Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Landslide hazards, Best Researcher Award.

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, India

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Dr. Sandeep Kumar is a Project Scientist at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, specializing in geological and geotechnical mapping of landslides, GIS and remote sensing applications, machine learning in landslide hazard assessment, earthquake-induced landslides, FEM modeling, drone applications, debris flow, rockfall trajectory modeling, and engineering geology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology and has received several honors, including the Joint CSIR-UGC NET-JRF (Earth Science). His research focuses on understanding and mitigating geohazards, particularly in the Himalayan region, through interdisciplinary approaches.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Sandeep Kumar completed his B.Sc. (Honors) in Geology from the University of Delhi in 2013, M.Sc. in Applied Geology from Kurukshetra University in 2015, and Ph.D. in Geology from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun/HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal in 2022.

🔍 Research Focus:

Dr. Kumar’s expertise lies in geological and geotechnical mapping of landslides, GIS and remote sensing applications in landslide studies, machine learning in landslide hazard assessment, earthquake-induced landslides assessment, FEM modeling of potential slopes, drone applications in landslide studies, debris flow, rockfall trajectory modellings, and engineering geology.

👩‍💼 Professional Journey:

His professional journey has been marked by a commitment to understanding and mitigating geohazards, especially in the Himalayan region, through research, fieldwork, and academic contributions.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Kumar has received several honors and awards, including the Joint CSIR-UGC NET-JRF (Earth Science) in December 2019, showcasing his excellence in the field of geology.

Professional Experience: 💼

He has served as a Fellow Geologist at GMRDS, Gandhinagar, India, and as a Doctoral Research Fellow at WIHG, Dehradun, India. Currently, he is a Project Scientist at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Coseismic landslide hazard assessment for the future scenario earthquakes in the Kumaun Himalaya, India
Published in the Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment in 2021, this study focuses on assessing the landslide hazard caused by future scenario earthquakes in the Kumaun Himalaya.

Evaluation of spatial probability of landslides using bivariate and multivariate approaches in the Goriganga valley, Kumaun Himalaya, India
This paper, published in Natural Hazards in 2021, examines the spatial probability of landslides in the Goriganga valley using bivariate and multivariate approaches.

Regional-scale landslide susceptibility assessment for the hilly state of Uttarakhand, NW Himalaya, India
Published in the Journal of Earth System Science in 2022, this study assesses landslide susceptibility on a regional scale in Uttarakhand, NW Himalaya, India.

Spatial distribution of landslides vis-à-vis epicentral distribution of earthquakes in the vicinity of the Main Central Thrust zone, Uttarakhand Himalaya
This paper, published in Current Science in 2021, analyzes the spatial distribution of landslides in relation to the epicentral distribution of earthquakes in the Main Central Thrust zone, Uttarakhand Himalaya.

A Case Study of the 12 July 2021 Bhagsunath (McLeod Ganj) Flash Flood in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh: A Warning Against Constricting Natural Drainage
Published in the Journal of Geological Society of India in 2022, this case study examines the flash flood that occurred in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, in 2021 and highlights the importance of maintaining natural drainage systems.

Author Metrics 📊 :

Dr. Kumar’s research has been impactful, as reflected in the citations of his publications in reputable journals, indicating the reach and influence of his work.

📅 Research Timeline:

His research timeline spans from his doctoral research to his current role as a Project Scientist, focusing on various aspects of landslides and geohazards in the Himalayan region.