Dr. Srinivasa Rao Gangumalla
Associate Professor
Department of Earth Sciences
srinivasarao [at] iitb.ac.in
About Me
Teaching
Academics
Positions
Awards and Honours
Publications
Projects
Guidance
About Me
Research Interest
- Time-Variable gravity studies (GRACE & GRACE Fo) for Groundwater, Ocean Mass Variations, and Crustal Deformation
- Analysis of GOCE and Airborne Full Tensor Gradiometry (FTG) data
- Joint Geopotential Field Modelling: Structure & Dynamics of the Lithosphere under different Geological Settings
- Concealed/Deep-Seated Mineral Zone Mapping
- Paleo Gravity Field Studies: Tectonic history of Passive Margins & Sedimentary Basins
- AI & ML for Potential Field Data Analysis and Interpretation
Teaching
Courses Teaching at IIT Bombay:
- Exploration Geophysics (GS 663)
- Global Tectonics (GS 831)
Courses Taught at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad:
- Magnetic Method Theory & Lab (GPC 520 & GPC 522)
- Radiometric Method Theory & Lab (GPC 207 & GPC 208)
- Geophysical Prospecting Theory & Lab (GPE 202 & GPE 203)
- Solid Earth Geophysics (GPC 501)
- Petroleum Geophysics (GPC 551)
- Signal Analysis-I (GPC 23104)
- Airborne Geophysics (GPD 504)
- Petroleum Exploration – Geophysical Methods (GPD17163)
- Geological & Geophysical Exploration for Mineral Deposits (GLC 556)
Academics
- Ph.D. (Geophysics), 2015
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India - M.Sc. (Tech) Geophysics, 2009
Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, India - B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry), 2006
Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, India
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Jul 2023-Present
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. - Assistant Professor, Mar 2016- Jul 2023
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Dhanbad, India. - Visiting Research Fellow, June-July 2018
Space Geodesy Lab., Dept. Earth Planet. Sci., Hokkaido University, Japan. -
Research Associate, Aug 2015-Feb 2016
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India.
Awards and Honours
- Young Scientist Award from Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences (APAS) in 2021.
- Early-Career researcher award from Science and Engineering Research Board in 2017.
- AEG Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from Association of Exploration Geophysicists in 2017.
- Excellence in Ph.D. thesis from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in 2016.
- INSPIRE-FACULTY Award from the DST-INSPIRE in 2016.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Moudgil, P.S., G Srinivasa Rao (2023). Groundwater Levels estimation from GRACE/GRACE-FO and hydro-meteorological data using Deep learning in Ganga River Basin, India. Environmental Earth Sciences 82, 441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-023-11137-1
- Kumar, S., Arasada, R. C., Srinivasa Rao, Singh, S. (2023). 3D Inversion of Gravity and Aeromagnetic Data over the Western North Singhbhum Mobile Belt, Eastern Indian Shield, for Delineating Prospective Sulfide (Au) Mineralization Zones. Natural Resources Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11053-023-10241-0
- Kumar, S., Arasada, R. C., Srinivasa Rao (2023). Multi-Scale Potential Field Data Integration Using Fuzzy C-Means Clustering for Automated Geological Mapping of North Singhbhum Mobile Belt, Eastern Indian Craton. Minerals 2023, 13 (8), 1014. https://doi.org/10.3390/min13081014
- Singh, B. K., Srinivasa Rao, Arasada, R. C., & Kumar, T. (2023). Automatic lithological mapping from potential field data using machine learning: a case study from Mundiyawas-Khera Cu deposit, Rajasthan, India. Acta Geophysica, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11600-023-01151-z
- Aimol, S. B., Srinivasa Rao, Kumar, T., & Arasada, R. C. (2023). A Machine learning approach for the magnetic data interpretation of 2-D dipping dike. Acta Geophysica, 71(2), 681-696. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11600-022-00937-x
- Kumar, T., Naresh Kumar, S., & Srinivasa Rao (2023). Automatic lithology modelling of coal beds using the joint interpretation of principal component analysis (PCA) and continuous wavelet transform (CWT). Journal of Earth System Science, 132(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-022-02018-5
- Arasada, R. C., Srinivasa Rao, & Anand, R. (2022). Crustal architecture of North Singhbhum Mobile Belt, Eastern Indian Shield: Constraints from two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional modelling of Bouguer gravity and aeromagnetic data. Geological Journal, 57(7), 2668-2685. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4434
- Kumar, T., Seelam, N. K., & Srinivasa Rao (2022). Lithology prediction from well log data using machine learning techniques: A case study from Talcher coalfield, Eastern India. Journal of Applied Geophysics, 199, 104605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jappgeo.2022.104605
- Gokul, V. S., Sreejith, K. M., Srinivasa Rao, Radhakrishna, M., & Betts, P. G. (2022). Crustal and upper mantle density structure below the Indian Ocean Geoid Low based on 3-D constrained potential field modelling: Inferences on causative sources. Tectonophysics, 822, 229161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2021.229161
- Srinivasa Rao, & Radhakrishna, M. (2021). India‐Elan Bank‐East Antarctica Breakup, Crustal Architecture, and Margin Evolution: Results From Constrained Potential Field and Process‐Oriented Gravity Modeling of Conjugate Margin Segments. Tectonics, 40(2), e2019TC005804. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019TC005804
- Singh, A., & Srinivasa Rao (2021). Crustal structure and subsidence history of the Mannar basin through potential field modelling and backstripping analysis: Implications on basin evolution and hydrocarbon exploration. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 206, 109000. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109000
- Srinivasa Rao, & Singh, A. (2020). Crustal architecture and isostatic compensation of the Comorin Ridge, central Indian Ocean: implications for the breakup of east Gondwana. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 199, 104463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2020.104463
- Arasada, R. C., Srinivasa Rao, & Sahoo, P. R. (2020). Integrated geological and geophysical studies for delineation of laterite covered chromiferous ultramafic bodies around Bhuban, southwestern part of Sukinda ultramafic complex, Odisha. Ore Geology Reviews, 119, 103402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103402
- Sangvai, P., Srinivasa Rao, Murthy, K. S. R., & Radhakrishna, M. (2020). Crustal architecture and rift tectonics across the Visakhapatnam Bay basin, central-east Indian margin: Insights from multichannel seismic and potential field data. Journal of Earth System Science, 129, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-019-1270-y
- Srinivasa Rao, Arasada, R. C., Sahoo, P. R., & Khan, I. (2019). Integrated geophysical investigations in the Mudiyawas–Khera block of the Alwar basin of North Delhi Fold Belt (NDBF): Implications on copper and associated mineralisation. Journal of Earth System Science, 128, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-019-1193-7
- Srinivasa Rao, Kumar, M., & Radhakrishna, M. (2018). Structure, mechanical properties and evolution of the lithosphere below the northwest continental margin of India. International Journal of Earth Sciences, 107, 2191-2207. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00531-018-1594-x
- Manish Kumar, Srinivasa Rao, & M. Radhakrishna, (2018). Analysis of Crossover Corrected Ship-borne Magnetic Anomaly Map of NE Arabian Sea and its Geological Interpretation. Journal of Geophysics, XXXIX (4), 225-231
- Srinivasa Rao, & Radhakrishna, M. (2017). A comparative account of terrestrial and satellite based potential field data for regional tectonic/structural interpretation and Crustal scale modeling with reference to the Indian region. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 10(1), 1-16. doi:10.21276/ijee.2017.10.0426
- Srinivasa Rao, Radhakrishna, M., Sreejith, K. M., Krishna, K. S., & Bull, J. M. (2016). Lithosphere structure and upper mantle characteristics below the Bay of Bengal. Geophysical Journal International, 206 (1), 675-695. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggw162
- Twinkle, D., Srinivasa Rao, Radhakrishna, M., & Murthy, K. S. R. (2016). Crustal structure and rift tectonics across the Cauvery–Palar basin, Eastern Continental Margin of India based on seismic and potential field modelling. Journal of Earth System Science, 125, 329-342. doi:10.1007/s12040-016-0669-y
- Srinivasa Rao, Radhakrishna, M., & Murthy, K. S. R. (2015). A seismotectonic study of the 21 May 2014 Bay of Bengal intraplate earthquake: evidence of onshore-offshore tectonic linkage and fracture zone reactivation in the northern Bay of Bengal. Natural Hazards, 78, 895-913. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-015-1750-6
- Kalra, R., Srinivasa Rao, Fainstein, R., Radhakrishna, M., Bastia, R., & Chandrashekar, S. (2014). Crustal architecture and tectono-magmatic history of the western offshore of India: Implications on deepwater sub-basalt hydrocarbon exploration. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 122, 149-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2014.07.002
- Srinivasa Rao, & Radhakrishna, M. (2014). Crustal structure and nature of emplacement of the 85 E Ridge in the Mahanadi offshore based on constrained potential field modeling: Implications for intraplate plume emplaced volcanism. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 85, 80-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2014.01.026
- Sreejith, K. M., Rajesh, S., Majumdar, T. J., Srinivasa Rao, Radhakrishna, M., Krishna, K. S., & Rajawat, A. S. (2013). High-resolution residual geoid and gravity anomaly data of the northern Indian Ocean–An input to geological understanding. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 62, 616-626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2012.11.010
- Radhakrishna, M., Srinivasa Rao, Nayak, S., Bastia, R., & Twinkle, D., (2012). Early Cretaceous fracture zones in the Bay of Bengal and their tectonic implications: Constraints from multi-channel seismic reflection and potential field data. Tectonophysics, 522-523, 187-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2011.11.026
- Radhakrishna, M., Twinkle, D., Nayak, S., Bastia, R., & Srinivasa Rao (2012). Crustal structure and rift architecture across the Krishna–Godavari basin in the central Eastern Continental Margin of India based on analysis of gravity and seismic data. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 37(1), 129-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2012.05.005.
Papers in conference proceedings
- Moudgil, P.S. & G Srinivasa Rao (2023). Filling Temporal Gaps within and between GRACE and GRACE-FO Terrestrial Water Storage Changes over Indian Sub-Continent using Deep Learning. EGU General Assembly 2023, 23-28 Apr 2023.
- Bhawesh Kumar Singh, & G Srinivasa Rao (2023). Random Forest classifier for lithological mapping of the Mundiyawas-Khera mineralized belt of the Alwar basin, India, from remote sensing and potential field data. EGU General Assembly 2023, 2328 Apr 2023.
- Moudgil, P.S., Dhyey Dabhi & G Srinivasa Rao (2022). Predicting groundwater level changes in northern India from GRACE and GRACE Follow-On data using Deep learning algorithms.12-16th December 2021, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, Chicago, USA.
- Anirban Biswas, & Srinivasa Rao (2022). Crustal Model of the Indo-Burma Region based on Seismically Constrained 3-D Gravity Inversion. 12-16th December 2021, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, Chicago, USA.
- Rama chandrudu Arasada, Srinivasa Rao & R Anand (2022). Crustal-Scale Modelling of Bouguer Gravity and Aeromagnetic data over North Singhbhum Mobile Belt, Eastern Indian Shield: Implication on the Geodynamic Setting. 12-16th December 2021, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, Chicago, USA
- Sh Bronson Aimol, G Srinivasa Rao, Thinesh Kumar (2022). Multiparameter Inversion of magnetic anomalies over 2-D Dipping dike using XG-Boost algorithm. SEG Applications of Machine Learning and AI in Geophysics Workshop, 10-13 May 2022,. Society of Exploration Geophysics
- G Srinivasa Rao & M Radhakrishna (2021). Lithosphere Architecture, Stretching Factors and Effective Elastic Thickness (Te) Variations along the Conjugate Margin Segments of India and East Antarctica: Implications on Early Break-up History of East Gondwana. 13-17th December 2021, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA.
- Kumar, A., & G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Inversion of Magnetic Anomaly using Machine Learning Regression Techniques along with PSO. In 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition. European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers. 2021 (1), 1-15.
- Kumar, A., & G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Inversion of magnetic and Gravity anomaly using artificial neural networks. In First International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy. Society of Exploration Geophysicists. 936-940.
- Santosh Kumar & G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Structural framework of the Western Dalma volcano-sedimentary basin, Eastern Indian shield based on the Bi-dimensional empirical mode decomposition and potential field modelling: implications on metallogeny. IAGA-IASPEI, Virtual Conference. 21-27 August 2021. CSIRNational Geophysical Research Institute, India.
- Singh, A., & G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Crustal Structure and Subsidence history of SE India Sri Lanka conjugate margin: Constrain from potential field modeling and backstripping analysis. IAGA-IASPEI, Virtual Conference. 21-27 August 2021. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, India.
- Gokul, V. S., Sreejith, K. M., Rao, G. S., Radhakrishna, M., & Betts, P. G. (2021). Crust and the upper mantle structure below the Indian Ocean Geoid Low: Constraints from potential field modeling. IAGA-IASPEI, Virtual Conference. 21-27 August 2021. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, India.
- Biswas, A. and G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Modelling the Moho depth and Flexure parameters across the Indo-Burma subduction zone., EGU General Assembly 2021, online, 19-30 Apr 2021, EGU21-6208, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-6208.
- Arasada, R. C. and G Srinivasa Rao (2021). Curie depth point, effective elastic thickness, and 3-D crustal Structure of Eastern Indian shield based on the interpretation of satellite gravity (GOCE) and aeromagnetic data., EGU General Assembly 2021, online, 19–30 Apr 2021, EGU21-6042, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-6042.
- Srinivasa Rao, G (2018). Crustal Structure, rheology, and mode of emplacement of the Comorin Ridge, the southwest margin of Sri Lanka: implications on the East Gondwana breakup. 10-14th December 2018, American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
- Radhakrishna, M., Pranaya Sangvai, Srinivasa Rao, G (2018). New insights on the early breakup history of India and East Antarctica based on the interpretation of geophysical data over the major structural high in the Krishna-Godavari offshore, central east coast margin of India. 10-14th December 2018. American Geophysical Union (AGU), Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA.
- Twinkle Damodharan, Srinivasa Rao, M. Radhakrishna, P. John Kurian, (2018). Crustal architecture and tectonic setup of the Mahanadi basin, Eastern Continental Margin of India (ECMI) based on integrated interpretation of the geophysical data: Implications on the India-East Antarctica breakup. 14-16 November, 2018. Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research & Inter Ridge (SCOR), Goa, India.
- Srinivasa Rao, G (2018). On some contentious issues related to evolution of the 85°E Ridge: Implication on the hydrocarbon exploration in the Mahanadi offshore. Emerging Trends in Geophysical Research for Make in India (ETGRMI), Dhanbad, India.
- Srinivasa Rao, G., Radhakrishna, Mansih Kumar, (2017). New insights on the lithosphere structure and rift tectonics below northwest continental margin of India through constrained potential field modeling. Inidan Geophysical Union (IGU). 4-7th December, 2017. Hyderabad, India.
- Ayush Srivastava, G Srinivasa Rao (2017). Mapping the sub-basalts and Crustal architecture of the Cambay Basin through potential field modelling. Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG). 17-19th November 2017. India.
- Disha Saha., Alok Kumar., G Srinivasa Rao (2016). Crustal Structure and Stress field variation along the East Indian passive margin: A Finite element modeling approach. 1st Triennial Congress of FIGA (53rd Annual Convention of IGU & 34th Annual Convention of AHI. 08-10th November 2016. India
- Gupta, A.K., G Srinivasa Rao, Shalivahan, Adhikari, P. K., Maurya, V. P., Singh, R. K., Akash, Singh, S., Tripathi, A., Yadav, P. K., Bage, A. K. (2016). Integrated Geophysical investigations in the Dhanjori formation, Eastern Indian shield: implications on metallogeny. Association of Exploration Geophysicists, 20-22th October 2016. India.
- Radhakrishna, M., G Srinivasa Rao, Sreejith, K.M., Krishna, K.S., Bull, J.M. (2015). Sediment and Crustal structure along 85oE and Ninetyeast Ridges in the Bay of Bengal: Geodynamic Implications, American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, 14-18th December, 2015. USA.
- Srinivasa Rao, G., Pranaya Sangvai, Radhakrishna, M., Murthy, K.S.R., (2015). Deep Structure and Onshore-Offshore Tectonic Evolution of the Central-East Indian Margin: Insight from Multichannel Seismic and Potential Field Data SE13-A004, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), 02nd -07th August, 2015.Singapore.
- Srinivasa Rao, G., Radhakrishna, M., Sreejith, K.M., Krishna, K.S. J.M.Bull, (2014). Crust and Upper Mantle beneath the Bay of Bengal- Constraints from Bathymetry, Geoid, Gravity and Seismic data analysis. SE37-AOO3. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), 28th July-01st August, 2014. Sapporo, Japan.
- Kumar, M., Radhakrishna, M., G Srinivasa Rao (2014). Lithospheric Structure and Rheological Characteristics of the Northwest Continental Margin of India Based on Integrated Analysis of Geoid, Gravity and Seismic Data. SE37-AO1O. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). 28th July-01st August, 2014, Sapporo, Japan.
- Srinivasa Rao, G., Radhakrishna, M., (2014). Structure and rheology of the lithosphere below southeastern margin of India and Sri Lanka, and its conjugate segment of the east Antarctica: Implications on early breakup history and margin formation. Geophysical Research Abstracts Vol. 16, European Geosciences union (EGU) General Assembly 2014-48. April 27- May 02,2014, Vienna, Austria.
- Radhakrishna, M., R, Fainstein, R, Kalra., G Srinivasa Rao (2013). Crustal Architecture and Tectono-magmatic Evolution of the Western Offshore of India: Implications on Deepwater Petroleum Exploration. 10th meeting of Saudi Society for Geosciences. 15th-17th April 2013.KFUMP campus, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
- Srinivasa Rao, G., Radhakrishna, M., (2013). Current understanding on crustal evolution in the Bay of Bengal-A geophysical perspective. IGNA seminar on Earth Sciences for the Society. 7th-8th November 2013, Hyderabad, India.
- Radhakrishna, M., G Srinivasa Rao (2011). Structure of 85° E Ridge in the Mahanadi offshore, based on Constrained Potential Field Modeling and its tectonic implications. 7th International Conference on Asian Marine Geology. 11th-14th October 2011, Goa, India.1. 82, 441 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-023-11137-1
Projects
Sponsored Research Projects:
| Project Title | Funding Agency | Grant Amount | Role | Period |
Joint geopotential field modelling for finding the missing link between the Chotanagpur Granite Gneiss Complex (CGGC) and Shillong-Meghalaya Plateau | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India | 44.2 Lakhs | PI | 2022-2025 |
| Building crustal models and the delineation of potential concealed mineralized zones in the North Singhbhum Mobile Belt (NSMB), Eastern Indian craton through integrated geophysical studies | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India
| 40.0 Lakhs | PI | 2017-2021 |
| Lithosphere structure and rheological characteristics of the Eastern Indian Shield: Implications on craton-mobile belt interactions and crustal growth/recycle processes. | Department of Science and Technology (DST-INSPIRE), Govt. of India | 35.0 Lakhs | PI | 2016-2021 |
| Multi-parametric geophysical investigations for delineation of Gold mineralized zones in the Babaikundi area of the North Singhbhum Mobile Belt (NSMB). | Faculty Research Scheme, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 10.0 Lakhs | PI | 2017-2020 |
| Integrated geophysical investigations for delineation of Copper-Gold mineralized zones in the Alwar basin of Aravalli–Delhi orogenic belt (ADOB). | Minor Research Grant, TEQIP-II, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | 2.0 Lakhs | PI | 2016-2017 |
Industry Sponsored Projects:
- Delineation of Concealed Chromite deposit in the Band-V of South Kaliapani
M/S Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Ltd, Odisha
Project value: 11.60 Lakhs
- Geophysical exploration for Concealed chromite ore deposits, Asurabandha, Odisha
M/S Real India Limited
Project value: 8.70 Lakhs
- Gravity survey over concealed chromite ore deposits in Mahagiri, Sukinda, Odisha M/S
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) Limited
Project value: 3.10 Lakhs
Guidance
PhD Guided while at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad:
- Rama Chandrudu Arasada: Crust and upper mantle structure of the Eastern Indian shield from joint geopotential modelling
- Ashutosh Singh: Crustal evolution and subsidence history of the Southeast continental margin of India constraints from potential field modelling and back stripping
- Thinesh Kumar S: Prediction of lithology ash moisture content and gross calorific value using machine learning techniques
- Ashok Kumar Gupta: Integrated Geophysical and Geological Investigations for Delineation of Concealed Sulfide Mineralized zones in the Western Margin of the Dhanjori Basin Eastern India [As a co-guide]
- Soumyashree Debasis Sahoo: Characterization of crustal structures over Central Indian ridge appraisals on the basis of spreading rate crustal age and magmatism process [As a co-guide]