Samsuddin Khan

About

I am a skilled and accomplished geology professional with a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from Aligarh Muslim University, India. My extensive experience in the field includes significant contributions to the study of phosphorite deposits in Rajasthan and various research projects.

I am proud to have developed strong communication skills as a teaching assistant at Aligarh Muslim University, conveying complex geological concepts to students while providing valuable support to professors. My dedication to education and mentorship has been recognized by my peers and students.

My passion for research and pursuit of knowledge is evident in my accomplishments. I have qualified the CSIR-NET exams twice, showcasing my expertise in my area of specialization, and have been recognized as a Junior Research Fellow (BSR) and subsequently as a Senior Research Fellow (BSR).

I have gained practical experience through various field training programs and research work in different parts of India, including using Total Station Surveys (Theodolite) for accurate surveying, XRF and HR-ICPMS for elemental analysis, RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY for mineral identification, and ORE AND OPTICAL MICROSCOPE for detailed examination.

Furthermore, I have expertise in remote sensing and GIS tools for spatial analysis and Electrical Resistivity Surveys Instruments for subsurface investigations. My proficiency extends to software tools such as M.S. Windows, M.S. Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Coral Draw, Rockwork, Arc GIS, Surfer, and Origin.

With a unique blend of academic expertise, practical skills, and a passion for geology, I am eager to apply my knowledge and contribute to further advancements in the field of geology and economic geology.

Employment

• Aligarh Muslim University Teaching assistant
  2015 - 2017

Education

• Aligarh Muslim University Faculty of Sciences Doctorate Research Title: Geochemistry and Genesis of Phosphorite deposits in parts of Banswara District, Rajasthan, India”
  2012 - 2018
• Aligarh Muslim University Faculty of Sciences Master of Science
  2009 - 2011
• Aligarh Muslim University Faculty of Sciences Bachelor of Science
  2006 - 2009

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (8)

• Rare earth element signatures of Paleoproterozoic Sallopat phosphorites of Aravalli Basin, India: implications for diagenetic effects and depositional environment
  Acta Geochimica 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s11631-023-00612-y
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• Petromineralogical Studies of Late Paleocene–Middle Eocene Phosphate Nodules in the Subathu Basin of Solan District, Himachal Pradesh
  Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration 2019 DOI: 10.1007/s42461-019-0082-6
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• Petromineralogical studies of late Paleocene-middle Eocene phosphate nodules in the Subathu Basin of Solan District, Himachal Pradesh
  Mining Engineering 2019
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• Factors Controlling Detrital Mineral Composition of the Sandstones of Khardeola Formation (MesoNeoproterozoic), Chittaurgarh, Southeastern Rajasthan, India
  American Journal of Archaeology & anthropology: Open Access 2018
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• Geochemistry and Genesis of Phosphorite Deposits in Parts of Banswara District Rajasthan India
  2018
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• Petro-Mineralogical Studies Of Phosphorite Deposit Of Sallopat Block Of Banswara District, Rajasthan, India
  Zenodo 2016 DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.1125179
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• Petro-mineralogical Studies of the Paleoproterozoic Phosphorites in the Sonrai basin, Lalitpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India
  Natural Resources Research 2015 DOI: 10.1007/s11053-014-9260-x
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• Worked on a dissertation entitled “An overview of manganese deposits in India” during M.Sc. period.
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