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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Prof. Dr. S.VENKATESWARAN, M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.
Present Position: Professor
Department of Geology Periyar University, Salem
Tamil Nadu- 636 011
Contact Address: Department of Geology
Periyar University, Salem Tamil Nadu- 636 011
Mobile: 09443415209
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 0427-2345565; 0427-2345124.
Educational Background:
B.Sc., - Geology, Govt. Arts College Salem, University of Madras (1985)
M.Sc., - Geology, Govt. Arts College Salem, University of Madras (1987)
M.Phil., - Geology-Petrology, Presidency College Chennai, University of
Madras (1990)
Ph.D. - Geology-Hydrogeology, Guindy Campus, University of Madras (1995)
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (1988)
SLST - State Level Screening Test, University of Madras (1990)
UGC - Recipient of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Senior Research Fellow
(SRF) in the Department of Geology, Guindy Campus, University of
Madras (1990)
Membership in Professional Bodies:
o Life Fellow in the Geological Society of India
o Membership in the International Association of Hydrogeologist
o Membership in the Indian Academy of Sciences
o Membership in the Association of Hydrogeologist of India
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Teaching Experience: 21 years & 09 months
Sl.No. Positions held Name of the Institute From To
1 Professor of Geology Periyar University,
Salem-11 15.02.2012 Till Date
2 Associate Professor in Geology
Periyar University, Salem-11
15.02.2008 14.02.2012
3 Reader in Geology Periyar University,
Salem-11 15.02.2005
14.02.2008
4 Senior Lecturer in Geology
Govt. Arts College, Salem-7
11.11.2002 15.02.2005
5 Lecturer in Geology
Govt. Arts College, Salem-7
TRB-1998, Batch
Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
14.10.1998 10.11.2002
6 Lecturer in Geology
Jawahar Science College Neyveli, Run
By NLC Ltd.,
Govt. of India.
27.05.1993 13.10.1998
Teaching: 08 courses
B.Sc., Applied Geology:
General Geology, Structural Geology, Paleontology,
Stratigraphy, Crystallography & Optics, Mineralogy,
Petrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology,
Economic Geology, Mining Geology, Remote Sensing.
B.Sc., Environmental Sciences:
General Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental
Geology, Cartography.
B.Sc., Geography:
Crystallography, Mineralogy, Structural Geology,
Petrology, Economic Geology, Paleontology.
M.Sc., Applied Geology:
General Geology, Geomorphology, Structural Geology,
Crystallography, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Stratigraphy,
Hydrogeology, Economic Geology, Mining Geology,
Environmental Geology, Ore Geology, Fuel Geology,
Mineral Exploration & Geophysical Prospecting.
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PG Elective Course:
Watershed Management.
M.Tech., Exploration Geology and Spatial Information:
Advanced Hydrogeology, Mining and Engineering
Geology, Watershed Management, Geophysics.
M.Phil., Applied Geology:
Research Methodology, Advances in Geological Sciences,
Optional paper.
Ph.D., Research:
Course - I and course - II
Research Interest:
Geomorphology, River Morphometric Study, Geophysical
Survey for Targeting Minerals and Groundwater,
Hydrogeochemistry, Aquifer Parameters, hydrodynamic
in the Coastal Aquifer , Environmental Geology, Remote
Sensing, Groundwater Modeling , Geoinformatic
Modeling .
Research works:
M.Sc., Geology Project: Geological and Tectonic Setting of
Attur Valley Grabens fault, under the guidance of
Prof. Dr. S.V. Govindaraju, Ph.D and Prof. Dr. R.
Rangarajan, Ph.D.
M.Phil., Petrology Dissertation : Calc – Silicate Rocks of
Madukkarai , Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, under the
guidance of Prof. Dr. S. Ramanathan ,Ph.D.
Ph.D., Hydrogeology Thesis: Hydrogeological Studies
of Cumbum Valley Madurai District, Tamil Nadu,
under the guidance of Prof. Dr. M.S.Jegatheesan.Ph.D.
Geological Mapping and Field Visit:
o Ultrabasic rock bodies of Chalk hills, Salem district.
o Bauxite and Laterite capping occur on Shevaroy hills and Kollimalai
hills.
o Anorthosite complex of Sitampundi and Oddanchatram Namakkal and
Dindigal districs.
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o Calc Silicate rock formation in Madukkarai, and Cumbum Valley, of
Coimbatore and Theni districts.
o Charnockite complex at Pallavaram, Chennai.
o Carbonatite complex at Elagiri, Sevattur, Koratti, Samalpatti, Pakkanadu, Hogenakal and Cumbum Valley.
o Syenite formation at Pikkili, Sivamalai, Elagiri and Putteti.
o Samalpatti Ultramafic complex, Dharmapuri district.
o Lignite coal bearing Tertiary formation of Neyveli.
o Quaternary formation of Teri sand Topography at Tirunelveli Coast.
o Beach placer deposits at Manavalakurichi of Kanyakumari Coast.
o Fuchsite quartzite at Sathyamangalam.
o Crystalline Limestone deposits of Madukkarai.
o Iron ore deposits of Kanjamalai, Godumalai and Chitteri hills.
o Sivaganga graphite deposits of Ramanathapuram.
o Shell and coral limestones of Ramanathapuram, Gulf of Mannar.
o Gondwana variegated clay deposits of Sivaganga.
o Cretaceous formation of Trichinopoly district.
o Pichavaram Mangrove forest Chidambaram, Cuddalore district.
o Teritary Varakala cliff section in the Western coast of Kerala.
o Deccan traps basalt formation.
o Singaneri coal fields of Andhra Pradesh.
o Tirupati Sandstone and Eparchaean Unconformity of Andhra Pradesh.
o Mica belt of Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
o Cuddapah and Vindhayan Super groups of Karnataka.
o Gold bearing Kolar Schist belt Kolar, Karnataka.
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Quarry, Mine and Factory Visit:
o The India Cements Limited Sankari Plant, Salem district.
o SAIL- Salem Steel Plant, Salem district.
o MALCO-Madras Aluminum Company Limited Mettur, Salem district.
o NLC- Mines, Thermal, Uria and B & C Plants Neyveli.
o TANMAG – Tamil Nadu Magnesite Limited at Chalk hills.
o TAMIN – Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited quarry of Granite, Syenite,
Dolerite and Graphite in Tamil Nadu.
o TAMIN – Graphites Beneficiation Plant at Sivagangai.
o ACC - Associated Cement Company Factory, Madukkarai, Coimbatore.
o ONGC- Exploratory Drilling site at Narimanam.
o Dalmia Cement limited Dalmiapuram, Tiruchirapalli.
o Institute of Ceramic Technology, Virudhachalam.
o NEYCER -India Ltd. at Vadalur Tamil Nadu.
o Therani, Fireclay mines, Perambalur.
o TANCEM-Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited in Ariyalur.
o IREL -Indian Rare Earth Limited in Manavalakurichi.
o Sand quarry located in varies river course of Tamil Nadu.
o Salt Pans of Tuticorin and Ramanathapuram districts.
o Tidal Power Plant, Vizhinjam, Kerala.
o China clay in Aravanchal area, Kannur district, Kerala.
o Diamonds mines at Golconda in Andhra Pradesh.
o Diamonds mines at Wajrakarur in Andhra Pradesh.
o Copper mines at Guntur and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.
o Barite mines in Cuddaph basin of Andhra Pradesh.
o Marble quarry at Makrana, Gwalior, Jabblepur.
o Uranium Mines at Jharsguda in Singhbhum district, Jharkhand.
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Professional and Academic Training: 05
o Orientation Course: UGC- Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University
(1997).
o Refresher Course: UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University
(2004).
o Surveying Training: Chain Survey, Compass Survey, Plane Table Survey, Prismatic Survey, Levelling survey and Theodolite survey Training organized by Dept. of Civil Engineering Govt. Engineering College, Salem-11 (1987).
o Training on Remote Sensing and GIS: Remote Sensing and GIS Training organized by Department of Geography, University of Madras and Waterloor (Canada) University Linkage Programme (1991).
o Workshop cum Training Program for Language Testing Service:
Geology Degree Question Papers Carrying Tamil version. Organized by Dept. of Marine Science, Bharathidasan University (2011).
Students -Learning Materials: 09
o Geophysical Field Training Guide Innovative Course Material.
o Groundwater Exploration field Demo Model.
o Applications of GIS for Groundwater Resource Management-A Case Study
of Manapparai Block Tirchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu.
o GIS Mapping Demo Model.
o Mineral Wealth of Tamil Nadu Bilingual Study.
o Groundwater Exploration and Geophysical Methods.
o Iron ore Deposits in and around Salem district, Tamil Nadu.
o Effective Function of Rainwater Harvesting Structure across Nulla.
o Survey Practical Laboratory Manual.
Books Published: 03 Under Preparation: 01
o Groundwater Exploration Techniques (2009) TNPH Publishers, Muthu
Kalathy Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005.ISBN:978-81-7511-007-6.
o The Elements of Research Methodology (2010) TNPH Publishers, Muthu Kalathy Street,Triplicane, Chennai-600 005. ISBN: 978-81-7511-005-2.
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o Hand book of Analytical Hydrogeochemistry (2010) TNPH Publishers, Muthu
Kalathy Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600 005. ISBN: 978-81-7511-006-9.
o Objective Questions and Answers on Geology for Competitive Examinations (2015) – Under Preparation
Papers in the Edited Chapter Volumes: 04
1. K.R.Ravindran, S.Venkateswaran, G.Vanaraju S.Karthikeyan and C.Prabha
(2007). Demarcating Groundwater potential zone by using VES method in
Kadayampatty Panchayat Union, Salem District Tamil Nadu. Mineral
Exploration: Recent Strategies Edited by S.Rajendiran et al. New India
Publishers, New Delhi. pp. 287- 298. ISBN 978-81- 89422-34-9.
2. S.Venkateswaran S.Karupannan and R.Saravanan (2007). Hydrogeochemical
study of Mecheri Panchayat union Salem district Tamil Nadu. Mineral
Exploration: Recent Strategies Edited by S.Rajendiran et al. New India
Publishers, New Delhi. ., pp. 317-335. ISBN 978-81- 89422-34-9.
3. S.Venkateswaran and A. Karthikeyan(2007). An integrated Geophysical
Approach for groundwater prospecting in the Omalur Panchayat union,
Salem district. Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies Edited by S.Rajendiran
et al. New India Publishers, New Delhi. pp.361-372. ISBN 978-81- 89422-34-9.
4. Mu. Ramkumar, K. Anbarasu, G.Sathish, R.Suresh and S.Venkateswaran
(2007), Hyperspectral remote sensing of coastal sedimentary terrains: A
solution in sight for faster, reliable and cost effective environmental impact
assessment. Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies Edited by S.Rajendiran et
al. New India Publishers, New Delhi. pp. 183-198. ISBN 978-81- 89422-34-9.
Recent Papers in Journals and Seminars: 82
Papers in the International Journals: 20
1. R.Suresh S. Venkateswaran, M.Suresh and K.Pradeep. (2014) Groundwater
Quality Domains for Drinking and Irrigational Purposes using GIS in
Sweta Nadi, Vellar River, Tamil Nadu India. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific
Research. Vol. 5, pp.2156-2164, ISSN: 0976-3031.
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2. S.Venkateswaran and P.Pragatheeswaran.(2014) Evaluation of
groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and agricultural uses
in the upper Tirumanimuttar sub basin Tamil Nadu. Inter. Jou. of Recent
Scientific Research. Vol. 5, pp.2149-2153, ISSN: 0976-3031.
3. S.Venkateswaran M.Vijay Prabhu and S.Karuppannan. (2014) Delineation
of Groundwater Potential Zones Using Geophysical and GIS Techniques in the Sarabanga Sub Basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Inter. Jou. of Current Research and Academic Review. Vol. 2. pp. 58-75. ISSN: 2347– 3215.
4. R.Prakash and S.Venkateswaran. (2014) Demarcation of Site Specific
Groundwater Recharge Structure in Manimuktha Sub-Basin, Villupuram District Using GIS Techniques. Inter. Jou. of Enviro. Geo.Chimica Acta. Vol.2. pp.147-152. ISSN: 2348– 7259.
5. S.Venkateswaran P.Pragatheeswaran and C.Manimozhi. (2014)
Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones in the Upper Thirumanimuthar Sub Basin using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific Research Vol.5 pp.1498-1502. ISSN: 0976– 3031.
6. S.Venkateswaran and P.Jayabal. (2013) Groundwater recharge zone
mapping using GIS-based multi-criteria analysis: A Case study in Kadavanar, Cauvery river, Tamil Nadu, India. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 4,pp. 956 - 961. ISSN: 0976– 3031.
7. S.Venkateswaran and S.Vediappan.(2013) GIS analysis for the delineation
of groundwater bearing fracture zones using Geophysical data lower Bhavani Sub-basin, Cauvery river, Tamil Nadu, India. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 5, pp. 956 – 961. ISSN: 0976– 3031.
8. S.Venkateswaran and P.Jayabal.(2013) Geoelectrical Schlumberger
Investigation for Characterizing the Hydrogeological Conditions Using GIS in Kadavanar Sub-basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Inte. Jou. of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)Volume-3. ISSN: 2278-3075.
9. S.Venkateswaran and S.Vediappan. (2013) Assessment of Groundwater
Quality for Irrigation Use and Evaluate the Feasibility Zones through Geospatial Technology in Lower Bhavani Sub Basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Inte. Jou. of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)Volume-3. ISSN: 2278-3075.
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10. S.Venkateswaran, S. Karuppannan, M. Vijay prabhu, R. Kannan, S. Malar, and P. Prabu.(2013) Hydro Chemical Characteristics and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Parts of Pambar River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Inte. Jou. of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)Volume-3. ISSN: 2278-3075.
11. S.Venkateswaran, M.Vijay Prabhu, M.Suresh and R.Suresh.(2012)
Morphometric analysis for characterizing landforms study on Sarabanga Sub-basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Inter. Jou.of Lakes and Rivers Vol. 5, pp. 133-140. ISSN: 0973 – 4570.
12. S.Venkateswaran M. Elangomannan and M. Vijay Prabhu.(2012)
Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Characteristics in Groundwater Using GIS - A case Study of Chinnar Sub-basin of Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India. Ultra Scientist Vol. pp.387-398. ISSN: 0970-9150.
13. S.Venkateswaran, M.Vijay Prabhu, M.Suresh and S.A.Palanisamy.(2012)
Assessment of Rainfall Variability in GIS Environment at Sarabanga Sub-Basin, Cauvery River, South India. Inter. Jou. of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences Vol. 2 pp. 18-24. ISSN: 2277-2081.
14. S.Venkateswaran and M.Vijay Prabhu.(2011) A multivariate statistical
Analysis of groundwater Chemistry Data in Cumbum Valley Watershed Teni Dist. Tamil Nadu, India. Inter.Jou. of Physical Sciences Vol.23.pp.15-26. ISSN: 0970-9150.
15. S.Venkateswaran, P.Thangaraju and M.Suresh. (2011) Groundwater
Quality Mapping for Irrigational Purposes Using Geographic Information Technology in Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Ponnaiyar River, South India. Global Jou. of App. Environmental Sciences. Vol.6. pp.323-333. ISSN: 0974-0250.
16. S.Malar, S.Karupannan, M.Krishnaveni, and S.Venkateswaran.(2011) A
Case Study on Dental Fluorosis in Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, India. Asian Jou. of Microbial. Biotech. Env.Sc Vol.13 No.1 pp.46. ISSN 0972-3005.
17. S.Venkateswaran, P.Thangaraju and M.Suresh.(2011) Application of GIS
Techniques to Determine Suitable Sites for Artificial Recharge in Vaniyar Sub-Basin, South India. Inter. Jou. of Civil Engineering Research Vol.2. pp.29-42. ISSN: 0973-4582.
18. S.Venkateswaran N.Lakshmi Priya M.Suresh P.Thangaraju and M.Vijay
Prabhu.(2011) Morphometric Analysis Using GIS Technology for Micro Level Watershed Development of Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu, South India” Asian jou. of Environment and disaster Management (AJEDM). ISSN: 1793-9259.
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19. S.Venkateswaran.(2010) Assessment of groundwater quality with a special emphasis on irrigational Utility in Chinnar Watershed, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific Research Vol. 1, pp.01-09, ISSN: 0976-3031.
20. S.Venkateswaran. (2010) Hydrogeology and geochemical characterisation
of groundwater with special Emphasis on agricultural development in Vaniyar Sub Basin, Ponnaiyar River, Tamilnadu. Inter. Jou. of Recent Scientific Research pp.213-221. ISSN: 0976-3031.
Papers in the National Journals: 08
1. S.Venkateswaran, S.Karuppannan and K.Shankar.(2012) Groundwater Quality in Pambar Sub-Basin, Tamil Nadu, India Using GIS. Inter. Jou .of Recent Scientific Research Vol.3, pp.182-787. ISSN:0976-3031.
2. S. Venkateswaran, M. Suresh, M.Vijaya Prabhu and P. Thangaraju. (2011) Hydrogeological Studies of Morphometric Analysis of Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Ponniar River, South India. Jou. of Ultra Sciences, Vol.23 .Pp 341-352. ISSN: 0970 – 9150.
3. S.Venkateswaran, M.Elangomannan, M.Suresh and M.Vijay Prabhu.(2011)
Effect of Fluoride Level in Drinking Water and Prevalence of Socioeconomic Status – Using GIS Techniques in Chinnar sub-basin of Cauvery River, South India. Bulletin of pure and Applied Sciences. Vol.29. ISSN: 0970-4639.
4. S.Venkateswaran, M.Vijay Prabhu (2011) GIS Based Spatial Mapping of Groundwater for Drinking Consumption: A Case Study of Cumbum Valley Watershed Madurai Dist. South India. IUP Jou. of Earth Sciences Vol.5 .pp.57-71. ISSN: 0973-8525.
5. S.Venkateswaran M.Vijay Prabhu M.Mohammed Rafi and
K.L.K.Vallal.(2011) Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Irrigational Use in Cumbum Valley Madurai Dist. Tamil Nadu, India. Nature and Environmental Pollution Technology Vol.10 pp.207-212. ISSN: 0972-6268.
6. S.Venkateswaran, P.Thangaraju and M.Suresh.(2010) Identification of Groundwater Potential and Artificial Recharge Zones Through Integrated Hydrogeomorphological and Geophysical Study: A Case of Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu, India. Bulletin of pure and Applied Sciences. Vol.29F pp.19-28. ISSN 0970-4639.
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7. Mu.Ramkumar, S.Venkateswaran, S.Vasudevan, S.Gajalakshmi and G.Sathish. (2010) GIS Analysis for Identification of Suitable Locales of Rainwater Harvesting: A Case of Periyar University Campus, Salem Dist, South India. IUP Jou.of Earth Sciences Vol.4. pp.15-23. ISSN: 0973-8525.
8. S.Venkateswaran. M.S,Jegatheesan and A.Balasubramanian (1993)
Hydrogeochemical Studies of Cumbam Valley, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. Jou. of App. Hydrology. Vol.1 pp.57-68. ISSN: 0971-670X.
Important Papers in the Workshop/Conference/Seminar: 54
National: 43
1. Desertification, Soil Erosion and Drought in the NEAC conference organized by VRDP-NGO at Salem-2015.
2. Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones using Geophysical and Geospatial Techniques in the Sarabanga Sub Basin, Cauvery river, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Industries and Earth Sciences (DIES), Tamil University, Thanjavur (2014). ISBN: 978-81-928646-6-2.
3. Hydrochemical Investigation and Groundwater Quality Assessment of
Pambar Watershed, Krishnagiri and Vellore Districts, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Industries and Earth Sciences (DIES), Tamil University, Thanjavur (2014). ISBN: 978-81-928646-6-2.
4. Hydrochemical Characterization of Groundwater in Chinnar Watershed,
Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Industries and Earth Sciences (DIES), Tamil University, Thanjavur (2014). ISBN: 978-81-928646-6-2.
5. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Artificial Recharge Zones in
Vaniyar sub Basin, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Industries and Earth Sciences (DIES), Tamil University, Thanjavur (2014). ISBN: 978-81-928646-6-2.
6. Field and Lab demonstration of Earth Resistivity Tomography and
understanding the sub surface Lithological Characteristics. Organized by Department of Geology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
7. Geophysical Field Exploration Techniques. Organized by Department of
Geology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
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8. A GIS tool used for morphometric analysis of micro level watershed development of vaniyar sub basin, Ponnaiyar river, South India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
9. A GIS tool used for morphometric analysis of micro level watershed
development of vaniyar sub basin, Ponnaiyar river, South India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
10. Groundwater prospect zones identification using geophysical data in GIS
environment –A case study of Sarabanga sub basin Cauvery river, Tamil Nadu, India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
11. GIS based artificial recharge studies in Vaniyar sub basin, Tamil Nadu,
India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
12. Hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater for irrigational purposes
in Cumbum valley Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
13. Hydrogeochemical characteristics of groundwater for irrigational purposes
in Cumbum valley Theni District, Tamil Nadu,India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu (2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
14. Evaluation of physicochemical characteristics in groundwater using GIS: A
case study of Chinnar sub basin of Cauvery River Tamil Nadu, India. Organized by Association of Hydrologists of India and Center for Applied Geology Gandhigram Rural Institute-Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu(2013). ISBN: 978-1-907161-28-5.
15. Assessment of irrigation water quality of Cumbum valley theni district,
Tamil Nadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
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16. Groundwater resources development in hard Rock terrain - an approach using Morphometric Analysis and GIS techniques. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
17. GIS - based decision support system for Groundwater quantity zones in
upper Thirumanimuthar sub basin, cauvery river, Tamil nadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
18. Hydrological impacts of rainwater harvesting (RWH) in a case study of
vaniyar sub-basin, Tamil nadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
19. Evaluation of rainfall variation for monsoon and nonmonsoonal season in
omalur taluk, salem Distric, Tamilnadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
20. Groundwater Quality Studies on Chinnar sub basin of Cauvery river, Tamil
Nadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
21. Assessment of groundwater quality mapping through GIS in parts of
Tuticorin coast, Tamilnadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
22. Groundwater fluoride toxic of human health in Pennagaram Taluk,
dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India. Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2013.
23. Groundwater Investigation through Geophysical data using Geospatial
Technology in Vaniyar sub basin, Ponnaiyar River, South India” Organized
by Jayam College of Engineering and Technology in 2011.
24. Identification of Groundwater Potential Zone Using Remote Sensing and
GIS. Organized by Department of Geology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2008.
25. Drinking Water and Food Security in Hard Rock Area through Optimum
use of Groundwater, Rainwater Harvesting and Crop - Water Planning with Special Reference to Gadag District, Karnataka. Organized by Geological society of India in 2008.
26. Artificial Groundwater Recharge and Control of Soil Erosion through
Watershed Development and Management- A Perspective. Organized by Geological society of India in 2008.
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27. Need for scientific based establishment of rainwater harvesting (RWH Structures). Organized by Department of Geology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-24 in 2007.
28. GIS study for identification of suitable locales for rain water harvesting
within Periyar University campus Salem District, Tamilnadu. Organized by Department of Geology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-24 in 2007.
29. Watershed management in the Kadayampatty Panchayat Union Salem
District. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2007.
30. Assessment of groundwater water quality in the Omalur Panchayat Union,
Salem District Tamilnadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2007.
31. Demarcating groundwater Potential zone by using Electrical Resistivity
method in the Kadayampatty Panchayat Union Salem District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Geology, Anna University, Madras-25 in 2007.
32. Mineral identification in PVC pipe scales deposits of crystalline aquifers in
Salem and Nammakkal Districts Tamil Nadu using spectroscopic method. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2007.
33. Hydrogeochemical study of Mecheri Panchayat Union, Salem District
Tamilnadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2006.
34. An Integrated Geophysical Approach for Groundwater Prospecting in the
Omalur Panchayat Union, Salem District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2006.
35. Morphometric Analysis and groundwater Resources Evaluations in the
Tirumanimuttar Watershed of Cauvery basin Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-24 in 2006.
36. An overall view of groundwater targeting in a hard rock Terrain. Organized
by Department of Earth Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-24 in 2006.
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37. Identification of groundwater Potential zones in the Tirumanimuttar sub-basin of Tamil Nadu. Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Chennai-25 in 2006.
38. Demarcating groundwater potential zone by using VES method in
Kadayampatty Panchayat Union, Salem District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram- 02 in 2006.
39. Investigation of scaling and corrosion from the groundwater flow system in
wells of Kadayampatty Panchayat Union Salem District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Chennai-25 in 2006.
40. Demarcation of groundwater Potential zone through Morphometric of
Thirumanimuthar Sub Basin, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Earth Science, Annamalai University, Chidambaram-02 in 2001.
41. Geohydrodynamic parameter in the Neyveli Aquifer. Organized by
Department of applied Geology, University of Madras, Chennai-25 in 1997. 42. Evaluation of Groundwater Through Morphometrical and Photo-
Hydrogeomorphological Studies in the Cumbum Valley, Madurai District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Geology, Geography and School of Environmental Sciences, University of Poona, Pune – 07 in 1994.
43. A Geoelectric Investigation for Groundwater in Crystalline Terrains around
Ayodhypattanam, Salem District Tamil Nadu. Organized by Department of Geology, Geography and School of Environmental Sciences, University of Poona, Pune -07 in 1994.
44. Groundwater Aspect of Cumbum Valley, Madurai District Tamilnadu. First
Tamil Nadu Sciences Congress vol.1 pp88-92. Organized by Department of Geology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli-24 in 1992.
International: 11
1. Delineation of Artificial Recharge Zones Using Geospatial Techniques In Sarabanga Sub Basin Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, Organized by Water Resources, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal , Mangalore, Karnataka (2015).
2. Groundwater Potential Zoning in Upper Gadilam River Basin Tamil Nadu.
Organized by Water Resources, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka (2015).
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3. Suitability of Groundwater Resources for Irrigation in the Upper Gadilam River Basin Villupuram District South India, Organized by Water Resources, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal , Mangalore, Karnataka (2015).
4. Assessment of Groundwater Quality using GIS Techniques in Vaniyar
Watershed, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu. Organized by Water Resources, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal , Mangalore, Karnataka (2015).
5. Groundwater Quality Mapping using Geospatial Techniques in Sarabanga
Sub Basin Cauvery River Tamil Nadu India.Organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad(2014).ISBN: 978-81-8424-952-1.
6. Role of Electrical Resistivity Method for Groundwater Exploration in Hard
Rock Terrain: A Case Study from Upper Gadilam River Basin Tamil Nadu. Organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (2014). ISBN: 978-81-8424-952-1.
7. Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Domestic and Agricultural
Purposes in Chinnar Watershed Cauvery River South India. . Organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (2014). ISBN: 978-81-8424-952-1.
8. Suitable site selection for Artificial Recharge Zones using Geophysical and Geospatial Techniques in Vaniyar Watershed, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu. . Organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (2014). ISBN: 978-81-8424-952-1.
9. Impact of Scale Formation in the Groundwater supply system in Malliyakarai Area, Salem District: A Hydrogeochemical study towards prevention and Remedial Measures. Organized by Department of Geology Periyar University, Salem-11 in 2008.
10. Hydrogeological Studies in and Around Ayodhypattanam, Salem District, Tamilnadu. Organized by Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 1993.
11. Electrical resistivity studies of Cumbum Valley, Madurai District Tamilnadu. Organized by Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 1993.
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Programme Organized: 03
1. Convener: National Workshop on “Water Resources: Exploration
Strategies and Management Issues (WATER-2008)”Sponsored by UGC, in
the Dept. of Geology, Periyar University, Salem.
2. Convener: National Level Short Term Training Programme on “Water
Resource Development and Management Practices - (WATER-2013)”
Sponsored by UGC and MoES , in the Dept. of Geology, Periyar
University, Salem.
3. Convener: National Level Conference on “Disaster Mitigation and Management towards Sustainable Development (DMSD-2015)” Sponsored by UGC and MoES, in the Dept. of Geology, Periyar University, Salem.
Ongoing Research Projects: 02
1. Principal Investigator: DST-NRDMS: Major Research Project, VANIYAR GIS – Assessment on the Impact of Artificial Recharge Structures, Identification of Non-Functional Structures and Evolve Strategies to make them Functional in the Vaniyar Sub Basin, Ponnaiyar River, South India.
2. Principal Investigator: UGC-Major Research Project, WATER GIS -
Integrated Artificial Rainwater Harvesting Structure and Groundwater
Development in Hard Rock Terrain Using Geophysical Data Remote
Sensing and GPS in GIS: A Case of Sarabanga Sub-Basin of Cauvery
River, South India.
Recent Invited lectures: 14 o Integrated Hydrogeological Studies on Cumbum Valley Watershed, Theni
district, Tamil Nadu, India for Engineering students-2011.
o Career counseling Advisor for students Preparing Competitive Examination -2010.
o Educational Counseling and Employment Opportunity of various courses for UG students – 2010.
o Geological Mapping Techniques for Civil Engineering students- 2010.
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o Engineering Properties of Rocks for Civil Engineering students - 2010.
o Fundamentals of Engineering Geology for Civil Engineering students -
2010.
o Educational Counseling and Employment Opportunity of various courses for UG students – 2009.
o Career Counseling Advisor for students Preparing Competitive Examination -2009.
o Physical, Chemical and Optical Properties of Minerals for Civil Engineering students--2009.
o Methods of Geological Investigations for Major Engineering Projects for Civil Engineering students -2009.
o Educational Counseling and Employment Opportunity of various courses for UG students – 2008.
o Structural Features of Rocks for Civil Engineering students-2008.
o Mineral Wealth of Tamil Nadu for Civil Engineering students - 2008.
o Geophysical Techniques used to investigate the Nature of the Subsurface Geological Formations and Groundwater Potential Zones for Civil Engineering students -2008.
Popular Scientific Articles and Interviews: 16
o Our Dynamic Earth-Continental Drift. Dinamalar, dt. 13.12.2005.
o Iron ore at Godumalai, Salem District, a Study Report. The Hindu,
19.05.2005.
o Whether the Tsunami waves could be Predicted or Prevented? Research in
Periyar University, Dhinaboomi, dt.11.01.2005
o Periyar University conducts research on Geohazards. Dinamani
dt.12.01.2005
o Periyar University Initiates research on Geohazards. Daily Thanthi
dt.12.01.2005
o Periyar University has started new research on earthquakes Dinamani
dt.18.01.2005
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o Possibility of earthquake in Tamilnadu. Dinamalar, dt.29.03.2005.
o Effect of Earthquake in and around Salem and Dharmapuri District,
Tamilnadu, Malaimurusu, dt 29.03.2005.
o Effect of Earthquake in and around Salem and Dharmapuri District,
Tamilnadu, Malaimalar, dt 29.03.2005.
o Possibility of iron ore mine in Salem District, Tamilnadu, Dhinamani dt,
19.05.2005.
o Possibility of earthquake in Salem and Dharmapuri Disricts, Tamilnadu,
Thinamani, dt, 30.03.2005.
o Global Warming-EL Nino Thinamalar, dt 10.05.2005.
o Scientific Methods for Groundwater Exploration, Malaimurasu, dt
31.05.2005.
o Iron ore at Godumalai: Study, The New Indian Express, dt, 10.08.2005.
o Periyar varsity scientist rule out another tsunami. Indian express,
dt.29.12.2004.
o India not Prone to Tsunami - Scientist. Indian express, dt.28.12.2004.
Student Guided & Ongoing:
o PDF-UGC Ongoing : 01
o Ph.D., Completed : 08 - Ongoing: 08
o M.Tech .,Completed : 02
o M.Phil., Completed : 09 – Ongoing: 03
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) -UGC
S.No Name Year Research Area
1 Dr.M.Vijay Prabhu 2015 Hydrodynamic Modeling in Coastal
Aquifer System
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List of Ph.D Scholars Guided: 08 Ongoing: 08
S.No Name of the scholars Year of awarded
Title of the thesis Designation
Awarded
1 Dr.P.Thangaraju 2013
Evaluation of Groundwater Status Through GPS and GIS in Vaniyar Sub-Basin of Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu, India
Managing Director, GEMS, Geo
Exploration and Mining Solutions Multi
National Company.
2 Dr.K.L.K.Vallal 2013
Integrated Hydrogeological Studies Through GIS in Cumbum Valley Watershed, Theni District, South India.
Geologist, Department of Geology & Mining
(DGM), Government of Tamil Nadu.
3 Dr.M.Elangomannan 2013
Hydrogeological Studies Of Chinnar Sub-Basin, Cauvery River, Krishnagiri And Dharmapuri Districts, Tamil Nadu, India
Deputy Hydrogeologist in Tamilnadu Water supply and Drainage
Board (TWAD).
4 Dr.S.Karuppannan 2013
Integrated Hydrogeological Studies Using Geospatial Technology in Pambar Sub- Basin of Ponnaiyar River Tamil Nadu, India.
Assistant Professor Department of
Geology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.
5 Dr.S.Vediappan 2014
Integrated Hydrogeological Studies In Lower Bhavani Sub–Basin, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu, India
Geologist, Department of Geology & Mining
(DGM), Govt. of Tamil Nadu
6 Dr.P.Jayapal 2014
Sustainable Development of Groundwater Resources In Kadavanar Sub-Basin, Cauvery River, Tamilnadu, India
Geologist, Department of Geology & Mining
(DGM), Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
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7 Dr.M.Vijay Prabhu
2014
Hydrogeological Studies of Sarabanga Sub-Basin, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India
UGC-MRP Project Fellow
8 Mr.P.Pragatheeswaran 2015
Hydrogeological Studies of Upper Tirumanimuttar Sub Basin Cauvery River South India Using Geospatial Techniques
Assistant Professor Department of
Geology, Govt. Arts College, Salem.
Ongoing:08
1 Mr.R.Suresh 2015
Geoinformatic Modelling of Crystalline Aquifers of Sweta Nadi Watershed in the Vellar River Basin Tamil Nadu, India.
Assistant Professor, Department of
Geology, Periyar University, Salem.
2 Mr.C.Ananda Prakash 2012
Integrated Hydrogeological Studies Using Geospatial Technology in the Varattaru River Basin Ponnaiyar Tamil nadu India
Staff, Periyar University
3 Mr.M.Mohammed Rafi 2012
Integrated Groundwater Management for Sustained Development of Groundwater Resource in Surlier Watershed in Theni District Tamil nadu India.
Hydrogeologist in the Central Ground Water
Board (CGWB). Govt. of India.
4 Mr.R.Ayyandurai 2013
Hydrogeological Characterization of Groundwater Aquifer System in the Gadilam River Basin Tamilnadu India.
Ph.D Full Time Research Scholar.
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5 Ms.S.Deepa 2013
Groundwater Management and Sustainable Development in Upper Manimuktha Sub-Basin of Velar River Tamilnadu India.
URF-University Research Fellow.
6 Mr.G.Panneer selvam 2014
Integrated Coastal Zone Management Studies Along the Coast of Ramanathapuram District Tamilnadu India.
Geologist, Department of Geology & Mining
(DGM), Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
7 Mr.R.Kannan 2014
Hydrogeological Investigations of Nagavathi Watershed Cauvery River Basin South India.
DST – MRP, JRF- Junior Research Fellow.
8 Mr.S.Satheesh kumar 2015 Geoinformatics Modeling
DST – MRP, PF - Project Fellow.
List of M.Tech., Students Guided: 02
S.No Name of the Scholars Year of Awarded
Title of the Dissertation
1 Mr.Ambikesh Singh
2008
An Integrated Approach of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System and Geophysics to Evaluate Groundwater Potential Zones in Pambar Basin, Tamil Nadu.
2 Ms.N.Lakshmi priya 2011 Morphometric Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technology for Micro Level Watershed Development of Vaniyar Sub Basin, Ponnaiyar River, Tamil Nadu, South India .
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List of M.Phil Scholars Guided: 09 Ongoing: 03
S.No Name of the Scholars Year of
Awarded Title of the Dissertation
1 Mr.S.Satheeswaran 2009 Hydroinformatic Studies in Kadayampatti Panchayat Union of Salem District Tamil Nadu – Using GIS
2 Mr.M.Mohammed Rafi 2009 Spatial Variability of Hydrochemistry in the Cumbum Valley Watershed, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
3 Mr.A.M.Sakthivel 2011 Hydrogeochemical Studies on Geospatial Environment in the Eastern Part of Villupuram District, South India
4 Mr.R.Kannan 2012 Hydrogeological Studies of Chinnar Watershed, Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu
5 Ms.A.Meena 2013 Cheracterisation of Hydrogeochemistry in the Upper Manimuktha Watershed Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu
6 Ms.V.Priyanga 2013 Geophysical Techniques Used for Groundwater Exploration in the Gadilam River Basin Tamil Nadu India
7 Mr.R.Sakthivel 2013
Geophysical Measurement for Subsurface Mapping and Groundwater Exploration in the Manimuktha Nadhi Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu
8 Ms.T.Sowdharya Devi 2013 Delineation of Groundwater Potential Zones in the Lower Gadilam River Basin Tamil Nadu India
9 Mr.S.Satheesh kumar 2013
Hydrochemical Characteristics of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Gadilam River Basin Villupuram District Tamil Nadu India
Ongoing
1 Ms.K.Divya 2015 Hydrogeology
2 Ms.V.Logatharunya 2015 Hydrogeology
3 Mr.G.Prithiviraj 2015 Hydrogeology
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Co-Curricular Activities:
o Member in the student grievance cell in the Department of Geology Periyar
University since 2014.
o Coordinator for Departmental Semester Examinations (2010 & 2014).
o Member, DST-FIST Implementation committee in the Department of
Geology Periyar University since 2010.
o Faculty In charge for Geology Museum, Time table coordinator and Library In charge (2008-2010).
o Head i/c: Department of Geology, Periyar University. (15.12.2005 -
25.05,2006)
o Chairmen and member in the Doctoral committee for Ph.D Research
Scholars in the Department of Geology since 2005.
o Members in the Departmental Admission Committee for M.Sc, M.Phil., and Ph.D., students since 2005.
o Faculty In charge for Hydrogeological Lab. since 2005.
o Faculty advisor for M.Phil and Ph.D. Research Scholar since 2005.
o Selection Committee Member for Various Project Fellows in the
Department of Geology since 2005.
o Organized geological field work , mapping and industrial visit for the
Geology Students since 1993
Extension Activities:
o First Principal i/c: Periyar University College of Arts and Science Constituent College, Harur, Dharmapuri District (10.06.2011 - 03.09.2012).
o First Principal i/c: Periyar University College of Arts and Science Constituent College, Pappireddipatty, Dharmapuri District (21.07.2011 - 22.08.2011).
o Special officer: Periyar University College of Arts and Science Constituent
College, Harur Dharmapuri District Land acquisition since 15.07.2013.
o Coordinator: Water Resource Management Cell, Periyar University since 2014.
o Secretary, Periyar University Examiners route map and Travel Allowance Determination Committee (2015).
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o Location map prepared for Establishing Periyar university Community
Radio Station (2015).
o Work assigned and completed to locate two bore wells to augment groundwater supply to the needs of the University (2015).
o Special invitees in the Board of Research, Periyar University since 2014.
o Member in Grievance Redresses Committee for Affiliated College (2012). o Member of the committee for selection guest lectures in Geology (2011).
o Conducted special class for B.Sc., Applied Geology Students, Periyar
University Constituent College of Arts and Science Mettur (2010).
o PRIDE Examinations- Other state observer during the year (2010). o Camp- officer for Periyar university Affiliated colleges paper valuation
(2009).
o Additional Chief Superintendent for PRIDE Examinations (2009). o Additional Chief Superintendent for affiliated college (2008).
o Chief Superintendent for conditioning PRIDE Examinations (2008).
o Additional chief superintendent for conducting PRIDE Examinations
(2008).
o Chief Superintendent for conducting Periyar University Departmental Examinations (2007).
o Presiding officer for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election (2006).
o Assisted COE section for verification of mark lists of our University (2005).
o Member in the inspection Committee for granting College and Research Laboratory affiliation (2005).
o Inspect PRIDE study center for granting affiliation to Periyar University
(2005).
o Conducted Geophysical survey for locating suitable sites for sinking bore wells to augment groundwater supply to the needs of the University since 2005.
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o Annual Convocation Committee Member since 2005. o Member in the Geology Board of Studies, Periyar University since 2005.
o Stack verification officer for University Departments since 2005.
o Member of the Periyar University library user Committee (2005).
o Question paper setter and Examiner for Colleges, Universities and TNPSC
since 1993.
Instruments and Software working knowledge:
Instruments:
o Geophysical Instruments
o Geophysical logging Instruments
o Survey Instruments
o Multi Parameter o Global Position System (GPS)
o Petro Thin o Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) o Flame Photometer o Spectrophotometer o Petrological Microscope
o Ore Microscope
Software:
o Arc GIS
o ERDAS
o QGIS
o Rock Works
o IP2WIN
o Aquachem
o Statistical Software
This website has been updated on February 2015