Sivakumar Karthikeyan

About

I am an accomplished earth science scholar with over eight years of extensive research experience leading projects focused on sustainable development goals, particularly in improving land and water productivity. My expertise includes methodological framing, project execution, data collection and analysis, with a strong background in areas such as aquifer mapping, eco- hydrological investigation and water budgeting. I have a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes and am skilled in utilizing tools such as remote sensing, GIS and effective field observations. I am now seeking opportunities to leverage my skills and contribute to impactful projects in the field of water resources management.

Employment

• University of Zululand Post-Doctoral Researcher
  2025 - Present
• Anna University Chennai Senior Research Fellow
  2013 - 2014

Education

• University of Madras - Guindy Campus M.Phil
  2014 - 2015
• University of Madras - Guindy Campus M.Sc
  2011 - 2013
• Alagappa University B.Sc
  2008 - 2011

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (60)

• Hydrochemical characterization and water quality assessment of a major freshwater lake in Thiruvananthapuram urban habitat, Kerala, India using GIS and multivariate analysis
  Urban Water Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1080/1573062x.2026.2695191
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• Assessment of microplastics contamination in riverine environments: Urban stretch of Cauvery and Kollidam rivers of southern India
  Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2026.104493
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• Sources, spatial distribution and risk assessment of metals in tropical estuarine and coastal sediments
  MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2026 DOI: 10.1016/J.MARPOLBUL.2025.118690
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• Landslide Susceptibility Modeling Using Integrated Geospatial and AHP Approaches: A Case Study in Idukki District, India
  2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14485-0_5
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• Intermontane groundwater systems of southern India: Quality assessment and controlling processes
  Cleaner Water 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.clwat.2026.100207
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• Integration of Advanced Geospatial Technologies with Conventional Methods in Groundwater Research: A Review
  Springer Hydrogeology 2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-18184-8_6
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• Geological Effects on Quarry Blasting Fragmentation—Study on Limestone Mining of Southern India
  Remediation and Carbon Capture in Mining Sector 2026 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-87883-1_2
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• Seasonal Changes and Hydrogeochemical Factors Influencing Groundwater Quality in Nannilam, Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu, India
  Geofluids 2026 DOI: 10.1155/gfl/9936907
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• Deciphering hydrogeochemical processes and groundwater suitability through multivariate and geochemical approaches in Madurai, Southern India
  Environmental Geochemistry and Health 2026 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-026-03076-0
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• Geochemical Assessment of Trace Metals in Kodaikanal Lake Sediments: Insights into Anthropogenic Pollution and Management Strategies
  Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal 2026 DOI: 10.1080/15320383.2026.2643694
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