Institution- Research Institute of Frontier Science and Technology, Okayama University of Science Host - Prof. Takeshi Imayama

Reviewed scientific manuscripts for:• Nature Geoscience• Geophysical Research Letters• Tectonophysics• Journal Asian of Earth Sciences• Lithosphere• Journal of Structural Geology • International Journal of Earth Sciences• Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences• Geological Society of London: Special Publication• Geological Journal• Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering• Journal of Earth System ScienceVerified Review Records at… Show more Reviewed scientific manuscripts for:• Nature Geoscience• Geophysical Research Letters• Tectonophysics• Journal Asian of Earth Sciences• Lithosphere• Journal of Structural Geology • International Journal of Earth Sciences• Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences• Geological Society of London: Special Publication• Geological Journal• Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering• Journal of Earth System ScienceVerified Review Records at -https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAN-1314-2020https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9247-6388 Show less

Undertook the following projects, all of which involve extensive usage of the SEM-based EBSD technique.• Shear zone deformation and growth/evolution in meta-granites from an Archean craton• Magnetite-Hematite topotaxy in naturally deformed Banded Iron Formation samples• Deformation mechanisms of minerals in partially molten metapelitesMentor - Prof. Santanu Misra

Communication Skills In Earth Sciences (ES650A)• Tutored two batches of 14 postgraduate students• 15 online and 15 offline sessions of 75 minutes each • Focused on scientific writing skills: How it differs from literary writing? What are the various forms of plagiarism, and why must they be avoided? What are the different sections of a manuscript? What should the choice of voices be?• Discussed the accessibility issues in science, the definition of open science, and how… Show more Communication Skills In Earth Sciences (ES650A)• Tutored two batches of 14 postgraduate students• 15 online and 15 offline sessions of 75 minutes each • Focused on scientific writing skills: How it differs from literary writing? What are the various forms of plagiarism, and why must they be avoided? What are the different sections of a manuscript? What should the choice of voices be?• Discussed the accessibility issues in science, the definition of open science, and how open-access journals and preprints aim to increase the transparency of scientific research and its reproducibility• Designed and corrected two sets of assignments. In the first assignment, the students were requested to read a journal paper of their choice and summarize their understanding in both scientific and plain languages. As a second assignment, they reviewed two 500 word long texts. Show less

I check the submissions for their intellectual content, coherence, and suitability to the journal’s readership prior to assigning reviewers, and ensure a smooth, impartial and speedy review process.(Verified Editorial Job Records: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAN-1314-2020)

• Prepared 12 weekly assignments, each consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and another set of 50 MCQs for the final certification exam• Addressed and resolved the queries raised by the participants about the assignments and their solutions• Facilitated and monitored an online discussion forum designed for the participants to help them understand the concepts outlined in the course materials

Thesis Title: Opposite shear kinematics from the Lesser Himalayan and the Trans-Himalayan terranes, NW IndiaMentor - Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee

My role was to instruct graduate students (M.Sc. & M.Tech) on the structural interpretation of geological maps. Besides, I also demonstrated to them the basics of palaeostress analyses (T-Tecto Studio X5) and numerical modelling (COMSOL Multiphysics 5.4a), emphasizing particularly on problem-solving using the aforementioned softwares.

Thesis Title: Opposite shear kinematics from the Lesser Himalayan and the Trans-Himalayan terranes, NW IndiaMentor - Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee

Explored the geological complexities of the collisional orogen in the Zanskar Valley (NW Himalaya) as a part of a 15 member team. Deciphered possible series of neotectonic deformations that could have led to the diverse glacio-fluvial geomorphological features. Located, traced, and investigated the sense as well as the sequence of deformation (with the help of meso-scale structural features typical of shear zones) of the South Tibetan Detachment along the Kargil-Padam transect. Identified… Show more Explored the geological complexities of the collisional orogen in the Zanskar Valley (NW Himalaya) as a part of a 15 member team. Deciphered possible series of neotectonic deformations that could have led to the diverse glacio-fluvial geomorphological features. Located, traced, and investigated the sense as well as the sequence of deformation (with the help of meso-scale structural features typical of shear zones) of the South Tibetan Detachment along the Kargil-Padam transect. Identified sub-tidal origin of a Mid-Cambrian sedimentary sequence based on the presence of stromatolites. Show less

Was part of a seven-member team that was in charge of organizing various intra-departmental cultural and sports events. Ensured quick, error-free, and easy access to the essential notices viz. invited talks/lectures, AAPG/SEG/SPE sponsored quiz competitions. Introduced a “Registration Link” for the alumni through which they could choose to share their contact details with the enrolled students, thereby bridging the gap between the two.

Project Topic: Petrophysical properties of Well-log data STA-1, South Tapti Basin, IndiaCompiled and tabulated the well-derived raw data in spreadsheets. Ensured qualitative fitness and validity prior to its petrophysical analysis. Generated multiple log plots (viz. SP, GR, resistivity, density, etc.) from the data using MS Excel, and utilized them to determine the lithologies. Calculated various petrophysical parameters such as shale volume, porosity (total, effective), formation water… Show more Project Topic: Petrophysical properties of Well-log data STA-1, South Tapti Basin, IndiaCompiled and tabulated the well-derived raw data in spreadsheets. Ensured qualitative fitness and validity prior to its petrophysical analysis. Generated multiple log plots (viz. SP, GR, resistivity, density, etc.) from the data using MS Excel, and utilized them to determine the lithologies. Calculated various petrophysical parameters such as shale volume, porosity (total, effective), formation water resistivity, water saturation, permeability, etc., which were then correlated with the logs to distinguish reservoir rocks from the non-reservoir ones, and identify hydrocarbon/water-bearing formations.Mentor - Prof. Kumar Hemant Singh Show less

During this internship, I developed a sound grasp of the cement manufacturing process, especially limestone excavation from the quarries and the associated drilling and blasting techniques. I also conducted GPS aided litho-structural mapping of the ~NE-SW trending ‘Central Ridge’ of the RAS-II mine (over a period of ~10 days). Apart from that, I evaluated the grade of limestones by computing the modal percentages of CaO and MgO in the drill samples with the help of X-ray diffraction (XRD)… Show more During this internship, I developed a sound grasp of the cement manufacturing process, especially limestone excavation from the quarries and the associated drilling and blasting techniques. I also conducted GPS aided litho-structural mapping of the ~NE-SW trending ‘Central Ridge’ of the RAS-II mine (over a period of ~10 days). Apart from that, I evaluated the grade of limestones by computing the modal percentages of CaO and MgO in the drill samples with the help of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and delivered a technical presentation focusing on the mining prospects of the unexplored ‘Central Ridge’ area based on my findings.Mentor - Mr. Santanu Chatterjee Show less