Academics:

• M.Sc. (Physics), Gujarat University (2016).
• Ph.D. (Geophysics) – Pursuing, Gujarat University (Since Sep 2019).

Positions:

• 2016–2022: Junior Research Fellow, Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar.
• Jan 2022 – Apr 2022: Project Scientist, Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar.
• 2022–Present: Scientist-B, Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar.

Thrust Areas of Research:

• 1D Modelling from HVSR (Horizontal to Vertical Spectral Ratio) spectrum
• Vs30 estimation
• Site characterization
• Shallow geophysics
• Site amplification estimation
• HVSR analysis from microtremor data
• Bedrock depth estimation

Publications (SCI):

• G. Srijayanthi, R S Chatterjee, Charu Kamra, Mamta Chauhan, Sumer Chopra, Santosh Kumar, Prakash Chauhan, Harsh Limbachiya, and P K Champati Ray (2022). Seismological and InSAR based investigations to characterise earthquake swarms in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India – An active intraplate region. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences: X, 8, 100118.
• Limbachiya, H., and S. Chopra (2023). Site characterization of few broadband seismic stations in Gujarat region, western India using microtremors. EarthDoc, 1–5. DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.202375028

Research Papers Under Review:

• Limbachiya, H., S. Chopra, and T. Solanki. Microtremor–based site characterization for Gujarat broadband seismological network established in an intraplate environ. (Under revision in Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, first revision submitted January 02, 2025).
• Limbachiya, H., and S. Chopra (2024). Site characterization and sedimentary thickness estimation at a few sites in Patan, Gujarat, using microtremors. (To appear as a book chapter in Springer from BHU Conference held March 6–7, 2024).

Projects Involvement:

• Seismic Hazard Assessment of M/S Adani solar power and windmill project in Rann of Kachchh.
• Geophysical surveys for delineation of freshwater aquifer in Dang district, Gujarat (for GWRDC).
• Low-frequency passive seismic surveys in Linch, Mansa, and Jotana for ONGC.
• Low-frequency passive seismic surveys in Dholka and Digas for GSPC.
• Seismic microzonation of Amritsar, Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Patna, and Dhanbad.
• Site-specific seismic hazard assessment of PVC and Naphtha plants at Mundra (M/S Adani).
• Quantification of subsoil response in Madhubani and adjacent regions in Bihar to mitigate future earthquake-induced damages.