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Earth Science Dept. handbook

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DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES

IIT BOMBAY

FRESHER’S HANDBOOK 2016-2017


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CONTENTS

1. Welcome note from Department HOD Prof. G Mohan............... 3

2. About Department ..................................................................... 4

3. Faculty......................................................................................... 5

4. Laboratory, Research facilities and Softwares ........................... 9

5. About ISCP ...................................................................................11

6. Welcome note from Department Coordinator(MSc), ISCP..........12

7. ISCP Team…………………………………………………………………………………13

8.Student Counsellor……………………………………………………………………..14

8. ERSA and Protolith ...................................................................... 15

9. Student Chapters and their representatives ............................ 17

10. Department representatives ................................................... 20


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A WELCOME NOTE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Prof. G Mohan

Head of Earth Sciences Department

On behalf of the Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay, I extend a very warm welcome

to all the new entrants to the Department. It is indeed a matter of great pride and privilege for

you to be a part of the Earth Science fraternity at IIT Bombay. The transition from the

university to the IIT system is a challenging and daunting task, and you will need to adapt

quickly to the new system. In this regard, I encourage students to interact with their faculty

advisors or any other faculty regarding any issues related to academics or otherwise. The

departmental faculty are approachable, helpful and ever willing to provide guidance. You

will find the atmosphere in the department to be student friendly and conducive to achieving

excellence in academics. This is a great opportunity for all of you to take advantage of the

excellent teaching and research facilities in the department to enhance your career. IIT

Bombay also provides ample opportunity to students to hone their skills in extra-curricular

activities and shape their overall personality. I am certain that your stay at IITB will be

memorable and cherished by one and all.

With Best Wishes! Prof. G Mohan

Head

Earth Sciences Department


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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Earth Science was constituted in 1982 from the erstwhile Geology section

which was initiated in 1958 in the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay and was

offering M.Sc. programme in Applied Geology since 1964. The department has since

witnessed a steady growth over time in terms of faculty strength, research areas and facilities

and academic programmes. Currently the department has faculty strength of 20 and offers

• M.Sc (Applied Geology) and M.Sc.(Applied Geophysics) as UG programmes

• M.Tech (Geoexploration) and M.Tech (Petroleum Geosciences) as PG programmes

• Doctoral Programmes

The department annually admits about 50 students in its M.Sc. programmes,

about 37 students in its M.Tech Programmes and about 20 students in its Doctoral

programme. The core and elective courses in the various programmes on offer are

specifically designed to meet industry standards and research requirements.

The department is well equipped with the state-of-art laboratory and research facilities

including two major national facilities - the 40Ar/39Ar mass spectrometer for geochronology

and the EPMA for mineral chemistry. Several sophisticated geophysical equipment were also

procured to support the teaching and research programmes in geophysics. The department

enjoys substantial financial support from various government agencies and national research

laboratories through sponsored research and consultation. The faculty regularly publish their

research in peer-reviewed high impact SCI journals of international repute. These research

contributions are duly recognized at the national as well as international level in terms of

several national awards such as the Bhatnagar prize, National Geoscience award, Young

Scientist award, Krishnan medal and several other national and international research awards

and fellowships. The faculty of the department have also been serving the public sector

undertakings and national institutions as board of directors and governors and in advisory

committees and some are serving the editorial boards of journals. The close links that the

department enjoys with the industry and research organizations has worked towards elevating

the level and quality of studies and facilities. The department also works towards building the

social and moral character of the students.


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FACULTY

Dr. G Mohan (Professor & Head Of Department)

Field of Study: Seismology and General Geophysics

Room no. : 126

Dr. P.K Saraswati (Professor)

Field of Study: Micropalaeontology, Biostratigraphy

Room no. : 101

Dr. H.S Pandalai (Professor)

Field of Study: Mining Geology, Geostatistics , Ore Geology

Room no. : 110

Dr. T.K Biswal (Professor)

Field of Study: Structural Geology , Tectonics

Room no. : 120

Dr. D. Ramakrishnan (Professor)

Field of Study: Remote Sensing, Geomorphology and Hydrogeology

Room no. : 122

Dr. T.N Singh (Professor)

Field of Study: Engineering geology, Rock mechanics, Slope Stability

Room no. : 019-B

Dr. S.C Patel (Professor)

Field of Study: Metamorphic petrology, Unstable Isotope Systematics

Room no. : 123


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Dr. G.N Jadhav (Professor)

Field of Study: Ore Petrology, Fluid Inclusion

Room no. : 109

Dr. M. Radhakrishna (Professor)

Field of Study: Gravity and Magnetic Methods, Seismotectonics, Solid

Earth Geophysics, Continental Margins

Room no. : 125

Dr. E. Chandrasekhar (Professor)

Field of Study: Geoelectromagnetic Induction, Wavelet Analysis of

Geophysical Data

Room no. : 024

Dr. Malay Mukul (Professor)

Field of Study: Structural Geology, GPS, Geodesy, Neotectonics

Room no. : 023

Dr. George Matthew (Professor)

Field of Study: Mineralogy and Tectonics

Room no. : 112

Dr. Kanchan Pandey (Professor)

Field of Study: Isotope Geology, Geochronology, Geochemistry

Room no. : 011

Dr.Hetu Sheth ( Professor )

Field of Study: Volcanology, Igneous Petrology, Flood Basalts, Deccan

Volcanism

Room no. : 012

Dr. S Banerjee ( Professor )

Field of Study: Sedimentology, Basin analysis

Room no. : 111


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Dr. K.H Singh (Associate Professor)

Field of Study: Geophysical Subsurface Imaging, Geomagnetism, Lunar Magnetism

Room no. :022

Dr. S. Dutta (Associate Professor)

Field of Study: Organic Geochemistry, Petroleum Geology

Room no. : 121

Dr. S. Mukherjee (Associate Professor)

Field of Study: Structural Geology

Room no. : 204

Dr. B Shekhar (Assistant Professor)

Field of Study: Exploration Seismology

Room no. : 114

Dr.Vikram Vishal (Assistant Professor)

Field of Study: Geomechanics, Energy , Geohazards

Room no. : 205

Dr. C.H Mehta (Visiting Professor)

Field of Study: Seismic Imaging and Inversion

Room Number: 114

Dr. Prabhakar Naraga ( Assistant Professor )

Field of Study: Metamorphic Petrology, Tectonics

Room no. : 010


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Dr. B.K. Sahoo (Emeritus Professor)

NA Field of Study: Mathematical Geology, Sedimentology


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Laboratory, Research facilities and Softwares

The department is well equipped with laboratory facilities for teaching as well for research.

In addition to the earlier mentioned national facilities, it hosts other major facilities as well,

including those supported by the Department of Science and Technology’s fund For

Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure. Besides the below mentioned

departmental instruments , the students and faculty members and access to other department

instruments as well as sophisticated advanced Instrumentation Facility (SAIF).

• Ar-Ar Mass Spectrometer

• Electron Probe Micro Analyzer

• Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)

• Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS)

• UV and visible spectrophotometer

• X-ray Diffractometer (XRD)

• Rock-Eval Pyrolyzer

• Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)

• Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (SEMEDS)

• Optical systems for transmitted and incident light microscopy

• Heat and freezing stages for fluid inclusion studies

• Engineering geological test equipments

• Laser Raman Spectrometer

• Magnetic susceptibility measurement systems and magnetometers

• Gravimeter

• Digital seismograph

• Advanced computational systems

• Field Fourier Transform Infra-red Radiometer (FTIR)

• Vibration monitor • Five-Channel broad-band Magnetotelluric (MT) equipment

• Multi-electrode Resistivity Imaging System


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Softwares

Seismic Data Processing (Paradigm Suite)

Seismic and well log Interpretation ( Opendtect 5.0, Opendtect 6.0,Techlog)

Seismological softwares

Gravity ,magnetic data processing and interpretation (GEOSOFT)

Electrical and E.M Softwares

MT Inversion Softwares(WinGlink)

RES2DINV and RES3DINV

Digital photometry (LPS) Suite

ENVIS , ERDAS Imagine & Arc/Info


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ISCP (Institute Student Companion Programme)

There is an abrupt change in student life from universities to IITs. Student from various

colleges and universities often face the problem of proper guidance especially during their

initial days at IIT. To bridge the life style gap between colleges and IIT Bombay, ISCP was

started.

The Student Companion Programme is specifically designed to cater to the needs of PG

community of IIT Bombay. The post graduate students in the institute face various issues

which are typically non-academic and coalition of academic in nature. These issues need to

be addressed; the ISCP provides a platform for the students to get help at formal as well as

informal lines. The current scenario, thus, calls for a Post Graduate student-oriented guidance

program which addresses their peculiar needs and helps them in becoming sound scientists,

engineers and citizens. The ISCP is in effect from the academic year 2011-2012, and is

monitored by the Dean AP office. Students are requested to make best use of the resources

made available to them by the ISCP.


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A WELCOME NOTE from Department Coordinator (M.Sc), ISCP

Hello friends!

At First, congratulations to all the freshers for qualifying national level exam and becoming

part of the prestigious IIT Bombay. I whole heartedly welcome you to the Earth Sciences

Family. During your initial days, you may find the atmosphere a bit engulfed with tension.

Since the IIT way of teaching and its academic schedule is different from those of

universities, you may also need some time to adapt to it. Humans are the most versatile

creature and I am sure you will get accustomed to it in a jiffy. Please feel free to approach

any seniors, faculty members whenever you feel so. The faculty over here are the best in

themselves, friendly and selflessly ever ready to help. You can talk to the faculty advisors or

any faculty member not only regarding your academics but also if you feel uneasy in this

new place. We also have student counsellor who will soothe your mind in case you are

mentally unadaptable to the new scenarios. Please don’t get your head stuck in books only,

be active participant in extracurricular activities. I advise you to be in constant contact with

your student companions and report him about your any problems. I am also there to

extend my helping hands whenever you need. I beseech you to enjoy every moment at IIT

Bombay because you are going to miss this place forever. I assure you that these two years

of your life would be the best.

-MOHD RIZWAN


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Student Counsellor

Over and above your friends/ mentors/ faculty (guide), counselling facility is offered by the

institute for addressing students' academic and personal issues. Our student counsellors are

Mrs. Amita Tagare and Ms. Hima Anaredy.

Mrs. Amita Tagare has over 20 years of experience and is directly associated with the office

of the Dean of Students' Affairs (SA). Although official permissions are obtained through the

Dean SA, the student counsellor‟s office functions independently and provides all the

possible help to students.

Ms. Hima Anaredy is newly associated with the Counselling Centre, she has a experience of

counselling students for the last 5 years and is with IIT for more than a year now. She can be

contacted on: 022 25769071 or 9820747079. You can directly walk in SC's office on the 3rd

floor, Main Building or write a mail to [email protected] or [email protected] to set

up an appointment.

Mrs Amita Tagare Ms Hima Anaredy


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ERSA

The Earth Science Association (ERSA) is the student body of the department. It aims to promote

knowledge and awareness in the field of Earth Sciences. It also organizes events in order to

improve your experience of living on a hostel campus.

Santanu

Misra

Department

Association

General

Secretary

[email protected]

+91 9958550951

Krishna

Kumar

Maurya

Associate

Secretary

(Cultural

Affairs)-

[email protected]

+91 7045800233

Malaya

Kumar

Sahoo

Associate

Secretary

(Sports)

[email protected]

+91 7045800234

Ankit Singh

Web

Secretary

[email protected]

+91 8750447440

Anwesha

Sarkar

Alumni

Secretary

[email protected]

+91 9769380382

mailto:[email protected]






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PROTOLITH

Protolith is the first national level festival of IITB Department of Earth Sciences. It takes place in

the month of October. Coming from the amalgamation of two Greek words – ‘protos’ for first

and ‘lithos’ which means rock, protolith means the original rock from which the current existing

rock was created. It signifies a beginning, the dawn of something new and exciting. It signifies

the start of something wonderful that will be remembered for days to come.

And it is with this belief that we, the students of IIT Bombay, are proud to be bringing you the

first national level festival of the IITB Earth Sciences Department, Protolith. The field of geology

is rarely known outside the circles of those who deal with the mysteries of the Earth. Protolith is

aimed at bringing this science to the fore and motivating the youth of our country to embark

upon careers in it. However, it is not just a means to increase the awareness about the

geosciences. It is also an opportunity for the current students to showcase their skill and talent

in various competitions and challenging tasks. This festival is also intended to bridge the gap

between the industry and the academics by increasing the interaction between them. Most

importantly though, Protolith is envisioned to provide a platform for young minds to mingle and

come up with ideas that we believe can revolutionize this amazing branch of study. It symbolizes

our hope that there is no barrier between disciplines of this field and our hope that together we

can be stronger and better than what we are alone.

For more details check official website of Protolith www.protolith-iitb.com or

http://www.geos.iitb.ac.in/~ersa/protolith.php

SPORTS

The Associate Secretary (Department sports) is responsible for conducting intra department

sports. The associate Secretary (PG Sports nominee) is responsible for manage the departments

participation in inter department sports competitions

CULTURAL

Last year department was declared runner up in group dance event of PG Cult, the inter

department cultural festival for post graduate students. Radhika Arora, MTech Petroleum

Geoscience was awarded Miss Personality in the same event.

http://www.protolith-iitb.com/


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STUDENT CHAPTERS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES

1. AAPG Student Chapter The American Association of Petroleum Geologists has been a pillar of the worldwide

geoscientific community. The original purpose of AAPG is to foster scientific research, to

advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional and

students to show up their potentials at global level. The IITB Student chapter regularly

participates in the prestigious Imperial Barrel Award Challenge and is always on the lookout

for enthusiastic participants.

2. SEG Student Chapter

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is

connecting, inspiring, and propelling the people and science of geophysics. SEG student

chapter gives the opportunities to enhance your education, start your career and join the

community of like-minded students who are going to be the leaders in the field of

geosciences.

At SEG IITB Student chapter we organize multiple events throughout the academic year.

Events ranging from seminars by experts from academia and industry, conferences by

researchers, workshops on current methods and technologies being used in industry and

quizzes related to geosciences etc. are organized. There is a regular floating of SEG news and

events to the members to keep them updated about what's happening in the field of

geosciences.

Representatives

President

Shubham Vainiwal

[email protected]

+91 8454889932



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Vice-

President

Sanjeev Kumar

[email protected]

+91 8828291243,9991882343

Treasurer

Biswaranjan Sahu

[email protected]

+91 8828168965

3. SPE Student Chapter

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is one of the most prestigious organizations working

towards disseminating technical knowledge concerning exploration, development and

production of oil and gas resources and related technologies. Students can become members

for free. Join for the following reasons:

• Get technical knowledge and develop professional competent

• Chance to attend and participate in various SPE events.

• Build industry relationships with many professionals throughout the world both online and

offline.

• Free access to the SPE periodicals like Journal of Petroleum Technology.

• Get scholarships.

• Can attend SPE annual meet where you can exchange ideas and enlarge your horizon.

• Get an opportunity to volunteer and develop leadership skills.

Representatives

President

Srinjoy Sarkar

[email protected]

+91 9674712002





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Vice-President

Saroj Kumar

Panda

[email protected]

+91 9167405871

Secretary

Dillip Kumar

Sahoo

[email protected]

+91 8908902314

Treasurer

Deb Jyoti

Ghosh

[email protected]

+91 8436734439

4. SPG Student Chapter

The Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) is one of the most prestigious organization

which provides a platform for the geophysicists, petrophysicists and geologists to discuss and

model the important and challenging aspects of exploration, development and production of

oil and gas resources and related technologies. Students can become members for free.

This student chapter is a novice among all other student chapters present in the department

but promises to deliver all the inputs from academia and industry. Events ranging from

seminars by experts from academia and industry, conferences by researchers, workshops on

current methods and technologies being used in industry and quizzes related to geosciences

etc. will be organized. There is a regular floating of SPG news and events in the SPG website

to the members to keep them updated about what's happening in the field of geosciences.





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OTHER POST HOLDERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT

Akshay Bajpai

Department

General

Secretary

[email protected]

+91 8828291224

Mohd Rizwan Department

Coordinator

(M.Sc)

[email protected]

+91 8879123879

Gaurav Upadhyay Department

Coordinator

(M.Tech)&

Secretary (PG

Sports Nominee)

[email protected]

+91 9810922958

Niraj Maurya

Department

Placement

Coordinator

(Applied

Geology)

[email protected]

+91 9450507572

Vivek Kaushik

Department

Placement

Coordinator

(Applied

Geophysics)

[email protected]

+91 9654282863

Sakshi Singhal

Department

Placement

Coordinator

(Applied

Geology)

[email protected]

+91 9711518844

Radhika Arora

Company

Coordinator

(Earth Science)

[email protected]

+91 9769961418

Laxmi Kant

Sharma

AURAA

Representative

[email protected] +91 7506134637










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Priyanka

Shandilay

Overall

Coordinator-

IRSCP


Parth samani

Department

Coordinator-

IRSCP


Sambit Shuvankar

Panda

Department

Coordinator-

IRSCP


Pankaj Gangwar

Executive

member(M.Sc),

PG Academic

council






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