Ajay Naithani
Dr. Ajay Naithani
Scientist
Engineering Geology Department
National Institute of Rock Mechanics
Champion Reefs
Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka 563117
India
Phone: +8153275006 Ext 41
Phone2: 09481434153
Fax: 08153275002
E-mail:
ajay_naithani(at)hotmail.comURL Institution:
www.nirm.in
Additional functions:
Nationally associated with the investigations of hydropower projects
Key Publications of Ajay Naithani (up to ten) :
1. A. K. Naithani, A.K. Bhatt and K.S. Krishna Murthy, 2009: Geological and geotechnical investigations of Loharinag – Pala hydropower project, Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand. J. Geological Society of India, Vol. 73 (6), pp 821-834.
2. A.K. Naithani, 2007: RMR – A system for characterizing rock mass classification: A case study from Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand. J. Geological Society of India, Vol. 70(4), pp 627-640.
3. A.K. Naithani, 2007: Macro Landslide Hazard Zonation Mapping Using Univariate Statistical Analysis in a Part of Garhwal Himalaya. J. Geological Society of India, Vol. 70(2), pp 353-368.
4. A.K. Naithani and K.S. Krishna Murthy, 2006: Geological and geotechnical investigations of Tapovan – Vishnugad hydroelectric project, Chamoli District, Uttarakhand, India. Nepal Geological Society, Vol. 34, pp 1-16.
5. A.K. Naithani, H.C. Nainwal, K.K. Sati and C. Prasad, 2001: Geomorphological evidences of retreat of the Gangotri glacier and its characteristics. Current Science, Vol. 80, pp 87-94.
Expertise of Ajay Naithani:
| Expertise Category | Specific Expertise |
|---|
| Expert Type | Applied Sciences / Technologies / Engineering |
| Topic Hydrosphere | Fresh Water Systems / Rivers / Lakes |
| Topic Cryosphere | Glaciers |
| Snow Cover |
| Topic Pedosphere | Geology / Sediments |
| Topic Economy/ResourceUse | Energy |
| Land Cover / Land Use / Landscape |
| Topic Risk & Disaster Management | Risk Assessment / Forecasting |
| Methods | Data Collection |
| Data Collection - Measurement |
| Data Analysis |
| Literature Study |
| Modeling |
| Applied Research / Technology |
| Mountain Research Initiative | Sustainable land use and natural resources management |
Specialties of Ajay Naithani:
Engineering Geology Glaciology (Geomorphology and avalanche zonation mapping) Watershed Management Compilation and analysis of geological and tectonic map, active fault mapping Drill-core logging 3-D mapping of exploratory drift, tunnels, shafts and other U/G structures Rock mass assessment based o RMR and Q Mass wasting activity Hazard zonation mapping.
Last update: 8/24/10
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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