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Saurabh Mittal

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Highly accomplished academic with a proven track record of success in
fostering academic excellence, driving innovation, and promoting student success. Possessing a PhD from IIT Kharagpur, AIR 1 in CSIR-UGC NET, and AIR 67 in GATE, I demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and a deep understanding of higher education principles. With 11+ years of experience in academia, including 8 years in senior leadership roles, I possess the skills and vision to effectively lead and contribute to the success of an institution.

Expertise:
 Mineral and Natural Resource Exploration
 Hydrological modeling & risk assessment
 Applications of Earth observation data & AI/ML in Geoscience
 Transdisciplinary Research
 Hydrocarbon Prospectivity in unconventional reservoirs
 Curriculum and Program Design
 Faculty and Professional development
 Internal quality assurance

Experience:
 Teaching, Learning & Assessment: 11+ years’ experience
 Research Guidance: Successfully mentored 3 PhD theses (2 awarded) in GIS, Hydrogeology & Geophysics, resulting in SCI publications & conference presentations.
 Program and Curriculum Development: Led the development of a Post-Graduate program in Petroleum Geoscience, Market Research, Enhancements, etc.
 Industry Collaboration: Partnered with ISRO, ONGC & L&T ECC on research & training projects.
 Entrepreneurial Ventures: Exploring innovative ideas in air purification, Geo-tourism & Agricultural Geophysics.

Leadership & Service:
 Student progression & Support: Faculty Advisor for SEG Student Chapter (Summit Level), organized 1st South Asian Geoscience Students Conference (2015), Mentorship, Course and Activity Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Field & Industrial Trainings.
 Invited Member of the Committee on University & Student Program (CUSP) of SEG International.
 Skill Development Trainer: Delivered specialized lectures (video, online and face to face), Field Trainings for professionals.
 Contributed to establishing Geophysics facilities and digitalization initiatives.
 Accreditation & Documentation support
 Community Engagement

Academic Excellence:
 All India Rank 1 in CSIR-UGC NET exam (2012)
 All India Rank 67 in GATE exam (2007)
 B & C certificate of NCC with "B" Grade.

Passionate about lifelong learning, research excellence, and empowering students & institutions.
Open to opportunities in Academic Leadership, Research, Faculty positions, and Industry collaborations.

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