Dr Sundararajan M

Dr Sundararajan M
Professional Experience
  • 2018- till date Principle Scientist, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • 2013- 2018 Senior Scientist, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • 2008- 2013 Scientist-C, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • 2004- 2008 Scientist-B, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Publications

Selected Publications

  • Tirumalesh, K., S. Chidambaram, S. Pethaperumal, M. Sundararajan, R. Thilagavathi, C. Thivya, Diana Anoubam Sharma, and U. K. Sinha. (2019) Geochemical and 13C trends in sedimentary deposits of coastal Pondicherry region, East coast of India–Insights from a borehole study. Geochemistry : 125553.
  • Amritha, A., M. Sundararajan., Rejith, R. G., Mohammed‑Aslam M. A. (2019). La‑Ce doped TiO2 nanocrystals: a review on synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity. SN Applied Sciences, 1(11): 1441.(DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-1455-7)
  • Rejith, R. G., & M. Sundararajan, (2019). Mapping of mineral resources and lithological units: a review of remote sensing techniques. International Journal of Image and Data Fusion, 10(2): 79-106. (DOI: 10.1080/19479832.2019.1589585)
  • Rejith, R. G., S. Anirudhan & M. Sundararajan (2019). Delineation of Groundwater potential zones in hard rock terrain using integrated Remote sensing, GIS and MCDM techniques: a case study from Vamanapuram river basin, Kerala, India. In: GIS and Geostatistical Techniques for Groundwater Science-Elseiver, 25: 349-363. (ISBN: 978-0-12-815413-7).
  • Rejith, R. G., M Sundararajan., & Kaliraj, S. (2018). A Geo-processing Modeling of Deltaic Suspended Sediment Variability. Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis, 2(2): 13. (DOI: 10.1007/s41651-018-0020-z)
  • Rejith, R. G., & M Sundararajan (2018). Combined magnetic, electrostatic, and gravity separation techniques for recovering strategic heavy minerals from beach sands. Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 36(8): 959-965. (DOI: 10.1080/1064119 X.2017.1403523)
  • Rejith, R. G., & M Sundararajan (2018). Mapping of mafic-ultramafic rock units in late Archean Bhavani Complex, southern India using ASTER thermal bands. Proc. of the UGCSAPDRS II & CTESS seminar on Shear Zones and Crustal Blocks of Southern India, Dept of Geology, University of Kerala, India, 5, 34-40.( ISBN 978-81-923449-9-7)
  • S Senthilkumar, B Gowtham, K Vinodh, V Arulprakasam, M Sundararajan, (2017) Delineation of subsurface layers using resistivity imaging techniques in coastal blocks of Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences, 46(05) :986-994.
  • S. Senthilkumar, B. Gowtham, M. Sundararajan, S. Chidambaram, J. Francis Lawrence, M. V. Prasanna (2017) Impact of landuse on the groundwater quality along coastal aquifer of Thiruvallur district, South India, Sustain. Water Resour. Manag, (DOI 10.1007/s40899-017-0180-x)
  • P. Raghavan, S. Ramaswamy, Sathy Chandrasekhar, M. Sundararajan (2017) Evaluation for the beneficiability of silica sands from Cherthala area of Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. Indian Journal of Geo Marine Sciences, 46(08):1596-1606.
  • G. Sathya, C. Lakshumanan, M. P. Jonathan.; Sundararajan, M.; S.Srinivasalu,S. Viveganandan, B.Uma-Maheswari (2016) Depositional Features in Tourist Beaches of Chennai Metropolis, SE”Coast of India: Inferences from Grain Size Studies. Journal of Geological Society of India, 87(6) :727-736
  • Jimmy Mangalam, Shivani Agarwal, A.N. Resmi, M. Sundararajan, K.B. Jinesh (2016) “Resistive switching in polymethyl methacrylate thin films. Organic Electronics, 29: 33-38. (Doi:10.1016/j.orgel.2015.11.017).
  • N.Jitheshkumar, V.C.Rajganapathi, M.Sundararajan*, K.H.Bhat., S. Velusamy (2015) Grain-size analysis and characterization of sedimentary environment along Ovari coast, Tamilnadu, India. International Journal of Sediment Research. (DOI:10.1016/j.ijsrc.2013.09.001).
  • Victor Joseph Lovesona, Khare Richaa, Mayappan Sundararajan, Anup Ramchandra Gujar (2014) Remote-sensing perspective and GPR subsurface perception on the growth of a recently emerged spit at Talashil coast, west coast of India GIScience & Remote Sensing. (DOI: 10.1080/15481603.2014.972865)
  • C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, M. V. Prasanna, C. Singaraja, M. Nepolian, M. Sundararajan (2013) Identification of the geochemical processes in groundwater by factor analysis in hard rock aquifers of Madurai District, South India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (DOI 10.1007/s12517-013-0956-8).
  • V.C.Rajganapathi, N.Jitheshkumar, M.Sundararajan, K.H.Bhat., S. Velusamy (2012) Grain-Size Analysis and Characterization of Sedimentary environment along Thiruchendur Coast, Tamil nadu, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. (DOI: 10.1007/s12517-012-0709-0).
  • M.Sundararajan and Usha Natesan (2011) Environmental Geochemistry of core sediments from Serthalaikkadu creek, East coast of India. Environmental Earth Science, 62:493–506 (DOI: 10.1007/s12665-010-0542-2).
  • M.Sundararajan and Usha Natesan (2010) Geochemistry of core sediments from Mullipallam creek, South East coast of India the southeast coast of India. Environmental Earth Science, 61:947–961. (DOI 10.1007/s12665-009-0414-9).
  • M. Sundararajan and Usha Natesan (2010) Environmental Significance in recent sediments along Bay of Bengal and Palk Strait, East coast of India: A Geochemical approach. International Journal of Environmental Research, 4(1):99-120.
  • M. Sundararajan and S.Srinivasalu (2010) Geochemistry of core sediments from Gulf of Mannar, India. International Journal of Environmental Research, 4(4):861-876.
  • M. Sundararajan and Usha Natesan (2010) Geochemical variations of major and trace elements in core sediments, near Point claimere, the southeast coast of India. International Journal of Environmental Research, 4(3):379-394.
Alumni
Rahul Mr. Rahul. V. J.
Current Position: Hydrogeologist, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). Govt. of India
Email: vjrahul2012@gmail.com
Arun C Mr. Arun Chand C.
Current Position: Junior Hydro-Geologist, Groundwater Department, Govt. of Kerala
Email: geoarunchand[at]gmail.com

 

Academic Qualification

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D., (Geology / Geochemistry), Anna University, Chennai, India.
  • M.Phil. in Geology (Geochemistry), University of Madras, Chennai, India.
  • M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India.
  • B.Sc. in Geology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India.

Technical Qualification

  • P.G. Diploma in Petroleum Exploration, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India.
Team
Rejith Mr.Rejith R. G.
SRF (DST-INSPIRE)
Email: rejithrg[at]yahoo.com
Ph: 0471-2515250
Prasanna Mr. Prasanna. M
UGC-JRF
Email: pmdas4243[at]gmail.com
Ph: 0471-2515250
Arun Mr. Arun K J
CSIR-JRF
Email: kjarun9[at]gmail.com
Ph: 0471-2515250
Renjith Mr. Renjith. R. A
Project Assistant-II
Email:renjithra6[at]gmail.com
Ph:0471-2515250
Shravan Mr. Shravan Raj K
Project Assistant-II
Email: shravanrajk93[at]gmail.com
Ph: 0471-2515250
Vinoth Mr. Vinothkumar. M
Project Assistant-II
Email: mkvinoth2662[at]gmail.com
Ph: 0471-2515250