Mr. Pruthul Patel
| Designation: Scientist - B |
| Email: pruthul.geo@isr.res.in |
| Phone: +91-79-66739012 |
Academics:
- B.Sc. (Physics), C.U. Shah Science College, Gujarat University (2012)
- M.Sc. (Geophysics), Ganpat University (2014)
Positions:
- 2014–2015: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
- 2015–2017: Geophysicist, ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
- 2017–2019: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
- 2019–2020: Senior Research Fellow (SRF), ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
- 2020–2023: Project Scientist, ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
- 2023–Present: Scientist - B, ISR, DST, Govt. of Gujarat
Thrust Areas of Research:
- Magnetotellurics Method
- DC Resistivity and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
- Transient Electromagnetic (TEM)
- Groundwater Exploration
- GIS Software Applications
Publications (SCI):
- Kapil Mohan et al. (2018). Magnetotelluric Investigations in Tuwa-Godhra Region, Gujarat (India). Pure and Applied Geophysics. doi:10.1007/s00024-018-1883-0
- Kapil Mohan et al. (2018). MT Study to Characterize KMF and KHF in Kachchh Region, Gujarat. Tectonophysics 726:43–61. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2018.01.018
- Kapil Mohan et al. (2024). Segmented Geoelectrical Characterization of KMF. Tectonophysics 885. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2024.230422
- Kapil Mohan et al. (2017). MT Investigations near Chabsar Hotwater Spring, Gujarat. Geothermics 65:198–209. doi:10.1016/j.geothermics.2016.10.001
- Vasu Pancholi et al. (2022). Estimation of Groundwater Potential Zones – Waghai, Gujarat. Environmental Challenges 9. doi:10.1016/j.envc.2022.100615
- Pruthul Patel et al. (2020). Sediment Thickness Estimation Using MT in Kachchh. Journal of Applied Geophysics 173:103943. doi:10.1016/j.jappgeo.2020.103943
- Pavan Kumar G. et al. (2017). MT Impedance Tensor Analysis in Wagad Uplift, Kachchh. Journal of Earth System Science 126(5). doi:10.1007/s12040-017-0851-x
Projects Completed/Ongoing:
- MT survey for geothermal zones at Tuwa Thermal Spring, Gujarat
- MT data acquisition in NELP Block CB-ONN-2005/9
- TDEM survey for freshwater delineation in Kachchh and Patan
- Geophysical surveys at Porbandar for horticultural centers
- Seismic Hazard Assessment of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
- Salinity monitoring and SHM of Bhadbhut Barrage Project
- Freshwater aquifer surveys in Dang District for GWRDC
- Microzonation of 8 major Indo-Gangetic cities
- Seismic hazard assessment for Adani’s PVC and Naptha plants at Mundra
- Resistivity survey at ancient site of Vallabhipur, Bhavnagar
- Geophysical analysis for embankment near Tapi River, Surat
- Groundwater survey at Horticulture Fruit Nursery, Chhala, Gandhinagar