Dr. Neha Kumari
| Designation: Scientist - B |
| Email: nehagp02@gmail.com, nehakumari@isr.res.in |
| Phone: +91-9368760542 |
Academics:
- M.Tech (Applied Geophysics), Kurukshetra University (2013).
- Ph.D (Seismology), IIT Roorkee (2020).
Positions:
- 2021–2022: Project Scientist-B, Institute of Seismological Research, DST, Govt. of Gujarat.
- 2023–Present: Scientist-B, Institute of Seismological Research, DST, Govt. of Gujarat.
Thrust Areas of Research:
- Simulation of strong ground motion
- Strong motion data processing
- Estimation of local site amplification factor
- Strong ground motion attenuation relations
- Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis
Awards and Honours:
- GATE qualified in 2013
- 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation, IGU-2011
- ONGC Merit Scholarship during M.Tech (2012)
- MHRD Fellowship during Ph.D., 2014–2018
Publications (SCI):
- Kumari, N., Gupta, I. D. and Sharma, M. L. (2018). Synthesizing Nonstationary Earthquake Ground Motion via Empirically Simulated Equivalent Group Velocity Dispersion Curves for Western Himalayan Region. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 108(6), 3469–3487.
- Gupta, I. D., & Kumari, N. (2023). Characterization of strong‐motion recording sites in the Himalayas and adjoining areas. Earthquake Engineering and Resilience, 2(2), 226–258.
Projects Completed/Ongoing:
- Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of PVC and Naphtha plants at Mundra for M/S Adani.
- Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Sardar Sarovar, Indira Sagar, Seti, Dharoi, Kadana, Sipu, Ukai, Machhundri, Hiren, and Shetrunji dams.
- Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of PSP projects at Vijaynagar, Narihalla, Pane, Kandaura, Teesta, Bilaspur, Anantpur, Patgaon, and Musakhand.