Dr. Benidhar Deshmukh - IGNOU

Contact
No.
Name*
Designation*
Contact Address*
Dr. Benidhar Deshmukh
Associate Professor
126A, Block‐D, Raman Bhawan,
School of Sciences, New Academic Complex,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi‐110068
INDIA
Office* +91‐11‐29572847
Residence
Cell
Email*
Web page
bdeshmukh@ignou.ac.in
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Degree Year Institute/University
Ph.D. (Geology) 2004
M.Sc. (Geology) 1997
B.Sc.
(Geology, Physics,
Mathematics)
1995
Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad (in association with the
Vikram University, Ujjain)
Topic: Geomorphological Study of Coral Reefs in a part of Gulf of
Kachchh using Remotely Sensed Data
Supervisors: Dr. Pramendra Dev, Head, SoS in Geology, Vikram Uni.,
Ujjain & Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Min. of Earth Sciences, New Delhi
Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College, Durg, (Formerly, Govt. Arts, Science
& Commerce College, Durg) affiliated to Pt. R.S. University, Raipur
Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College, Durg, (Formerly, Govt. Arts, Science
& Commerce College, Durg) affiliated to Pt. R.S. University, Raipur
CAREER PROFILE
Sep. 2010 onwards: Associate Professor in Geology, School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi
2009 ‐ 2010: Project Leader, Geomatics Solutions Development Group (GSDG), Center for Development of
Advanced Computing (C‐DAC), Pune
2008 ‐ 2009: Grade based Contract Engineer, Geomatics Solutions Development Group (GSDG), Center for
Development of Advanced Computing (C‐DAC), Pune
2006 ‐ 2008: Project Engineer, Geomatics Solutions Development Group (GSDG), Center for Development of
Advanced Computing (C‐DAC), Pune
2004 ‐ 2006: Research Associate, Defence Terrain Research Lab. (DRDO), Delhi
1999 ‐ 2004: Research Fellow, Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad
1997 ‐ 1998: Faculty, Dept. of Geology, Govt. Arts, Science & Commerce College, Durg
AREA OF INTEREST/SPECIALIZATION*
• Remote sensing of coastal habitats/environment/geomorphology, and coral reefs, in particular
• Automated extraction of landform features
• Exploring capabilities of remote sensing and GIS techniques for understanding geo‐environmental
processes & natural resources management
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT IGNOU
• Programme coordinator of the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Geoinformatics
• Involved in Planning, Design and Development of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral
programmes in Geology
• Preparation of self learning study materials
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RESEARCH GUIDANCE
Supervision of
Year of
completion
Students Name
Thesis title
Doctoral Students ‐ ‐ ‐
M.Phil. Students ‐ ‐ ‐
M.Sc. Geology 1998 Amit Soni
Geological study of Dalli‐Rajhara
Iron Ore complex and Dongargarh
area, Dist‐Durg, M.P., India
2009
Prioritizing sites for marine
Ushma Shukla &
protected areas using
Manasi Bapat
geoinformatics technology
P.G. Diploma in Geoinformatics
2009
Munna Kumar &
Sapana Chavan
Shoreline change study in
northwest part of Gulf of Kachchh
region using remote sensing data
NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS (LIST FOR EACH ITEM COULD BE GIVEN UNDER SEPARATE FILES FOR LINKING)
A. Books/Monographs (Authored/Edited)/ Book Chapter/ Lecture Notes :
• Deshmukh, B. (2007) Issues confronting remote sensing based change detection of coastal zones,
Chapter 19, Lecture Notes, (Eds: Partheeban, P. and ArunBabu), Advanced Training Program on
Application of GIS, GPS and RS for Disaster Management of Coastal Region. St. Peters College,
Chennai, pp.200‐209.
• Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S. and Deshmukh, B. (2005) IRS views the Adams Bridge (bridging India and
SriLanka) Chapter 26, in Remote Sensing and Archaeology, (Editor: A. Tripathi), Sundeep
Publication, New Delhi, 307p.
B. Papers in Refereed/Peer reviewed Journals :
• Roychowdhury, P., Deshmukh, B., Prasad, S.S. and Goswami, A. (2011) Neural network based dunal
landform mapping from multispectral images using texture features. IEEE Jour. of Selected Topics in
Applied Earth Observation and Remote Sensing. Vol. 4 No. 1., pp. 171‐184.
DOI:10.1109/JSTARS.2010.2062491.
• Deshmukh, B., Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S.R., Jagtap, T.G. and Dhargalkar, V.K. (2005) Ecogeomorphological
zonation of Bangaram atoll, Lakshadweep, Jour. Indian Society of Remote Sensing.
33(1), pp.99‐106 [pdf].
• Shah, D. G., Bahuguna, A., Deshmukh, B., Nayak, S. R., Patel, B. H. and Patel, S. (2005) Zoning and
monitoring dominant mangrove communities of a part of the Marine National Park, Gulf of Kachchh.
Jour. Indian Society of Remote Sensing. 33(1), pp.155‐164 [pdf].
• Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S. and Deshmukh, B. (2003) IRS views the Adams Bridge (bridging India and
SriLanka), Jour. Indian Society of Remote Sensing. 31(4). pp.237‐239 [pdf].
C. Papers in Conference Proceedings:
• Chavan, S, Kumar, M., and Deshmukh, B. (2010) Shoreline change study in northwest part of Gulf
of Kachchh regions using remote sensing data, Proc. National Seminar on Issues in Land Resources
Management: Land Degradation, Climate Change and Land Use Diversification, Nagpur,
(Abstract)
• Johnson, C.P., Deshmukh, B. and Kale, M. (2008) Role of GIS and remote Sensing in the
sustainable development of Mauritius, Proc. 10 th GSDI Int. Conf. on Small Island Perspectives on
Global Challenges: The Role of Spatial Data in Supporting a Sustainable Future, St. Augustine,
Trinidad [pdf]
• Roy Chowdhury, P., Deshmukh, B. and Goswami, A. (2007) Machine extraction of landforms from
multispectral images using texture and neural methods, ICCTA, pp. 721‐725, Int. Conf. on
Computing: Theory and Applications (ICCTA'07), Kolkata [pdf]
• Panchal, V.K., Saxena, P.C., Deshmukh, B., Shaveta, S. (2006) Resolving spectrally similar
landuse/landcover class conflict in remote sensing images using rough sets, ICHIT, pp. 460‐
466, Int. Conf. on Hybrid Information Technology ‐ Vol2 (ICHIT'06), S. Korea [pdf]
• Panchal, V., Gupta, S., Garg, G. and Deshmukh, B. (2006) Resolving spectrally similar
landuse/landcover class conflict, Proc. Int. Conf. Map Asia 2006, Bangkok, (Abstract)
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• Panchal, V., Saini, N., Deshmukh, B. and Saxena, P.C. (2006) Granular computing: a rough set
approach. Proc. 9 th Annual Int. Conf. Map India 2006, Delhi, (Abstract) [htm]
• Panchal, V., Saini, N., Deshmukh, B. and Saxena, P.C. (2005) Rough Set ‐ a fast mechanism for
accuracy of approximation of landuse/landcover classification accuracy, Presented at the 25 th
ISRS Annual Convention and National Symposium on ‘Emergence of Geoinformatics for
Development: Trends and Opportunities’, Ranchi, (Abstract)
• Deshmukh, B., Nayak, S., Bahuguna, A. and Dev, P. (2005) Study of suspended sediment dispersal
patterns in the Gulf of Kachchh with reference to coral reefs. Proc. 8 th Annual Int. Conf. Map India
2005, Delhi [pdf]
• Prusty, G., Kumar, M., Sejwal, S., Deshmukh, B. (2004) Mangrove wetland dynamics
characterisation based on remote sensing inputs: Gahirmatha (Orissa). Proc. Annual Symposium
of Indian Institute of Geomorphologists, Pune (Abstract)
• Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S., Deshmukh, B., Shah, D.G. and Patel, B.H. (2002) Management of vital
coastal habitats of Gulf of Kachchh: an input from remote sensing data. Proc. International
Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Symposium on Resource and
Environmental Monitoring, Part 7, Commission VII, Hyderabad, India. v.34, pp.403‐408
• Deshmukh, B., Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S.R., Dhargalkar, V.K. and Jagtap, T.G. (2001) Ecogeomorphological
zonation of Bangaram atoll, Lakshadweep. Proc. ‘National Symposium on
Advances in Remote Sensing Technology with Special Emphasis on High Resolution Imagery’, ISRS,
Ahmedabad, India, (CD‐ROM Volume)
• Shah, D. G., Bahuguna, A., Deshmukh, B., Nayak, S. R., Patel, B. H. and Patel, S. (2001) Zoning and
monitoring dominant mangrove communities of a part of the Marine National Park, Gulf of
Kachchh. Proc. ‘National Symposium on Advances in Remote Sensing Technology with Special
Emphasis on High Resolution Imagery’, ISRS, Ahmedabad, India, (CD‐ROM Volume) [pdf]
• Bahuguna, A., Deshmukh, B., Nayak, S. and Patel, B.H. (2000) Coral reefs of the Gulf of Kachchh:
their present status and eco‐geomorphological zonation using high resolution satellite data.
Paper presented in Fifth Pacific Ocean Remote Sensing Conference (PORSEC), Goa, India,
(Abstract)
D. Scientific/Technical Notes:
• Prusty, G., Kalra, M.K. and Deshmukh, B. (2005) Coastal erosion assessment of Outer Wheeler
Island (OWI), Technical Note, Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DRDO), Delhi,
DTRL/2005/Geo‐Environment/10, 21p.
• Nayak, S., Bahuguna, A., Deshmukh, B., Shah, D.G., Rao, R.S., Dhargalkar, V.K., Jagtap, T.G.,
Komarpant, D.S., Branganza, C., Venkataraman, K., Sounderarajan, R., Singh, H.S., Pandey, C.N.,
Patel, B.H. and Prasanna, Y.L. (2003) Eco‐morphological zonation of selected coral reefs of India
using remotely sensed data. Scientific Note, Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad,
SAC/RESIPA/MWRG/MSCED/SN/16/2003, 109p.
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ORGANISED/PARTICIPATED
A. Conferences/Seminars/Workshops organised
B. Conferences/Seminars/Workshops participated/Presented
• Deshmukh, B., Prusty, G., Khumukcham, L. and Mohapatra, S.N. (2006) Issues surrounding remote
sensing based monitoring of coastal ecosystems: a case study of tsunami affected Andaman and
Nicobar islands. Proc. 9 th Annual Int. Conf. Map India 2006, Delhi [htm]
• Deshmukh, B., Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S.R., Dhargalkar, V.K. and Jagtap, T.G. (2001) Ecogeomorphological
zonation of Bangaram atoll, Lakshadweep. Proc. ‘National Symposium on Advances
in Remote Sensing Technology with Special Emphasis on High Resolution Imagery’, ISRS, Ahmedabad,
India.
• Deshmukh, B., Shah, D.G., Prasanna, Y., Bahuguna, A., Nayak, S. and Patel, B.H. (2000) Discrimination
of coral reef zones using remote sensing technique: a study of Narara island, Gulf of Kachchh. Paper
presented in ISRS Symposium on ‘Spatial Technologies for Natural Hazards Management’, IIT, Kanpur,
India.
• Attended one week Induction programme Induction programme on ‘Distance Education: Theory and
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Practice’ Conducted by Staff Training and Research institute of Distance Education, IGNOU, New Delhi
in October 2010.
• Attended one week DST sponsored training on Imaging Spectroscopy at IIT Bombay in December
2008.
• Attended one week ISRO sponsored training on Microwave Remote Sensing at IIRS, Dehradun in
2007.
• Attended 5 day workshop on Technical Writing organised by CrackerJack WordSmiths, Pune in 2007.
• Assisted in conducting two courses under Continuing Education Programme (CEP) on Recent
Advances in Remote Sensing, GPS and GIS at DTRL, Delhi and also served as Faculty during 2005‐2006.
• Assisted in conducting various training programmes and imparted training to scientific personnel and
officials of five Indian (Govt.) agencies on application of remote sensing data for coastal habitat
studies at the Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, India during 2002‐2004.
• Organised and participated in a workshop on Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Coastal
Habitats of India held at the Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, on 14th Nov. 2002.
• Participated as faculty and assisted in organisation of the workshop on Commercial Application of
Remote Sensing and GIS with special emphasis to coastal zone management (CARG) during October,
2000.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Sponsoring Agency
Department of Space,
Govt of India, National
Remote Sensing
Agency (NRSA),
Hyderabad
Period
2008 ‐
2010
Amount of
grant
(in Lakhs)
31
Title of Project
Land Degradation Mapping of
Bihar state using Multitemporal
data
(under the Natural Resources
Census Programme)
Co‐investigator(s)
(if any)
HONOURS/AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS
Awards:
2006: Best technical paper presentation at 9 th Int. Conference (Map India 2006), Delhi.
1997: First rank in University merit list in M.Sc. Geology.
1998: Awarded ‘C’ certificate of National Service Scheme.
Fellowship/Scholarship:
2004‐2006: Research Associateship by Defence R&D Organisation, Delhi.
1999‐2004: Research Fellowship by Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad.
Invited Lectures:
August 2010: Delivered lectures on RS & GIS applications for coastal ecosystem studies, MSc. Geoinformatics,
BVIEER, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune.
2010 & 2008: Delivered lecture on Basics of remote sensing and its application for geological studies to B.Sc. &
M.Sc. Geology students at Govt. VYT PG Autonomous College, Durg.
2008: Delivered invited talk on Application of remote sensing and GIS for Geological applications, Govt. VYT PG
Autonomous College, Durg.
2007: Delivered invited lectures on Issues confronting remote sensing based change detection of coastal
zones, in DST sponsored Advanced Training Program on Application of GIS, GPS and RS for Disaster
Management of Coastal Region at St. Peters College, Chennai.
Review Service:
Journal of Geomorphology (Elsevier)
Applied Remote Sensing (Academy)
Trends in Soil Sciences and Plant Nutritions (Academy)
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Life Member, Indian Society of Remote Sensing
Life Member, Indian Society of Geomatics
Fellow, Society of Earth Scientists
OTHER ACTIVITIES
‣ Organized field trip and collected field data from parts of Karnataka for remote sensing based iron ore
mapping in 2009
‣ Received training on Erdas LPS Photogrammetry s/w from Leica Inc. in July 2009.
‣ Received training on GeoMedia Professional and GeoMedia Grid ver. 5.1 from Rolta Inc. in 2005.
‣ Organised and collected field data from all the major coral reef regions of India, i.e. Gulf of Kachchh, Gulf
of Mannar, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep archipelago during 1999‐2003.
‣ Obtained ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificates of National Service Scheme through active participation in the social
service during school and college periods.
‣ Obtained field training on prospecting, exploration, mining methods and estimation of ore reserves from
Dalli‐Rajhara Iron Ore Complex, Bhilai Steel Plant, Steel Authority of India Limited.
‣ Participated in various community service activities (such as awareness programmes on Earthquakes,
conducting children competition and plantation) organised by Indian Society of Remote Sensing,
Ahmedabad Chapter.
‣ Participated and received prizes in general knowledge, essay writing, debate and play competitions during
school, college, etc.
‣ Conducted literacy classes along with two friends for beggars and leprosy affected people of Durg city,
Chhattisgarh, India during higher secondary schooling.
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