Ph. D Geochemistry of Settling particles in the Northern Indian Ocean -2001 Mangalore University With CSIR NET fellowship. M.Sc Marine Geology & Oceanography 71 % 1994 Cochin University of Science & Technology 2nd Rank
Research Interests
Ocean Nowcasting and Forecasting, Real time observation systems, Marine Biogeochemistry.
Career Details
Jan 2019 - till date INCOIS, Hyderabad Scientist G ,Grade Pay: 10000Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 INCOIS, Hyderabad Scientist F, PB 4 - Grade Pay: 8900 Jan 2009 - Jan 2014 INCOIS, Hyderabad Scientist E PB 4 - Grade Pay: 8700 Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 INCOIS, Hyderabad Scientist D 12,000-375-16,600 Mar 2001 - Jan 2005 INCOIS, Hyderabad Scientist C 10,000-325-15200 Aug.1999- Aug. 2000 University of Bremen, Germany DAAD fellow Mark 2000 Consolidated May 1997 May 2000 NIO, Goa CSIR-SRF (NET) 5,500 Consolidated May 1995- May 1999 NIO, Goa CSIR-JRF (NET) 2,800 Consolidated July 1994 - Jan 1995 Cochin University of S&T JRF (GATE) 2,500 Consolidated
Publications
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=2Vj1uuQAAAAJ&hl=en
Juniors and Senior Research fellowship from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) fellowship, Govt. of Germany for advanced Research in University of Bremen, Germany.
Academy positions: Fellow of Telengana Academy of Sciences
Awards
Young Scientist Award from Indian Association of Sedimentologists in 2000.
Certificate of Merit for outstanding contribution from Ministry of Earth Science Govt. of India, 2007.
Silver Award for design and development of the INCOIS website & ocean portal under the category "Best Government Website" during the National Award for e-governance 2008?09, instituted by the Government of India.
National Geosciences Award 2014 from Ministry of Mines, Government of India
Member of Scientific Organizations
Member, Oceanographic Society of India
Member, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society
Member, Indian Geophysical Union
Gist of Contributions
Studied biogeochemical processes in the Indian Ocean and innovated for establishing a coastal biogeochemical observation and forecast system
Developed and implemented an operational Ocean forecast and Information System for India
Spearheaded in operational ocean services by developing and operationationalizing ocean forecast services for Maldives, Seychelles and Sri Lanka.
Established Real-time observation systems integrating with INSAT for improving the forecast
Successfully forecasted Ocean State and issued High Wave Alerts during many Cyclones including Phailin and Hudhud with real time validation.
Developed and operationalised many custom made products such as Online oil spill advisories, forecast along shipping routes, forecast for port and Harbours, Web map services, high wave Alerts, Joint bulletins during extreme conditions, High resolution 3D forecast for west coast of India, SARAT (Search and Rescue Aid Tool) etc.
Established vast user base for ocean forecast and Information Services .
Published 53 scientific papers in reputed national and international journals
