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Akash Nair

Akash Nair

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Doctoral Student at UAlberta | IIT Kharagpur '23 (Prof. J. C. Bose Memorial Gold Medal, Institute Silver Medal, Kirrtan B. Behera Best All-rounder Award) | University of Delhi '21 (University Gold Medal)

  • Education

    • The Holy Kingdom Public School

      2004 - 2011
      Kinder Garden to Class V

    • Ram Lal Anand College

      2018 - 2021
      B. Sc. (Hons.) Geology 9.493 CGPA (University of Delhi Gold Medal)

      Coursework: Earth System Science, Mineral Science, Petrology, Sedimentology, Geochemistry, Exploration Geology, Hydrogeology, Paleontology, Stratigraphy, Engineering Geology, Urban Geology, Geomorphology, Climatology, Remote Sensing and GIS, Waves and Optics, Thermal Physics, Linear Algebra and Calculus

    • Kerala Education Society

      2014 - 2018
      IX-XII Science

      Activities and Societies: Delhi State English Essay Writing Winner Won numerous Inter-Zone and Inter-District Competitions like Declamation, Extempore, Recitation etc. Participated in India International Science Festival 2016. Served as Eco-Club Vice-Captain, House Captain and Head Boy. New Delhi Zonal Topper with 10 CGPA in Class Xth91% in Class XII

    • Lions Public School

      2011 - 2014
      VI-VIII

      Activities and Societies: Won Scholar Badges Versatile Personality Award Awarded Best Performing Artist, All-Rounder, Best Orator Awards. Subject Proficiency Award in English, Hindi, Science and Social Science. Participated and won in many Intra and Inter School Events.

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

      2021 - 2023
      M.Sc. Geophysics 9.86

      • Prof. Jagdish Chandra Bose Memorial Gold Medal• Kirttan B. Behera Best All-rounder Award• Institute Silver Medal• Prof. Amitabha Chakrabarti Memorial Award• Endowment Award - Best Thesis in ClassMaster's Thesis: Reservoir Characterization and Capacity Calculation for CO2 Storage using AI/ML techniques in Gandhar oil field, Cambay BasinCoursework: Seismic, Electrical, Electromagnetic, Gravity, Magnetic & Radiometric Methods of Prospecting, Geophysical Signal… Show more • Prof. Jagdish Chandra Bose Memorial Gold Medal• Kirttan B. Behera Best All-rounder Award• Institute Silver Medal• Prof. Amitabha Chakrabarti Memorial Award• Endowment Award - Best Thesis in ClassMaster's Thesis: Reservoir Characterization and Capacity Calculation for CO2 Storage using AI/ML techniques in Gandhar oil field, Cambay BasinCoursework: Seismic, Electrical, Electromagnetic, Gravity, Magnetic & Radiometric Methods of Prospecting, Geophysical Signal Processing, Inverse Theory, Programming and Computer Applications in Geophysics, Borehole Geophysics, Sequence Stratigraphy and Pattern Recognition in Geophysics Show less

    • University of Alberta

      2023 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physics with a specialization in Geophysics 4.0/4.0

      Signal Analysis and Imaging LabSupervisor: Prof. Mauricio D. SacchiUniversity of Alberta Recruitment ScholarshipCoursework: Global Geodynamics and Signal Analysis in Geophysics

  • Experience

    • Ubiquitous: English Literary Society

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
      Public Relations Coordinator

    • Campus High

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2018
      Social Media Marketing Intern

      Responsible for promoting products and services.

    • Terre-X, The Geological Society

      Jul 2019 - May 2020
      Vice President

    • National Mission for Himalayan Studies, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

      Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
      Project Intern

      Responsible for the effective coordination/management of conducting surveys to collect demographic data and to understand the problems faced by Himalayan villages towards the sustenance and enhancement of the ecological, natural, cultural, and socio-economic capital assets and values and propose a geo-excursion site in the villages of Almora District, Uttarakhand by carrying out geological field trip.

    • Terre-X, The Geological Society

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
      President

      Responsible for carrying out various activities in and around Delhi-NCR to spread awareness about geology as a subject at school and college level, as a future profession, it’s importance in everyday life and its role as a common heritage to mankind. The society also focuses on the overall development of the students of the department by giving them a hands-on experience of geology, which can be difficult to get. Overall the society helps in giving Geology proper recognition and at the same time help students develop major work skills. Show less

    • National Centre for Earth Science Studies

      Dec 2021 - Jun 2022
      Research Intern

      Topic: Effect of plumes on transition zone: Insights from 3D migration.

    • Seismic Imaging and Modeling (SIMlab)

      Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
      Trainee

    • Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

      Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
      Workshop Trainee

      Workshop on 'Emerging Approaches in Earthquake Occurrence and Risks' which, included talks by eminent seismologists and hands-on training on MATLAB and Python.

    • SEG IIT Kharagpur Student Chapter

      Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
      President

      🔄 Revived a dormant society post-COVID, implementing strategic initiatives to reignite student engagement and participation.💡 Introduced innovative virtual platforms and hybrid event formats to adapt to the changing landscape of education and professional development.🌱 Cultivated a culture of resilience and adaptability, inspiring members to overcome challenges and embrace opportunities for growth.🚀 Spearheaded collaborative projects and partnerships with industry stakeholders, academia, and peer organizations to expand our reach and impact.👥 Empowered a diverse team of passionate students, fostering leadership development and teamwork to achieve common goals Show less

    • University of Alberta

      Sept 2023 - now
      Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

      Courses taught:Fall 2023 - PHYS 130 Wave Motion, Optics and Sound Fall 2023 - PHYS 130 Wave Motion, Optics and Sound LabWinter 2024 - EN PH 131 Mechanics Lab

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Machine Learning A-Z: Hand-on Python & R in Data Science

      Udemy
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Coursera
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Seismic tomography: look inside the Earth

      Novosibirsk State University (NSU)
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Prof. Jagadish Chandra Bose Memorial Gold Medal IIT Kharagpur Dec 2023 Received the award for highest marks amongst all M. Sc. students by Smt. Draupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Institute Silver Medal IIT Kharagpur Nov 2023 Received the medal for the highest marks among M. Sc. Geophysics students
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Kirrtan B. Behera Best All-Rounder Student Award IIT Kharagpur Nov 2023 For demonstrating the best all-round performance based on Academics, Cultural Activities, Art, Sports and Games, Student Activities, and Leadership.
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Prof. Amitabha Chakrabarti Memorial Award IIT Kharagpur Nov 2023
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Endowment Award - Best Project Work - Oct 2023
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      University of Alberta Graduate Recruitment Scholarship University of Alberta Jun 2023 CAD 5,000
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      University Gold Medal University of Delhi Feb 2022
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      Delhi Zonal Topper in Class X Directorate of Education, Goverment of Delhi Oct 2016
    • Awarded to Akash Nair
      L. Austin Week Undergraduate Grant Program American Association of Petroleum Geologists

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Geophysics Industry Field Trip (GIFT) - Communications

      Issued by Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists - CSEG on Nov 2024
      Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists - CSEGAssociated with Akash Nair

    • Faculty Steward

      Issued by University of Alberta on Dec 2024
      University of AlbertaAssociated with Akash Nair