Dr. Rakesh Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences at Graphic
Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun. He obtained his Ph.D. in Seismotectonics from Wadia Institute of Himalayan
Geology in collaboration with HNB Garhwal University. He has over 5 years of teaching experience and significant
research exposure in earthquake science and geospatial technologies. His expertise includes seismic network
management, earthquake source characterization, crustal deformation studies using InSAR, and integrated
geological–geophysical investigations. He has also served as Head of the Department (2019–21) and worked as Senior
Research Fellow on MoES-sponsored projects.
Research Area
- Seismotectonics
- Seismic Hazard Assessment
- Source Characterization;
- Stress Inversion;
- Crustal Deformation (InSAR)
- Remote Sensing & GIS;
- Hydrogeology
- Morphometric & Geomorphic Analysis
- Earthquake Precursory Studies
- Environmental
- Impact Assessment
- Natural Hazard Studies
Awards
- Excellence in Research of the Year Award (2022) by Hon’ble CM, Uttarakhand
- Research Excellence Award (2020–21, 2023–24) at GEU
- CSIR–Research Associateship (2019–20)
- Young Scientist Award (2015–16), Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress
- Qualified USET (2015)
- Reviewer for journals: Geological Journal, Natural Hazards, Journal of Applied Geophysics, Materials Today
- 2nd Position, National Conference Poster Presentation (2024)
Professional Membership
- Life Member, Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS)
- Life Member, Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG)
- Life Member, Himalayan Geology
- Active Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), USA
- Active Member, Coordination Committee, Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress (2020–22)
Research Detail
Sponsored Research Projects:
- Principal Investigator, SERB–TARE Project (₹18.30 Lakhs, Completed, collaboration with IIRS–ISRO)
- Principal Investigator, UCOST Project (₹3.00 Lakhs, Ongoing)
Publications:
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He has published several research papers in reputed Scopus/SCI-indexed journals such as Quaternary
International, Tectonophysics, Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, Natural Hazards, Remote Sensing Applications,
Materials
Today
- 2 Book Chapters and several conference proceedings
Key Recent Publications (2021–2025):
- Groundwater potential mapping using AHP (2025)
- Landscape evolution in Nandakini Watershed (2025)
- Ionospheric effects of solar eclipses (2025)
- Co-seismic ionospheric disturbances (2024)
- Petroleum industry & climate impact (2024)
- Seismic anomalies in Garhwal Himalaya (2023)
- Environmental impact studies in Doon Valley (2023)
- GLOFs and early warning systems (2022)
- Flash flood analysis using remote sensing (2022)
Research Guidance:
- Ph.D.: 3 ongoing
- PG Dissertations: 12+ completed
- UG Projects: 5 completed
Conferences & Academic Contributions:
- Delivered invited talks at CSIR institutions, DST programs, and international forums
- Presented papers at ESC (Europe), URSI, USSTC, and national geoscience conferences
- Conducted collaborative research with IIRS–ISRO on land subsidence in Joshimath
- Participation in advanced training programs (ISRO, UN-SPIDER, CSIR, GSI) in Remote Sensing, GIS, Disaster
Management, Data Science, and Structural Geology
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