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RAMASAMY SM

Bharathidasan University, Alagappa University, Geological Survey of India Southern Region, Andhra University, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Annamalai University

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As Founder Professor I Director, School of Earth Sciences & Centre for Remote Sensing conceived and executed unique programmes at M. Tech. level in Geological Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics and M.Sc. in Geoinformatics (under UGC innovative programme) and

Established the Centre of Excellence in Remote Sensing exclusively through funded projects brought to the tune of over Rs 25 crore.

SPECIALISATIONS:
Remote Sensing and GIS-based modeling and visualization of Palaeo -Time transgressive - Active Geological Systems and Processes for
 Mineral, Hydrocarbon, and Water Resources exploration
 Earth Ecosystem modeling in hill, plain, riverine, coastal & aeolian systems
 Natural Disasters mapping, mitigation, and management
 Sunken and lost ancient cities/civilizations and
 Spatial Decision Support Systems for sustainable development.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
 Guided over 18 Ph.D. and 40 M. Tech. in Geological Remote Sensing & GIS.

 Conceived and executed over 25 major funded research projects in the above
areas of specialization, budgeting to the tune of Indian rupees(35 crores) 3500
lakhs, sponsored by various National and International agencies and brought
out packages of newer information in the field of Earth resources, Geological /
Geomorphological processes, Geological Eco-systems, Natural disasters, etc., for
Indian Peninsula in general and South India in particular.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
 14 Books and Edited Volumes
 150 Scientific Papers in Referred Journals and edited volumes
 89 Papers in Conference volumes.
 Over 100 Popular Articles and press coverages.

EXTENSION ACADEMIA:
 Conducted over 50 Conferences I Seminars I Refresher Courses I Workshops
benefiting over 700 academicians I students I researchers I field level scientists I
technocrats I NGOs I Administrators.

Employment

  • Bharathidasan University Professor of Eminence
    2019 - Present
  • Alagappa University Distinguished Professor
    2016 - 2019
  • Bharathidasan University DST Geospatial Chair Professor
    2013 - 2016
  • Gandhigram Rural Institute Chancellor Incharge
    2011 - 2012
  • Gandhigram Rural Institute Vice - Chancellor
    2009 - 2011
  • Bharathidasan University Director
    2007 - 2009
  • Bharathidasan University Co-ordinator
    2002 - 2009
  • Bharathidasan University Syndicate Member
    2000 - 2003
  • Bharathidasan University Convenor
    1999 - 2001
  • Bharathidasan University Director
    1998 - 2000
  • Bharathidasan University Dean
    1998 - 2000
  • Bharathidasan University Director
    1993 - 2009
  • Bharathidasan University Director
    1993 - 2007
  • Bharathidasan University Senate Member
    1989 - 2009
  • Bharathidasan University Professor & Head
    1989 - 2009
  • Anna University Scientist
    1986 - 1989
  • Geological Society of India Geologist
    1974 - 1986
  • Government of Tamil Nadu Geological Assistant
    1971 - 1974

Education

  • Geological Survey of India Southern Region Diploma Course (Remote sensing in Geo resources Exploration, Geological Eco-systems, Geo environment, Natural Disasters )
    1980 - 1981
  • Andhra University Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D
    1975 - 1984
  • Annamalai University M.Sc - Geology
    1969 - 1971
  • Alagappa University B.Sc - Geology
    1966 - 1969

Projects & Funding

  • Project “RES-TAS” - Remote Sensing and GIS based Appraisal on Reservoir Siltation in parts of Southern Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission
    2008 - 2011
  • Project : “DMSP” (Disaster Management Support Programme) Tsunami and Storm Surge Vulnerability Mapping along Tamil Nadu Space Application Centre (SAC), Marine and Water Resource Group
    2008 - 2011
  • Project “RES-OIL” Integrated Remote Sensing and GIS technologies for targeting Hydrocarbon locals from Soil tonal and Geochemical anomalies related to Oil and Gas seepage in Selected frontier basins of India Oil – Industry Development Board (OIDB)
    2008 - 2011
  • Project “TIRUMALAS” Thirumala landslides and Mitigation Strategies Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2007 - 2010
  • Project “RGNDWM-III” Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission for Southern Maharashtra State National Remote Sensing Centre
    2007 - 2009
  • Project “FLOODCON” - Base Paper on Flood Conservation for Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission (SPC)
    2006 - 2006
  • Project “SASTA" Seismicities in Andaman- Sumatra Region and its impacts along Tamil Nadu Coast – A Pilot Study State Planning Commission (SPC)
    2006 - 2007
  • Project “B-CAN” Feasibility study for the revival of Buckingham Canal in Between Chennai and Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu TNSLUB, SPC
    2006 - 2007
  • Project “SSS” Multi Disciplinary Study of the Shallow Subsurface and the Quaternary Geology of the Cauvery Delta Region Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2006 - 2009
  • Project “SLR-TA” Impact of Predicted Sea level Rise along Tamil Nadu Coast Space Applications Centre
    2006 - 2009
  • Project “FIST” Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in University and Higher Education Institutions Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2006 - 2010
  • Project “S&T MAP” GIS data base for Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
    2005 - 2007
  • Project “TSUNATA” Tsunami Disaster Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2005 - 2006
  • UGC Innovative Programme (M.Sc Geoinformatics) University Grants Commission (UGC)
    2004 - 2009
  • Project “NILA” Nilgiri Landslides Mitigation through Remote Sensing and GIS Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2004 - 2007
  • Project ‘SEISTA” Seismo Tectonics of South India Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
    2003 - 2006
  • Preparation of Ground Water Prospecting Map for parts of Kerala National Remote Sensing Centre
    2002 - 2003
  • Project “NRDMS” Natural Resources Data Management System for Pudukottai District, Tamil Nadu Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology
    2001 - 2006
  • Project “WEGHARIS”-Western Ghats Resources Information System State Planning & Development Department
    1999 - 2006
  • Project “EGHARIS” - Eastern Ghats Resources, Geohazards Information Systems State Planning & Development Department
    1998 - 2002
  • Project “CRUSDE” - Crustal Deformation Studies of South India Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space
    1998 - 2001
  • Project “WATSHED” - Water and Soil Conservation Measures for Kombai Watershed, Tiruchirapalli DROUGHT PRONE AREAS PROGRAMME (DPAP) Collector
    1998 - 1998
  • Project “POCTEC” Visualization of Post-Collision Tectonic movement of Peninsular India University of Melbourne
    1997 - 1998
  • Project “WATMAN” - Water Management Plan for Karur District, , Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board
    1997 - 2008
  • Project “MOFRASY” - Modelling of Fractured Aquifer Systems in Central Tamil Nadu Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission
    1997 - 1999
  • Project “RENWE” - Resources and Environment of Hill Eco System using Remote Sensing and GIS Planning and Development Department
    1997 - 1999
  • Project “GISWASH” - GIS for Watershed Development for Thogaimalai Watershed Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology
    1997 - 1998
  • Creation and strengthening of infrastructure in Remote Sensing All India Council for Technical Education
    1995 - 1999
  • KUNDAH - Environmental Geomorphology of Kundah Hydro Electric Scheme Tamilnadu Electricity Board (TNEB)
    1995 - 1996
  • Project “LANDSLIDES” - Predictive and Preventive Modelling for Landslides (Nilgiris) Department of Science and Technology
    1994 - 1997
  • Project “TECSI” - Tectonic Studies of South India University Grants Commission
    1994 - 1997
  • Integrated Mission for Sustainable Resource Development (IMSD) National Remote Sensing Centre
    1994 - 1996
  • Poject “CORE LAND” - Remote Sensing for Coastal Resources Evaluation amil Nadu State Planning Commission (Chennai, IN)
    1994 - 1996
  • Project “NEOTECTA” - Detection of Neotectonic zones in Tamil Nadu through Integrated Remote Sensing studies Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology (New Delhi, IN)
    1994 - 1996
  • Project “RECHARGE”- Remote Sensing for Artificial Recharge in Ayyar Basin ,Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (Chennai, IN)
    1991 - 1993
  • Project “MOCASY” - Modelling of Crystalline Aquifer System, Vellar Basin, Tamil Nadu Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology (New Delhi, IN)
    1990 - 1993
  • Project “RIMIGTA” - River Migration in Tamil Nadu Department of Space
    1990 - 1993
  • Hydrogeomorphic Mapping and Detection of Groundwater Locales in Hard Rock Aquifer Systems National Remote Sensing Centre
    1987 - 1989
  • Project “RAGAM” (Ramanathapuram Geo-Resources Appraisal and Management) -Drinking Water Mission Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (Chennai, IN)
    1987 - 1989
  • Hydrogeomorphic Mapping and Detection of Groundwater Locales in Hard Rock Aquifer Systems National Remote Sensing Centre
    1987 - 1989
  • Cyclone Tracking And Disaster Assessment Along East Coast Of Tamil Nadu UNESCO-COSTED
    1986 - 1987
  • Remote Sensing For Mineral Exploration In Western India Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1983 - 1986
  • Joint Experiment Programme (ISRO-GSI) Collaborative Project - Remote Sensing For Mineral Exploration For Optimizing The Spectral Bands for Litho-tecto-Geomorphic Mapping Geological Survey of India and ISRO (Jaipur & Bangalore, IN)
    1983 - 1986
  • Study of Fluvial Geomorphology And Quaternary Tectonics Western India Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1982 - 1983
  • Remote Sensing And Tectonic Modelling of Deccan Volcanics of Saurastra Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1981 - 1982
  • Lineament Tectonics of Western India Through Remote Sensing Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1980 - 1981
  • Tectonic Modelling of Vindhyan Basin of Rajasthan Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1978 - 1980
  • Evaluation of Origin of Ramgrah Dome, Vindhyan Basin, Rajasthan Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1977 - 1978
  • Lithostratigraphic Evaluation of Vindhyan Basin of South Eastern Rajasthan Geological Survey of India (GSI)
    1973 - 1977

Publications (82)