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Dr Rakesh Chandra

Assistant Professor - Senior Scale
University of Kashmir

Publications

  • 2
    Projects

Expertise

Geology

Geology & Tectonics of NW Himalaya and Eastern Karakoram

Personal Information

Dr Rakesh Chandra

Male
Department of Earth Sciences University of Kashmir, Hazratbal
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India - 190006


Experience

  • Assistant Professor - Senior Scale

    Department of Earth Sciences

    University of Kashmir


Qualification

  • Ph. D.

    Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology


Honours and Awards

1993

University Gold Medal for standing first in M. Sc. Geology and B. Sc. Geology Honours

Himachal Pradesh University

1993

University Gold Medal for standing first in M. Sc. Geology and B. Sc. Geology Honours

Himachal Pradesh University

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2019

“Tectonic Framework and Magmatic Evolution of Granitoids of Accreting Back-arc of Nubra-Shyok Valley, Ladakh Himalaya and Karakoram (J&K), India”

Dr Ms. Nazia Kowser , University of Kashmir

2019

“Physil compositional, cell parameteric and organo-molecular records of the chronologically constrained loess-palaeosols from Dilpur Formation, Kashmir: Palaeoclimatic reconstruction”

Dr. Meenakshi, Delhi University

2014

“Tectono-geomorphic study of loess-paleosols in the Himalayan intermontane Karewa Basin of Kashmir Valley, J&K, India”

Dr. Reyaz Ahamd Dar , University of Kashmir

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2019

“Tectonic Framework and Magmatic Evolution of Granitoids of Accreting Back-arc of Nubra-Shyok Valley, Ladakh Himalaya and Karakoram (J&K), India”

Dr Ms. Nazia Kowser , University of Kashmir

2019

“Physil compositional, cell parameteric and organo-molecular records of the chronologically constrained loess-palaeosols from Dilpur Formation, Kashmir: Palaeoclimatic reconstruction”

Dr. Meenakshi, Delhi University

2014

“Tectono-geomorphic study of loess-paleosols in the Himalayan intermontane Karewa Basin of Kashmir Valley, J&K, India”

Dr. Reyaz Ahamd Dar , University of Kashmir

2013

“Geochemical study of loess-paleosol Quaternary sediments of Karewa Basin with reference to paleoclimate of Kashmir Valley, J&K, India”

Dr Ishtiaq Ahamd, University of Kashmir

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2018

Indian Society of Geomatics (ISC)

Life Memberships

2018

Association of Quaternary Reserach (AoQR)

Founder and Life Member

2017

Indian Society of Meteorology (ISM)

Life Memberships

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2018

Indian Society of Geomatics (ISC)

Life Memberships

2018

Association of Quaternary Reserach (AoQR)

Founder and Life Member

2017

Indian Society of Meteorology (ISM)

Life Memberships

2016

Geological Society of India (GSI)

Life Memberships

2016

Indian Geological Congress (IGC)

Life Memberships

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Membership In Committees

2024

Departmental Research Committee (DRC) in Centre for Disaster Reduction (CDRR), Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir J&K

External Member

2024

Board of PG studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K

Member

2023

Board of UG studies, University of Ladakh, Leh

Chairman

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2024

Departmental Research Committee (DRC) in Centre for Disaster Reduction (CDRR), Islamic University of Science & Technology, Kashmir J&K

External Member

2024

Board of PG studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K

Member

2023

Board of UG studies, University of Ladakh, Leh

Chairman

2023

Board of PG Studies in Geology, University of Ladakh, Leh

Member

2002

Departmental Research Committee (DRC) in Department of Earth Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar J&K

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Research Projects

“Geological characterization of the Kashmir Valley with the objective of quantifying probabilistic hazard and risk in high risk areas of the valley using a logically integrated set of geoscientific investigations”

Funding Agency : MoES

“Establishment of Centralized Interdisciplinary Science Instrumentation Centre (CISIC) at University of Ladakh, Leh” UT of Ladakh under Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)

Funding Agency : DST

“Geological characterization of the Kashmir Valley with the objective of quantifying probabilistic hazard and risk in high risk areas of the valley using a logically integrated set of geoscientific investigations”

Funding Agency : MoES

“Establishment of Centralized Interdisciplinary Science Instrumentation Centre (CISIC) at University of Ladakh, Leh” UT of Ladakh under Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)

Funding Agency : DST

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