LASITHA S. Assistant Professor

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  • Department of Earth Sciences
  • School of Physical, Chemical & Applied Sciences
  • lasitha_s@yahoo.com

Academic Activity

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Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)

S.No Degree Subject/Title of thesis University/Board Year of Passing
1 Ph.D Geophysics Cochin University of Science and Technology 2007
2 MSC(Tech) Marine Geophysics Cochin University of Science and Technology 2001
3 B Sc Physics Mahatma Gandhi University 1997

Area of Specializaion

GEOPHYSICS

Awards / Prizes Conferred

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Teaching Experience

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1 Assistant Professor Earth Sciences Pondicherry University

Research Experience

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1 Research Scientist National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa NCAOR, Goa Geosciences
2 CSIR-SRF Marine Geology and Geophysics Cochin University of Science and Technology Geophyics
3 CSIR-JRF Marine Geology and Geophysics Cochin University of Science and Technology Geophyics
4 Assistant Professor Earth Sciences Pondicherry University Geophyics

Industry Experience

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Contribution towards Innovation

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Patent Details

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Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Tectonic significance of the shear zones in Southern Granulite Terrane: An integrated geophysical study P.R. Harikrishnan , S. Lasitha, Akhil S. Suseel, D. Twinkle Geosystems and Geoenvironment v.2, issue 2, 100151 2023 1
2 Seismotectonics of Andaman-Sumatra Region: Seismic Quiescence and B Value as Possible Precursors A P Anjana, S Lasitha Indian J of Science and Technology 16(8), 557-569 2023 0.2
3 Geophysical evidence for marine prolongation of the Palghat-Cauvery shear system into the offshore Cauvery basin, Eastern continental margin of India S. Lasithaa, D. Twinkle, P. John Kurianb, P.R. Harikrishnan Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 184 (2019) 103981 2019 3.449
4 Changes in the moment rate and the long term seismic deformation pattern: Before and after 26 Dec 2004 earthquake S. Lasitha Journal of Indian Geophysical Union v.19, no.2, pp:190-199 2015 0.313
5 Seismotectonics of the Lithospheric Subduction in the Eastern Indian Ocean Lasitha S Disaster Advances Vol. 7 (11),57-68 2014 0.6
6 Seismicity, Gravity Anomalies and Lithospheric Structure of the Andaman Arc, NE Indian Ocean Radhakrishna, M., Lasitha, S., Mukhopadhyay,M Tectonophysics doi: 10.1016/j.tecto.2008.08.021 2008 2.686
7 Seismically active deformation in the Sumatra– Java trench-arc region: geodynamic implications S. Lasitha, M. Radhakrishna and T. D. Sanu Current Science VOL. 90, NO. 5,690-696 2006 1.102
8 Preliminary results of a recent cruise to the Northern Central Indian Ridge. International research: Indian Ridge Drolia et al Inter ridge news vol.11 (1), 43-46 2002 0

Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals

S.No Title Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper Journal Name Volume, Issue & Page Nos. Year Impact Factor
1 Changes in the moment rate and the long term seismic deformation pattern: Before and after 26 Dec 2004 earthquake S. Lasitha Journal of Indian Geophysical Union v.19, no.2, pp:190-199 2015 0
2 Methane Hydrates: A Global Environmental Concern Shinu N , S.Lasitha Disaster advances Vol. 8, N o.9, 18-25 2015 0.19
3 Seismotectonics of the lithospheric Subduction in the Esatern Indian Ocean S. Lasitha Disaster advances Vol. 7, no.11,pp.57-68 2014 0.19
4 Preliminary results of a recent cruise to the Northern Central Indian Ridge. International research: Indian Ridge Drolia et al Inter ridge news vol.11 (1), 43-46 2002 0

Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

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Books

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Chapters in Books

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Edited Books

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Ongoing Projects

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Ongoing Consultancy Works

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Completed Projects

S.No Title of the Project Sponsored By Period Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) Year
1 TECTONICS OF SOUTHERN GRANULITE TERRAIN OF SOUTH INDIA BASED ON INTEGRATED GEOPHYSICAL, STRUCTURAL AND REMOTE SENSING STUDY DST-SERB 2018-2022 41.7 2018
2 Methodology Development for Exploring Precious metals (Gold) Using Imaging Spectroscopic Technique DST(NISA) 2016-19 36.97 2016

Completed Consultancy Works

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Career Guidance Offered to students

S.No Name of the Scheme No. of Students Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling No. of Students Passed No. of Students Placed

List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,

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Research Guidance - PG

S.No Year Degree No. of Students Awarded Department/Centre
1 2023 M.SC 5 Earth Sciences
2 2022 M.SC 3 Earth Sciences
3 2021 M.SC 3 Earth Sciences
4 2020 M.SC 3 Earth Sciences
5 2019 M.SC 1 Earth Sciences
6 2018 M.SC 1 Earth Sciences
7 2017 M.SC 3 Earth Sciences
8 2016 M.SC 3 Earth Sciences
9 2016 M.TECH 2 Earth Sciences
10 2015 M.SC 2 Earth Sciences
11 2015 M.TECH 1 Earth Sciences
12 2014 M.TECH 1 Earth Sciences
13 2014 M.SC 2 Earth Sciences
14 2013 M.SC 2 Earth Sciences

Research Guidance - Ph.D

S.No Student Name Registration Date Registration No. Thesis Title Thesis Submitted Status Thesis Submitted Date Vivavoce Completed Status Date Awarded
1 Harikrishnan P R 21-09-2016 20161110006 ROLE OF SHEAR ZONES IN THE KINEMATICS OF SOUTHERN GRANULITE TERRANE AND ADJOINING OFFSHORE REGION: AN INTEGRATED GEOPHYSICAL STUDY YES 11-01-2023 YES 08-05-2024
2 Akhil S Susheel 14-08-2017 20171110004 GEOPHYSICAL INSIGHTS ON SHEAR ZONES IN SALEM- NAMAKKAL REGION OF SOUTHERN GRANULITE TERRANE, INDIA: TECTONIC IMPLICATIONS NO NO
3 Ashisan Dhodray 16-02-2022 2100110001 SEISMOTECTONIC ACTIVITY AND B-VALUE ANALYSIS NO NO

Research Guidance - Post Doctoral

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Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year

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E-Lecture Details

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Details of Online Education Conducted

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Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme

S.No Title of the Paper Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme Organized by Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Active faults and seismic hazard associated with ancient terrane boundaries Inetrnational conference on Marine sciences School of Marine sciences, CUSAT International 16-12-2019 20-12-2019 2019
2 Delineation of Geological structures associated with Salem- Attur shear based on ground magnetic obs Dynamics of surface and subsurface geological processes Dept. of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University National 08-02-2018 09-02-2018 2018
3 Extension of Major shear zones to the offshore suggestive of major plate boundaries Dynamics of surface and subsurface geological processes Dept. of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry University National 08-02-2018 09-02-2018 2018
4 Seismicity of Sunda Arc with special reference to 2012 intraplate earthqauke Dynamics of surface and subsurface geological processes Dept. of Earth Sciences, Pondicherry National 08-02-2018 09-02-2018 2018
5 Seismicity of Nepal –Himalaya- An analysis of Seismicityi the light of Gorkha- Nepal Earthqauke International conference on ‘Geosciences and environment and 32nd IAS Dept. of earth Sciences, Annamalai University International 07-01-2016 10-01-2016 2016
6 Mass extinction events in the geologic past: Link with methane hydrates International conference on Climate change resilience Dept. of Ecology an environmental sciences International 04-10-2015 07-10-2015 2015
7 Ocean acidification- Role of gas hydrates International conference on Climate change resilience Dept. of Ecology an environmental sciences Pondicherry University International 04-10-2015 07-10-2015 2015
8 Surface and subsurface structures of northeast Tamilnadu-A study based on remote sending ground magn Indian geophysical Union 52nd annual convention National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa National 03-11-2015 05-11-2015 2015
9 Remote sensing based lineament analysis and associated seismicity along the northeast part of Tamiln Emerging trends in Earth Sciences School of Erath Sciences, Central University of Karnataka National 30-03-2015 31-03-2015 2015

Conferences/Seminars Organized

S.No Title of the Programme Sponsors Venue & Duration Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level From To Year
1 Inauguration of Indian Geophysical Union Students Chapter Indian Geophysical Union and Pondicherry University Dept of Earth Sciences University level 17-05-2024 17-05-2024 2024

Workshop Organized

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Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies

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Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies

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1 Geological Society of India Life time member 2021

Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)

S.No Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Co-ordinator, Day care Centre and pre primary school, Pondicherry University 2016-2017 Plan, organize, and direct developmental programs and activities for the children of staff of Pondicherry University,implement policies and procedures relating to the care, training and development of children
2 Member, school board, SPCAS 3 years --
3 Purchase committee member, Dept. Of Earth Sciences. Pondicherry University 2018- --
4 Deputy Chief Warden 3 years Hostel Related
5 Member, Board of Sctudies 3 years -

Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)

S.No Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) Duration Nature of Dutites
1 Deputy Chief Warden 3 years Day today functioning of Hostels

Collaboration with Institution/Industry

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Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)

S.No Title of the FDP Organiser Venue Duration From Date To Date Year
1 FDP on managing online classes and co creating MOOCs MHRD Taeching Learning Centre,Ramanujan College, New Delhi online 14 days 18.05.2020 03.06.2020 2020
2 Course on Marine Geology and Geophysics GSITI, Hyderabad Online 7 days 17.06.2020 23.062020 2020
3 Referesher Course in Environmental Sciences UGC-HRDC Pondicherry University 14 days 21.08.2019 03.09.2019 2019
4 Refresher Course in Woman Studies UGC-ASC Pondicherry University 21 days 07.02.2014 27.02.2014 2014
5 107th Orientation Course UGC-ASC Pondicherry University 28 days 15.11.2011 12.12.2011 2011

Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted

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Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme

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Enrolment under ARPIT Programme

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