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Session Chair

Dr. Girish Chandra Kothyari

Title of the Session

Innovative Techniques for Assessing and Mitigating Natural Disasters in the Himalayas

About

Dr. Girish Chandra Kothyari is a globally well-recognized scientist and a leading expert in Active tectonics and Tectonic geomorphology. He boasts nearly 18 years of research experience in the field of disaster studies caused by earthquakes, landslides, flash floods, etc. His studies also encompass active tectonics, paleoseismology, tectonic geomorphology, and Satellite geodesy (InSAR) studies for identifying locations of active deformation, with a current focus on two active domains in India—the Himalayas and Kachchh Peninsula. 

About the Session

The Himalayas, a region characterized by its majestic landscapes and dynamic geological activity, is frequently subject to natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods. This session aims to explore the cutting-edge methodologies and technologies being developed and applied to assess and mitigate these natural hazards effectively. The following papers will be presented, each contributing valuable insights into various aspects of disaster management. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in assessing and mitigating natural disasters in the Himalayan region, fostering discussions on how these innovative techniques can be integrated into broader disaster management strategies.

Contact

girishc.kothyari@ddn.upes.ac.in 

Session Co-Chair

Dr. Atul Kumar Patidar

Sr. Associate Professor, 

UPES, Dehradun

Dr. Uday Bhan

Program Lead & Sr. Associate Professor

UPES, Dehradun

Session Speakers

Prof. Sandeep Singh

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

Dr. Piyush Rautela

Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, Dehradun, India

Dr. Mahesh Thakur

Punjab University, Chandigarh, India 

Dr. Senjuti Nandy

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India 

Mr. Hem Ch. Kothyari

Kumaun University Nainital, Uttarakhand, India

Mr. Mohd. Shawez

Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun

Dr. Ashish Aggarwal

UPES, Dehradun 

Ms. Achla Joshi

UPES, Dehradun 

Ms. Alimpika Gogai

UPES, Dehradun 

Ms. Priya Maurya

UPES, Dehradun 

Ms. Jayshree Changmay

UPES, Dehradun 

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