Andhra University | RESEARCH CENTRES

Name :Prof. K. Satyanarayana Reddy
Designation : DIRECTOR
Delta Studies Institute
Department of Geology
Phone : (+91) 9440592615
Email : directordeltastudies@gmail.com

PROFILE

Deltas have been shaping the cultural and socio-economic aspects of mankind since human beings started attempting to control the land on which they live. Being the locales of 'constant battle' between fluvial and marine processes, deltas have become useful not only in providing highly fertile soil that promote agricultural activity, but also in many other aspects like fisheries, modification of land forms, marine transport etc. Additionally, intense hydrocarbon exploration activity in the last one hundred years has also brought out that 'paleodeltas' are potential locales for hydrocarbon accumulations. Thus understanding the complex geological processes involved in delta building / modification can unravel many mysteries of the mother earth's complexities and can eventually help the mankind in many ways. It is in this background that the Delta Studies Institute has been conceptualised by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) and Oil Industry Development Board (OIDB). It is also envisaged that this Institute shall closely interact with the Industry for mutual benefit. Considering the pioneering research done in marine geology and its strategic location on the east coast in proximity to major delt as of Krishna and Godavari, Andhra University at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has been chosen as the most appropriate location for the Institut. The Institute was established in June 1997 in a sprawling flush green land of 8.78 acres offered by Andhra University. The Mission Delta Studies Institute shall become a renowned centre of excellence that can effectively provide adequate scientific and technical support for optimal and economic exploitation of vast and diverse natural resources of deltaic regions of our country without any adverse impact on socio-economic and natural environments.

COURSES

S.No.	Name of the Faculty	Specialization
1	Dr. T. Karuna Karudu Assistant Professor (c)	Principles of Geology, Petroleum Geology including unconventional resources, Sedimentary Environments and Sedimentary Basins of India
2	Shri. G.S.Chari DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Drilling Technology and Well Site Operations
3	Shri. B.V. Rao DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Prognisticaton and Prospect Evaluation Well completion and development
4	Dr. G.N. Rao Ex.DGM, ONGC	Management and Field Logistics in Hydrocarbon Exploration Development of Oil And Gas Fields
5	Dr. M.J. Ramakrishna DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Genetic Basin Modelling Hydrocarbon Production
6	Dr. P. Hareram DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Reservoir Engineering and Management
7	Shri. B.A. Rao DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Well logging and formation Evaluation
8	Shri. R. Raja Babu DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Seismic Stratigraphy and Hydrocarbon Exploration
9	Shri. M.R.P. Rao DGM (Retd.), ONGC	Geophysical Exploration

GENERAL AMENITIES

Library with about 400 Books & Journals

LABORATORIES

Sedimentology Lab

Wet Lab

Microscope Lab

Computer Lab

Geochemical Lab

Remote Sensing Lab

MAJOR EQUIPMENT

Computer laboratory with 16 computers

ERDAS Imagine Remote Sensing Software

Research Zeiss-Petrological Microscope with T.V. facility

Leica Binocular Microscope

Particle Size Analyser

Revolutionary High Speed Centrifuge

UV-Visible Double Beam Spectrometer

Microprocessor Based Digital Flame Photometer

Microprocessor Based TDS Conductivity Meter.

Resistivity Meter

Magnetometer

Ultra Pure Water Purification System

Microwave Digester

TOC Analyser

ICP

DGPS

MINOR EQUIPMENT

pH Meter

GPS

Sediment Samplers

Deep Freezer

Water Distillation Unit

Digital Nephelometer etc.

A0 Scanner

GPS

Digital Camera

Cloud and Pore Point Apparatus

Flash point Apparatus

Research & Projects

Delta Studies Institute

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

	The Institute has collaboration with National Organizations like ONGC, Geological Survey of India (GSI), Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany (BSIP), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO).
	DSI is entrusted with the responsibility of convenership for the Indian National Working Group of UNESCO sponsored International Geoscience Programme IGCP-475 on “Monsoon Asia Pacific Deltas”.

	Completed -10
	Ongoing -2

RESERCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

S.No.	Title of the Project	Duration	Amount in lakhs
a. Funded by KDMIPE, ONGC
1.	Micropalaeontological, Sedimentological and Palynological studies in Modern and Palaeo-Godavari delta.	2004-06	6.41
2.	Satellite Imagery Studies of Godavari Delta.	2004-06	7.73
3.	Analysis of Micro-Environments of Mahanadi Delta, East Coast of India.	2004-06	12.48
4.	Integrated Study of Bhimanapalli Limestone of the Middle Eocene, K-G Basin.	2004-05	1.69
5.	Multivariate Discrimination of the Modern Deltaic Environments, Godavari Delta.	1999-2002	6.75
b. Funded by other Agencies
6.	Granulometry, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Bengal Fan Sediments – Collaborative work with NIO, DOD Project.	2002-07	9.99
i. In house projects
7	Characterisation of modern sedimentary micro-environments of Godavari Delta	1997-2000
8	Characteristics and Discrimination of transitional sedimentary environments in the Modern Krishna Delta	1997-2000.
9	Characterisation of sedimentary micro-environments of Holocene Penner Delta	1997-2000
10	Evolution of Krishna Delta	2004 -2008

Research Projects Ongoing

S.No.	Title of the Project	Duration
1.	Studies on geomorphology and neotectonics of Bheemunipatnam-Itchapuram coast in relation to placer sand concentrations – Funded by MoES.	3 Years (2009-13)
2.	Reconstruction of Holocene Evolution of Mahanadi Delta, East Coast of India, sponsored by ONGC.	3 Years (2009-13)


	For Your Training needs and also for the design and implementation of training programs of your choice related to oil industry.You can contact the Director, Delta Studies Institute.

DELTA STUDIES INSTITUTE, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

RESEARCH PUBLICATION

1	M. Jagannadha Rao, Greeshma Gireesh, A.G., P. Avatharam, N.C. Anil and T. Karuna Karudu (2012). Studies on Coastal Geomorphology along Visakhapatnam to Bhimunipatnam Coast, East Coast of India, Jour. Ind. Geophys. Union, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 179-187.
2.	Naresh Kumar, D., Ganesh, B., Karuna Karudu, T., and Prof. M. Jagannadha Rao (2012). A Record on Benthic Foraminiferal abundance and distribution in Gosthani Estuary, Bheemunipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences, Vol. 41(5), PP. 425-429.
3.	N.C.Anil, G.Jai Sankar, M. Jagannadha Rao, I.V.R.K.V.Prasad and U.Sailaja (2011). Studies on Land Use/Land Cover and change detection from parts of South West Godavari District, A.P – Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques, J. Ind. Geophys. Union (October 2011), Vol.15, No.4, pp.187-194.
4	Anil, N.C., Jagannadha Rao, M, Jai Sankar, G., Greeshma Gireesh, A.G., Sailaja, U., Shravan Kumar, A. (2012). Monitoring of urban land use / land cover (LULC) changes in parts of greater Visakhapatnam municipal corporation (GVMC) and surrounding areas, A.P – Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, Vol. 2(4), pp. 974-985.
5	G. Venkateswara Rao, M. Jagannadha Rao, G. Veereswara Swamy (2012). Management of GHG Emissions – a Global perspective solution, Journal of IFRSA Business Review, Vol. 2(3), pp. 284-287. ..
6	M. Jagannadha Rao, T. Karuna Karudu, B. Ganesh, P. Avataram, and G. Greeshma (2012). A study on textural characteristics in relation to OM and Carbonate distribution in sediments from Nagavali River Estuary, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, Indian Journal of Geo-marine Sciences (Accepted).
7	D. Naresh Kumar, A.G.S.S. Naidu, T. Karuna Karudu, and M. Jagannadha Rao (2012). A study on living foraminifera from the intertidal zone along Visakhapatnam - Bheemunipatnam coast. Journal of Indian Academy of Geosciences (Accepted).
8	Prawal Kumar, Durga Shankar Mitra, M. Jagannadha Rao (2012). Remote sensing based analysis of geomorphology and morphotectonics of Krishna sub basin: A probe for petroleum system (Accepted).
9	B. Ganesh, A.G.S.S. Naidu, M. Jagannadha Rao, T. Karuna Karudu and P. Avataram (2012) Studies on Textural Characteristics of Sediments from Gosthani Estuary - Bheemunipatnam, A.P., East Coast of India, Journal of Indian Geophysical Union (Accepted).
10	Karuna Karudu, T., Jagannadha Rao, M., Ganesh, B., Avatharam, P., Naidu, A.G.S.S. (2012). Studies on Textural Characteristics of Erra Kalva River, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, East Coast of India, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences (Communicated).
11	Mineralogy and Textural Characteristics of Red Sediments, INS Kalinga Area Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (Communicated).
12	N.C. Anil, M. Jagannadha Rao, G. Jai Sankar, U. Sailaja, P. Avatharam and T. Karuna Karudu Groundwater Quality Mapping from part of West Godavari Deltaic Region Using GIS Techniques, Andhra Pradesh, India” International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences (Communicated).
13	N.C. Anil, M. Jagannadha Rao, G. Jai Sankar, U. Sailaja, and A.G. Greeshma. A Study on Temporal and Spatial Variability of Groundwater Quality from parts of West Godavari Delta, Andhra Pradesh, India by using Geographic Information System (GIS) and Water Quality Index (WQI)” Journal of Indian Academy of Geosciences (Communicated).
14	Rajasekhar Reddy.D, and Nagamalleswara Rao. B (2008). Regional condition: An overview of Indian coastal environment, In: asian pacific coasts and their management- chapte-5, pp.312-331, published by springer
15	Rajasekhara Reddy, D., Karuna Karudu, T., and Deva Varma, D. 2008. Textural Characteristics of Southwestern Part of Mahanadi Delta, East Coast of India. Jour. Ind. Assoc. of Sed., Vol. 27, No. 1, pp.111-121.
16	Rajasekhara Reddy, D., Karuna Karudu, T., and Deva Varma, D. 2009. Textural Characteristics and Heavy Mineral Distribution in the Sediments of Kathjodi-Debi River, Mahanadi Delta, East Coast of India. Jour. Ind. Assoc. of Sed., Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.17-30.
17	Anjum Farroqui., Karuna Karudu, T., Rajasekhara Reddy, D. and Ravi Mishra. 2009. Organic matter depositional microenvironment in deltaic channel deposits of Mahanadi River, Orissa. Journal of Applied Natural Sciences Vol.1, No.2, pp.180-190.
18	Rajasekhara Reddy, D. and Karuna Karudu, T. 2011. Textural characteristics of the sediments of Mahanadi River, East Coast of India. Jour. Ind. Assoc. of Sed., Vol. 30, No. 2, pp.73-85.
19	Seetharamaiah. J. (2005). Evolution of Iskapalli Lagoon along the east coast of India – A Sedimentological and Palynological Study, Indian Journal of Marine Sciences, New Delhi, Vol.34(3) , pp. 267-273.
20	Seetharamaiah. J. (2005).Holocene Evolution of the Penner Delta, East Coast of India, Interanational conference on Deltas (Mckong).
21	Bhagavan. K.V.S and Seetharamaiah, J. (2005). Textural reflections in the Iskapalli Lagoon, East coast of India, jour. Geol.society. India . v ol 65(6).
22	Surya Bhagavan, K.V.,Seetharamaiah, j. and Rajasekharaa Reddy, D. (2004). Distribution of organic matter , Calcium Carbonate and major elements in the Iskapalli Lagoon sediments East Caoast of India, jour, Indian Association of Sedimentologists, vol. 23(1&2)., pp. 143-147.
23	Seetharamaiah, j. Basavaiah, N, Chakraborty, S., nageswara rao, K. and Khaladhar, A. S. (2004). Use of magnetic susceptibility for identification of mangrove deposits in vibracores from deltaic environments , J, Ind. Geophys. Union ,Vol 8, 65-70.
24	Seetharamaiah, J. (2004) .tempoaal variations of the Penner Rever mouth during the recent past and their quantification through Remote sensing and GIS, Indian Petroleum Publishers , Dehra Dun.
25	Surya Bhagavan, K.V. and Seetharamaiah, J. (2003). Geochemical aspects of the Iskapalli lagoon sediments , East Coast Of India. Indian Journal of Geochemistry.
26	Ramakumar. M. (2003). Progradation of the Godavari Delta- A fact or empirical Artifice? Insights from Coastal landforms. Jour. Geo. Sci. India . Vol. 62,290-304.
27	Seetharamaiah, J, Ramnaidu, R. and Bhanu Murthy. P.(2003). Morphology and grain size parameters at Goutami and Vasista beaches , Godavari Delta. Proc. AP Acadami Sciences. Vol. 1,17-24.
28	Ramakumar , M(2003). Progradation of the Godavari Delta- A fact or empirical Artifice? Insights from Coastal Landforms . Jour. Geo. Sci. India . vol 62, 290-304.
29	Seetharamaiah,J., Basavaiah, N., K.P.N., Rajasekhar, C . Limaye , R.B. and Reddy, P.P, (2002). Late Holocene Evolution of Iskapali Lagoon, Penner Delta, India, Current Science.
30	Basavaiah , N., Khaladhar, A. S., Kumaran, K.P. N, seetharamaiah, J. rajasekhar, C. (2002), Mineral magnetic Evidence for reduced Indian monsoon Rainfall at 3,700 cal yr BP, Iskapalli Laagoon, southeastern India, jour of Indian Geophysical Research.
31	Seetharamaiah . J., Bhagavan K.V.S and Nageswara Rao, K. (2002). Recent morphological Changes in the Penner estuary, east coat of India. Jour . Geol. Soc . Ondia, Vol.60, 563-565.
32	Gandhi , M.S. , Seetharamaiah, J. and Bhanu Murthy, P. (2001). An indigenous approach to low cost portable Vibracoring in Delta environments , jour. Geol. Soc. India.,Vol. 58, 176-178.
33	Ramakkukmar, M. (2001). Sedimentary environments of the Modern Godavari Delta: Characterization and Statistical Discrimination towards Computer Assisted Environment Recognition Scheme , Jour. Geol. Soc. India,. Vol . 57, 49-63.
34	Ramkumar, M., Rajani Kumari, V., Pattabhi Ramayya , M. and Murthy , M.V.(2000b). Geochemical Characterstics and Depositional Conditions of Coastal Sedimentary Environments of the Modern Godavari Delta , Indian jour . Geochem., Vol. 15, 31 -44.
35	Ramkumar, M., Sudha Rani, P., Gandhi, M.S., Pattabhi Ramayya, M., Rajkumari, V., Bhagavan, K.V.S and Swamy, A.S.R.(2000a). Textural characteristics and Depositional Sedimentary Environments of the Modern Godavari delta . jour. Geol. Soc. India. Vol . 56,471 -487.
36	Seetharamaiah ,J., Gandhi, M.S., Bhagavan, K.V.S., and Bhanu Murthy, P.(2000). Environment and lithology of barrier-lagoon system South of Nilavevu River, East Godavari District, A.P.Visakha Science Journal, Vol.4,125-132.
37	Ramakumar, M.(2001).Recent changes in the Kakinada Spit, Godavari Delta, Jour.Geol.Soc.India, Vol.55,183-188.
38	Ramkumar, M. Murthy,M.V.(2000).Distinction of sedimentary environments of the Godavari Delta using geochemichal and granulometry data through analysis of variance (ANOVA). Indian Jour.Geochem., Vol.15, 69-84.
39	Ramkumar, M., Pattabhi Ramayya, M., Rajani Kumari, V., Gandhi, M.S, Sudharani, P. and Swamy, A.S.R.(2000). Dynamic Coastal geomorphology and micro-sedimentary environments of the modern Godavari Delta, India: Implications on shoreline changes. Jour. Ocean. Coastal Management.
40	Gandhi, M.S., Seetharamaiah, J. and Murthy, P.B. (2000). Sediment charecteristics in the depositional environments of the Krishna Delta, East Coast of India: Indian journal of Marine Sciences. Vol.29, 128-132.
41	Seetharamaiah ,J., Gandhi, M.S.(2000). Geomorphology and Depositional Environments of the Iskapalli lagoon, East Coast of India in relation to Holocene sea level fluctuations. Journal of Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Vol.19, 39-45.
42	Ramkumar, M., Gandhi , M.S.(2000). Beach rocks in the modern Krishna Delta quarterly, Jour.of GARC, Vol.8,22-34.
43	Ramkumar, M., Pattabhi Ramayya, M., and Swamy, A.S.R.(1999a).Changing Land use/Land cover pattern of Gouthami Sector, Godavari Delta, Visakha Sci.Jour.,Vol.3,11-20.
44	Ramkumar, M.,(1999). New Coastal Landforms in the Guathami Godavari Delta: Perspectives on Future trends and Implications. Jour.Geol.Assoc.Res.Centre,Vol.7,145-156.
45	Ramakumar, M., Pattabhi Ramayya, M., and Gandhi, M.S (1999b). Beach Rock Exposures at Wave cut Terraces of Modern Godavari Delta: Their Genesis, Diagenisis and Indications on Coastal submergence and sea level rise, Indian J.Mar.Sci.,Vol.29,219-223

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2	V. Hari Prasad	Computer Operator
3	Murali Sahu	Cleark & Typist

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