Dr Maya

Dr. K. Maya

Scientist G, Group Head, Biogeochemistry Group

Email : maya[dot]rethu[at]ncess[dot]gov[dot]in

Phone(Off) : 0471- 2511601

Phone(Res) : 0471- 2590280

Fax : 0471-2442280

Education:

Ph. D. : 2006, Sedimentology and Geochemistry.
Thesis : Studies on the nature and chemistry of sediments and water of Periyar and Chalakudy rivers, Kerala, India. (Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi).
M.Sc. : 1991, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Geology.

Professional career:

2017 - Present  Scientist F, National Centre for Earth Science Studies.
2011 - 2017  Scientist E, National Centre for Earth Science Studies.

Research Interest:

Environmental Geology, Sedimentology and Geochemistry.

Training:

  • Attended the five-day training Programme on “Leadership Organzation Development for Women Scientists/ Technologists” Sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, held at Centre for Organization Development (COD), Hyderabad (2018).
  • Attended five-day training course on “Aquifer management and local ground water issues in Kerala” held at CGWB, Thiruvananthapuram (2014).
  • Attended five-day training course on “Aquifer management and local ground water issues in Kerala” held at CGWB, Thiruvananthapuram (2013).
  • Attended the “Career advancement programme for scientists” held at Sastra Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram (2010).
  • Attended the National seminar on “Career in science for woman, challenges and opportunities” held at Sastra Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram (2009).
  • Attended the one day workshop on ‘Land use policy’ organized by the Institute of Land Management and Desaster Management. 22nd February, 2007.
  • Attended a workshop on ‘Energy production from biomass’ at Kanakakkunnu Palace held on 29th June, 2000.
  • Attended a training programme on ‘Environmental management’ held at CWRDM, sub-centre, Neyyattinkara (1997).

Awards:

  • Research guide of University of Kerala
  • “Certificate of Merit for Scientists/Engineers in Ocean, Polar and Geosciences” in the Annual Awards 2019; Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, given on the Foundation Day Celebration on 27th July 2019 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.

Membership in Professional Bodies

  1. Life member of Indian Society of Remote sensing.
  2. Life member of Indian Society of Applied Geochemists.
  3. Life member of Geological Society of India.
  4. Life member of Gondwana Geological Society.
  5. Member of International Association of Sedimentologists.
  6. Member of the Board of Studies of Geology(pass), University of Kerala (2017-2020).
  7. Member of Centre for Organization Development (COD), Madhapur, Hyderabad Alumni Association.
  8. Life Member of Ocean Society of India.
  9. Member of Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS)

Projects completed as PI

  1. Study on the environmental effects of mining and quarrying in the Periyar river basin, Central Kerala. National Centre for Earth Science Studies.
  2. Environmental degradation of Muvattupuzha river basin- causes, consequences and strategies for river restoration. CESS Technical Report.
  3. Report on brick clay mining and wire-cut brick making in Vellarappilly area, Aluva taluk, Ernakulam district. Report submitted to Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.
  4. Rapid environmental impact assessment of soil quarrying – A case of Suncon-Soma soil quarry at Thirumarayur, Edakkattuvayal Grama Panchayat, Ernakulam district. Submitted to the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.
  5. Occurrence and mining of limeshell resources of Vembanad lake, Kerala. Sponsored by CESS.
  6. Morphometric and geomorphic aspects of Chalakkudy River Basin, Kerala. Sponsored by CESS.

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