Principal Scientist & Assoc. Prof. at CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, India
Dr. N.C. Mondal is a distinguished Principal Scientist at the CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute and an Associate Professor at the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) in Hyderabad, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Groundwater Geophysics from Osmania University, where he focused on contaminated groundwater delineation.
Publication Profile
Academic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Groundwater Geophysics (2005) – Osmania University, India
- M.Sc. (Tech.) in Exploration Geophysics (2000) – Banaras Hindu University, India
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics (1996) – University of Burdwan, India
Research Focus:
Dr. Mondal’s research centers on groundwater exploration and management, encompassing hydrochemistry, aquifer modeling, and the application of entropy theory in water resources. His notable contributions include:
- Developing techniques for estimating groundwater potential zones using geophysical and remote sensing data.
- Creating the Saline Water Mixing Index (SWMI) for assessing saline water intrusion in aquifers.
- Innovating methods to distinguish between natural and anthropogenic sources of groundwater pollution.
- Designing an entropy-based model to evaluate natural groundwater reserves.
- Implementing models for assessing hydrogeological vulnerability.
Professional Experience:
- Principal Scientist (2020-present) – CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad
- Senior Scientist (2016-2020) – CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute
- BOYSCAST Fellow (2009-2010) – Texas A&M University, USA
Awards and Recognition:
- Fellow, Geological Society of India (GSI) (2022)
- National Geoscience Award (2017) – Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
- Best Researcher Award, VDGOOD Professional Association (2021)
Memberships:
- International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
- Geological Society of India (GSI)
- Association of Global Groundwater Scientists (AGGS)
Citations:
Citations: 4,085 (since 2019: 2,334)
h-index: 33 (since 2019: 24)
i10-index: 66 (since 2019: 48)
- Deciphering potential groundwater zone in hard rock through the application of GIS
R.K. Prasad, N.C. Mondal, P. Banerjee, M.V. Nandakumar, V.S. Singh
Environmental Geology, 55, 467-475 (2008)
Citations: 517
- Determining the interaction between groundwater and saline water through groundwater major ions chemistry
N.C. Mondal, V.P. Singh, V.S. Singh, V.K. Saxena
Journal of Hydrology, 388(1-2), 100-111 (2010)
Citations: 388
- Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones Using RS, GIS, and AHP Techniques: A Case Study in a Part of Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP), Maharashtra, India
V.A. Kumar, N.C. Mondal, S. Ahmed
Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 48(3), 497-511 (2020)
Citations: 224
- Anthropogenic nitrate in groundwater and its health risks in the view of background concentration in a semi-arid area of Rajasthan, India
A. Rahman, N.C. Mondal, K.K. Tiwari
Scientific Reports, 11(9279), doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88600-1 (2021)
Citations: 148
- Trace element concentration in groundwater of Pesarlanka Island, Krishna Delta, India
N.C. Mondal, V.S. Singh, S.C. Puranik, V.P. Singh
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 163, 215-227 (2010)
Citations: 144
- Hydrochemical characteristic of coastal aquifer from Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India
N.C. Mondal, V.P. Singh, S. Singh, V.S. Singh
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 175(1-4), 531-550 (2011)
Citations: 141
- Assessment of groundwater pollution due to tannery industries in and around Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India
N.C. Mondal, V.K. Saxena, V.S. Singh
Environmental Geology, 48, 149-157 (2005)
Citations: 138
- Use of hydrochemical parameters for the identification of fresh groundwater resources, Potharlanka Island, India
V.K. Saxena, V.S. Singh, N.C. Mondal, S.C. Jain
Environmental Geology, 44, 516-521 (2003)
Citations: 96
- Appraisal and evolution of hydrochemical processes from proximity basalt and granite areas of Deccan Volcanic Province (DVP) in India
S. Sonkamble, A. Sahya, N.C. Mondal, P. Harikumar
Journal of Hydrology, 438, 181-193 (2012)
Citations: 93
- Improvement of groundwater quality due to fresh water ingress in Potharlanka Island, Krishna delta, India
N.C. Mondal, V.S. Singh, V.K. Saxena, R.K. Prasad
Environmental Geology, 55, 595-603 (2008)
Citations: 93