Ananya Mukhopadhyay

About

I love to walk along the rocks, to fathom the rhythms in sedimentation and to assess the economic potential of the sedimentary basin.

I enjoy teaching the inquisitive minds and shape them for a bright future.

Academic Qualifications

School: Carmel Convent, Kolkata

M.Sc in Geology : University of Calcutta

Ph.D in Sciences (Geology), University of Calcutta

My research interest hovers around the study of sedimentary dynamics, basin evolution and paleoclimate of the Proterozoic and Tertiary basins in India. This involves sedimentary facies analysis of the siliciclastics, carbonates and mixed sedimentary systems and application of sequence stratigraphy. The research includes sedimentation modelling, petrography, geochemistry, extensive fieldwork and laboratory experiments. All these observations are made with a motive to assess the economic potentiality of a sedimentary basin.

In the past five years, I am studying the provenance, palaeoclimate, and tectonic setting of the Neoproterozoic Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh, India. This study has helped in assessing the hydrocarbon potential of the basin.

Studying the past clues from the sedimentary record and basinal correlation through the application of sequence stratigraphy poked me to start a few experiments in small types of equipment on tabletops. My general belief is to use experiments and models to know the key process -- for example, generating an alluvial fan in the laboratory-- then go to a modern environment to study whereby this experimentation matches with certain processes in a natural system.

Study of the Eastern coast of India with a focus on sedimentation dynamics, plastic accumulation (anthropogenic hazards) and its effects on the coastal erosion and restoration have recently been taken up for investigation.

Latest Publications

1 Thorie, A., Mukhopadhyay, A., Mazumdar, P., Banerjee, T, Ooid diversity and Ooimuration in the Neoproterozoic Kunihar Formation, Lesser Himalaya, India, 67 (1), 22-31, Journal of the Palaeontological Society of India, 2022

2 Mazumdar, P., Mukhopadhyay, A., Thorie, A., Banerjee, T., Rai, S.K.,, Geochemistry of Neoproterozoic Chhaossa shales, Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya: its implications on provenance and tectonics, 130, Journal of Earth System Sciences, 2021

3 Thorie A., Mukhopadhyay A., Mazumdar P., Banerjee T., Characteristics of a Tonian reef rimmed shelf before the onset of Cryogenian: Insights from Neoproterozoic Kunihar Formation, Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya, 117, Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2020

4 Thorie A., MukhopadhyayS., Banerjee T., Mazumdar P., Giant ooids in a Neoproterozoic carbonate shelf, Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya, India: an analogue related to Neoproterozoic glacial deposits, 582-606, Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2018

5 Mukhopadhyay, A., Thorie, A., Comparative study of two relatives, MISS and Stromatolites: example from the Proterozoic Kunihar Formation, Simla Group, Lesser Himalaya, 9, 554, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2016

6 Mukhopadhyay, A. and Banerjee, T., Stromatolites: a guideline for development of a carbonateramp, Proterozoic Basantpur Formation, Simla Group (Lesser Himalaya, India)., 9, 1-18, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2016

7 Mukhopadhyay, A., Mazumdar, P., Van Loon, A.J., A new ‘superassemblage’ model explaining proximal-to-distal and lateral facies changes in fluvial environments, based on the Proterozoic Sanjauli Formation (Lesser Himalaya, India), 391-408, Journal of Palaeogeography, 2016

8 Biswas, A. and Mukhopadhyay, B.P., Signature of a Paleogene Submarine-fan from the Jenam Formation, Barail Group, Assam-Arakan Orogen, Northeastern India, 78, Journal of Geological Society of India, 2011

9 Biswas, A., Coarse aeolianites : sand sheets and Zibar-Interzibar Facies from the Mesoproterozoic Cuddapah Basin, India, 174, 149-160, Sedimentary Geology, 2005

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Research Areas

Teachings

PG Courses

1 Sedimentology and Metamorphic Petrology Practical 2 Fuel Geology & Geostatistics 3 Principles of Stratigraphy & Indian Stratigraphy 4 Sedimentology and Basin Analysis

Publications

9 Biswas, A., Coarse aeolianites : sand sheets and Zibar-Interzibar Facies from the Mesoproterozoic Cuddapah Basin, India, 174, 149-160, Sedimentary Geology, 2005

1 Biswas, A., Zimbleman, J., Hargitai, H., Zibar. Encyclopedia of Planetary Landforms, Eds. Henrik Hargitai & Akos Kereszture, vol.1,, Springer, NewYork., 2015

2 Biswas, A. and Dasgupta P.K., Rhythms in Proterozoic Sedimentation : An example from Peninsular India. ISBN 81-89304-23-2, 340pp, Satish Serial Publishing House, New Delhi.340, , 2006

3 Biswas, A., Dasgupta, P.K. and Mukherjee, R., Cyclicity In Palaeo- To Neoproterozoic Cuddapah Supergroup And Its Significance In Basinal Evolution. Chapter 11,In:“Cyclic Development of Sedimentary Basins" Eds. J.M.Mabesoone and V.H.Neumann, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2005

4 Biswas, A., Dasgupta, P.K. and Mukherjee, R., The Assam-Arakan Orogen : Basinal Configuration and Sedimentation, In : Himalaya-Geological Aspects, vol.1,503pp., Satish Serial Publishing House1, 503, , 2005

Patents

#	Patents	Year

Member

Indian Geological Congress

International Association of Sedimentologists

Responsibilities

Reviewer

Reviewer: Gonwana Research, Arabian Journal of Geosciences

Convenor: Committee to address the grievances (Academic or Non-academic) of students

2020

Member: Ph.d. committees,M.Sc thesis examination, SRF/JRF interview

2010-2018

Reviewer: Gonwana Research, Arabian Journal of Geosciences

2012-2017

Head of the Department

2017-2019

Senate Member, IIEST

2017-2019

Senate Member, BESUS

2011-2013

Member, Past Service Continuity

2011-2013

Chairman: Departmental Purchase Committee (DPC)

2017-todate

Convenor: Space Committee

2019-todate

Convenor: Departmental DST-FIST Committee

2013-2015

Secretary: Departmental Academic Committee (DAC)

2013-2017

Chairman: Departmental Academic Committee (DAC)

2011-2013

Joint Coordinator, : Admission Committee, IIEST

2020

Laboratory In-Charge: Rock cutting

2013-2015

Laboratory In-Charge: Petrology

2013-2015

Laboratory In-Charge: Sedimentology

2014-2018

Laboratory In-Charge: Rock-Cuttinng laboratory

2015-2017

Laboratory In-Charge: Petrology

2015-2017

Laboratory In-Charge: Computer

2014-2015

Projects

Petrographic Analysis of Rock Samples related to Chennai Metro Construction, Consultancy
Ongoing
Detailed Hydrogeological study to asses the sustainabiity of water sources especially during the lean season for 2 x 500 MW extenstion project, District Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, Sponsored
Ongoing
Study of sedimentation pattern and facies development in relation to Proterozoic extentional tectonics and crustal rifting in the Alwar basin, North Delhi fold belt, Rajasthan, Sponsored
Completed
Sedimentation and Palaeogeographic model for the Late Proterozoic sequences of the Shimla area and their sub-surface equivalents in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal, Sponsored
Completed
Geohydrological Investigation of water resources of Howrah District to adress the problematic Decentralized planning of drinking water, Sponsored
Completed
Cyclicity in the Palaeogene facies of the Assam-Arakan orogen and the role of arc-trench set-up in basinal evolution, Sponsored
Completed

Awards

Saratlal Biswas Memorial Medal, Asiatic Society on significant contributions in Petrology, Year: 2006
International Hutchison Young Scientist Award from International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), UNESCO, Year: 2000
Young Scientist Award from Indian Science Congress Association, Year: 1998