Course abstract
The course introduces the student to basic principles of geomorphology and related geological environment. The modules of this course will help the student to have better understanding towards processes operating in the interior of the earth and also on the earth surface. After this course a student can be well equipped with the knowledge of the different landforms and processes going on in fluvial, glacial, karst, aeolian, coastal terrains.
Course Instructor
Prof. Javed N. Malik
- The instructor finished his Ph. D in 1998 from M. S. University Baroda, Vadodara. Gujarat (Geology), did Post-Doctrate (Japan Society for Promotion of Science) from (1999-2001) Hiroshima University, JAPAN. - Joined IIT Kanpur in 2001. Area of Specialization: Active Tectonics, Paleoseismology and Paleo-tsunami Current Areas of Research: • Active fault mapping and Paleoseismological studies along NW Himalaya and Kachchh • Paleo-Tsunami studies in Andaman & Nicobar Islands • Collaboration with Japan, US and France – related to earthquake and tsunami studies Research Projects: • Active tectonic investigation along northwestern Himalayan foothill zone, sponsored by DST • Active fault mapping and paleoseismic investigations in Kachchh region. Gujarat, by OYO International Japan. • Active Tectonic investigations around South-Middle Andaman and Car Nicobar Islands, A&N Islands, sponsored by INCOIS, Hyderabad, MoES.More info
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Enrollment : 14-Nov-2021 to 31-Jan-2022
Exam registration : 13-Dec-2021 to 18-Feb-2022
Exam Date : 27-Mar-2022
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