🌍 Department of Geology
Dr. Satheesh Herbert Singh D
Educational Qualifications
| 2001-2006 | Ph.D. Geology – University of Madras, Presidency College, Chennai. Thesis: "Evaluation of Groundwater Status and Coastal Aquifer Modeling of Chennai City" – Highly Commended |
| 2000-2001 | Post M.Sc. Diploma in Hydrogeology – University of Mysore (73.69%) |
| 1998-2000 | M.Sc. Applied Geology – University of Mysore (72%) |
| 1995-1998 | B.Sc. Geology – V.O.C College, Tuticorin (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University) |
Work Experience
- 23 years in the field of teaching and research
Research Guidance (M.Sc & B.E Projects)
- Integrated Groundwater Quality analysis using Hydrogeochemistry & GIS – Kodaiyar River
- Identification of Seawater Intrusion – Coastal Kanyakumari
- Groundwater Potential Zones – Paramakudi Taluk & Kanyakumari Dist.
- Flood Mapping – Kodaiyar River
- Water Quality Index – Nambiyar River Basin
- Seawater Intrusion along Colachel
- Urban Sprawl – Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Groundwater Quality Assessment – Lower Kodhyar River Basin
- Drainage Network Planning for Chengalpattu Town using GIS
Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications (2021-2024)
- Anbalagan S. et al. (2024) – Evaluation of trace element contamination & ecological risks, beach sediments, Andaman & Nicobar. Total Environment Research Themes 9, 200091.
- Anjali R. et al. (2023) – Assessment of mine water quality, Neyveli coal mine region. Total Environment Research Themes 6, 100047.
- Shanmugasundharam A. et al. (2023) – Water Quality Index & GIS for Karamana river estuary. Total Environment Research Themes 6, 100031.
- Krishnakumar S., Satheesh Herbert Singh et al. (2022) – Emerging pollutants: Impact & management. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 72309-72311.
- Sanjai Gandhi K. et al. (2021) – Plastic litter distribution in beach sediments during Nivar Cyclone. Marine Pollution Bulletin 172.
Earlier Publications (2013-2014)
- Manjubashini A., Rinsitha T., Satheesh Herbert Singh D. (2014) – Liquid waste dumping site suitability analysis using GIS.
- Satheesh Herbert Singh D., Lawrence J.F. (2007) – Groundwater Quality Assessment using GIS in Chennai. J Geol Soc India 69, 1067-1076.
- + 12 more international journal papers.
Editorial & Book Chapters
Guest Editor: Special volumes – Total Environment Research Themes (Marine pollution, 2024); Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) – “Marine Pollution and Ecological Degradation”.
Book Chapter: "An Assessment of Tsunami Damages on 26 December 2004 along the Rocky Coast of Kanyakumari using Geospatial Technologies" (2006).
International Conference Presentations
- Groundwater Quality Assessment in Chennai – Intl. Conf. on Coastal & Freshwater Issues, Anna University, 2003.
- Hydrogeochemical Evaluation Using GIS – Intl. Seminar on Geoinformatics, University of Mysore, 2004.
- Identification of Groundwater Quality through GIS in Colachel – Intl. Conf. on Climate Change & Environment, CUSAT, 2010.
Specialized Training
- Understanding GIS (DST, New Delhi) – Univ. of Mysore, 2003
- Remote Sensing & GIS (ISRO) – Anna University, 2004
- Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater Flow (DST) – JNU, 2004
- Geospatial Applications in Water Resources – FDP, 2020
- High Impact Teaching Skills – Dale Carnegie & WIPRO, 2009
- Modelling Approaches for Free Surface Flow – IIT Madras, 2013
- Rain Water Harvesting – Metrowater Resource Center, 2003
Awards & Recognitions
🏅 Best Teacher Award 2022 – Rotary Clubs of Tinnevelly & Teacher's Welfare Organisation.
🏅 Prof. M.N. Viswanathaih Endowment Gold Medal – University of Mysore 81st Annual Convocation (2001) for top rank in M.Sc. Applied Geology.
📜 Ph.D. Thesis “Highly Commended” – University of Madras.
Core Competencies & Skills
Educational YouTube Channel
Invited Talks & Workshops Conducted
- Special lecture on Environmental Day 2023 – Rohini Engineering College.
- Workshop on "Remote Sensing & GIS" – University College of Engineering, Nagercoil (2017, 2018).
- Expert lecture on "Advanced GIS" – AICTE Staff Development Programme, Noorul Islam College of Engg., 2009.
- Chief Guest – Marthandam College of Engineering & Technology (2017).
Conferences & Seminars Organized
✅ Convener – National Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecological Degradation (MPAED-2022)
✅ Coordinator – National Seminar on "Water: Sustainable Management and Challenges" (2023)
✅ Organizing Secretary – 13th All India Conference of KAAS – 2019
✅ Coordinator – CSIR sponsored seminar on Emerging Pollutants (2021)