Seismicity monitoring, RTS and LET studies for Hydro projects
Tomographic imaging of crustal and upper mantle structures
Seismic structure, Anisotropy and mantle deformation studies
Subduction zone seismology and intraplate tectonics
Application of Deep learning models in seismology
Estimation of source parameters and developing regional scaling laws
Attenuation studies to understand energy loss mechanisms
Modelling earthquake rupture dynamics
Source characterization and Stress inversion studies
Earthquake location/relocation using different algorithms
Spatio-temporal analysis of seismicity
Significant Contributions:
Advanced methodologies in attenuation analysis, yielding deeper insights into seismic energy dissipation
Investigated reservoir-triggered seismicity with field data and modelling, directly influencing regional risk management practices
Developed robust scaling relations for small earthquakes, contributing to improved hazard assessment for Intraplate region Kachchh, and Saurashtra
Understanding the role of monsoon-induced seismic swarm activity in different regions of Gujarat state
Developed a Python-based toolkit “SeisAug” for data augmentation in seismological studies
Developed CNN based models for identifying blasts and earthquakes
Enhanced tomographic imaging techniques that resolve detailed subsurface structures
Conducted detailed focal mechanism analysis of earthquakes in Gujarat and Northeast India using waveform modeling techniques, enhancing understanding of regional fault dynamics and stress orientations
Site amplification studies to aid urban planning and disaster risk reduction initiatives
Insights into the lithospheric structure and seismicity of the Andaman-Nicobar Subduction Zone
Study on subslab anisotropy and seismic source characterization in multiple Indian tectonic provinces
Created comprehensive seismicity maps using GMT and Python, incorporating earthquake magnitude, depth, and spatial distribution for accurate hazard interpretation
Current Pursuits:
Investigating crustal and lithospheric properties using receiver function and shear-wave splitting techniques.
Studying the lowermost mantle (D'' layer) using shear-wave splitting techniques to understand mantle dynamics.
Developing an automated system for detecting, locating, and notifying information about local earthquakes at ISR’s data center using SeisComP.
Exploring the application of AI to various seismological research problems; conceptualized and currently developing ISR’s official GitHub repository:https://github.com/ISR-AIML/
Continuing to refine source parameter estimates and scaling laws through both field observations and data analyses.
Conducting detailed attenuation studies to better understand seismic wave propagation.
Utilizing seismic tomography for high-resolution imaging of the crust beneath Gujarat.
Monitoring and modeling reservoir-triggered seismicity as part of integrated near-real-time seismological systems.
Leveraging near-real-time seismic data for rapid earthquake detection and early warning.
Engaged in detailed evaluation of ground motion characteristics to assess local seismic response and site effects.
Estimating focal mechanisms of local earthquakes through waveform modelling, aiming to improve understanding of active fault systems and stress orientations in Gujarat.
