N.C. Mondal | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Dr N.C.  Mondal |  Soil Pollution |  Best Researcher Award

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)

Publication Top Notes

  • 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

 

Nadezda Verkhovtseva | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Nadezda Verkhovtseva |  Soil Pollution |  Best Researcher Award

professor at MSU (Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov,  Russia

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva is a distinguished Professor at the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). She pursued her studies in Agrochemistry at MSU, where she also earned her Ph.D. in 1975. Dr. Verkhovtseva has had a notable academic journey, having taught at Yaroslavl State University before joining the esteemed research group led by Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she obtained her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology and subsequently secured the position of Professor at MSU’s Faculty of Soil Science. Her prolific career includes the publication of over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research contributions have earned her a significant citation index, with 46 citations in Web of Science, 57 in Scopus, and 984 in Science Index. She has authored eight books, holds one patent, and serves as the executive editor of the journal Problems of Agrochemistry and Ecology. Her professional memberships include the Soil Science Society. Dr. Verkhovtseva’s expertise and dedication have significantly advanced the fields of agrochemistry and plant biochemistry.

Profile

 

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Dr. N. Verkhovtseva studied Agrochemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Russia. After graduation, she entered the graduate school of the same university and received her PhD in Agrochemistry in 1975. She then taught at Yaroslavl State University, Yaroslavl, Russia, before joining the research academic group of Kondrat’eva at MSU. In 1994, she received her Doctor of Science degree in Microbiology from MSU and became a professor in the Department of Agrochemistry and Plant Biochemistry, Faculty of Soil Science. She has published over 180 articles in both Russian and international journals.

🔬 Research and Innovations:

  • Citation Index: Web of Science: 46, Scopus: 57, Science index: 984
  • Books Published (ISBN): Eight
  • Patents: One published/under process
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 180

 

📚 Areas of Research:

  • Agrochemistry
  • Plant Biochemistry
  • Microbiology

 

🧪 Research Focus: Soil Pollution

Dr. Verkhovtseva’s research primarily focuses on soil pollution, investigating the impacts of contaminants on soil health and plant biochemistry. Her work aims to develop effective strategies for mitigating soil pollution and enhancing soil remediation techniques. Her contributions in this area have been instrumental in understanding the complex interactions between pollutants and soil ecosystems.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Effect of an Equal Dose of Polymetallic Pollution on the Microbiological Characteristics of Two Soils with Different Organic Carbon Contents

2. Metabolomic Analysis of Rhizosphere Soil Fertility in Maize (Zea mays) at Milking Stage

3. Physical-Tomographic Characteristics and Structure of Bacterial Community of the Agrophysical System “Germinating Roots—Pore Space of Soils” (Physical Model Experiment)

4. Structure of the Soil Pore Space in the Seedling Bed Before the Seedling Stage: Studies Using the Microtomography Method

5. X-ray Computed Tomography of the Structure of Roots and Dynamics of Soil Biota in the Early Growth Stages of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

6. Aggregate Formation in a Kaolinite Suspension during Microbiological Modification of Clay Surface

7. Physical and Microbiological Aspects of the Soil Seed Bed in the Early Formation of the Barley Root System (Hordeum vulgare L.): Tomographic Studies

8. The Effect of Ericoid Mycorrhizal and Ectomycorrhizal Plants on Soil Properties of Grass Meadow in Tundra of the Khibiny Mountains

9. Formation of Microaggregates in Kaolinite Suspension Inoculated by Bacillus velezensis (SEM-investigations)

10. Chemodiagnostic by Lipid Analysis of the Microbial Community Structure in Trace Metal Polluted Urban Soil