Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Employer Address
Research Papers Published
Under Review
Conference Proceedings
Poster Presentations
National Test Qualified
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Certification
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Dr. SUSHANTA KUMAR SAHOO

Dr. SUSHANTA KUMAR SAHOO

Gandhinagar

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Geophysicist/Senior Geophysicist

MPGO Lab
Gandhinagar
01.2016 - Current
  • Detected the hidden information in the soil radon time series associated with the Earthquakes through non-linear approach
  • Used some statistical techniques like the polarization ratio, principal component analysis, fractal dimension variation etc
  • To study the nature of Geomagnetic field associated with the Earthquakes at Kachchh region, Gujarat
  • Installed various geophysical instruments in the field for raw data acquisition
  • Completed soil Radon survey at Gandhinagar city of Gujarat.
  • Took equipment out to various locations and deployed seismometers.
  • Generated reports based on findings from geophysical investigations.
  • Planned field operations and supervised crews in conducting surveys.
  • Compiled data from multiple sources into a single database for future reference.
  • Created timely, accurate and thorough reports to support effective project decision-making.
  • Analyzed geochemical and geophysical data to predict future seismic, volcanic and gravitational happenings.
  • Presented findings to colleagues and clients and published test results and conclusions in scientific journals.
  • Designed and enhanced mathematical models to improve data analysis.
  • Presented findings at conferences and seminars in order to share knowledge with peers.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from geophysical investigations.

Junior Research Fellow

Chillika Development Authority
Bhubaneswar
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Prepared the Land-use map of the coastal region of odisha by using the ArcGIS software
  • Participated in the field work for the raw data collection to study the coastal dynamics and for the hydrodynamic modelling of the mouth region of chillika lake.
  • Prepared reports summarizing research findings.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and provided input on project development.
  • Attended relevant seminars, workshops, and professional development programs.
  • Managed logistics for fieldwork or sampling activities.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify current trends in the field.
  • Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations, and grants to assist research study efforts.
  • Developed methods for collecting data from surveys, interviews, or focus groups.
  • Assisted with preparation of research proposals and funding applications.
  • Collaborated with colleagues from other departments on projects related to the research area.
  • Discussed research summaries with project team to monitor progress.
  • Utilized [Software] to input data gathered from various sources.
  • Drafted manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Junior Research Fellow

Institute of Seismological Research
Gandhinagar
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Examined the variation of Earth’s magnetic field associated with the Earthquakes
  • Measured the change in the groundwater level during Earthquakes
  • Detected the vital information of Earthquakes (i.e
  • Location, Magnitude and Depth) from the field data obtained by installing the Seismometers throughout the State.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify current trends in the field.
  • Managed logistics for fieldwork or sampling activities.
  • Constructed academic papers, reports, presentations, and grants to assist research study efforts.
  • Drafted manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Provided technical support to other members of the research team.
  • Performed statistical analysis using software packages such as SPSS or SAS.
  • Advised undergraduate students on their independent study projects.
  • Presented results at conferences and symposia both internally and externally.
  • Maintained accurate records of all experimental procedures and results.
  • Proposed and implemented research focused on Geophysics

Education

Ph.D. in Geophysics - Geophysics, Linear And Non-linear Data Analysis

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
Hyderabad
02-2021

M.Sc. in Geophysics - Geophysics

BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY
Odisha
12-2011

B.Sc. in Chemistry - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

NAYAGARH AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE
Odisha
07-2009

Skills

  • Fieldwork Experience
  • Scientific Terminology Knowledge
  • Data Processing
  • Geophysical Field Monitoring
  • Multitasking
  • Data Interpretation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mastery of Software like MS Office, MATLAB, SPSS, ARCGIS etc
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Preparing Reports
  • Conducting Research
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Active Listening

Current Employer Address

Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, 328009

Research Papers Published

  • Study of ULF magnetic field variations for identification of short-term Earthquake precursor at Kachchh region, Gujarat, Scholars Research Library, 2016, 8, 5, 113-117
  • Influence of meteorological parameters on the soil radon (Rn222) emanation in Kutch, Gujarat, India, Environ Monit Assess, 2018, 190, 111, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-017-6434-0
  • Non-linear and Pre-seismic observations using data of Radon emission at Kachchh, Gujarat, Indian Journal of Applied Research, 2017, 7, 4
  • Singular spectrum analysis on soil radon time series (222Rn) in Kachchh, Gujarat, India: detection of periodic oscillations and earthquake precursors, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2020, 13, 973, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05946-y
  • Identification of earthquake precursors in soil radon-222 data of Kutch, Gujarat, India using empirical mode decomposition based Hilbert Huang Transform, Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2020, 222, 106353, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2020.106353

Under Review

  • Study of the ULF Electromagnetic emissions associated with the Earthquake of Mw 7.8 near Amberley, New Zealand
  • Study of Earth’s magnetic field associated with earthquakes at Kachchh region, Gujarat

Conference Proceedings

  • Singular spectrum analysis of Radon time series at Kachchh, Gujarat, India: Removal of diurnal and semidiurnal variations, 1st Triennial Congress of FIGA, 53rd Annual Convention of IGU & 34th Annual Convention of AHI on Geosciences for Sustainability, 2016
  • Study of ULF emissions associated with Earthquakes at Kachchh region, Gujarat, Conference on Natural Hazards and its Mitigation, unknown
  • Empirical Mode Decomposition based Hilbert Huang Transform on soil radon-222 data of Badargadh, Kutch, Gujarat, India: Identification of Earthquake precursors, National Symposium on Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors and Applications (SSNTDs-2019), 2019
  • Study of the Dynamics of Soil Radon (Rn²²²) emission at Kachchh region of Gujarat, India- “An essential approach for Earthquake precursor study”, Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, Institute of Seismological Research, 2019
  • Assessment of Soil gas radon (Rn-222) emission and transportation in Kutch, Gujarat, India: Its dependence on Meteorological parameters, National Seminar on Advances on Earth sciences for exploration and management of natural resources, 2020

Poster Presentations

  • Empirical Mode Decomposition based Hilbert Huang Transform on soil radon-222 data of Badargadh, Kutch, Gujarat, India: Identification of Earthquake precursors, National Symposium on Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors and Applications (SSNTDs-2019), 2019
  • Study of the Dynamics of Soil Radon (Rn²²²) emission at Kachchh region of Gujarat, India- “An essential approach for Earthquake precursor study”, Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting, Institute of Seismological Research, 2019

National Test Qualified

  • GATE 2013
  • GATE 2014
  • GATE 2015

Current Employer

MPGO Lab

Research

  • Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Junior Research Fellow, 2012-01-01, 2014-12-31, Examined the variation of Earth’s magnetic field associated with the Earthquakes, Measured the change in the groundwater level during Earthquakes, Detected the vital information of Earthquakes (i.e. Location, Magnitude and Depth) from the field data obtained by installing the Seismometers throughout the State
  • Chillika Development Authority, Bhubaneswar, Junior Research Fellow, 2014-01-01, 2015-12-31, Prepared the Land-use map of the coastal region of odisha by using the ArcGIS software, Participated in the field work for the raw data collection to study the coastal dynamics and for the hydrodynamic modelling of the mouth region of chillika lake.
  • Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Senior Geophysicist, 2016-01-01, Detected the hidden information in the soil radon time series associated with the Earthquakes through non-linear approach, Used some statistical techniques like the polarization ratio, principal component analysis, fractal dimension variation etc. to study the nature of Geomagnetic field associated with the Earthquakes at Kachchh region, Gujarat., Installed various geophysical instruments in the field for raw data acquisition., Completed soil Radon survey at Gandhinagar city of Gujarat.

Personal Information

Title: Geophysicist

Training

  • Completed the Resistivity Survey under the guidance of the field experts at Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam.
  • Participated at the Field work for the collection of Gravity and Magnetic data at Geological Survey of India, Central Region.
  • Participated at the RTK survey and Mouth Profiling of Chillika Lake at Chilika Development Authority, Bhubaneswar.
  • Completed the Integrated Geophysical survey for mineral exploration at Geological Survey of India, Western Region.

Disclaimer

I do hereby declare that all the above information given are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Certification

  • Published various research articles in different high impact factor scientific journals
  • Received certificates in different seminars/conferences by delivering presentations of my work
  • Undergone Training in different well organizations in the country

Languages

Odia
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Geophysicist/Senior Geophysicist

MPGO Lab
01.2016 - Current

Junior Research Fellow

Chillika Development Authority
09.2014 - 12.2015

Junior Research Fellow

Institute of Seismological Research
04.2012 - 08.2014

Ph.D. in Geophysics - Geophysics, Linear And Non-linear Data Analysis

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

M.Sc. in Geophysics - Geophysics

BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY

B.Sc. in Chemistry - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

NAYAGARH AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE
Dr. SUSHANTA KUMAR SAHOO