Hydrogeologist specializing in hydro-geochemistry, freshwater springs, and water quality assessment. Evaluates groundwater and surface-water conditions, then turns field findings into practical recommendations for environmental and geological teams. Uses research training in environmental sciences to support basin-level analysis and site interpretation.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Kerala
Geologist
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
Currently functioning as a Geologist for the Government of Kerala, overseeing geological assessments.
July 2015-Present
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
Research Associate
02.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
Executed research initiatives within the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) under MoES.
February 2010- April 2013
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
Project Associate
01.2008 - 02.2010
Job overview
Contributed to research activities in geochemistry and hydrochemistry.
January 2008- February 2010
Education
University of Kerala & National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS)
Thiruvananthapuram, India
PhD from Environmental Sciences
03-2009
University Overview
Completed a thesis titled "Transfer of Nutrients and Heavy metals from Kallada Basin, South-west coast of India-A GIS based approach"
University of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, India
M.Phil from Environmental Sciences
01-2000
University Overview
Produced a thesis on "Hydrochemistry of Peppara and Aruvikkara reservoirs with special reference to drinking water quality"
School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Kochi-16, India
M.Sc. from Marine Geology
07-1996
University Overview
Developed thesis that explored "Textural and Heavy mineral studies along the beach sands of Kanhangad, Azheekkal and Kannur areas, North-Kerala, India"
Skills
Environmental Geology
Land use change analysis
Water quality Assessment
River basin Research
Hydro-Geochemistry
Freshwater Springs
Software
Aquachem, Systat, Sigmaplot etc:
Mentoring
Dr. R.V. Sheeja, a former Ph.D. scholar at Kerala University (India). Presently working as a Senior Scientific Officer in Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre (KSREC), Government of Kerala.
K. Anoop Krishnan, K.G. Sreejalekshmi, R.S.Baiju (2011). Nickel (II) adsorption onto biomass based activated carbon obtained from sugarcane bagasse pith. Bioresource Technology, in press DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2011.08.069
D. Padmalal, S. I. Remya, S. Jissy Jyothi, B. Baijulal, K. N. Babu and R.S.Baiju (2011). Water quality and dissolved inorganic fluxes of N, P, SO4, and K of a small catchment river in the Southwestern Coast of India. Environmental monitoring and assessment, DOI 10.1007/s10661-011-2059-x, published online 5th May 2011.
R.V.Sheej, D.S.Jaya, Sabu Joseph and R.S.Baiju (2010). Land use and land cover changes over a century (1914-2007) in the Neyyar river basin, Kerala: A Remote sensing and GIS approach. International Journal of Digital Earth. First published on 23 Jun 2010. 1-13, iFirst article.
J.Jean Jose, P.Udayakumar, V.J.Ajimon, R.Shibu, K.Narendra Babu and R.S.Baiju (2010). Hierarchical cluster analysis of zooplankton assemblages over sanidiel pattern in the lagoon of Kavarathi atoll, Lakshadweep archipelago, India. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol.2 (4), pp: 294-298.
D.Padmalal, K.Maya, K.Narendra Babu, R.S.Baiju and B.Baburaj (2012). "Hydrochemical Characterization and Water Quality Assessment of the Coastal Springs of Southern Kerala, India". Journal of Applied Geochemistry, Vol.14 (4), pp: 466-481.
R. S. Baiju, V. Sobha, B. Baijulal and V. Santhosh(2013). Land Use-Landform Changes (1966-2006) of Kallada River Basin – A GIS Based Analysis. Chapter 36, Earth Resources and Environment. Edited by R. Venkatachalapathy Copyright 2013 Research Publishing. Pp. 447-454. ISBN: 978-981-08-6942-7.
V. Vimexen, R.S. Baiju, A.K. Faisal, K.S. Aneesh, K. Ajmal, K. Anoop Krishnan, R. Ajayakumar Varma(2014). Evaluation of water chemistry along the coastal and lagoon segments of Kavaratti Tropical Island, south west of India. In: "Environmental Sustainability: Concepts, Principles, Evidences and Innovations" Ed. Govind Chandra Mishra. Excellent Publishing House, 420-426.
K.Narendra Babu, R.S.Baiju and M.I.Sreejith (2010). 'Caring Natural Springs and Their Sharing- A Challenge for 21st Century?': A Hydrogeochemical and Environmental Portrayal from Southern Kerala, Paper presented in the International Conference on Climate Change Perspectives and Projections A System Approach held on 9-11 December 2010 at Osmania University, Hyderabad.
S.Vishnu Mohan, S.Anooja, R.S.Baiju and D.Padmalal (2011). Indications of Sea level changes on sediment dispersal pattern of a tropical river and estuary, SW india. 24th Indian Institute of Geomorphologists National Conference and Annual Convention on Coastal Dynamics and Geomorphology, held at Department of Geology, Anna University Chennai on 19-22 October 2011.
R.S.Baiju, M.I.Sreejith and K.Narendra Babu (2010). Hydrochemical Characterization of the Unique Spring Resources of Coastal Southern Kerala: An Integrated Environmental Approach, Paper presented in the Young Environmental Researchers Conference held at CWRDM, Kozhikode on 22nd and 23rd March 2010 in connection with World Water Day Celebrations.
V. Santhosh, D. Padmalal, V. Sobha and R. S. Baiju (2013). Mining of Tile and Brick Clays from the Coastal Lands of Chalakudy and Periyar Rivers, Kerala, SW India Chapter 36, Earth Resources and Environment. Edited by R. Venkatachalapathy Copyright 2013 Research Publishing. Pp. 327-334. ISBN: 978-981-08-6942-7.
V. Vimexen, R.S. Baiju, A.K. Faisal, K.S. Aneesh, K. Ajmal, K. Anoop Krishnan, R. Ajayakumar Varma (2014). Evaluation of water chemistry along the coastal and lagoon segments of Kavaratti tropical island, south west of India. In: "Environmental Sustainability: Concepts, Principles, Evidences and Innovations" Ed. Govind Chandra Mishra. Excellent Publishing House, 420-426.
Seema K. Nair, A.K. Faisal, T.M. Liji, R.S. Baiju, K. Anoop Krishnan (2014). Comparative study of malachite green adsorption onto china clay and cassava starch: Kinetic and isotherm profile. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers and Challenges in Chemistry, 17-19.
A.S. Sheena, R.S. Baiju, V. Vimexen, K. Ajmal, K.S. Aneesh, K. Anoop Krishnan (2014). Geochemistry and Characteristics of Pb(II) Uptake by the Coastal Sediments of Kochi, Southwestern India. In: Proc. International Conference on Emerging Frontiers in Chemistry, 19-22.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Thiruvananthapuram 19th July 2026 (Dr. Baiju R S)
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Timeline
Geologist
Department of Mining and Geology, Government of Kerala
07.2015 - Current
Research Associate
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
02.2010 - 04.2013
Project Associate
National Centre for Earth Science Studies
01.2008 - 02.2010
School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
M.Sc. from Marine Geology
University of Kerala
M.Phil from Environmental Sciences
University of Kerala & National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS)
Geologist at MAO Integrated Solution Co. Ltd Subcontractor to MANUB Mining Co. LtdGeologist at MAO Integrated Solution Co. Ltd Subcontractor to MANUB Mining Co. Ltd