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Prof. (Dr.) Kshetrimayum Krishnakanta Singh
(M) 9957721123
Lab No. 425, Hydro Lab, Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda District, Ghudda, 151401, Punjab
Prof. (Dr.) Kshetrimayum Krishnakanta Singh

HOD & Professor, Department of Geology, School of Environment and Earth Sciences

Qualification

Ph.D. (Geology) from University of Delhi, Delhi

M.Sc. (Geology) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Diploma in Geo-informatics from GIS Institute, CSDMS, Noida, U.P.

B.Sc. (Geology) from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Experience
Teaching Experience: more than 14 years

Research Experience: (more than 14 years)

Professor at Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (February 2023 - till date)

Associate Professor at Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda (February 2020 - February 2023)

Assistant Professor at Department of Earth Sciences, Assam University, Silchar, Assam (November 2009 - February 2020)

Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Inter-Disciplinary Studies of Mountain (CISMHE), University of Delhi, Delhi (May 2009 - November 2009)

Post-doc work in “hydrochemistry of karst terrain” at Southwest University, Chongqing, China under UNESCO funded project supported by International Research Centre on Karst (IRCK), Guilin, China and Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in 2012.

Administrative responsibilities

  • Head of the Department, Geology, May 2023 onwards
  • Officiating/in-charge HOD, Department of Geography, July, 2024
  • Member School Board, School of Environment and Earth Sciences
  • Chairperson, Board of Studies (BOS), Department of Geology
  • BOS member of Department of Physics
  • BOS member of Department of Environmental Science and Technology
  • Member Academic and Administration committee (AAC), Department of Geology
  • Member Curriculum Development committee of Department of Geology
  • Coordinator of Internship Centre for Students/Short-term Placement in Startups, CUP

 

Research Area

Hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, remote sensing and GIS

Research Interests

My main thrust areas of research interest are hydrogeology and hydrochemistry with emphasizing upon objectives such as (i) mapping of aquifers using hydrogeological studies, remote sensing & GIS techniques, (ii) understanding groundwater flow systems using water table information, hydraulic conductivity etc., (iii) assessment of surface water and groundwater quality using multivariate statistical methods, graphical methods, remote sensing & GIS etc., and (iv) delineation of mechanism of ion dissolution process in surface water and groundwater.  

Research Grants/Projects

DST-SERB Core funded project entitled "Characterization of elevated manganese concentration in rivers, ponds, lakes, wetlands and shallow groundwater in the Imphal valley of Manipur" status ongoing (Budget Rs. 39.47 lakhs).

Project entitled "Assessment of Irrigation Water Quality Index (IWQI) and Water Quality Index (WQI) of groundwater in parts of Bathinda block of Punjab". Research Seem Money, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Project Cost Rs.3 lakhs.

UGC major project entitled “Evaluation of hydrochemical characteristics of surface and ground waters of the Manipur valley: a resource for quality management” Project cost: Rs.9.1 lacs.

 

Professional Affiliation

Lifetime member, The Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

DST-Young Scientist award under Fast Tract Scheme

Best international oral presentation award in 7th International science congress held in Bhutan 8-9 December, 2017. 

UNESCO sponsored trainee on “Karst and Hydrogeochemstry” held during Nov.25 – Dec.7, 2012 at Chongqing, China sponsored by IRCK, UNESCO and Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences.

CSIR(UGC) NET, JRF- June 2003

UGC(NET) SRF- January 2006

Publications
Publications
  1. Kshetrimayum K.S. and Thokchom L. (2023) Groundwater arsenic in the Manipur Valley of Northeastern India: controls of geomorphology and geology  Arsenic in the Environment: Bridging Science to Practice for Sustainable Development – van der Wal, Ahmad, Petrusevski, Weijma, Savic, van der Wens, Beerendonk, Bhattacharya, Bundschuh & Naidu (Eds), CRC Press; ISBN 978-1-032-32928-4; doi : 10.1201/9781003317395-12.
  2. Hegeu H., Kshetrimayum K.S., Gaichunglu G. (2023) Identification of surface water‐groundwater interaction using hydrochemistry and multivariate statistical technique in the alluvial plain of Nagaland, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14:2783, Springer (IF 1.98).
  3. Bordoloi A. , Singh K.K.,  Gaichunglu G. (2022) Application of analytical hierarchy process and GIS techniques to delineate the groundwater potential zones in and around Jorhat and Majuli areas of eastern Assam, India. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, Springer (IF 3.2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-022-01583-4.
  4. Singh K.K., Singh K.K., Usha K., Das S., Singh S.S. (2022) Evaluation of seasonal dynamics of the surface water hydrochemistry using multivariate statistical techniques and aquatic macrophyte productivity in a mountainous lake, Northeast India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29, 69048-69067 Springer (IF 5.4). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20631-1.
  5. Thokchom L. and Kshetrimayum K.S. (2021) Quality assessment of surface water and groundwater giving emphasise on WQI and irrigation indicators in the southeastern part of Manipur Valley, northeast India, Geological Journal,  Wiley (IF 1.8). https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4361.
  6. Hegeu H. and Singh K.K. (2021) Appraisal of hydrogeological framework of shallow aquifer system of Dimapur alluvial plain of Nagaland in Northeastern India Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14:2783 Springer (IF 1.98) Doi: 10.1007/s12517-021-09108-6).
  7. Singh L.P. and Kshetrimayum K.S. (2021) Distribution of rare earth elements and stable isotopic constituents along the groundwater flow paths in the Quaternary deposits of Imphal valley in north-east India, Geological Journal, Wiley, 57:832-846 (IF 1.8).
  8. Devi K.S. and Singh K.K. (2021) Assessment of irrigational indices in surface water and shallow groundwater in the alluvial plain of Barak Valley, Assam, Northeast India, Geological Journal, Wiley, 57:818-831 (IF 1.8).
  9. Khangembam S and Singh K.K. (2021) Evaluation of hydrochemical facies along the flow path and geomorphic surfaces in a Quaternary Alluvial plain of Barak Valley of Northeast India, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Springer, 14:1348 (IF 1.98).
  10. Singh L.P. and Kshetrimayum K.S.  (2021) Evaluation of spatial characteristics of groundwater hydrochemical constituents across different geomorphic units of the Imphal Valley in Northeast India. Sustainable Water Resource Management, Springer (IF 2.4), 7:56.
  11. Thokchom L and Kshetrimayum KS (2020) Delineation of source of elevated trace elements in surface water and groundwater in Quaternary aquifers of south-eastern Imphal valley, Northeast India. Sustainable Water Resources Management, Springer (IF 2.4), 6:37.
  12.  Kshetrimayum KS and Laishram P (2020) Assessment of surface water and groundwater interaction using hydrogeology, hydrochemical and isotopic constituents in the Imphal river basin, Northeast India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier (IF 5.9) 11- (100391).
  13. Laishram P and Kshetrimayum KS (2019) Evaluation of hydrochemical data using multivariate statistical methods to elucidate heavy metals contamination in the shallow aquifers of the Manipur valley in the Indo-Myanmar Range. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Springer (IF 1.98) 12:337-347.
  14. Khangembam S and Kshetrimayum KS (2019) Evaluation of hydrogeochemical controlling factors and water quality index of water resources of the Barak valley of Assam, Northeast India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier (IF 5.9) 8: 541-553.
  15. Hegeu H and Kshetrimayum KS (2019) Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater in geomorphic units using graphical and multivariate statistical methods in the Dimapur valley, Northeast India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier (IF 5.9) 8: 484-500.
  16. Thokchom L and Kshetrimayum KS (2019) Assessment of quality contributing parameters using hydrochemistry and hydrogeology for irrigation in intermontane Manipur valley in northeast India. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Elsevier (IF 5.9) 8:667-679.
  17. Laishram P and Kshetrimayum KS (2018) The state of wetlands of the Manipur valley in Northeast India in view of changing time. American Journal of Water Resources, 6(1):9-14. Old UGC approved list Journal No. 41190.
  18. Kshetrimayum KS and Thokchom L (2017) Hydrogeochemical approach to evaluate the occurrence and source of salinization in the shallow aquifers of the eastern Imphal valley in the Indo-Myanmar Range of Northeastern India. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, (IF 3.1) 76:714-732.
  19. Kshetrimayum KS and Hegeu H (2016) The state of toxicity and cause of elevated iron and manganese concentrations in surface water and groundwater around Naga Thrust of Assam-Arakan basin, Northeastern India. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, (IF 3.1) 75(7): 604-618.
  20. Thien, Do, Giang, Huy, Nhan, Hai, Nhan, Kshetrimayum KS, Yen (2016) Classification of Engineering Soils in Quang Nam - Da Nang Coastal Plain, Viet Nam, The 2nd conference on transport infrastructure with sustainable development, Construction Publishing House, Vietnam, ISBN 978-604-82-1809-6. Pp. 327
  21. Kshetrimayum KS (2015) Hydrochemical evaluation of shallow groundwater aquifers: a case study from a semiarid Himalayan foothill river basin, northwest India. Environmental Earth Sciences, Springer, (IF 3.1) 74(10):7187-7200.
  22. Singh K.K. (2014) The state of ponds of Manipur valley. Hydrol. Current Res. 5:4; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.S1.012.
  23. Sorokhaibam S., Devi N.B. Kshetrimayum K.S. (2014) A review of hydrogeological studies of Barak valley, Assam, India. Hydrol Current Res 2014, 5:4 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.S1.014.
  24. Laishram Premananda Singh and K S Kshetrimayum (2014) A geological peer review of intermontane Manipur valley, NE India for delineating major hydrogeological issues. Hydrol Current Res; 5:4. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7587.S1.014.
  25. Kshetrimayum KS (2013) Morphometric analysis and vertical electrical sounding in groundwater prospecting: a case study from a Himalayan foothill river basin, NW India. International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, 4(1):103-115 (UGC list Journal No. 22831). 
  26. Kshetrimayum KS and Bajpai VN (2012) Assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation use and evolution of hydrochemical facies in the Markanda river basin, Northwestern India. Journal of Geological Society of India, Springer, (IF 1.6) 79:189-198.
  27. Kshetrimayum KS and Bajpai VN (2012) Hydrogeomorphic classification and aquifer disposition in the Markanda river basin, Northwestern India - Hydrogeological approach. Journal of Geological Society of India, Springer, (IF 1.6) 79:391-403.
  28. Kshetrimayum KS and Bajpai VN (2011) Establishment of missing stream link between the Markanda river and the Vedic Saraswati river in Haryana, India – geoelectrical resistivity approach. Current Science, (IF 1.16) Indian Academy of Sciences, 100(11):1719-1724.
  29. Kshetrimayum KS and Bajpai VN (2011) Assessment of groundwater prospect in the Markanda river basin, northwest India: a morphometric approach. In: C.K. Jain et al., (Eds.), “Community based water resource management in Northeast India: lessons from global context” Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-8424-696-4, pp.107-116.
  30. Kshetrimayum KS (2010) A preview to the Barak river basin, Northeast India. Geognosy 3rd issue, Department of Geology, G.C. College, Silchar, pp.61-64.
 
Research Guidance

PhD awarded: 04

1. Dr. Laishram Premananda Singh: PhD title “A study on surface water and groundwater interaction of Manipur Valley, NE India” awarded on 29/08/2019.

2. Dr. Heizule Hegeu: PhD title “Assessment of hydrochemical characteristics of surface water and groundwater in and around Dimapur Town of Nagaland, NE India” awarded on 21/09/2019.

3. Dr. Thokchom Laxmi Devi: PhD title “A study on hydrochemical characteristics of surface water and groundwater of Thoubal District, Manipur, Northeast India” awarded on 19/10/2019.

4. Miss. Khangembam Sharmila Devi PhD title “Evaluation of hydrogeochemical characteristics of surface water and shallow groundwater in the Barak Valley of Assam, Northeast India” awarded on 09/11/2020.

M.Sc. Dissertation: 73

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended
National/University Level
  • Oral paper entitled “Evaluation of spatial characteristics of groundwater hydrochemical constituents across different geomorphic units of Imphal Valley in Northeast India” was presented on Three days Virtual National Seminar on Sedimentation, Tectonics and Metallogeny of North - Eastern India & Annual General Meeting-2020 of Geological Society of India, organized by NEHU, Shillong during 21 - 23 September 2020
  • Paper entitled “Appraisal of hydrochemical parameters using multivariate statistical method: a case study from Manipur Valley, India” presented in The 105th Indian Science Congress, Earth System Science, during 16-20 March, 2018 at Manipur University, Canchipur. 
  • Paper entitled “Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Relation to Natural Resources” presented in one day workshop on “Techniques in Biodiversity Researches” organized by Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Assam University and supported by UGC (SAP-DRS) on 27th March, 2010 in Assam University, Silchar (Assam).
  • Attended online 19 days course on “RS & GIS Applications” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), IRSO, Dehradun during 02/11/2020-20/11/2020.
  • Attended two days national webinar on “Recent trends of Researches & Career Opportunities in Geosciences, organized by Harising Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, M.P. during 5-6 August, 2020.
  • Attended 6 days online faculty development programme on “Pedagogical approaches for online teaching in media studies : lessons & challenges organized by Vivekananda School of Journalism and Mass Communication during 13-18 July, 2020.
  • 5 days international online conference on “current priorities and challenges in Earth and Environmental Sciences (CPCEES- 2020)” organized by Department of Geology, Periyar University, PG Extension center, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu during June 15th to 19th, 2020.
  • Attended one day national webinar on Covid-19 and Environmental linkages organized by Springer & Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University held on 29 June, 2020.
  • Participated 10 days International online colloquium on “Recent trends in geology (RTG-2020) organized by Periyar University, Dharmapuri held during 21-30 May, 2020.
  • Attended one day webinar on “Virtual geology field trips: exploring and analyzing” held on 14 May, 2020.
  • Completed refresher course in “Earth science and natural resource management” conducted by UGC-HRDC, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, during 12/11/2018 to 02/12/2018.
  • 3rd information and networking event, EU-India water call, 2017-18 sponsored by European   Union Commission, DST and IIT Guwahati held at Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati on 5th January, 2018.
  • Completed refresher course in “Climate Change” conducted by UGC-HRDC, University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh during 26 February – 17 March, 2016.
  • Two weeks Faculty Development Programme during 19-31 December, 2016 sponsored by NSTEDB, DST, Government of India, New Delhi and Assam University and certified by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.
  • International conference on glo-cal crisis and environmental governance in northeast region of India” sponsored by Assam University and ONGC held during 11-13 November, 2013 at Assam University, Silchar.
  • Attended orientation programme conducted by UGC-Academic Staff College-JNU, New Delhi during 8 October – 2 November, 2012.
  • International training on “Karst and Hydrogeochemstry” sponsored by IRCK, UNESCO and                  Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences held during Nov.25 – Dec.7, 2012 at Chongqing, China.
  • International conference on community based water-resource management in Northeast India sponsored by Ministry of Water Resources, GOI, PFI Foundation, South Asian Regional Development Gateway, ADPC, Bangkok held during 28-30 January, 2011 at Guwahati, India.
  • Seminar Cum Workshop on Remote Sensing and GIS Applications during February 7-13, 2011 supported by UGC (SAP-DRS) at Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Assam University, Silchar.
  • Two days’ workshop for framing of syllabus for MSc in Applied Geology programme for the Department of Earth Science, Assam University, Silchar during 8th an 9th Feb, 2010 organized by Assam University.
  • Symposium on “Sustainable Development of Water Resources in Barak Valley” organized by IQAC, Assam University, in collaboration with Institute of Northeast India Studies held on 24th March, 2010 at Assam University, Silchar (Assam).
  • One day workshop on “Techniques in Biodiversity Researches” organized by Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Assam University and supported by UGC (SAP-DRS) on 27th March, 2010 in Assam University, Silchar (Assam).
  • National Workshop on “Principles and Applications of GC-MS and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry” supported by Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Central Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) during 06 – 09 September, 2010 at Assam University, Silchar (Assam).
  • Two days training programmed in “Design, Implementation, Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance of Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Urban Areas” during 21-22 December, 2006 organized by Central Ground Water Board, New Delhi.
International
  • Oral paper entitled “Assessment of controlling factors for hydrogeochemical processes of shallow flood plain groundwater in the Barak Valley of Assam, NE India” was presented on Online International conference on “Recent developments in Earth & Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change with special focus on Eastern Himalayas” organized by Sikkim University during October 8-9, 2020.
  • Oral paper entitled “Assessment of irrigational indices in surface water and groundwater in Imphal Valley in North-East India” was presented on International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR-2020), held during 16-17 October, 2020 organized by Central University of Karnataka through online mode.
  • Paper entitled “Elevation of toxic elements in groundwater: a menace for valleys of Northeast India” is presented at  3rd information and networking event, EU-India water call, 2017-18 sponsored by European Union Commission, DST and IIT Guwahati held at Vivanta by Taj, Guwahati on 5th January, 2018.
  • Paper entitled “Characterization of heavy metal contamination process using multivariate statistical methods in shallow aquifers of Imphal Valley, Northeast India” is presented at 7th International Science Congress sponsored by Indian Science Community Association and Royal University of Bhutan held in Bhutan during 8 to 9 December, 2017.
  • Paper entitled “The state of ponds in the Imphal valleys” is presented at international conference on glo-cal crisis and environmental governance in northeast region of India” sponsored by Assam University and ONGC held during 11-13 November, 2013 at Assam University, Silchar.
  • Paper entitle “appraisal of hydrogeological aspects of Markanda river basin in NW India” is presented at international training on “Karst and Hydrogeochemstry” sponsored by IRCK, UNESCO and Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences held during Nov.25 – Dec.7, 2012 at Chongqing, China.
  • Paper entitled “Assessment of groundwater prospect in the Markanda River basin, Northwest India: a morphometric approach” is presented at international conference on community based water-resource management in Northeast India sponsored by Ministry of Water Resources, GOI, PFI Foundation, South Asian Regional Development Gateway, ADPC, Bangkok held during 28-30 January, 2011 at Guwahati, India.
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
University Level
  • An online special lecture on Advance research in the Indian Ocean: Current status and future prospective was organized by Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab on 24th December, 2020 at 4:30 pm.
  • An online expert lecture on Metamorphism under extreme pressure-temperature conditions was organized by Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab on 08th October, 2020 at 4:30 pm.
  • An online special lecture on “How to develop an earthquake resilient society” was organized by Department of Geology, Central University of Punjab on on the Earth Day, 08th October, 2020 at 4:30 pm.
  • Organized  lecture  Series by Prof. Somnath Dasgupta , Precambrian cratons of India during 20-21st April, 2023.
  • Organized “Earth Day 2023” in CUP, sponsored by  CUP on 22nd April, 2023.
  • Organized a special lecture  on “Rock weathering and Earth’s Cooling”  by Prof. J. K. Tripathi, SES, JNU on 13th June , 2023.
  • Organized two days of training program on “ Operation of Magnetic separator” during  4-5 July 2023.  
  • Organized a special lecture on "Reconstruction of past environments using fossils"  by Prof. Rajeev Patnaik, FASc, Department of Geology, Panjab University on 26th September, 2023.
  • Organized one day workshop on engineering geology cum  lab training for B. Tech Civil Engineering, Baba Farid College of Engineering and Technology, Bathinda students on 10th October, 2023.
  • Organized a special lecture  on “Advancing Seismic Resilience: A Comprehensive Science and Technology Approach to Mitigating Earthquake Hazard“ by Dr. B. K. Bansal, Ex-Director, NCS, MoES, New Delhi, on 24th  January 2024. 

 

Invited Talks/ Resource Person
An invited talk entitled “Assessment of Hydrochemical Processes and Groundwater Quality in Northeast India” was delivered on 16th August (Monday), 2021 at 3.00 pm through online mode organised by Pachhunga University College, Aizawl on its Foundation day observation.
Invited Talk on “Scope of hydrochemistry in investigation of surface water and groundwater resources” on National Conference on emerging trends in environmental research NACETER 2023 14th-15th December, 2023. Organized by Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, Manipur University.
Invited Talk on “Role of a geologists in civil engineering “ on 09-01-2024 at one day workshop organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology, Bathinda, Punjab
Invited Talk on “Mixed Method Research: An Overview”, for ICSSR-sponsored Research Methodology Course on 8-02-2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Organized by Department of Geography, Central University of Punjab.
Invited Talk on “Mapping of optically active water quality parameters using geospatial technology” on 26-03-2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM on SERB Sponsored High-End Workshop on “GeoWater: Empowering Water Resources Management through Geospatial Technology” Organized by Department of Geography, Central University of Punjab.
As a resource person for Hands-on exercise on “Mapping of optically active water quality parameters using geospatial technology” on 26-03-2024 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on SERB Sponsored High-End Workshop on “GeoWater: Empowering Water Resources Management through Geospatial Technology” organized by Department of Geography, Central University of Punjab.
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