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Sumanta Dandapath
CURRICULUM VITAE / ACADEMIC PROFILE
Name: Sumanta Dandapath
Designation: Assistant Professor (Geography)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Specialization: Oceanography, Cartography, Computer Applications, Remote Sensing & GIS
Personal Details
Office Address:
Room No. 23
(1st
Contact Info:
floor)
Website: www.sdandapath.in
Department of Geography
E-mail: [email protected]
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
[email protected]
PIN – 416004, Maharashtra, INDIA
Mobile: +91-9765280124
Academic Details
Academic Degrees:
Degree/Exam
Subject
University/ Institute
Year
Ph.D
Geography (Topic: Morphological Studies of Seafloor using
Multibeam Echo-sounder & GIS)
BHU, Varanasi (work carried out at
NIO, Goa)
2007-In
Progress
NET (JRF)
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
CSIR, New Delhi
2006 (II)
M.Sc.
Geography (Spl. Advanced Cartography & Remote Sensing)
BHU, Varanasi
2005-07
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Geography (Spl. Environmental Geography)
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore
2002-05
Diploma/ Training/ Other Courses:
Course Type
Subject/ Title
University/ Institute
Duration
Month/Year
Training
Multibeam Echo-sounder (EM302 &
EM1002) and Seafloor Information System
NIO, Goa (by Kongsberg Maritime
AS, Norway)
1 Week
May 2010
Certificate
Fundamentals of Oceanography
NIO, Goa
2 Weeks
May 2008
Certificate
Introduction to GIS and its Applications
NRSC, Hyderabad
1 Month
February-March
2008
Diploma
Computer Applications
GBS Computers, New Delhi
(Varanasi br.)
6 Months
(part time)
2006-07
*Also attended Workshops / Orientation courses at Shivaji University, Kolhapur during 2011 - 2014.
Research Specialization
Petroleum Geology, Oceanography, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, GIS
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
[email protected]
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Sumanta Dandapath
Current Research Activities:
1.
Mapping and interpretation of seafloor features using acoustic remote sensing (multibeam echo-sounder)
data.
2.
Origin and evolution of seafloor pockmarks, seepage, and their contribution to global warming.
3.
Landuse & Landform analysis of central part of Western Ghats.
4.
Mining, Forestry, & Biodiversity in Western Ghats.
Teaching Experience
University Teaching (PG): Since December, 2010
Subjects: Geography (M.A./M.Sc.) & Geoinformatics (PG Diploma)
Papers Taught
Theory/ Practical
Class (Semester)
Year
Fundamentals and Applications of Remote Sensing (CBCS)
(also attended by students from other science departments)
Theory (Core)
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-III)
2010-14
Geohydrology & Oceanography
Theory (Core)
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-IV)
2011-14
Settlement Geography
Theory
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-IV)
2012-12
Computer Applications in Geography
Practical
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-III)
2011-14
Remote Sensing
Practical
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-III)
2011-13
Landform Analysis & Surveying
Practical
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-I)
2012-12
Analysis of Socio-Economic Data
Practical
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-II)
2013-14
Field Studies & Project Work
Project (9 Students)
M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-IV)
2011-13
Fundamentals and Applications of Remote Sensing
Theory
PG Diploma
2012-14
Surveying, Cartography and GPS
Practical
PG Diploma
2012-13
Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing Practical
PG Diploma
2012-13
Field Studies & Project Work
PG Diploma
2012-13
Project (5 Students)
Research Guidance
M.A. / M.Sc. Projects (Geography):
1.
‘Geographical Analysis of Bauxite Mines in Kolhapur District, Maharashtra’ by B. B. Ghurake, V. S. Gurav,
and N. B. Jadav, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 71pp. (2013)
2.
‘Impact of Bauxite Mining in Kolhapur District’ by S. V. Kolekar, Department of Geography, Shivaji
University, Kolhapur, 67pp. (2013)
3.
‘Morphometric Analysis and Terrain Evaluation (part of Krishna River Basin)', by U. R. Mugade, N. A.
Mulla, and K. H. Raut, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 60pp. (2012)
4.
'Current Status of Traffic Flow and Road Network System in Kolhapur City', by V. P. Patil, and S. K.
Rajput, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 63pp. (2012)
P.G. Diploma (Geoinformatics):
1.
‘Change Detection Analysis of Land Use/Land Cover in Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra)
using Remote Sensing and GIS’ by P. P. Thoravat, V. S. Patil, S.N. Chougule, S. V. Deshmukh, M. A.
Shinde, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 53pp. (2013)
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
[email protected]
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Research Publications (International)
1.
Sumanta Dandapath
IF: 5.379
Citation: 21
Chakraborty, B., Menezes, A., Dandapath, S., Fernandes, W.A., Karisiddaiah, S.M., Haris, K., Gokul,
G.S. (2014): Application of Hybrid Techniques (Self-Organizing Map and Fuzzy Algorithm) Using
Backscatter Data for Segmentation and Fine-Scale Roughness Characterization of Seepage-Related
Seafloor Along the Western Continental Margin of India. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 2014,
In Press. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JOE.2013.2294279 (IEEE)
[Impact Factor: 1.157]
2. S. Dandapath et al. (2012): Characterization of seafloor pockmark seepage of hydrocarbons employing
fractal: A case study from the Western Continental Margin of India. Marine and Petroleum Geology,
Volume 29, Issue 1, January 2012, Pages 115-128. (Elsevier) [Impact Factor: 2.111] [Citation: 07]
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Author Version
3. S. Dandapath et al. (2010): Morphology of pockmarks along the western continental margin of India:
Employing multibeam bathymetry and backscatter data. Marine and Petroleum Geology, Volume 27,
Issue 10, December 2010, Pages 2107-2117. (Elsevier)
[Impact Factor: 2.111] [Citation: 14]
Featured in the list of ScienceDirect Top 25 Hottest Articles. October-December 2010 (8th rank), Journal:
Marine and Petroleum Geology, Subject area: Earth and Planetary Sciences.
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Author Version
Conference Paper Presentation
National:
1.
‘Progress in Research on Marine Hydrocarbon Resources for Economic Development and Associated
Environmental Consequences’. National Seminar on Society, Economy and Development: Issues and
Challenges, Organized by: Haldia Govt. College, Haldia, March 19-20, 2013. [Presenting Author]
2.
‘Intra-City Traffic Flow Pattern in Kolhapur, Maharashtra’. National Seminar on Resource Appraisal and
Sustainable Regional Development, Organised by: Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 12-13, 2013.
[Co-Presenting Author]
3.
‘Traffic Flow and Transportation Linkages between Kolhapur City and Neighboring Areas’. National Seminar
on Resource Appraisal and Sustainable Regional Development, Organised by: Shivaji University,
Kolhapur, March 12-13, 2013. [Co-Presenting Author]
4.
‘Geographical Analysis of Bauxite Mines in Kolhapur District’. National Seminar on Resource Appraisal and
Sustainable Regional Development, Organised by: Shivaji University, Kolhapur, March 12-13, 2013.
[Co-Presenting Author]
5.
‘An Appraisal of Seafloor Hydrocarbon Seepage and Associated Geo-hazards using Geo-spatial Technology &
Fractal Statistics’. Sub-theme: Natural Hazards, National Conference on Natural Hazards, Food Security
and Sustainable Development, Organized by: Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, at
Solapur, February 3-5, 2012. [Presenting Author]
6.
‘Detection of Shallow Gas Using Multibeam Backscatter Image – An Application of Acoustic Remote
Sensing’. Sub-theme: Role of Geospatial Technology in Geo-sciences and Mineral Prospecting, ISRS
Annual Convention and National Symposium on GIS and Remote Sensing in Infrastructure Development
(GRID 2010), Organized by: Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Pune Chapter) at Lonavala, December 13, 2010. [Presenting Author]
International:
1.
‘Large Scale Mapping of Small-scale Landforms along the Indian continental margin’. Section: Earth System
Sciences, 100th Indian Science Congress 2013 (ISC 2013), Organized by: Indian Science Congress
Association, Kolkata, January 3-7, 2013, [Presenting Author]
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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‘Detection and mapping of gas escape features (pockmarks) employing multibeam echo-sounder data and GIS –
A case study from the central western continental margin of India’. Section: Earth System Sciences, 98th
Indian Science Congress 2011 (ISC 2011), Organized by: Indian Science Congress Association at Chennai,
January 3-7, 2011, [Presenting Author]
Membership / Other Charge
1.
Life Member – Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata (2012 Onwards)
2.
Member, UGC-SAP & DST-FIST Monitoring Committee, Department of Geography, Shivaji University,
Kolhapur, 2012-2017.
3.
Subject Expert & Paper Setter, M.A./M.Sc. (Geography) Exams., Department of Geography, Shivaji
University, Kolhapur, 2011-14.
4.
Laboratory & Library In-Charge, Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2011-14.
5.
Tour-in-Charge for Study Tour of MA/M.Sc. (Geography), Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2011.
6.
Principal/ Internal Senior Supervisor (University Centre) for M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./M.C.A. Sem. Exam., Oct.
2011.
Honors / Rewards
1.
Certificate of excellence (2011) received from Elsevier B. V., Netherlands for published article featured in
ScienceDirect Top 25 hottest articles list (8th rank) [Journal: Marine & Petroleum Geology, Subject Area:
Earth & Planetary Sciences, Oct.-Dec., 2010]
Fellowship / Post Doctoral
1.
CSIR Senior Research Fellow at National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR), Goa (2009-10)
2.
CSIR Junior Research Fellow at National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR), Goa (2007-09)
Last Updated: July 26, 2014
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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