y. P. Lolage
|
Skill Development National Workshop on QGIS: Sustainable Resource Tracking, Management & Utilization (QGIS: SRTMU)
|
8th March 2018
|
SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Prof. S. K. G.
Krishnamacharyulu
|
International Conference on Technological Advances in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainability”, (TACSAS 2017)
|
16th-18 January 2017
|
DST, MoES, TEQUIP, SGGSIET SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Dr. V. M. Wagh |
Affordable & Acceptable Sanitation for Rural India (AASRI-2016)
|
29-30 January 2016
|
Institute of Engineers, SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Dr. A. B. Bhosle
|
National Symposium on “Research Advances in Environmental Science: The Indian Perspective”
|
–
|
SRTM UNIVERSITY
|
|
Prof. R. D. Kaplay
|
Environmental, Geological Geographical and Geophysical Aspects of South Eastern Deccan Volcanic Province (ENGAGE – 2015)
|
27th March 2015
|
UGC-SAP
|
|
Prof. S. K. G.
Krishnamacharyulu and
Prof. K. Vijaya Kumar
|
National workshop on Dharwars to Deccan Traps: An integrated Geoscientific Approach (D2D – 2013)
|
29th – 31st August 2013.
|
DST, CSIR, IGU
|
|
Prof. D. B. Panaskar
and Dr. A. S. Kadam
|
National Workshop on “Climate change: Vulnerabilities, Assessment & Mitigation Issues”
|
23rd March, 2013
|
UGC
|
|
Prof. D. B. Panaskar
and Mr. V. M. Wagh
|
International Workshop on “Risk-Based Subsurface Environmental Management and Sustainable Remediation” jointly organized by School of Earth Sciences, & Clearwater Group, AMEC, Water Alliance, California, USA
|
5th – 11th February 2012
|
UGC
|
|
Prof. D. B. Panaskar
and Dr. A. B. Bhosle
|
National Symposium on “Research Advances in Environmental Science: The Indian Perspective” organised by school of Earth Sciences, on |
16th -17th
March, 2012 |
UGC |
|
Prof. S. K. G.
Krishnamacharyulu and
Prof. D. B. Panaskar |
National Seminar on “Geochemistry and Geophysics of Earth Material and Environment (GAGEME-2011)
|
28th -29th January 2011 |
MOES, DST
|
|
Prof. S. K. G. Krishnamacharyulu (Coordinator)Instructor: Dr. L. Joe Morgan, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, USA
|
The special course on “Introduction to ARCGIS”, under the US Fulbright Nehru Teaching fellowship program, designed and instructed by Dr. L. Joe Morgan |
8th August- 25th November 2011 |
USIEF |
|
Prof. D. B. Panaskar,
Mr. T. Vijay Kumar and Mr. V. M. Wagh |
National Seminar on “GIS application in Environmental Science and Geography” |
29th – 30th October 2010 |
UGC |
|
Prof. R. D. Kaplay
and Dr. H. S. Patode |
National seminar on “Exploration techniques in groundwater and sustainable management” jointly organized by School of Earth Sciences and Science College Nanded
|
5th-6th February 2010
|
UGC |
Our Students Participated in Summer / Winter Training Programs
- CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai
- Indian Seismological Research Center, Ahmadabad
- IIIT, Hyderabad
- Atomic Mineral Division, Hyderabad
- ONGC, Goa
- NEERI, Nagpur
- Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad
- NRSA, Hyderabad
- Environmental Industries, Pune
- APSRAC, Hyderabad
Students of the School of Earth Sciences regularly participate in National level student programs being organised by IITs, National Institutes and Industries, Geological Survey of India and AMD among others. The students of the School of Earth Sciences not only actively involved in these competitions but also have and excelled in them.
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Mumbai has been providing 5 scholarships (GRASP-IIG) to our II year meritorious students from M.Sc. (Geophysics and Geology) @1000/per student for 10 months. This is a unique scholarship program offered by the IIG to M.Sc. students of the School of Earth Sciences
The School of Earth Sciences, SRTM University, is recognized by the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) as the First International Student Chapter outside USA. The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), founded in 1963, is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. It presently has more than 7,800 members in the U.S. and abroad, organized into 36 regional Sections. The Institute adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service and is the only international organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science with members employed in industry, government, and academia. AIPG emphasizes competence, integrity and ethics. AIPG is an advocate for the profession and communicates regularly to federal and state legislators and agencies on matters pertaining to the geosciences.
For more information:
- International workshop proposed in December 2020
- Student training programs
|
1
|
Mr. Mangesh Dange
|
Founded Lotus Private Consultancy Company
|
|
2
|
Dr. Sahebrao Sonkamble
|
Scientist ‘C’ at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
3
|
Mr. Dhote Divakar
|
Sr. Geologist at GSDA, Solapur
|
|
4
|
Mr. Khanapurkar Jayant
|
Asst. Professor at Rajaram Collage, Kolhapur
|
|
5
|
K. Nagaraju
|
Sr. Geologist at GSI, Hyderabad
|
|
6
|
Dr Ratnakar Dhakate
|
Sr. Scientist at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
7 |
Dr. G.K. Hodlur
|
Emeritus Scientist at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
8
|
Dr. M. R. K. P. Rao
|
Scientist ‘G’ at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
9
|
Dr. D. N. Murthy
|
Scientist ‘G’ at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
10
|
Mr. Sandeep Nivadange
|
Faculty, Pune University
|
|
11
|
Mr. Kesav Mykala
|
Managing Director, Environmental Consultancy, Pune
|
|
12
|
Mr. Sariput Sawant
|
Sr. Technical Assistant at NGRI, Hyderabad
|
|
13
|
Mr. Santosh Dharmadhikari
|
Sr. officer (tech services) at Sintex India Ltd
|
|
14
|
Mr. Suraj Mundhe
|
Working with a Multinational Company in Foreign Assignments
|
|
15 |
Dr. Chakradhar Chavan
|
Sr. Geologist at GSDA, Hingoli
|
|
16
|
Mr. Abhijit Dixit
|
Geologist at GSI, Nagpur
|
|
17
|
Mr. Shivam Acharya
|
FUGRO India Ltd
|
|
18
|
Mr. Ranjot Singh Sokhi
|
Geologist at DGM, Maharashtra
|
|
19
|
Dr. Krishna Deshpande
|
Geologist at GSDA, Hingoli
|
| Institutes offering Internship | Web-link | Discipline | Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Birbal Sahni Institute ofPalaeosciences
|
Atmosphere and oceans, Micropaleontology
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Bose Institute
|
Environmental sciences and Structural studies
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute
|
Geochemistry, Solid Earth Geophysics, Earthquake modeling, Hydrogeology |
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
|
|||
|
IISER, Mohali
|
Earth and Environmental sciences
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
IIT, Bhubaneswar
|
|||
|
IIT, Roorkee
|
Planetary geosciences, Glaciology, Petroleum
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
|
Geo- and Environmental- magnetism, Hydrogeology, Solid Earth Geophysics, Upper Atmosphere
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Indian Institute of Petroleum
|
Petrochemicals, Bio-fuels, natural gas etc
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
|
Remote sensing, Disaster management
|
||
|
Seismotectonic processes, paleoclimate
|
Apply online through site.
|
||
|
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
|
Climate, Mansoon, Meteorology, Air quality
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Indian Academy of Science
|
Solid earth, Hydrosphere, Planetary
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
National Center for Earth Science Studies
|
Crustal, Hydrological, Atmospheric studies
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research
|
Polar and Ocean sciences
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
National Institute of Disaster Management
|
Disaster management, Cyclone mitigation
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
National Institute of Ocean Technology
|
Oceanography, Energy and fresh water, Marine
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
National Institute of Oceanography
|
Ocean sciences, Coastal processes and
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
ONGC |
Oil and Gas Exploration, Geophysics |
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Physical Research Laboratory
|
Planetary sciences, Space and atmospheric
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Schlumberger |
Petroleum geology and Geophysics
|
Apply online through site.
|
|
|
Wadia institute of Himalayan geology
|
Environmental studies Geomorphology Himalayan Tectonics
|
Apply online through site.
|
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Placement Cell
Faculty Profile
Dr. P. A. Khadke
Dr. Hari Shankarrao Patode
Dr. T. Vijay Kumar
Dr. Vasant Madhav Wagh
Dr. Yogesh Popatrao Lolage
Ms. Dipali N. Sable
