Research

Computational Geoscience

AI and ML enhance data processing by quickly analyzing large, complex datasets to identify patterns, make predictions, and automate tasks. This enables faster, more accurate insights across various fields.

Solid Earth

The Earth's internal structure consists of the solid inner core, liquid outer core, mantle and crust. Tectonics involves the movement of these layers, especially the plates that form the Earth's surface. Geodynamic processes, mantle convection and core heat, drive these movements, shaping landscapes, earthquakes, and forming mountains over time.

Petrology, Geochemistry & Geochronology

Our research spans from the Earth's core to planetary bodies, integrating field geology with advanced geochemistry and computational modeling. We decode the planet's history to solve modern challenges in energy security, mineral exploration, and environmental sustainability. By bridging fundamental science with technological innovation, we drive the discovery of natural resources and the mitigation of climate change.

Surface Processes & Life

This research explores the co-evolution of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and biosphere over geological time. By integrating stratigraphic, fossil, and geochemical data with modern remote sensing, we analyze how climatic and tectonic forces drive environmental change. Our work examines how these stressors influenced prehistoric life and biogeochemical cycles, providing a long-term perspective on Earth’s habitability.

Energy & Natural Resource Exploration

Earth resource exploration research focuses on identifying and assessing natural resources like minerals, groundwater, and hydrocarbons using geological, geophysical, and geochemical methods. It combines field studies, remote sensing, and data modeling to guide sustainable resource development.

Engineering Geology and Geohazards

Our research focuses on the physical mechanics of Earth materials and the mitigation of natural disasters. We combine laboratory rock physics with field-based monitoring to evaluate risks from earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides. By developing integrated early-warning systems, particularly for the complex Himalayan landscape, we translate fundamental geomechanics into practical solutions for societal safety and infrastructure resilience.