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ľ Working as Chief Geophysicist in Dodsal Resources Fzco, DNI Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Post Box: 8034, Dubai, UAE. Presently as Chief Geophysicist in Dodsal Resources and Mining Itingi ( Tanzania) Pvt. Limited,
ľ Experience in Magnetic Survey in exploration of Cu- Lead-Zinc, Diamond, gold,detection of man made ferrous objects and buried drums, exploration of iron ores.
ľ Experience in Radiometric Survey for the exploration of Gold, Diamond and Uranium.
ľ Experience in Resistivity Survey in determination of different litological structures, subsurface mapping, determining the deccan trap thickness under which Gondwana sediments like coal, sandstones etc. exist. Extensively used in Groundwater inveswtigation,mineral exploration, environmental, engineering and geotechnical studies. Experience in Restivity Sounding, Resistivity Profiling and Resistivity Imaging.
ľ Experience in Induced Polarisation Survey (IP) for exploration of massive and disseminated sulphide deposits and Cu-lead-zinc, gold and Diamond exploration. Experience of IP profiling with different field parameters.
ľ Experience of Electromagnetic(EM) and Magneto Telluric(MT) Method in exploration of ground water, sulphide deposits, Coal deposits, diamonds, gold, ground conductivity mapping, soil salinity studies, waste dump contamination studies and geo-technical studies.
ľ Experience in Gravity and Microgravity survey for exploration of lignite and coal basin studies, subsurface mapping, detection of massive sulphide bodies, detection of chromite deposits, Diamond, Gold and underground cavities.
ľ Experience of High Resolution Seismic and Seismic Reflection and Refraction method in oil and gas exploration, determination of stratification of the overburden and bedrock structures, determinations of the continuation of coal seams in different
Lithological complications(intersection of faults).Seismic Data Acquisition, Analysis of seismic data.
ľ Experience in GPR techniques in mapping of utilities prior to excavation or drilling, archaeological studies, engineering geology, environmental and geo-technical studies, hazardous waste mapping, subsurface mapping of utilities prior to excavation or drilling, bed rock profiling, archaeological studies and engineering geology problems.
ľ Experience in Borehole Geophysical logging Techniques in ground water monitoring,mineral Oil and Gas exploration, engineering,construction and environmental problems. Analysis of various types of logs like SP,SPR, RES(Long), RES(Shallow),RES(Focus), Microresistivity log, Laterolog or Guard log, Induction Log Microspherically Focussed Log (MSFL), Full Wave Sonic Log (FWSS), Borehole compensated Sonic Log(BCSS), High Resolution Density(HRD)Log, Bed Resolution Density(BRD)Log, Long Spaced Density (LSD)Log, Cement Bond Log(CBL),Dipmeter Log, Neutron Logging [Comprensated Neutron Log (CNL) or Dual Spaced Neutron Log (SSN & LSN) Density Logging [Compensated Formation Density (FDC)], Natural Gamma Ray Spectrometry (NGS) Logging & Induced Gamma Ray Spectrometry Logging. Experience of Geophysical logging in open and cased holes. Well log data processing and determination of different parameters like porosity, permeability, water saturation, true resistivity of the formation, shale content, photo- electric absorption index, water cut, lithology density determination, generation of cross plots( Resistivity-Porosity cross plot, Sonic- Neutron porosity cross Plot, Sonic Density porosity Cross plot) Mineral Plot Etc.
Experience as Log Analyst responsible for the development, utilization of computer analysis programs and the interpretation and data processing of the well log requirements and interpretation of seismic( 2D and 3D) data for oil and Coal Bed Methane(CBM) exploration. Determination of porosity, permeability, water saturation,oil and gas content, oil and gas saturation, water cut, formation factor, shale content and other related reservoir parameters such ash, moisture, fixed carbon of coal for coal bed methane exploration by the analysis of geophysical logs taken in CBM wells. Seismic attribute analysis, AVO analysis, determination of petrophysical parameter, Seismic inversion, Well log analysis, integration of seismic data and well log data and reservoir characterisation.
ľ Rich experience in geophysical data interpretation, data processing, feasibility studies, resource evaluation, preparation of geophysical reports as per client's requirement and objective.
ľ Rich experience in geophysical project management, business development, business requirements, updating and implementing latest technologies to fliulfil business, financial and client's demands.
ľ Demonstrated proficiency in directing geophysical exploration and all its associated activities through team of geophysicists by maintaining quality control and risk management.
ľ Proven capabilities to optimise resource utilisation to fulfil the target while curtailing the costs and expenses.
ľ Proven abilities in conducting technical review meeting,maintaining management principles, health, safety and quality control(HSE) principles(operative and administrative) and meet client's need and objective.
ľ An effective leader with proven capabilities and guiding team members enabling knowledge sharing among the team.
ľ Broad Experience in mobilization, execution and demobilization of equipment in remote locations.
ľ Daily supervision of reports, statistics of the work and HSE
ľ Knowledge and and application of integrated system of management.
ľ Broad understanding of all aspects of data acquisition i.e. equipment, resources, logistics, HSE etc.
ľ Maintain excellent relation with the client, establishing a positive image and confidence in the quality of the service.
CORE COMPETENCIES
EXPLORATION AND SURVEY:
ľ Determination of geophysical exploration parameters implementation of those parameters in geophysical data collection, data interpretation and data processing.
ľ Integrating geophysical data with other data like geological mapping data, geochemical data, remote sensing data and any other exploration data.
ľ Time to time coordinating with the concerned authorities for successful completion of the project.
ľ Imparting training on the latest technology used in geophysical exploration, data interpretation and data processing and maintain effective Management Information System. (MIS)
ľ Planning, organising the material, manpower and equipment resources and motivating the team members for achieving the targets.
ľ Timely maintenance of the equipments and accessories to ensure the completion of the project within its stipulated time.
ľ Ensuring quality data for effective interpretation, processing and integration of data from all available resources.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT:
ľ Directing, leading and motivating the team members for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/efficiency.
ľ Developing systems and procedures for smooth functioning of the project.
ľ Conducting timely feasibility studies to meet the company's requirement.
ľ Defining roles and responsibilities of various positions of the junior staff members.
ľ Develop new business opportunities to meet the company's objective.
ľ Planning and managing the exploration project to fulfil the company's goal.
CAREER CONTOUR:
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Since Feb¡¦08 Working as Chief Geophysicist in Dodsal Resources Fzco, DNI Building, Post Box 8034, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE. Presently working as Chief geophysicist in Dodsal Resources and Mining Itingi( Tanzania ) Pvt. Limited, TTCL Building, 9¡¦th Floor, Samora Avenue, Post Box 12049,Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania.
ľ Geophysical exploration of Gold, Diamond and multimetals in Itingi, Songea, Tanzania and Itilima Busilili, Tanzania.
Data collection, data interpretation, data processing, integration of geophysical data with geological mapping data, geochemical dataand remote sensing data and preparation of feasibility reports.
ľ Geophysical exploration of gold, copper, lead, zinc, iron, titanium and other multi-metals in Bushneyi, Buhweju, Muti- Nykaziba,Kitaka,Kisoro, Kabale,Mbarara, Rukingiri, Rubuguri, Kanungu, Mubende, Fort Portal, Hoima, Mbale,Kakindu, Munteme, Sunga, Debeza, Kiboga,Kassese, Musozi, Rubirizi areas of Uganda.
ľ Data collection, data interpretation, data processing, integration of geophysical data with geological mapping data, geochemical dataand remote sensing data and preparation of feasibility reports.
ľ Directing a team of Geophysicists, planning and organising all aspects of operation.
ľ Maintaining all aspects of HSE standards.
ľ Executed training on data acquisition, data interpretation and data processing by maintaining HSE principles and monitoring of the political and social situations in the areas of work.
Sept¡¦87 to Jan¡¦08 ( 20 years 4 months) worked in Mineral Exploration Corporatioon Limited ( A Government Of India Undertaking), Head Quarter at Seminary Hills, Nagpur, India in different positions in different projects all over India as Geophysicist, Senior Geophysicist, Assistant Chief Geophysicist from time to time.
ľ Conducted geophysical exploration by application of Surface Geophysical Exploration Techniques such as Induced Polarisation(IP), Electromagnetic(EM), Gravimetry, Resistivity, Magnetometry, & Seismic Methods,Borehole Geophysical Logging Techniques and Ground penetrating Radar (GPR) techniques.
ľ Completed Science and Technology project namely Development of electromagnetic tomography and buried electrode method for base metal exploration.
ľ Integration of geophysical data with geological data, geochemical data, remote sensing data and environmental data.
ľ Daily supervision of project reports, production statistics and HSE.
ľ Directed a team of geophysicists and imparted training on data acquisition, data interpretation and processing and to maintain HSE principles.
ľ Experience in mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment in remote locations like thick jungle, desert, swamp, mountain vilage and cities areas.
ľ Planning and organising all aspects of geophysical data collection, data interpretation and data processing and preparation of feasibility reports.
ľ Maintained excellent relation with client, local people,police, people in the political sensitive regions and consolidation of the relations through frequent contacts.
ľ Applied principles of integrated system of management to meet the company's goal and objective.
ľ Attended many technical review meeting, preparation of documents for review meeting and attende discussions to achieve company's goal.
ľ Maintained and achieved the company's targets by controlling cost and expenses in all aspects of operations.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES:
ľ Handled different projects as Project Manager/Officer-in charge in different Lignite fields of India like Kapurdi project, Barmer, Rajasthan, Palana & Kolayat Project, Bikaner, Rajasthan. I was also engaged to look after the total geophysical exploration work, planning and executing the jobs in different coal fields of India like Eastern Coal Field & North Eastern Coalfield (Assam & Arunachal Pradesh) after confronting severe pain & difficulties in the inaccessible terrains & bad climatic conditions due to heavy incessant downpour. Handled different projects and looked after total exploration work in Western Coalfield Area, Singrauli Area and different parts of Rajasthan, Gujrat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, MadhyaPradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu.( all these states belong to India.)
ľ Handled exploration project as Project Manager for the exploration of copper, lead, zinc in Khetri copper belt, Deri block, Rajasthan, Malanjkhand Copper belt, Madhya Pradesh, Singhbhum copper belt Jharkhand of India.
ľ Handled exploration project as Project Manager for Iron Ore in Western Ghat regions of India.
WORKING EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS:
ľ Handled exploration project in geophysical data collection, data interpretation & data processing in a collaborative international project of
BHP Minerals, Kinhill Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Australia & Calcutta
Electric Supply corporation Ltd., (CESC) India.
ľ Handled exploration project in geophysical data collection, data interpretation & data processing in a collaborative International project of Falcon Bridge, Canada & Metmin Finance and Holding Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India.
ľ Handled exploration project in geophysical date interpretation & data processing in a collaborative international project of RIOTINTO, Central India Coal Company Ltd., (CICCO), India. Awarded appreciation certificate from site in-charge, Baranj Project, Bhadravati, Maharashtra, India.
GHEOPHYSICAL INTERPRETATION & PROCESSING SOFTWARES HANDLED:
ľ BSRVES (for processing of resistivity data),WINLOG,PCL 2 Processing software of Robertson Geologging Limited, London, VIEWLOG software from SCINTREX, Canada, GEOSOFT Oasis Montaj (GEOSOFT, USA) GM SYS (NGA, USA) SURFER (Golden Software, USA), AUSLOG software, WELLCAD,RES 1D, RES 2D MOD, RES3D MOD,RES2 DINV, RES3DINV,ELECTRE PRO, ELECTRE II, ELECTRE III, MAGMAP, MAGPICK ETC. AND ALL OTHER SOFTWARES available time to time during the exploration work.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
ľ Able to work in Ms - Office, Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point, know programming Languages like QBASIC / GWBASIC, FORTRAN IV C & C++, able to work in processing softwares available in present market for Geophysical data interpretation and data processing.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS:
ľ Bachelor of Science(Physics Honours) from Calcutta University Subjects: Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics. English.
ƒæ Master of Science and Technology( M Sc. Tech.) in Applied Geophysics from Indian School Of Mines, Dhanbad. Percentage of marks: 91.80 percent C.G.P.A. 4.59 out of 5 (Cumulative Grade Point Average) Subjects: Different Geophysical methods like Electrical Resistivity, Gravity Magnetic, Electromagnetic,Magneto telluric, GPR Well logging, Seismic and all other modern methods with their application infield data collection, data interpretation, data processing by application of different computer techiniques, Mathematics, Chemistry,Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Programming Division: 1¡¦st FIRST CLASS FIRST, GOLD MEDALIST.
ľ OMEGA COURSE Board/Univ: COMPUTER POINT, Raniganj. Subjects: LOTUS 123, MS-DOS, FORTRAN-IV, WORDSTAR
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS/PAPERS:
ƒæ Paper on ¡¥Recent upgradation in geophysical logging techniques¡¦ which can help in the determination of Ash, Moisture, Fixed Carbon, Useful heat value (UHV) of coal & other parameters like Strength Index (SI), Compressive Strength etc.
ƒæ Paper on ¡* Resistivity survey in Katol basin, Nagpur¡¨ which helps in the determination of sedimentary thickness (coal occurences) below deccan traps. This is confirmed by drilling and geophysical logging.
SPECIALISATION:
Awarded Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Scholarship and got admission in M. Tech in Exploration Geophysics, IIT, Kharagpur. But I did not complete the same.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
ľ Member of Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), Kolkata,India.
ľ Member of Association of Exploration Geophysicists (AEG), Hyderabad, India.
ACCOLADES/HONOURS/AWARDS:
ľ Awarded GATE scholarship. Selected for M. Tech. in Exploration Geophysics in I.I.T. Kharagpur, India.
ľ Awarded Gold Medal from I.S.M. Dhanbad, India for standing First Class First.
ľ Awarded Dr. Harinarayan Gold Medal from Mining Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI), Kolkata.
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of Birth: June 27¡¦th, 1961
Sex: Male
Driving Licence No.: WB-37-737 /95 ASL
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