Chemistry Department HOD IISER Berhampur
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Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Deaprtment, introduced during 2022-2023, represents a vital interdisciplinary area of research and technological application that significantly influences the present and future of our planet. The BS-MS program in Geological Sciences of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES),  addresses critical challenges in planetary evolution, climate change, global warming, sustainable development, natural hazards, disaster management, and the exploration and judicious exploitation of natural resources, groundwater recharge and conservation.

Prof Joydip Mukhopadhyay

Professor

Overview

The BS-MS program in Geological Sciences integrates studies of the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The program applies fundamental principles of physical, chemical, and mathematical sciences to understand the evolution of our planet and life, natural resources, environmental hazards and climate change. Earth system science within the program also extends to emerging planetary sciences, exemplified by Mars and Lunar Missions and the search for extraterrestrial life (Exobiology). Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in academia, R&D, hydrocarbon exploration, mineral and mining industries, urban planning, RS-GIS and other professional fields. At the end of the fourth year, students may choose to undertake a one-year MS research project, earning a BS-MS dual degree in Geological Sciences, positioning them at the forefront of India's potential as a global leader in education and research in Earth and Environmental sciences. The department also offers PhD programme in variuos domains and specializations of Geological and Environmental Sciences. 

 

Department Highlights

Academic Programs

Chemical Sciences

Key Publications

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Stratigraphy, Depositional Setting, and SHRIMP U-Pb Geochronology of the Banded Iron Formation–Bearing Bailadila Group in the Bacheli Iron Ore Mining District, Bastar Craton, India (2021)

Journal of Geology (Chicago Univ Press) - Volume: 129 - Mukhopadhyay, J., Armstrong, R. J., Gutzmer, J., de Kock, M., Beukes, N. J.

Transition from alluvial to wave-tide-dominated Meso-Neoarchean shelf sedimentation in the Mankarchua Quartzite, Singhbhum craton, eastern India (2021)

Precambrian Research - Volume: 354 - Chakrabarti, K., Mukhopadhyay, J., Ghosh, G., Bhatt, A. K., Sinha, D. K.

Redox state of the Dharwar craton root as inferred from eclogite and peridotite sourced mantle cargo, with implications for kimberlite and lamproite magma formation (2023)

Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology - Volume: 178(86) - Shaikh, A.M., Bussweiler, Y., Viljoen, F., Bolhar, R., Ravi., S., Hezel, D., Ueckermann, H.

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Research Themes

Nanocomposites, Photoelectrochemistry and Superconductors

The group aims at understanding the mechanism of evolution of adaptive and non-adaptive characters in organisms. By employing phenotypic manipulation experiments, primarily using laboratory fruit fly populations, his group investigates phenotype - fitness correlations. The group then employs Experimental Evolution to investigate the evolution of these phenotypes in experimental populations in real-time.

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Nanocomposites, Photoelectrochemistry and Superconductors

The group aims at understanding the mechanism of evolution of adaptive and non-adaptive characters in organisms. By employing phenotypic manipulation experiments, primarily using laboratory fruit fly populations, his group investigates phenotype - fitness correlations. The group then employs Experimental Evolution to investigate the evolution of these phenotypes in experimental populations in real-time.

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Nanocomposites, Photoelectrochemistry and Superconductors

The group aims at understanding the mechanism of evolution of adaptive and non-adaptive characters in organisms. By employing phenotypic manipulation experiments, primarily using laboratory fruit fly populations, his group investigates phenotype - fitness correlations. The group then employs Experimental Evolution to investigate the evolution of these phenotypes in experimental populations in real-time.

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Nanocomposites, Photoelectrochemistry and Superconductors

The group aims at understanding the mechanism of evolution of adaptive and non-adaptive characters in organisms. By employing phenotypic manipulation experiments, primarily using laboratory fruit fly populations, his group investigates phenotype - fitness correlations. The group then employs Experimental Evolution to investigate the evolution of these phenotypes in experimental populations in real-time.

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