Major Awards
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 2020
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P. K. Kelkar Fellowship, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 2019
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Swarnajayanti Research Award, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, 2016
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Dr. K. R. Gupta Gold Medal, Geological Society of India, 2017
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Sera Ajeyo Samman, ABP Group and Indian Oil, 2017
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Early Career Research Award, Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India, 2016
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INSA Young Scientist Medal, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Govt. of India, 2010
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Professor N. N. Chatterjee Memorial Medal, The Asiatic Society, 2007
Fellowships
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Elected Fellow, West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology (WAST), 2023
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Fellow, Geological Society of India, 2017
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P. K. Kelkar Fellowship, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 2019-22
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Swarnajayanti Fellowship, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, 2016-21
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Swiss National Fond (SNF) Fellowship, 2011-2012
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Swiss National Fond (SNF) Fellowship, 2010-2011
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Swiss National Fond (SNF) Fellowship, 2007-2010
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CSIR Senior Research Fellowship, Govt. of India, 2005
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West Bengal Government State Senior Research Fellowship, India, 2004, 2002
Teaching Recognitions
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES640A (Earth System Sciences) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2016
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES654A (Advanced Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2016
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES654A (Advanced Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2017
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES660A (PG Field Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2017
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES654A (Advanced Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2018
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES660A (PG Field Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2018
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES654A (Advanced Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2019
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES411A (Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2019
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES414A (UG Field Course on Structural Geology) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2019
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Outstanding Teacher recognition for course ES657A (Experimental Rock Mechanics and Rock Physics) by the Academic Senate and appreciation letter from the Chairman, Academic Senate, IIT Kanpur, 2019
Academic/Administrative Responsibilities
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Head, Institute Counselling Service, IIT Kanpur (since 2023)
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Warden-in-Charge, Single Bedroom Apartment (SBRA), IIT Kanpur (since 2023)
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Chairman, Student Benefit Fund (SBF), IIT Kanpur (since 2023)
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Coordinator of SPIC MACAY, IIT Kanpur Chapter (since 2018)
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Convener of Department Under Graduate Committee (DPGC), Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Kanpur, (2020-2021)
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Editor of IITK Chronicle, the institute’s official newsletter (2016-18)
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Warden of Hall of Residence VII, IIT Kanpur, (2016-2019)
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Member of Senate Students’ Advisory Committee (SSAC), IIT Kanpur, (2016-2018)
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Convener of Department Post Graduate Committee (DPGC), Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Kanpur, (2016-2018)
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Health and Safety Representative of GNS Science, New Zealand 2013-2015
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Convenor and Session Chair of General Tectonics in GeoScience New Zealand Conference, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 2014
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Organizing Secretary of Euroconference of Rock Physics and Geomechanics ‘09, Ascona, Switzerland, 2009
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Managed and maintained the science and administration of ETH Rock Deformation Laboratory, ETH, Zurich, 2007-2012
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General Secretary of Jadavpur University Research Scholars’ Association, 2005-07
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Member of The Court and Executive Council of Jadavpur University, 2005-2007
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Reviewer of several research organizations and peer-reviewed journals
Professional Trainings and Courses
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Essential Skills for Leadership – New Zealand, 2014
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Defensive Driving Skills – AA School, New Zealand, 2014
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Managing Difficult Conversation – GNS Science, New Zealand, 2014
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Health and Safely in workplace and laboratory – GNS Science, New Zealand, 2014
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Essential Skills for Project Management – GNS Science, New Zealand, 2013
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Advanced First Aid - Red Cross, NZ, 2013.
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Comprehensive First Aid – San Arena, Zurich, 2012