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Prof Dr Narayanan RM | Root |  Best Researcher Award

Professor and Dean at Dr MGR EducaTional and Research Institute, Chennai, India

Dr. RM Narayanan is a seasoned professional in remote sensing and environmental geospatial sciences, currently serving as a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department and Dean of Sponsored Research at Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, India. With a robust background in Geology and over two decades of experience, Dr. Narayanan has led numerous interdisciplinary projects focusing on environmental remote sensing, satellite oceanography, GIS solutions, and hydrology. His research interests extend to coastal zone management, marine water quality, seismic hazards, and groundwater modeling.

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & GIS, College of Engineering, Anna University (2009)
    • Dissertation: Coastal Environments & Bio-optic Algorithm Development using Satellite Data
  • M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Pondicherry University (1999)
    • Ranked 9th in India
  • B.Sc. in Geology, Madurai Kamaraj University (1997)

💡 Areas of Expertise:

  • Remote Sensing 🌐
  • GIS & Satellite Oceanography 🛰️
  • Environmental Remote Sensing 🌱
  • Hydrology & Water Resources Management 💧
  • GPS Integration & Modern Surveying 📡
  • Groundwater Modeling & Seismic Hazard Assessment 🌋

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

  • Professor (Civil) & Dean at Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Deemed University (2010 – Present)
    • Leading research in environmental impacts, air quality, and marine systems.
    • Established a Centre of Excellence in Remote Sensing & GIS.
  • Project Scientist at Institute for Ocean Management (2008 – 2010)
    • Specialized in shoreline change studies and marine ecosystem assessment using remote sensing.
  • GIS Analyst at TTK Maps Division (2006 – 2008)
    • Involved in coastal vulnerability and land information system projects.

🔬 Key Research Contributions:

  • Modelling marine primary production and coastal environmental impacts.
  • Development of bio-optic algorithms for the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu.
  • Innovation in low-cost air pollution monitoring devices.
  • Hydrographic surveys and groundwater/contaminant transport modelling.

🏆 Certifications:

  • Multiple NASA ARSET Certifications in Remote Sensing, Water Quality Monitoring, Air Pollution, and Wildfire Detection.
  • IIRS Dehradun (ISRO): Machine Learning and its Applications for Remote Sensing.

Publication Top Notes

  • An integrated study for the assessment of tsunami impacts: a case study of South Andaman Island, India using remote sensing and GIS
    K Dharanirajan, P Kasinatha Pandian, B Gurugnanam, RM Narayanan, …
    Coastal Engineering Journal 49 (03), 229-266
    47 (2007)
  • Removal of Zinc and Chromium from industrial wastewater using water hyacinth (E. crassipes) petiole, leaves and root powder: Equilibrium study
    D Hemalatha, RM Narayanan, S Sanchitha
    Materials Today: Proceedings 43, 1834-1838
    21 (2021)
  • Review on construction risk and development of risk management procedural index–A case study from Chennai construction sector
    KS Kumar, RM Narayanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 43, 1141-1146
    21 (2021)
  • Study on sulfate resistance behaviour of granite sand as fine aggregate in concrete through material testing and XRD analysis
    A Arivumangai, RM Narayanan, T Felixkala
    Materials Today: Proceedings 43, 1724-1729
    17 (2021)
  • COVID-19 and its relationship to particulate matter pollution–Case study from part of greater Chennai, India
    S Laxmipriya, RM Narayanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 43, 1634-1639
    16 (2021)
  • Evaluation of marine water quality–a case study between Cuddalore and Pondicherry coast, India
    RM Narayanan, KJ Sharmila, K Dharanirajan
    NISCAIR-CSIR, India
    9 (2016)
  • Design and deployment of IoT-based underwater wireless communication system using electronic sensors and materials
    JA Roseela, T Godhavari, RM Narayanan, PL Madhuri
    Materials Today: Proceedings 45, 6229-6233
    6 (2021)
  • Seasonal variation in atmospheric particulate matter pollution-a comparative study in part of greater Chennai, India during and before SARS-Cov-2 pandemic in India
    S Laxmipriya, RM Narayanan
    J. Xidian Univ 14, 5957-5964
    5 (2020)
  • Remote Sensing and GIS for the study of coastal ecosystem changes and its conservation
    K Dharanirajan, M Thanikachalam, B Gurugnanam, RM Narayanam, …
    International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering 3, 512-524
    5 (2010)
  • Assessment of various oceanographic parameters and inter-comparison of primary production estimates around Chennai coast–Tamil Nadu, India
    KJ Sharmila, RM Narayanan
    Applied Ocean Research 72, 39-50
    4 (2018)
  • OCEANIC PRIMARY PRODUCTION AND MARINE WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT AROUND CHENNAI COAST-TAMIL NADU, INDIA
    KJ Sharmila, RM Narayanan
    International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences 8 (3), 247-265
    4 (2017)
  • Design and fabrication of customised scaffold for femur bone using 3D printing
    V Iraimudi, SR Begum, G Arumaikkannu, R Narayanan
    Advanced Materials Research 845, 920-924
    3 (2014)
  • Groundwater Management in Chennai
    B Krisnakumari, RM Narayanan, A Latha, K Sharankumar
    ECS Transactions 107 (1), 13593
    2 (2022)
  • Evaluation of Primary Production and Fish Biomass along Chennai Coast Using Field and Empirical Algorithms
    KJ Sharmila, RM Narayanan
    International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 8, 12
    2 (2017)
  • Pollution dispersion modeling for concentrations of PM, SOX and NOX around Manali region, India
    ED Thangam, R Narayanan, R Aedla
    International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering 9 (3), 584-595
    2 (2016)
  • Advances in Laser Remote Sensing for Terrestrial and Oceanographic Applications
    RM Narayanan, JE Kalshoven
    Advances in Laser Remote Sensing for Terrestrial and Oceanographic Applications
    2 (1997)
  • Estimation of air pollutant dispersion levels using AERMOD: A case study in Ambattur, Chennai, India
    S Laxmipriya, RM Narayanan, C Malarvizhli, M Mageswari, …
    ECS Transactions 107 (1), 13647
    1 (2022)
  • Evaluation of obesity risk among the student community in Vigan City, Philippines using risk indices
    JFJ Bruna, DB Jabaraj, AB Segismundo, RM Narayanan, T Felixkala
    1 (2020)
  • Reduction of heavy metals from textile effluent with activated carbon from wheat husk
    T Panigrahi, RM Narayanan
    Pollution Research 39, 138-142
    1 (2020)

 

Narayanan RM | Root | Best Researcher Award

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