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Mohamedharoon Shaikh

Mohamedharoon Shaikh

Geologist, MoES- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Geologist | Structural Geology and Tectonics | SERB- National Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT Bombay | Email: mhs_vad@yahoo.co.in

  • Education

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      2015 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy Structural Geology, Active Tectonics and Geophysics

      Activities and Societies: • Actively volunteered to organize various national and international committee meetings. • Contributed to organizing a post-conference field trip. • M.Sc. students informally supervised for dissertation work: 07 • Reviewed manuscripts on structural geology, tectonics and GPR-related issues. Consultation work: • Performed utility mapping for a private firm using Leica DS2000 GPR and DigiCat 500i. • Trained individuals on conducting CMP surveys and resolved data acquisition software issues. Thesis title: Landscape response to neotectonic reactivation of Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF) and associated faults in Western Kachchh, India• Characterization of two regional-scale active blind fault systems in the Kachchh Rift Basin (KRB), India, to reconstruct the Late Cenozoic tectonic evolution.• Stress analyses to understand the acting stress field and decipher deformation events.• The research was extended to fault systems in various regions across India, including… Show more Thesis title: Landscape response to neotectonic reactivation of Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF) and associated faults in Western Kachchh, India• Characterization of two regional-scale active blind fault systems in the Kachchh Rift Basin (KRB), India, to reconstruct the Late Cenozoic tectonic evolution.• Stress analyses to understand the acting stress field and decipher deformation events.• The research was extended to fault systems in various regions across India, including the Saurashtra region in western India, NW Siwalik Himalaya and the Main Boundary Thrust in western Himalaya.• Performed extensive GPR (similar to seismic) surveys to characterize the shallow fault geometry and Quaternary deformation.• 11 publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with 3 book chapters and presentations at both national and international conferences.• Experience in varied tectonic settings, ranging from positive inversion in the active rift margin to collisional compressional tectonics. Show less

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science Geology, Mathematics and Physics First class honours

      Principal subject: GeologySubsidiary subjects: Mathematics and PhysicsField visits:Geological mapping conducted in diverse geologically significant areas• in and around Vadodara District, Gujarat, India (2007)• in and around Shivrajpur and Pavagadh areas, Gujarat, India (2009)• in Tamil Nadu, India (2011).

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Science Geology First class

      Activities and Societies: • Participated in the science fair at the M. S. University of Baroda, India. Studied a range of subjects:Structural geology, Exploration geology, Global tectonics, Sedimentary environments and basin analysis, Petroleum and coal geology, Remote sensing, Digital image processing and GIS, Geochemistry, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Micropaleontology, Solid earth system, Mineralogy, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic petrology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Engineering geology, Quaternary geology, Mining geology and mineral economics, Economic geology, Marine geology… Show more Studied a range of subjects:Structural geology, Exploration geology, Global tectonics, Sedimentary environments and basin analysis, Petroleum and coal geology, Remote sensing, Digital image processing and GIS, Geochemistry, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Micropaleontology, Solid earth system, Mineralogy, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic petrology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Engineering geology, Quaternary geology, Mining geology and mineral economics, Economic geology, Marine geology, Environmental geology.Dissertation project:Geomorphology and Quaternary stratigraphy in Dhadhar river basin, south Gujarat, India.Field visit:Geological fieldwork in the Kachchh basin, Gujarat, India (2011)Seminars presented:• A new spin on non-rotating porphyroblasts• Plate tectonics theory: Challenges and new insights• Geometric Characteristics of Thermal Scanner Imagery• Microfacies and lithofacies analysis in carbonate sediments and their implications for the depositional environment Show less

  • Experience

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
      Geologist, MoES- Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

      • Investigated neotectonic aspects of fault-related folds in the Kachchh Rift Basin (KRB) and fault zones in Saurashtra, India.• Field structural investigations of fault-related folds in KRB, mapping of knickpoints, DEM analysis, swath profiles and longitudinal river profiles, and inferred Late Quaternary neotectonic uplift (Shaikh et al., 2019).• Morphometric analysis of several drainage basins in micro-earthquake swarm-prone regions of Saurashtra and inferred Holocene tectonic activity (Vanik et al., 2021).• Gained an understanding of structural geological concepts and visualized regional-scale tectonic events through detailed outcrop analysis. Show less

    • The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

      Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
      Structural Geologist, CSIR- Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

      • Structural geology, subsurface geophysical studies using ground-penetrating radar (GPR, similar to seismic) and active tectonics-related research issues in the Kachchh Rift Basin (KRB) and other parts of India.• Paleostress studies to understand the kinematic evolutionary history of fault systems, viz.,(i) Vigodi-Gugriana-Khirasra-Netra Fault System (VGKNFS) in the KRB: inferred two deformation events with their dominant stress orientations (Shaikh et al., 2020).(ii) Katar Fault in Saurashtra: inferred stress rotation during post-Deccan Trap compressive phase (Vanik et al., 2018).(iii) Central Nahan Salient in NW Siwalik Himalaya and (iv) Main Boundary Thrust in the western Himalaya: inferred deformation phases and linked to plate-scale tectonic events (Kumar et al., 2022, Goswami et al., 2022).• GPR interpretation to delineate regional-scale buried active fault systems. Key findings include(i) north-dipping normal Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF) affecting Quaternary deposits with colluvial wedges (Shaikh et al., 2022; Maurya et al., 2022),(ii) changing slip-sense along Vigodi Fault (VF) and Gugriana Fault (GUF) and, reverse reactivation of West Vigodi Fault (WVF) in VGKNFS (Shaikh et al., 2020),(iii) a paleo-valley and three co-seismic surface faulting events along the Katrol Hill Fault (KHF) (Maurya et al., 2021; Tiwari et al., 2021).• Developed expertise in structural interpretation, stress analysis, geophysical data interpretation and understanding the kinematic evolutionary history of fault systems.• Gained experience working in various tectonic settings, including compression, extension and inversion. Show less

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

      Jan 2022 - now
      Structural Geologist, SERB- National Postdoctoral Fellow

      • A regional-scale 3D structural model construction using MOVE of a fault system incorporating surface structural data and cross-sections.• Stress inversions of focal mechanisms and fault-slip data to determine principal stress orientations.• Slip tendency, dilation tendency, leakage factor and slip stability analyses in MOVE to assess the reactivation potential of the modelled 3D fault surface network.• Fault stability assessment for CO₂ storage sites.• Cross-section restoration using MOVE to estimate fault slip rates.• Seismic structural interpretation using Petrel.• Microstructural and field structural studies of deformation bands developed in high-porosity sandstones within fault zones.• Active participation in online courses based on seismic interpretation skills using Petrel. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 9th International Conference on Geomorphology

      International Association of Geomorphologists
      Nov 2017

    • XXIX Gujarat Science Congress – 2015

      Gujarat Science Academy; Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
      Feb 2015

    • Exploration and Production of Oil & Gas

      Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd
      May 2013

    • Cross-section balancing: principles and applications; ductile shear zones; Microstructures. Instructor: Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee (IIT Bombay)

      The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
      Aug 2015

    • Structural Geology and Tectonics. Organizer: Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee (IIT Bombay)

      St. Xavier's College
      Jul 2018

    • Python for Geology and Geoscience

      Petroleum Engineers Association
      Feb 2023

    • (I) Wellbore stability: problems and solutions; (II) Stress and strain: new problems and solutions. Instructor: Prof. Soumyajit Mukherjee (IIT Bombay)

      The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
      Dec 2016

    • A National conference on “Earthquake: Investigation and Instrumentation”

      CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
      Sept 2019

    • 2nd National conference and field workshop on “Recent studies on the geology of the Kachchh basin”

      Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Kachchh (Gujarat)
      Dec 2018

    • Active Fault Mapping and Paleoseismology

      Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
      Oct 2015

    • Python Programming. Instructors: Prof. Amey Karkare (IIT Kanpur) and Dr. Atul Gupta (IIITDM Jabalpur)

      Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
      Jul 2021

    • 5th National conference on Rock Deformation and Structures (RDS–Ⅴ)

      University of Delhi
      Oct 2018

    • Practical seismic interpretations: Principles, applications and industry workflow

      Reservoir Solutions (RES)
      Aug 2023

    • Structural interpretation of seismic data and its application to petroleum exploration. Instructor: Dr. Achyuta Misra (Ex-Senior Geologist, Reliance Industries Ltd.). As a part of 5th national conference on RDS–Ⅴ.

      University of Delhi
      Oct 2018

    • Static and dynamic reservoir modeling

      Reservoir Solutions (RES)
      Oct 2023

    • Petrel software training program

      Petroleum Engineers Association
      Aug 2023

    • National Symposium on “Understanding and combating earthquake and landslide hazards” with special reference to Bhuj earthquake

      Institute of Seismological Research (ISR)
      Jul 2022

    • Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM), 2019

      Universitetet i Bergen (UiB)
      Jan 2019

    • 42nd Annual Convention and Seminar on Exploration Geophysics

      WADIA INSTITUTE OF HIMALAYAN GEOLOGY DEHRADUN
      Dec 2021

    • European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 2023

      Austria Center Vienna
      Apr 2023

    • Fracture network topology analysis in Network GT. Instructors: Dr. Bjørn Nyberg and Dr. Casey Nixon

      Universitetet i Bergen (UiB)
      Jan 2019

    • A National field workshop on “Bicentenary commemoration of 1819 intra-plate Allah Bund earthquake of the Kachchh basin: past chronicle and future opportunities”

      Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Kachchh (Gujarat)
      Jun 2019

    • 7th National conference on Rock Deformation and Structures (RDS)

      Banaras Hindu University
      Oct 2022

    • Applications of X-Ray techniques – XRF, XPS, Auger

      The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
      Mar 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mohamedharoon Shaikh
      SERB international travel support for European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly at Austria Center Vienna, Austria Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India Apr 2023 The awarded international travel support enabled me to present my research work at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 2023 held at Austria Center Vienna, Austria.Conference abstract citation:Shaikh, M.A.*, Mukherjee, S., Dasgupta, S., Rajkhowa, D., Maurya, D.M., Chamyal, L.S. Insights into microstructural and petrophysical properties of deformation bands in porous sandstone, Kachchh (Kutch) Rift Basin, India [abstract]. In: European Geosciences Union (EGU)… Show more The awarded international travel support enabled me to present my research work at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, 2023 held at Austria Center Vienna, Austria.Conference abstract citation:Shaikh, M.A.*, Mukherjee, S., Dasgupta, S., Rajkhowa, D., Maurya, D.M., Chamyal, L.S. Insights into microstructural and petrophysical properties of deformation bands in porous sandstone, Kachchh (Kutch) Rift Basin, India [abstract]. In: European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly; 2023 April 23–28; Austria Center Vienna, Austria. Abstract ID EGU23-1582. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu23-1582 Show less
    • Awarded to Mohamedharoon Shaikh
      SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship for postdoc at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India Jan 2022 Project title:Growth of sub-seismic deformation bands in the fault zone: implications for the tectonic evolution of the intra-uplift Vigodi-Gugriana-Khirasra-Netra Fault System (VGKNFS) and Katrol Hill Fault (KHF) in the Kachchh Rift Basin (KRB), western India.
    • Awarded to Mohamedharoon Shaikh
      CSIR senior research fellowship for Ph.D. at M. S. University of Baroda, India Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India Apr 2019 Project title:Neotectonic evolution of western part of the Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF) and associated faults, Kachchh rift basin, western India using field and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) studies
    • Awarded to Mohamedharoon Shaikh
      CSIR foreign travel grant for Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM) at University of Bergen, Norway Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India Jan 2019 The awarded travel grant enabled me to attend the Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM), 2019 held at Natural History Museum, University of Bergen, Norway from January 13–16, 2019.Conference abstract citation:Shaikh, M.A.*, Maurya, D.M., Vanik, N.P., Mukherjee, S., Chamyal, L.S. Cenozoic kinematics of the seismically active western continental margin of the Indian plate [abstract]. In: Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM); 2019 January 13–16;… Show more The awarded travel grant enabled me to attend the Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM), 2019 held at Natural History Museum, University of Bergen, Norway from January 13–16, 2019.Conference abstract citation:Shaikh, M.A.*, Maurya, D.M., Vanik, N.P., Mukherjee, S., Chamyal, L.S. Cenozoic kinematics of the seismically active western continental margin of the Indian plate [abstract]. In: Tectonic Studies Group Annual General Meeting (TSG AGM); 2019 January 13–16; Natural History Museum, University of Bergen, Norway. Pg. no. 100, Abstract no. 501. Show less
    • Awarded to Mohamedharoon Shaikh
      MoES junior research fellowship for Ph.D. at M. S. University of Baroda, India Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India Jul 2015 Project title:Neotectonic evolution of active faults in Kachchh and Saurashtra, western India using field and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) studies

  • Volunteer Experience

    • 2nd Meeting of SERB-DST (i) Early Career Research Award (ECRA) and (ii) National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) for Young Scientists in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

      Issued by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-Department of Science and Technology (DST), India on Apr 2016
      Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)-Department of Science and Technology (DST), IndiaAssociated with Mohamedharoon Shaikh

    • DST-EU sponsored 4th Information & Networking event: India-European Union (EU) Water Call 2017-18 – Stakeholders Meeting for India-EU Water Collaboration (Inter-National)

      Issued by Department of Science and Technology (DST)-European Union (EU) on Jan 2018
      Department of Science and Technology (DST)-European Union (EU)Associated with Mohamedharoon Shaikh

    • DST-WOS sponsored 3rd Meeting of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

      Issued by Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Women Scientists Scheme (WOS) on May 2018
      Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Women Scientists Scheme (WOS)Associated with Mohamedharoon Shaikh

    • DST-FIST Meeting of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

      Issued by Department of Science and Technology (DST)-FIST, India on Oct 2018
      Department of Science and Technology (DST)-FIST, IndiaAssociated with Mohamedharoon Shaikh

    • DST-WOS sponsored Meeting of the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on Life Sciences

      Issued by Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Women Scientists Scheme (WOS), India on Oct 2019
      Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Women Scientists Scheme (WOS), IndiaAssociated with Mohamedharoon Shaikh