Shri. Sumanata Dandapath - Shivaji University

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Faculty Profile
Name: Sumanta Dandapath
Designation: Assistant Professor (Geography)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Date of Birth: November 10, 1985
Specialization: Physical Geography, Cartography, Remote Sensing & GIS
Address & Contact Information:
Office:
Residence (Present):
Room No. 23 (1 st floor) Plot No. 344, Society No. 5
Department of Geography
Morewadi, R. K. Nagar
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, INDIA
PIN – 416004, Maharashtra, INDIA
Residence (Permanent):
Website: www.sdandapath.in Dadpur, Daspur, Paschim Medinipur
Mobile: +91-9371747804; E-mail: sdandapath@gmail.com West Bengal, INDIA
Working Experience:
University Teaching & Research (PG): 10 Months
Laboratory Research: 3 Years 4 Months
Designation
Nature of
Appointment
Department/ Institute/ University From To Duration
Assistant
Professor
Permanent
Department of Geography
Shivaji University, Kolhapur – 416004
(Maharashtra, India)
December
18, 2010
Till Date
10 Months
Senior
Research
Fellow
Temporary
(Full Time)
Geological Oceanography Division
National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR)
Dona Paula – 403004 (Goa, India)
September
03, 2009
December
16, 2010
1 Year 4
Months
Junior
Research
Fellow
Temporary
(Full Time)
Geological Oceanography Division
National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR)
Dona Paula – 403004 (Goa, India)
September
03, 2007
September
02, 2009
2 Years
Teaching Assignments:
Subjects/ Papers Taught Theory/ Practical Class (Semester) Session
Remote Sensing Application in Geography Theory M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-IV) 2010-11
Computer Applications in Geography Practical M.A. /M.Sc. (Semester-III) 2011-11
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Other Assignments:
Principal/ Internal Senior Supervisor (University Centre) for M.A./M.Sc./M.Com./M.C.A. Sem. Exam., Oct. 2011.
Paper Setter for MA/M.Sc. (Geography) Semester-III: Computer Applications in Geography, Oct.-Nov. 2011.
Tour-in-Charge for Study Tour of MA/M.Sc. (Geography) Semester-III Students, Nov.-Dec. 2011.
Current Research Activities:
1. Origin and evolution of pockmarks and their contribution to global warming.
2. Seafloor seepage characterization using fractal techniques.
3. Mapping of seafloor features using acoustic remote sensing (multibeam echo-sounder) data.
4. Geomorphic investigation of seafloor employing multifractals.
Academic Records:
Academic Degrees:
Degree/Exam Subject University/ Institute Year
Ph.D
(pursuing)
Geography (Topic: Morphological Studies of
Seafloor using Multibeam Echo-sounder & GIS)
BHU, Varanasi (work
carried out at NIO, Goa)
2007-In
Progress
NET (JRF) Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences CSIR, New Delhi 2006 (II)
M.Sc.
Geography (Spl. Advanced Cartography &
Remote Sensing)
BHU, Varanasi 2005-07
B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography (Spl. Environmental Geography) Vidyasagar University,
Midnapore
2002-05
Diploma/ Training/ Other Courses:
Course Type Subject/ Title University/ Institute Duration Month/Year
Training
Multibeam Echo-sounder
(EM302 & EM1002) and
Seafloor Information System
NIO, Goa (by Kongsberg
Maritime AS, Norway)
1 Week May 2010
Certificate Fundamentals of Oceanography NIO, Goa 2 Weeks May 2008
Certificate
Introduction to GIS and its
Applications
NRSC, Hyderabad 1 Month February-
March 2008
Diploma Computer Applications GBS Computers, New
Delhi (Varanasi br.)
6 Months
(part time)
2006-07
Awards & Recognitions:
1. CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (2007)
2. CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (2009)
3. Certificate of excellence received from Elsevier BV for published article featured and
ranked in the ScienceDirect Top 25 most downloaded articles service (2011)
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416004.
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Recent Publications (SCI Journals):
S. Dandapath et al. (2011): Characterization of seafloor pockmark seepage of hydrocarbons
employing fractal: A case study from the Western Continental Margin of India. Marine and
Petroleum Geology, In Press, Available Online October 2011. doi:10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2011.09.008
[Impact Factor: 2.130]
S. Dandapath et al. (2010): Morphology of pockmarks along the western continental margin
of India: Employing multibeam bathymetry and backscatter data. Marine and Petroleum
Geology 27, December 2010, Issue 10, Pages 2107-2117.
[Impact Factor: 2.130]
Featured in the ScienceDirect Top 25 Hottest Articles list. October-December 2010 (8 th rank),
Journal: Marine and Petroleum Geology, Subject area: Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Conference Participation/ Presentation:
Paper presented:
1. ‘Detection and mapping of gas escape features (pockmarks) employing multibeam echosounder
data and GIS – A case study from the central western continental margin of India’.
Section: Earth System Sciences, 98 th Indian Science Congress 2011 (ISC 2011), Chennai,
January 3-7, 2011, Organized by: Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata.
2. ‘Detection of Shallow Gas Using Multibeam Backscatter Image – An Application of
Acoustic Remote Sensing’. Sub-theme: Role of Geospatial Technology in Geo-sciences and
Mineral Prospecting, ISRS Annual Convention and National Symposium on GIS and
Remote Sensing in Infrastructure Development (GRID 2010), Lonavala, December 1-3,
2010, Organized by: Indian Society of Remote Sensing (Pune Chapter).
Attended:
3. National Conference in Geography on Recent Advances in Sustainable Regional
Development, Kolhapur, February 22 – 24, 2011, Organized by: Mahavir
Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur.
4. Workshop on Application of Quantitative Techniques in Geography, Kolhapur, February
15, 2011, Organized by: Department of Geography, Shivaji University (SUK), Kolhapur.
Hobbies:
Traveling, Sports & Adventurous Activities.
Last Updated: October 17, 2011
Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur - 416004.
http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/acdms/dptgoe.htm