Dr. PRADHAP DHANASEKARAN | Geology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. PRADHAP DHANASEKARAN : Leading Researcher in Geology

GUEST LECTURER at Geology, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, India

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

The user has achieved significant academic milestones in the field of geology and environmental geochemistry. Their educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Geology with a specialization in Environmental Geochemistry, which they obtained in 2021 from the University of Madras. Their outstanding performance during their Ph.D. earned them a highly commended status, reflecting their exceptional dedication and scholarly achievements. Prior to their doctoral studies, the user completed an M.Phil. in Geology with a focus on Environmental Geology in 2016, where they excelled with a remarkable 81.08%, earning them a First Class with Distinction, also from the University of Madras. This demonstrates their consistent commitment to academic excellence and their expertise in their chosen field. Their academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Geology in 2015, where they obtained a First Class with a grade of 74.74%, further showcasing their strong foundation in geology. They earned their undergraduate degree, a B.Sc. in Geology, from Presidency College (Autonomous) in 2013, achieving a Second Class with a grade of 55.8%. In their earlier years of education, the user demonstrated a strong academic foundation by achieving a 12th grade score of 51.25% in the State Board examinations, where they studied Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Similarly, in their 10th grade, they obtained a score of 49.4% in the State Board examinations, where they studied Tamil, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Throughout their academic journey, the user has shown consistent dedication to their studies, building a strong foundation in geology and environmental geochemistry. Their achievements reflect their commitment to academic excellence and their passion for their field of study. 📚🎓

Area of Interest:

Dr. Pradhap Dhanasekaran’s area of interest spans across various domains within the field of geology and environmental science. His expertise and research focus include Geomorphology, Geochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry, Sedimentology & Sedimentary Petrology, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), and Environmental Geology. This broad range of interests reflects a comprehensive approach to studying geological processes, environmental interactions, and the application of advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and GIS in the field. Dr. Dhanasekaran’s diverse interests and expertise position him as a versatile professional with a deep understanding of geological and environmental sciences.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Pradhap Dhanasekaran is currently working as a Guest Lecturer in Geology at the University of Madras, Chennai, starting from January 8, 2022. In this role, he is involved in teaching and mentoring postgraduate students in the field of Geology. Dr. Dhanasekaran’s position as a Guest Lecturer underscores his dedication to education and his commitment to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the academic community.

Award and Prize:

Dr. Pradhap Dhanasekaran served as a Project Assistant at the University of Madras Research from 2017 to 2018, where he played a role in various research projects at the university. In addition to his professional endeavors, he holds a Typewriting certification (Second Class – Junior Grade) from the Department of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, showcasing his proficiency in this technical skill. Furthermore, Dr. Dhanasekaran completed 240 hours of service through the National Service Scheme at Presidency College (University of Madras) in 2013, demonstrating his commitment to community service and extracurricular activities during his academic years.

Geological Field Visit:

Dr. Pradhap Dhanasekaran has extensive experience in fieldwork and geological exploration. He has visited several significant geological sites, including Bauxite mines in Kollimalai Hills and Shevaroys Hills in Salem, Neyveli Lignite mines, the Thiruvakkarai wood fossil site, and locations with crystalline limestone. Furthermore, Dr. Dhanasekaran has visited the mineralization shear zone in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri, and has conducted fieldwork in and around Salem and Namakkal. His fieldwork also extends to the study of Some Proterozoic Rocks of the Cuddapah Basin in Andhra Pradesh, where he has undertaken sedimentary petrology and stratigraphic investigations. This extensive field experience demonstrates his practical knowledge and hands-on approach to geological research and exploration.

Publications:

Distribution of plastic litter in beach sediments of Silver beach, Cuddalore, during Nivar Cyclone – A first report

Baseline distributions and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in reef-associated sediments of Vembar group of Islands, Gulf of Mannar, India

Trace element concentrations and their potential ecological risk in the reef sediments of coral islands, Vembar group of islands, Gulf of Mannar, India

Metal concentration and its ecological risk assessment in the beach sediments of Coromandel Coast, Southern India

Bioavailable trace metals and their ecological risks in the tourist beaches of the Southeast coast of India

A baseline study on elemental concentration and potential ecological risk status of the surface sediments of Ashtamudi Lake, south west coast of India

A baseline study on trace element based sediment pollution and potential ecological risk of reef sediments of Musal, Manoli and Manoli putti Islands, Gulf of Mannar, India

Elemental concentration based potential ecological risk (PER) status of the surface sediments, Pulicat lagoon, Southeast coast of India

 

 

Prof Dr. Karem Azmy | Geochemistry | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. Karem Azmy : Leading Researcher in Geochemistry

Professor at Geochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, India

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Jan. 1997 – Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, with a thesis titled “Isotopic Composition of Silurian Brachiopods: Implications for Coeval Seawater.” The research involved the reconstruction of reference isotope profiles (δ13C, δ18O, and 87Sr/86Sr) for the Silurian Period for high-resolution global stratigraphic correlations and the reconstruction of Silurian paleoenvironmental conditions (paleoclimatic and paleoceanographic patterns) from the geochemistry of marine carbonates. July 1992 – M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, with a thesis titled “Subsurface Diagenetic Evolution and Porosity Evaluation of Middle-Upper Devonian Kee Scarp Reef, Norman Wells, N.W.T., Canada.” The research included the genetic classification of micropores, the relationship of micropores to reef habitat, carbonate petrography, and the differential response, reflected by the nature of micropores, of skeletal and non-skeletal components in different facies to the diagenetic water-rock interaction and their associated changes in the geochemistry of carbonates. May 1983 – B.Sc. Honours in Geology-Chemistry (double major) from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Experience:

Sept. 2011-present – Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Jan. 2005-Aug. 2011 – Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Oct. 2003-Dec. 2004 – Senior Lecturer and Head of the Stable Isotope Lab at the University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland. Jan 2002-Dec. 2002 – Geologist at BAHANA, LLC in Nevada, USA. Jun 2001-Dec. 2001 – Research Geochemist at the Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Conducted research on the geochemistry of groundwater around the Nevada Test Site in the USA, including the high-resolution reconstruction of flow paths from major, trace, rare earth elements, and stable isotope signals of groundwater. Identified unknown aquifers and hydrologic connections between aquifers using stable isotope signals of water (87Sr/86Sr & δ34S).

Teaching Experience:

He have taught various courses related to geology and geochemistry, including “Stable Isotope and Their Applications in Carbonate Paleoenvironment, Chemostratigraphy, and Diagenesis,” a graduate short course at the University of Milan, Italy in May 2017. At Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), I have taught courses such as “Sedimentary Basins and Petroleum Exploration (EASC 4702),” “Sedimentary Diagenesis (EASC 3702),” “Carbonate Environments and Diagenesis (EASC 4720),” “Facies Models (EASC 4700),” “Diagenetic Evolution and Porosity Development in Carbonate Reservoirs (EASC 6972),” “Applications of Stable Isotopes in Carbonate Diagenesis and Paleoenvironment (EASC 6973),” and “The Earth’s Material Resources (EASC 2915).” Additionally, He have taught “Physical Geology (EASC1000)” at MUN. Furthermore, He have taught “Lösungsstrategien im Bereich der Geochemie,” which focuses on analytical techniques and instrumental analysis, at Basel University. 📚🔬

Karem Azmy ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 7798, Since 2018: 3419
  • Citations: 7798 (All), 3419 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 38 (All), 27 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 78 (All), 69 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Azmy ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Awards:

Throughout my career, He have been fortunate to receive several awards and grants that have contributed to research endeavors. Notably, He received a significant CFI Award (Canadian Foundation of Innovation) totaling $481,000 from 2006 to 2010, which was allocated for updating the stable isotope lab at the University. This award also included Infrastructure Operating Funds (IOF) from CFI. In terms of grants, He have secured funding from various sources, such as the GSC (Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa) for $36,225 from 2021 to 2023, OERA (Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia) for $10,000 from 2020 to 2023, Mitacs-Accelerate grants for collaborations with OGCNL totaling $30,000 from 2020 to 2022 and $80,000 from 2019 to 2022, as well as a $10,000 grant from Mitacs-Accelerate for a collaboration with Nalcor in 2019-2020. Additionally, He received a postdoctoral fellowship grant totaling $140,000 from Mitacs-Accelerate in collaboration with Husky Oil from 2016 to 2018, and a $15,000 grant from Mitacs-Accelerate in collaboration with Husky Oil for a PhD student in 2015-2016. Furthermore, He obtained funding from PEEP (Petroleum Exploration Enhancement Program) for $94,000 from 2014 to 2017, and a substantial in-kind contribution of a 3-year software license (Petromod) from Schlumberger, valued at $8 million from 2014 to 2017. Another noteworthy grant is the $17,000 received from Suncor in 2013-2015. These awards and grants have played a crucial role in supporting research efforts and have enabled to make significant contributions to field. 🏆🔬

INVITATION FOR CONFERENCE:

The PIP-ISPSG Atlantic Ireland meeting, Dublin Oct 19-20, 2009.

The 3rd International Symposium on Oil and Gas Resources in Western Newfoundland at Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada (Sept 13-15, 2008).

The 2nd International Symposium on Oil and Gas Resources in Western Newfoundland at Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada (June 5-8, 2007).

IGCP 450 at Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Sept 27-Oct 3, 2001), Symposium on the sediment-hosted Neoproterozoic base metal deposits of Africa and South America.

Publications:

87Sr/86Sr, δ13C and δ18O evolution of Phanerozoic seawater

  • Published in Energy in 1999 with 3175 citations.

Coupling of surface temperatures and atmospheric CO2 concentrations during the Palaeozoic era

  • Published in Energy in 2007 with 323 citations.

Oxygen isotope evolution of Phanerozoic seawater

  • Published in Energy in 1997 with 282 citations.

Strontium isotope stratigraphy: potential resolution and event correlation

  • Published in Energy in 1997 with 262 citations.

Oxygen and carbon isotopic composition of Silurian brachiopods: implications for coeval seawater and glaciations

  • Published in Energy in 1998 with 237 citations.