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PROFILE OF THE PPOOSSTT--GGRRAADDUUAATTEE DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT OOFF GGEEOOLLOOGGYY (SINCE 1961) Submitted to the UGC EXPERT COMMITTEE FOR Extension OF AUTONOMY KHALLIKOTE AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE, BERHAMPUR, ODISHA, INDIA. 2019 1. INTRODUCTION The Department of Geology of this college has come into existence in 1961 with affiliation to Utkal University for providing teaching facilities in Geology at Intermediate Science (I.Sc.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) pass level. With establishment of Berhampur University, the affiliation shifted to it in the year 1966. The honours degree in Geology was introduced in the latter part of the year 1970. The college along with the Department of Geology achieved the status of Government College after taken over by the Govt. of Odisha with effect from 09.03.1971.The department of higher education, Govt. Odisha was pleased to open the post graduate studies in the department from the session 1979-80 with affiliation for 16 seats which was further enhanced to 32 seat in the year 1986. In its illustrious journey through the corridor of time the M.Phil. course in Geology with a strength of 16 seats has been introduced in the year 2012-13. This department has witnessed several outstanding scholars with immense contribution to the geological science. Dr. S. Panda, Ex-Professor of Geology had done extensive research work on metamorphic and structural evolution of Eastern Ghats group of rock. Dr. M. Sahu Ex- Reader in Geology has much contribution on Alkaline rock around Khariar of Kalahandi District. Dr. H . K. Sahoo, Ex-Reader of this department has established the structural, tectonic model of Gandhamardhan Iron ore deposit and its characterisation. Dr.M. Panda, Professor of Geology was a pioneer worker on the petrography and structural evolution of Eastern Ghats suit of rock around Nihal Prasad, Dhenkanal District Dr.D. S. Pattanaik, Ex-Lecturer in Geology had done substantial work on Cherimeri coal deposits of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. P.N.Behera, ex-Reader in Geology has done his Ph.D on petrography and geochemistry of coal deposits around Ib coal field. Dr D.P.Nanda, Ex-Reader has worked on the ground water condition of Berhampur town, Ganjam district, Orissa. Dr.M.K.Patnaik, Lecturer in Geology has done extensive research work on Petrography and Metamorphic history of rocks in and around Hinjilicut and Chikiti – A part of Eastern Ghats group of Rocks. Several alumni of this Dept. have excelled in different organization. Most distinguished among them are Mr. G. S. Padhy, Petroleum Geologist, U.A.E; Dr.K. Kailash, Scientist; Mr. G. Anil Kumar, Software Engineer; Mr. D. M. Mahapatro, Sr.Scientist, Vizag Steel PLANT; M. Akshaya,IPS, I.G. Vigilance ; Dr. Biswajeet Mishra,Professor IIT Kharagpur; Dr. G.J. Chakrapani, IIT, Roorkee; R. K. Dwibedy, Mr. C. Panigraphy, AMD; Mr P. K. Mishra, Mr. G. P. Mohapatro, ONGC; Mr. B. K. Rath, Mr. B. K. Panda, Mr. K. C. Rath, OMC; Mr D. K. Panda ACC; Mr. N. K. Patel, Mr.F. S. Nayak , Mr. D. K. Rao, ISRO; Mr.S.K. RATH, IIT Kanpur; Mrs. S. Mishra, U.S.A.; Mr. A. Sadangi, Mr. S.R. Panda, Trainee Scientist, Dalmia Research scholar in University of Toronto, Canada, Mr. L. Dora, S.Mohanty G.S.I; Sambit P. Naik, IIT Kanpur ; Dr B. C. Achary, Scientist, IMMT; Mr. P. Sabat, Dr. N. K. Sukula, Scientist, C.G.W.B.; Mr. Sunil madhab Patro,IMFA; Mr. J. Mishra, Heading the Geological wing in OMC; S.S. Mahapatro, A.K. Mahapatro , Scientist ,OSAC; D. Achary, Stewart College , Cuttack. Mrs. Kanaklata Devi, DGM, Gujurat State Petrochemical Ltd. 2 1.1 Aims and Objectives i. To design and develop scientific brains to study geological sciences ii. To provide state of the art laboratory facilities. iii. To impart knowledge pertaining to discovery and management of Geo resources such as minerals, oil and water and to tap ground water resources. iv. To make a premier research centre of Geology and to dissipate the output for the cause of common man. v. Career orientation of students in the field of geology. 1.2 Courses offered Sl.No. Courses Semester/years No.of Seats 1 B.Sc. (Honours) 6 Semesters/3yrs 32 2 M.Sc. (Geology) 4Semesters/2yrs 32 3 M.Phil. (Geology) 2 Semesters/1yr 16 The highlights of M.Sc. courses are the inclusion of specialized Applied Geology Subjects in relevance to the latest trends in research and job market like Remote sensing and GIS, Mining and Surveying, Engineering Geology, Ground water Geology, Environment geology, Disaster Management, Marine Geology etc., regular laboratory and field works, seminars. The students are provided with a comprehensive education in advanced Applied Geology. The M.Phil. programme is essentially designed to align the students to take up the research work in the field of Ore Geology, Petroleum,Groundwater, Building stones and road materials. 2. STAFF POSITION 2.1 Sanctioned Teaching Staff Serial Designation No. of sanctioned Posts Fill up Vacancy No. 01 Professor Nil 01 02 Associate Professor 05 01 Nil 03 Assistant Professor 02 01 3 04 Demonstrator 3 Nil 03 2.2 Present Faculty Members: Sl. Name and Qualification Specialization Teaching No Designation experience 1. Dr.N.K.Sahoo M.Sc., Ph.D. Palaeontology. Stratigraphy Associate Professor Sedimentary petrology. 19 Years 2. Dr.D.K.Mishra M.Sc.,Ph.D. Groundwater, Engineering Assistant Professor geology, Structural Geology 26 Years Dr. M.K.Patnaik M.Sc., Ph.D. Metamorphic Petrology, 3. Assistant Professor Strucrural Geology and 26 Years Stratigraphy 2.3 Sanctioned Supporting Staff Serial Designation No. of sanctioned Fill up Vacancy No Posts 1 Storekeeper 1 1 NIL 2 Lab attendant 4 2 2 2.4 Present Staff Serial. Name and designation Qualification Experience No. 1 Mr. A.K. Panda, Asst. Store Keeper M.Sc. 21 Years 2 Mr. K.Karjee,Lab Attendant H.S.C. 27 Years 3 Mr. Debahari Sethy, Lab. Attendant H.S.C. 25 Years (Deployed to other college) 3. Student Strength Serial Class Sanctioned strength No. 1 +3 1st Yr (H) 40 2 +3 2ND Yr (H) 40 3 +3 3RD Yr (H) 40 4 4 P.G. 32 5 M.Phil. 16 4. U.G.C. SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT - 2 Nos. (X-PLAN) 1. A minor research project has been granted in favour of Dr. B. Mishra in the year 2006. The title of the project is ‘‘Geomorphic, sedimentologic and tectonic evolution of a part a Ganjam and Puri coast, Odisha, India, with Geoenvironmental consideration’’. 2. A minor Research has been granted by UGC in favour of Dr. P.C. Sahu in the year 2006. The title of the project is ‘’Ground water Resource Evolution, Development and Management for sustainable growth of rain fed agriculture and mitigating drinking water problem in Digapahandi Block of drought prone Ganjam district, Odisha, India’’. 5. PARTICIPATION IN ORIENTATION/ REFRESHER/SHORT TERM COURSES. Dr. N. K. Sahoo 1. UGC sponsored refresher course in environ mental science from 21.09.2004 to 11.10.2004 at Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore(odisha). 2. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science from 01.02.2005 to 21.02.2005 at Berhampur University, bhanja Vihar, Berhampur. 3. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Science from 30.11.2006 to 20.12.2006 Sambalpur University, jyoti vihar, Burla Sambalpur. Dr. Deepak Kumar Mishra 1. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in geology at ISM Dhanbad from 5.11.1996 to26.11.1996. 2. UGC sponsored Orientation Course from 03.01.2007 to 30.01.2007 at Sambalpur University, Jyoti vihar, Odisha. Dr. Manoj K.Patnaik 1. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Earth Sciences at ACS, Sambalpur University from 24.01.2011 to 13.02.2011. 2. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Research Methodology at ACS, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar from 05.01.2016 to 25.01.2016. 3. UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Environmental Studies and Disaster Management at ACS, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar from 05.01.2017 to 25.01.2017. 5 6. SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP/ CONFERENCES Dr. N .K. Sahoo 1. 2005. National seminar on recent trends in mineral Development, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2005 2. 2006. National Seminar on Geo-science education, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,2006 3. 2007. National Seminar on Geological and Hydro-geological evolution of Sedimentary basin of India, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, 2007. 4. 2009. National Seminar on Emerging Research and development trends in earth system science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Dr. Manoj K.Patnaik 1. 1996 : GSI and Dept.of Science & Technology, Govt.of India sponsored training as a part of the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC School) on Geological Mapping in Gneiss-Granulite Terrain around the Sandmata Complex near Bhim, Rajasthan from 03.09.1996 to 28.09.1996. 2. 1997 : GSI and Dept.of Science & Technology, Govt.of India sponsored training as a part of the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC School) on “Geological Mapping of Quaternary Formations around Digha, Medinipur Dist., West Bengal” from 24.11.1998 to 15.12.1998. 3. 2015 : Training Course on “Water Management” organised as a part of Jal Kranti Abhiyan by Ministry of Water Resources, River development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt. of India on 3rd December 2015. 4. 2016 : National Seminar on “Geological Processes and Products : Retrospect and Prospect held on 23rd January 2016. 6 7. PAPER PUBLICATION IN REVIEWED JOURNALS Dr. N.K.Sahoo 1. Plant megafossils from Athgarh Formation near Bouda, Cuttack dist, Orissa. B.P.Patra and N.K.Sahoo. Geophytology, vol No.22,1992,pp.127-132. 2. Some observation on occurrence of Cycadophytes and Bennettitales in the east coast, upper Gondwana,Athgarh Sandstone, Cuttack and Khurda dist. Of Orissa, India. B.P.Patra and N.K.Sahoo.