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RAMASAMY SM

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

ORCID iD 0000-0003-2861-2239
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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

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Publications (82)