BS Applied Geophysics

Students need to qualify the JEE Advanced examination. See JEE website for details

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First year – Prof. G. Srinivasa Rao

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the green energy revolution of the 21st century, there is a growing demand for professionals who deeply understand the Earth and can harness its resources sustainably. Applied geophysics stands at the intersection of natural science, technology, and innovation, making it a key discipline in addressing the challenges of today’s world. Industries such as oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, environmental consulting, and disaster management require skilled experts trained not only in geophysical theory but also in practical, computational, and analytical techniques adaptable to diverse applications. The BS in Applied Geophysics is a unique program designed to prepare future-ready scientists and engineers who want to blend cutting-edge research with hands-on fieldwork, data analytics, and high-performance computational modelling. This program bridges the gap between traditional core geoscience education and emerging interdisciplinary fields, including renewable energy exploration, carbon capture and storage (CCS), critical minerals exploration, climate change, planetary exploration, and disaster risk and mitigation. Graduates of the BS in Applied Geophysics will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute effectively to these sectors and tackle complex geoscientific challenges.

The programme offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends core geoscience with advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computational modelling. It emphasizes hands-on learning through rigorous fieldwork, industrial training, lab experiments, and real-world case studies in the energy and environmental sectors. Additionally, it provides specialized training in high-performance computing (HPC) to process and analyze the large-scale geophysical datasets for both research and industry applications.

The curriculum is designed to equip students with quantitative, analytical, and computational skills essential for addressing complex geophysical challenges related to natural resources, environmental sustainability, and natural hazards through departmental core courses, labs, and electives. In addition to departmental courses, students will engage with a broad spectrum of institute-wide common (science & engineering) courses, and electives (STEM, HASMED, and flexible), ensuring a well-rounded and versatile academic experience as a part of this BS-programme.