Sanil Kumar KV
Senior Scientist
Kochi
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist-'B' to Scientist 'G'
Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)
Kohi
05.1985 - 05.2020
- Conducted in-depth data analysis to uncover hidden patterns, contributing to breakthroughs in scientific understanding.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Increased research visibility, publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals.
- Conducted field research in challenging environments, expanding empirical base of study.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
Research Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography
Kohi
12.1982 - 05.2025
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
Education
Ph. D. - Oceanography
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Kochi01.1996
M. Sc. - Oceanography
University of Cochin
Kochi01.1982
B. Sc. - Physics
University of Kerala, SNM College
Ernakulam Dt.01.1980
Major Awards
i) DRDO Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award, 2018, ii) Certificate, Outstanding contribution in reviewing, Deep Sea Research Part II, 2015, iii) DRDO Technology Group Award (Team Leader), 2013, iv) Certificate of Appreciation for improvements made in NPOL security system, 2010, v) Dr. BN Desai Award, Indian Meteorological Society, best paper during 1995-96
Publications (Nos)
(i) International / National Journals (26), NPOL research reports (44), Symposia / Conferences / Workshops (38), Atlases (2), NPOL journal (2), Feasibility and Lab lay out reports for the construction of new research ship (3)
Ph. D. topic
Oceanic variability in the upper layers of the Bay of Bengal
Specific research fields
Indian Ocean circulation, Upper Ocean processes & modeling, ASW Oceanography
Research Experience
- I) Carried out various Oceanographic Studies mainly for naval applications
- Ii) > 30 oceanographic expeditions onboard research ships in the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and equatorial Indian Ocean, which exceeds 400 days at sea
- Iii) Mooring of instrumented buoys at sea for various oceanographic studies
Collaborative research
(i) IIT, Delhi and (ii) Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad
Professional Training
Ocean current analysis at M/s Sontek and M/s RDI, USA in Mar 2002
Leadership qualities
Leadership qualities at Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, Oct 2009
Foreign assignments
Leader of Indian delegation to Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore for initiating collaborative oceanographic research programmes and facilitating visit of INS Sagardhwani as part of SAGAR MAITRI, 2019
Review Committee Member of National Centres
NIOT, NCPOR, NODPAC, SNOM
Association with-INS Anvesh
- (i) Chairman, Sea Trial Preparedness Review Committee of this DRDO missile range ship built at CSL, 2021 and
- (ii) technical expert to formulate operational contract between DRDO and Indian Navy, 2021
Journal Reviewer
9 International Journals and 3 Indian Journals
University recognitions
- Recognised guide for Ph. D, CUSAT
- External Examiner (M.Sc. / M.Phil / Ph.D), CUSAT, KUFOS, IIT (Kharagpur), Goa Univ.
- Served as member in Board of Studies, CUSAT (Oceanography, Meteorology, Environmental Studies, Strategic studies)
Ph. D. Guidance
Awarded degree to the student, CUSAT (2014)
Timeline
Scientist-'B' to Scientist 'G'
Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)
05.1985 - 05.2020
Research Fellow
National Institute of Oceanography
12.1982 - 05.2025
M. Sc. - Oceanography
University of Cochin
Ph. D. - Oceanography
Cochin University of Science & Technology
B. Sc. - Physics
University of Kerala, SNM College