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