EXPERTISE INFORMATION
Research Group
Areas of Interest
1. Morpho-tectonics study using Remote sensing and GIS 2. Hydrology 3. Sedimentology 4. Geochemistry
Mr. Laxmikanta Nanda
Guest Faculty, RS and GIS
laxmikantananda97@gmail.com
(+91)-9090339754
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Geologist with an M.Tech. in Geoexploration from IIT Bombay, specializing in mineral exploration, geophysical investigations, and geological data interpretation. Research interests include morphotectonics, sedimentology, geochemistry, basin analysis, and structural geology, with experience in studying tectonic signatures, landscape evolution, and sedimentary systems. Worked as a Geologist at Hutti Gold Mines Ltd. in underground mining operations and as Project Assistant-II at IIG, Navi Mumbai, conducting ground magnetic surveys and geophysical investigations under the GGDT program. Proficient in ArcGIS, QGIS, and geoinformatics, with expertise in integrating field observations, geophysical datasets, and scientific analysis for exploration and applied earth science projects.
- M.Tech (Geoexploration) – IIT Bombay (2022)
- M.Sc. (Applied Geology) – KBC NMU, Jalgaon, Maharashtra (2020)
- B.Sc. (Geology Hons.) – Utkal University (2018)
- Geologist – HGML, Karnataka (2023)
- Project Assistant-II – IIG, Navi Mumbai (2022–2023)
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Morphotectonic Study of the Major Watersheds of the Krishna River, India (M.Tech. Project)
Funding Agency: IIT Bombay
Duration: 2 Years
Status: Completed -
Indian Cretaceous Sediments in Hydrocarbon System
Funding Agency: —
Status: Completed -
Seasonal Changes in Suspended Particulate Matter from the Continental Shelf of India
Funding Agency: CSIR–NIO
Status: Completed
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Degree: M.Tech
Title: Morphotectonic Study of the Major Watersheds of the Krishna River, India
Enrolled Year: 2021
Graduated Year: 2022
Supervisor: Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee
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Student Companion – Institute Student Companionship Program (ISCP), IIT Bombay
Duration: 2021 – 2022 -
Member – Board of Studies and Academic Committees, KBC NMU
Duration: 2020 – 2021