Dr A K Singh

Professor
Geology

"A distinguished academician with a passion for innovative research and a steadfast commitment to advancing the field of Geology."

Professor Alok Kumar Singh is an acclaimed academic with an impressive educational background. He holds a bachelor's degree with honors and a master's degree in Geology, specializing in Sedimentology. He earned his Ph D in Geology with a specialization in Coal Geology and Coal & Organic Petrology from the prestigious Institute of Science at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

After completing his Ph D, Professor Singh was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India) to work on different aspects of Indian coals. He continued his academic pursuits with zeal and worked in the industry as a senior scientist with the Research & Development Division of Tata Steel Ltd for over eight years.

Professor Singh's illustrious academic career began in 2010 when he joined the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology. He has made outstanding contributions to his field of study and has received numerous accolades for his research work. Prof. Singh has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD by the Indian Science Congress Association, the KHARE AWARD by the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineer's, SUBRATO GHOSH COAL PETROLOGY AWARD 2015-2016 by The Mining, Geological, and Metallurgical Institute of India, and H S PAREEK AWARD by the Geological Society of India. In addition, he has received several best paper awards at various conferences.

Professor A K Singh is a member of several professional bodies, including the International Committee for Coal & Organic Petrology, Coal Petrological Society of India, Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Society of India, Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, Geosciences Foundation, Indian Science Congress, Society of Petroleum Engineer, and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE). He holds several responsibilities in these professional organizations and is actively involved in advancing the field of Geology, especially Coal & Organic Petrology, and Geochemistry.

Education
Ph D 1997

Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 
M Sc 1990 Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 
B Sc 1988 Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi  
Experience
September 2022 – Till Date

Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
February 2015 – September 2022 Associate Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
June 2010 – February 2015 Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi
June 2004 – June 2010

Senior Researcher, Research & Development Division, Tata Steel Limited, Jamshedpur, India
April 2004 – May 2004

Pool Officer, (CSIR, New Delhi), Centre of Advanced Study in Geology Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
September 2003 – April 2004 Assistant Professor, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun
April 1998 – March 2003 

Post-Doctoral Fellow, (CSIR, New Delhi), Centre of Advanced Study in Geology Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Introduction to Geosciences
  • Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
  • Sedimentology and Structural Geology
  • Petroleum Geology
  • Fundamental of Exploration
  • CBM and Gas Hydrate
  • Unconventional subsurface energy resource
  • Petroleum Geoscience
  • Coal Geology
  • Basin Analysis
  • Petroleum Engineering Practice
Research Interests
  • Coal Geology
  • Coal and Organic Petrology
  • Thermal Maturation and Petroleum Source Rock Characterization including hydrocarbon generation
  • Coal-forming depositional environments
  • Coal beneficiation (desulfurization, demineralization using geo-biological tools and coal utilization)
  • Petroleum Geology Sedimentology
  • CBM
  • Shale Gas
  • CO2 sequestration
  • Sedimentology 
Research Projects
  • Source Rock Evaluation of Lignite Deposits of Rajasthan by Organic Petrography and Geochemistry: Assessment of the Aspects of Hydrocarbon Generation from Terrigenous Organic Matter, Funded by SERB, DST, Government of India
  • Occurrence, identification and Extraction of different organic sulphur compounds in Indian coal and Bio desulphurization Funded by SERB, DST, Government of India
  • Petrographic and geochemical characterization of the Permian coal deposits of South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand, India: Implication for the paleodepositional environment and their hydrocarbon potential
  • Paleodepositional condition and hydrocarbon source rock potential of lignite deposits of Western Rajasthan, India: An integrated organic petrological and geochemical approach

Professor Alok Kumar Singh is a distinguished academic and research leader at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, Amethi, where he serves as a Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geo-Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), with a specialization in Coal Geology and Organic Petrology. His academic trajectory includes a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), focusing on the characterization and utilization of Indian coals.

Prior to joining RGIPT in 2010, Professor Singh gained over eight years of industrial R&D experience as a Senior Scientist in the Research and Development Division of Tata Steel Ltd. His transition from industry to academia was marked by a strong commitment to bridging practical field applications with academic pedagogy and research innovation.

At RGIPT, Professor Singh has been instrumental in curriculum development and has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Sedimentology, Structural Geology, Petroleum Geology, Unconventional Hydrocarbon Resources, Organic Petrology, and Basin Analysis. His pedagogical contributions have significantly enriched the institute's academic framework.

His research interests are rooted in Coal and Organic Petrology, Geochemistry, and Hydrocarbon Source Rock Evaluation. A leading expert in his domain, Professor Singh has supervised several Ph.D. scholars and authored numerous high-impact publications in national and international journals. His work is widely cited and has contributed substantially to the scientific understanding of coal-based energy resources. He is a full member of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP) and is recognized as one of India's foremost coal and organic petrologists.

Professor Singh's contributions have earned him several prestigious accolades, including the Young Scientist Award from the Indian Science Congress Association, the Khare Award from the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, the Subrato Ghosh Coal Petrology Award from the Mining, Geological, and Metallurgical Institute of India (MGMI) and H S Pareek Award from Geological Society of India.

His affiliations with professional bodies such as the Geological Society of India and ICCP reflect his active engagement with the global scientific community.

In addition to his academic and research accomplishments, Professor Singh has held several key administrative positions at RGIPT. These include- Officiating Director (July 2024 – April 2025), Dean of Non-Teaching Staff and Administration, Dean of Student Affairs, Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Chief Warden of RGIPT Hostels. In each of these roles, he has demonstrated visionary leadership and a strategic approach to institutional growth, faculty development, and student welfare.

Professor Singh is deeply committed to interdisciplinary research, sustainable energy education, and industry-academia collaboration. He consistently promotes innovation in teaching methodologies, research excellence, and environmentally responsible exploration practices. His unique blend of industrial insight, academic rigor, and administrative leadership makes him a vital contributor to India's evolving energy education and research landscape.

International Journals
  1. Jaiswal, H and Singh, A. K., 2025 Coal as a non-conventional resource of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Trace Elements: Benefits and Impacts on Environment and Human Health - A Review, In Press, Results in Earth Sciences
  2. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K. and Singh, A.K., 2025: Characterization of surface and structural properties of Permian coals from Sohagpur Coalfield, India: A comprehensive analysis. In Press, International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology
  3. Srivastava, M.K., Kishor, K., Singh, A.K., Soumyajit Mukherjee and Shivranjan Kumar Bharti, 2025: Tectonically deformed coal: Focus on microstructures & implications for basin evolution.Marine and Petroleum Geology, In Press, Vol. 172. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.marpetgeo.2024.107223
  4. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K. and Singh, A.K., 2024: Pore Characteristics and Gas Adsorption Properties of Permian Coals in Sohagpur Coalfield, India: A Comprehensive Multi-Analytical Study. Online Available, Energy & Fuels
  5. Singh, A., Chaturvedi, K.R., Abdullah, M.M.S., Stefan, I., Singh, A.K. and Sharma, T., 2024: Polymeric Nanofluids of Oilfield Polymers for Subsurface Flow Applications: Synthesis, Interfacial, and Rheological Analysis. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Volume 707, 20 February 2025, 135913. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.135913
  6. Kumar, A., Mustapha, K. A., Singh, A.K., Haikimi, M.H., Kahal, A.Y., Nassem, W. and Hasnan, H.K., 2024. Evaluating the hydrocarbon generation potential of the Paleocene- Eocene carbonaceous rocks in the Barmer and Bikaner-Nagaur Basins, western Rajasthan, India. China Geology, Vol.7, pp.1-15
  7. Srivastava, M.K., Kishor, K. and Singh, A.K., 2024: A comprehensive petrochemical study of coals of Jaintia Hills: unveiling their industrial applicability and potential as hydrocarbon source rocks. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, pp. 1-15, https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2024.2353130
  8. Srivastava, M.K., Kishor, K., Nath, M. and Singh, A.K., 2024: Inorganic geochemical attributes of Jaintia Hills coals, India: Implications for paleo-depositional conditions. Kuwait Journal of Science, V.54, pp.1-11.
  9. Hakimi, M.H.; Kumar, A.; Alqubalee, A.M.; Singh, A.K.; Almobarky, M.; Rahim, A.; Alqudah, M.; Lashin, A.; Mustapha, K.A.; Naseem, W. M, 2024: Mineralogy and Geochemistry of the Paleocene–Eocene Palana Formation in Western Rajasthan, India: Insights for Sedimentary Paleoenvironmental Conditions and Volcanic Activity. Minerals, 14, 126, pp. 1-32
  10. Kumar, A., Singh, A.K. and Christanis, K., 2024: Paleodepositional environment and hydrocarbon generation potential of the Paleogene lignite in the Barmer Basin, Rajasthan, India. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, V. 259 (105892), pp.1-32
  11. Srivastava, M.K., Kishore, K. and Singh, A.K., 2023: Use of geochemical attributes to evaluate the authogenetic characteristics of Eocene coals from Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India. Accepted, European chemical bulletin
  12. Srivastava, M.K., Kishore, K. and Singh, A.K., 2023: A comprehensive Petrochemical Study of Coals of Jaintia Hills: Unveiling their Industrial Applicability and Potential as Hydrocarbon Source Rocks, Accepted, International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization
  13. Srivastava, M.K., Kishore, K. & Singh, A.K.. 2023: An assessment of the environmental impact of coal mining through acid mine drainage and soil degradation from Makum coalfields, Upper Assam, India: A case study. Journal of Geological Society of India, V. 99, pp.:1113-1120
  14. Kishor, K, Srivastava, M.K. and Singh, A.K. 2023: Geochemical and microstructural analysis of coals from Sohagpur coalfield with reference to adsorption behaviour: an assessment for CO2 sequestration. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, Article DOI- 10.1080/19392699.2023.2232721
  15. Kishor, K, Srivastava, M.K. and Singh, A.K. 2023: Geochemical Study of Coals from Sohagpur Coalfield, India, and Its implication to CBM Potential. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, VOL. 44, NO. 6, pp. 614–625 Article doi10.1080/19392699.2023.2212611
  16. Hakimi, M.H., Singh, A.K., Kumar, A., Lashin, A., Rahim, A., Varfolomeev, M.A., Yelwa, N.A. and Mustapha, K.A. 2022: Geochemistry and organic petrology of the bituminite shales from the Kapurdi mine, Rajasthan of NW India: Implications for waxy oil generation potential. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Vol. 13 pp. 505–521 https://doi.org/10. 1 007/s13202-Q22-01597-9
  17. Kumar, A., Singh, A.K., Hakimi, M.H., Abdullah, W.H., Abidin, N. S. Z., Rahim, A., Mustapha, K.A., and Yelwa, N.A., 2022: Geochemical and Petrological Characterization of the Early Eocene Carbonaceous Shales: Implications for Oil and Gas Exploration in the Barmer Basin, Northwest India.   ACS Omega 2022, 7, 42960−42974.
  18. Singh, A.K. et al., 2022: Tertiary Himalayan Coal-bearing sequences of India: A reappraisal of their Evolutionary consequences. Geological Society of India. Vol.  98, pp. 1697-1707, https://doi.org/10.1007/ s12594-022-2240-6
  19. Nath, M., Kumar A. and Singh, A.K. 2022: Assessment of hydrocarbon generative potential of Late Paleocene coals from East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, North-East India. Petroleum Science and Technology, Volume 40, Issue 18,  pp.2238-2250, https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2022.2039185
  20. Kumar, Aniruddha, Singh, A.K., Singh, P.K., Singh, A.L., Saikia, B.K. and Kumar, Alok, 2022:  Desulfurization of Giral lignite of Rajasthan (Western India) using Burkholderia sp. GR 8–02. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. Volume 42, 2022 - Issue 3, 2022, pp. 735-751DOI- 10.1080/19392699.2019.1651721,
  21. Singh, A.K., Kumar, Alok, Paul D., and Kumar Abhishek, 2021: Paleoenvironmental, paleovegetational, and paleoclimatic changes during Paleogene lignite formation in Rajasthan, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences (2021) 14:2350, doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-08638-3
  22. Kumar, A., Nath, M. and Singh, A.K., 2021: Source Rock Characterization for Hydrocarbon Generative Potential and Thermal Maturity of Sutunga Coals, (East Jaintia Hill) Meghalaya, India: Petrographic and Geochemical Approach. Journal Geological Society of India, Volume 97, Volume 6, pp. 643 – 648.
  23. Bawa1, J., Rajpur, A., Saha, A. and Singh, A.K., 2021: Impact of coal mining on the environment: An Indian Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2021, pp. 4364-4370.
  24. Rajput, A., Saha, A., Gulati, I and Singh, A.K., 2021: The Role of Mining Sector in Indian Economy. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 6, Issue 4, April – 2021, pp. 213-221.
  25. Singh A. K. & Alok Kumar, 2021. Mineralogical characteristics of low-rank coal from Nagaur, Rajasthan, India and their implication for the environment of paleo mire. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects. Volume 43, Issue 8, 2021, pp. 893-904, DOI- 10.1080/15567036.2019.1632983.,
  26. Singh, A.K.,  Hakimi, M.H., Kumar, A., Ahmed, A., Syazwani,N., Abidin, Z., Kinawy, M., Lashin, A. and Khamis, M., 2020: Geochemical and organic petrographic characteristics of high bituminous shale from Gurha mine in Rajasthan, NW India., Scientific Reports Nature research, 10:22108, pp. 1-19, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78906-x
  27. Singh, A.K., Kumar, Alok, Paul D. and Kumar Abhishek, 2020: Evaluation of hydrocarbon potential with insight into climate and environment present during deposition of the Sonari lignite, Barmer Basin Rajasthan.  Energy and Climate Change Volume 1 (2020) 100006
  28. Singh, A.K., and Jha, M. K., 2020. Interrelation between mechanical and petrographic characteristics of coals of Argada' B' seam: Implication to its fine comminution and utilization. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, VOL. 40, NO. 12, pp. 824–842,  DOI: 10.1080/19392699.2017.1419207
  29. Singh A. K. & Alok Kumar, 2020. Assessment of thermal maturity, source rock potential and paleodepositional environment of the Paleogene Lignites in Barsingsar, Bikaner-Nagaur Basin, Western Rajasthan, India.  Journal of Natural Resources Research. Vol. 29, pp. 1283-1305, DOI- 10.1007/s11053-019-09502-8
  30. Rajak, P.K., Singh, V.K., Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2019: Environment of Paleomire of lignite seams of Bikaner-Nagaur Basin, Rajasthan (W. India) Petrological implications. Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 22 (2), pp. 218-245. DOI: 10.1504/IJOGCT.2019.102782
  31. Chaturvedi, K.R., Singh A.K., Sharma T, 2019. Impact of shale on properties and oil recovery potential of sandstone formation for low salinity waterflooding applications. Asia-Pac J Chem Eng. 2019; e2352, Vol.14, No.5 pp.1-14. DOI.10.1002/ apj.2352
  32. Singh, A.K., Kumar Alok & Hakimi, M.H., 2018: Organic geochemical and petrographical characteristics of the Nagaur Lignites, Western Rajasthan, India, and their relevance to liquid hydrocarbon generation. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11:406:1-15. DOI: 10.1007/s12517-018-3744-7,
  33. Singh, A.K., and Kumar Alok, 2018: Organic geochemical characteristics of Nagaur Lignites, Rajasthan, India and their implication on thermal maturity and paleoenvironment. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Vol. 40, No.15, pp. 1842–1851. DOI- 10.1080/15567036.2018.1487480
  34. Singh, A.K.  & Alok Kumar, 2018. Petrographic and Geochemical study of Gurha Lignites, Bikaner Basin, Rajasthan, India: Implications for thermal maturity, hydrocarbon generation Potential and paleodepositional environment. Journal Geological Society Of India, Vol.92, pp.27-35. DOI: 10.1007/s12594-018-0949-z
  35. 35.  Pandey, B., Pathak, D.B., Mathur, N., Singh, A.K. and Singh, P.K., 2018. A preliminary evaluation on the prospects of hydrocarbon potential in the carbonaceous shales of Spiti and Chikkim Formations, Tethys Himalaya, India. Journal Geological Society of India, Vol. 92(4):427-434. DOI- 10.1007/s12594-018-1037-0
  36. Singh, A.K., Kumar Anirudhha and Kumar Alok, 2018:  Bacterial desulphurization of low rank coal: A Case Study of Eocene Lignite of Western Rajasthan, India. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Vol. 40, No.10, pp.1199-1208. DOI- 10.1080/15567036.2018.1476608
  37. Singh, A.K., and Jha, M.K., 2018: Petrochemical evaluation and classification of coal deposits of Barka Sayal area, South Karanpura Coalfield and suggestion for its proper utilization. Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 18, Nos. 1/2, 2018, pp. 39-54., DOI: 10.1504/IJOGCT.2018.091525
  38. Singh, A.K., 2018. Classification and Potential Utilization of Eocene Coals of a Meghalaya, North East India. Journal Geological Society of India, Vol.91, pp.181-187, DOI: 10.1007/s12594-018-0832-y
  39. Singh, A.K., and Jha, M. K., 2018. Hydrocarbon Potential of Permian Coals of South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 163–171. DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2017.1407841
  40. Aniruddha Kumar, Singh, A.K., Prakash K. Singh, Asha Lata Singh, and Mrityunjay K. Jha, 2018. Demineralization Study of High-Ash Permian Coal with Pseudomonas mendocina strain B6-1: A Case Study of the South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Energy & Fuels, Vol. 32, pp. 1080−1086. DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b02562
  41. Singh, A.K. and Kumar, A., 2017: Petro-chemical characterization and depositional paleoenvironment of Lignite deposits of Nagaur, Western Rajasthan, India. Environmental Earth Sciences- 76:692 :1-18, DOI: :1-18
  42. Singh, A.K. and Kumar, A., 2017: Liquefaction behavior of Eocene Lignites of Nagaur Basin, Rajasthan, India: A petrochemical approach. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Vol. 39, No. 15, 1686–1693, DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2017. 1370514 Aniruddha Kumar
  43. Singh, A.K., 2016: Petrographic Characteristics and evolution of the Karharbari coals, Talcher Coalfield, Orissa, India. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, Vol. 3(2):133–147.  DOI 10.1007/s40789-016-0132-3
  44. Singh et al., 2016: Peat swamps at Giral lignite field of Barmer basin, Rajasthan, Western India: understanding the evolution through petrological Modeling. International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, Vol. 3(2):148–164, DOI 10.1007/s40789-016-0137-y
  45. Singh, A.K. 2016: Petrographic and Geochemical Characterization of Coal from Talcher Coalfield, Mahanadi Basin, India. Geological Society of India (Springer), Vol.87, May 2016, pp.525-534, DOI:10.1007/s12594-016-0426-5
  46. Singh, A.K. 2015: Petrogenesis of Eocene Coals, Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Volume 8, Issue 12, pp 10705-10714, DOI: 10.1007/s12517-015-1986-1
  47. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K., Singh, P.K. and Das, A. 2015: Study of washability characteristics of coals from seam IX Jamadoba colliery of the Jharia Basin. Energy Exploration & Exploitation · Volume 33 · Number 2 · 2015 pp. 181–202, DOI: 10.1260/0144-5987.33.2.181
  48. Singh, A.K., Singh M.P., and Singh, P.K., 2015: Utilization of Permian coal deposits of West Bokaro, India: A Petro-Chemical Evaluation. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 37:1081–1088, DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2011.603029
  49. Singh, A.K., Singh M.P., and Singh, P.K., 2015: Microstructural studies and distribution of mineral matter in the macroscopic ingredients of the Eocene coals of platform basins, Meghalaya, India. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 37:1089–1097, 2015, DOI : 10.1080/15567036.2011.603030
  50. Singh, A.K. Singh, M.P., and Singh, P.K. 2013: Petrological investigations of Oligocene coals of foreland basin of Northeast India. Energy Exploration & Exploitation, Volume 31 · Number 6 · 2013 pp. 909–936. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3795.0085
  51. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K., Arora, M & Nayak, A.S., 2013:  The Prediction of the Liquefaction Behavior of the East Kalimantan Coals of Indonesia: An Appraisal through Petrography of Selected Coal Samples. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Vol. 35, pp.1728–1740. DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2010.529731
  52. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K, 2012: Petrographic characteristics and carbon isotopic composition of Permian coal: Implications on depositional environment of Sattupalli coalfield, Godavari Valley, India. International Journal of Coal Geology, Volume 90-91, pp.34-42, DOI: 10.1016/j.coal.2011.10.002
  53. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K, Naik, A.S. & Singh, V.K., 2012: Petrological and geochemical investigations of Rajpardi lignite deposit, Gujarat, India., Energy Exploration & Exploitation, Volume 30, Number 1, pp. 131-152, DOI: 10.1260/0144-5987.30.1.131
  54. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K, & Naik, A.S., 2012: Petrographic and geochemical characterization of coals from Tiru valley, Nagaland, NE India., Energy Exploration & Exploitation, Volume 30 · Number 2 · 2012 pp. 171–192, DOI: 10.1260/0144-5987.30.2.171
  55. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K., 2010: Petro-chemical characterization and evolution of Vastan Lignite 10.1016/j.coal.2010.01.003 e, Gujarat, India. International Journal of Coal Geology, Volume 82, pp.1-16, DOI:
  56. Singh, P.K., Singh, M.P., Singh, A.K. & Arora, M., 2010: Petrographic characteristics of coal from the Lati Formation, Tarakan Basin, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. International Journal of Coal Geology, Volume 81,  pp. 109-116, DOI: 10.1016/j.coal.2009.11.006
  57. Nag, D., Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K., 2009: Metallurgical Use of Heat Altered Coal: A Case Study. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol. 8, No.7, pp 541-549.
  58. Das, A., Vidyadhar, A., Singh, A.K. and Bhattacharya, K.K., 2008:  A novel beneficiation scheme for a medium coking coal fines from India. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, Vol. 28, pp.189-200, DOI: 10.1080/19392690802391155
  59. Singh, A.K., M.P. Singh and P.K. Banerjee, 2008: Variation in petro-chemistry of coals from Talcher coalfield, Mahanadi Valley, Orissa. Mineral Processing Technology 2008, pp. 442-466.
  60. Singh, A.K., D. Chakravarti, and P.K. Banerjee, 2008: Floatability characteristics: case study with three typical Indian prime coking coal. Mineral Processing and Extractive Mineralogy Review, Vol. 29, pp. 299-317, DOI: 10.1080/08827500802043375
  61. Singh, A.K. and P.K. Banerjee, 2006: Liberation study of mineral matter from the coal: A case study of seam no. VII of West Bokaro coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Mineral Processing Technology 2006, pp. 573-581.
  62. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2006: The morphology, maceral association and distribution of pyrite in the Tertiary coals of Northeast India: A proposal for the classification of high sulphur coals. J. Geological Society of India, Vol. 67, No. 6, pp. 783-801.
  63. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2005: Evidence of pyrolysis of resinite in coal through thermal maturation vis-à-vis hydrocarbon generation: an example from the Oligocene coals of Upper Assam, Northeast India. J. Geological Society of India, Vol.65, No.6, pp. 238-344.
  64. Singh, M.P., Singh, P.K. and Singh, A.K., 2003: Petrographic characteristics and depositional environment of the Permian coal deposits of Deoghar basin, Bihar. J. Geological Society of India, Vol.61, pp. 419-438.
  65. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2003: Hydrocarbon emigration (primary migration) through micro fracturing in vitrinite: An example from the Oligocene coals of Borjan coalfield, Nagaland. J. Geological Society of India, Vol. 61, pp. 170-176.
  66. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2001: Source rock characteristics and maturation of Paleogene coals, Northeastern Himalaya.   Journal Geological Society of India, Vol. 57, pp. 353-368.
  67. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2000: Petrographic characteristics and depositional conditions of Eocene coals of Platform basins, Meghalaya, India.   International Journal of Coal Geology, Vol. 42, pp. 315 – 356, DOI: 10.1016/S0166-5162(99)00045-2.
National Journals
  1. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K., 2018: Petrochemical characterization of Argada seam of South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Journal of Indian Association of Sedimentalogist, Vol.  35(1), pp. 36-46
  2. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar, 2016. Organic Petrology and Depositional Environments of Lignites of Nagaur, Rajasthan, India. Journal of Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Vol. 33(1&2) (2014-2016), pp. 79-89
  3. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K., 2017: Bituminous coal as a potential source rock for hydrocarbon generation: a study from Barka Sayal area, South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand. E-Proceeding International Conference on Challenges and Prospects of Petroleum Production and Processing Industries, PEDJP-2017, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
  4. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. & Ojha, A.K., 2010: Petro-chemical behaviour of captive coals of Tata Steel. Tata Search 2010, pp.87-91.
  5. Nag, D., Banerjee, P.K., Singh, A.K. and Sharma R., 2009: Some studies for the use of Jhama coal in Metallurgical industries. Tata Search 2009, pp. 103-106.
  6. Singh. A.K., Banerjee, P.K., Mishra, A.  and Ojha, A.K., 2008: Characters of seam no VI from West Bokaro: A Permian coal deposits, Jharkhand, India. Tata Search 2008, pp.179-185.
  7. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. and Ojha, A.K., 2007: Comparative study of the characteristics of coals from Seam VIII QA and Seam VIII SEB, West Bokaro and their behaviour during beneficiation. Tata Search 2007, pp. 57-61.
  8. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. and Mishra, A., 2007: Liberation characterization of a typical medium coking coal from West Bokaro coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Tata Search 2007, pp. 45-52.
  9. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. and Mishra, A., 2006: Mode of occurrence of mineral matter and their liberation characteristics from medium coking coals: A case study of West Bokaro coals of India. Frontier Areas in Geological and Technological Aspects of Fossil Fuel and Mineral resources (GTFM-2006), pp. 101-114.
  10. Singh, A.K., Chakravarti, D., A.K. Gupta and P.K. Banerjee, 2006: Study of Floatability and washability characteristics Indian prime coking coals of Jharia coalfield. Tata Search 2006, pp.71-77.
  11. Singh, A.K., 2005: Occurrence of mineral matter in coal, their origin & significance. Tech Scan, No.18, pp 1-4.
  12. Singh, A.K. and Shanker, B., 2002: Petro - Chemical behaviour of Yellandu coals, Godawari Valley, A.P. Minetech, Vol. 23, No.5, pp. 27-36.
  13. Singh, A.K., 2002: Classification and potential utilization of Permian coal deposits of Chirimiri coalfield, Sarguja district, Chhattisgarh. Mining Engineer's Journal, Vol. 3, No.9, pp.18-27.
  14. Singh, A.K., 2002: Geochemical characteristics of Permian coals of Chirimiri coalfield, Sarguja district, Chhattisgarh. Journal of Ultra Scientist of Physical Sciences, Vol. 14, pp.31-38.
  15. Singh, A.K., 2002: Geochemistry of Karo Group of coal seams (Dhori area), East Bokaro coalfield, District Giridih, Jharkhand, India. The Quarterly Journal of Geological Association and Research Centre, Vol. 10, No.1, pp.-5-12.
  16. Singh, A.K., 2002: Petro-chemical behaviour and potential utilization of the coal deposits of Yellandu coalfield, Andhra Pradesh. Journal of Ultra Scientist of Physical Sciences, Vol. 14, pp.136-138.
  17. Singh, A.K. and Shanker, B., 2001: Classification and potential utilization of the Yellandu coals, Godawari Valley, Andhra Pradesh. The Quarterly Journal of Geological Association and Research Centre, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 47-54.
  18. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2000: Micro structural relation and distribution of mineral matter in the organic constituents of Tertiary Coals of    Eastern Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Geology, Vol. 72, No.3, pp. 223-229.
  19. Singh, A.K., 2000: Petrographic characteristics and depositional conditions of Chandarpur Group   sandstones, South of Dhamtari, Southern Chhattisgarh basin, M.P.  Bulletin of Pure & Applied Sciences, New Delhi, India, Vol. 19F (No.1-2), pp. 19 - 34.
  20. Singh, A.K., 1999: Textural behaviour and paleodepositional conditions of the lithofacies of Chandarpur Group sandstones, South of Dhamtari, Southern Chhattishgarh basin, M.P.  Indian Academy of Geosciences, Hyderabad, Vol. 42, No.1, pp.1-11. 
Book Chapter
  1. Kumar, A., Singh, A.K., & Mustapha, K.A., 2023. Lignites of western Rajasthan are a source of rock for hydrocarbons. Book Chapter in the Book-"Geoscience of Western Rajasthan Basins (India)" Accepted
Research Paper in Hindi

Conference Publications
  1. Singh, A.K. and Singh, P.K., 1996: Paleodepositional environment of   Chandarpur  Group sandstones, South of Dhamtari, Southern Chhattisgarh Basin,    M.P.,. National Research Seminar on Proterozoic Basins of M.P., 9-10 February 1996, Rewa, pp. 21-22.
  2. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 1996: Petrographic characteristics and origin of Tertiary Coals of the platform (Shelf) and foreland basins, Northeastern Himalayas, India. 8-14 September 1996, 48th International Council of Coal and Organic Petrology Conference and meeting, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
  3. Singh, P.K., Singh, A.K. and Singh, G.P., 1996: Fossil fuels in India & their conservation. First conference of the International Academy of Physical   Sciences, October   14-15, 1996,  Mahatma  Gandhi  Kashi   Vidyapith, Varanasi, India, pp. 29.
  4. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A. K., 1996: Petrographic characteristics and depositional conditions of Eocene coals of Platform basins, Meghalaya, India.    National Symposium on "Recent Researches in Sedimentary   Basins" &   XIII convention of Indian   Association of    Sedimentologists,28-30 October,1996,   Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, pp. A2: 1-2.
  5. Singh, P.K., Singh, A.K. and Singh, G.P., 1997: Bhartiya koyala ki ushmiya dakshata: Ek shailvarnatamak    mulyankan, Bhuvigyan Hindi Karyashala, 11-14 Aug., 1997    Deptt. of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,  India..
  6. Singh, P.K., Singh, G.P. and Singh, A.K., 1997: Koyala kshetra mein pradhushan ki samasya: Ek punravalokan, Bhuvigyan Hindi Karyashala,11-14 Aug. 1997,  Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University,  Varanasi,     India.
  7. Singh, A.K., 1997:  Parishthitiki tantra  aur  santulan.  Bhuvigyan Hindi   Karyashala 21-22 August,1997, Department of Geology, Delhi    University, New Delhi, India, pp. 41.
  8. Singh, P.K., Singh, G.P. and Singh, A.K., 1997: Characterization of power coals of the Gondwana basins of India: A petrographical approach.        International seminar on Environment, Energy, and Technology: Regional and Global perspectives.    December 11-15, 1997, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, pp. 62-63.
  9. Singh, A.K., 1998: Organic maturation and source rock potential of Paleogene coals from the Northeastern Himalaya. 85th session Indian Science Congress Association, Hyderabad, from 3 - 7th January 1998 (Under Young Scientist Award Programme), pp. 32.
  10. Singh, M. P. and Singh, A.K., 2000: Petrographic characteristics and evolution of Oligocene coals of Northeastern India. Indian Geological Congress, XII Convention, Udaipur, 8 - 12 February 2000, pp. 31-33.
  11. Singh, M. P. and Singh, A.K., 2000: Mode of occurrence of pyrite in the tertiary coals of Northeastern India". National seminar on Coastal Evolution, Processes and Products and XVII Convention of the Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kerala,17 - 20 October, 2000.
  12. Singh, M. P. and Singh, A.K., 2000:  Hydrocarbon emigration  (primary migration)        through micro fracturing in vitrinite  :  An example from the   Oligocene coals of Borjan coalfield, Nagaland. The National Symposium on Milestone in Petrology at the end of   Millennium and Future Perspectives and the Annual Convention of the Geological Society of India, November, 14-16,  2000, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, pp.99.
  13. Singh, M.P. and Singh, A.K., 2001: Classification and potential in utilization of the Paleogene coal deposits of Northeastern India. XVIII IAS Convention and National Seminar on "Geotechnical issue and recent researches in sedimentary basins of India, their significance in industrial development and land system management, Oct. 6-8, 2001, Aligarh Muslim University, pp. 61-62.
  14. Singh, A.K., 2002: Geochemical behaviour of Permian coals of Chirimiri coalfield, Sarguja district, Chhattisgarh, India. National Seminar on Advances in Applied Geosciences for Sustainable Development. Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, Chennai, India.
  15. Singh, A.K. and Singh, M.P., 2003: Variation in the petrographic constitution of coals from the Karharbari and The Barakar formations of Talcher coalfield, Mahanadi Valley, Orissa. National Seminar on Coal Science & Technology, Vision 2020, April 20-21, 2003, Central Fuel Research Institute, Dhanbad, P73/SIIA-11.
  16. Singh, A.K. and Singh, M.P., 2005: Petro-chemical characteristics and utilization potential of Eocene coals of Platform basins of Meghalaya, India. International Seminar on Coal Science & Technology, "Global Coal 2005", April-12-13, 2005 Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by Central Fuel Research Institute, Dhanbad, pp 5B-7.
  17. Singh, A.K. and Singh, M.P., 2005: Petrographic characteristics, rank and depositional conditions of Paleogene coal deposits of Northeast India. National Seminar on Geology and Energy Resources of NE India: Progress and Perspectives, Nov. 9-11, Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima. pp. 77-78.
  18. Singh, A.K. and Banerjee, P.K., 2006: Liberation study of mineral matter from the coal: A case study of seam no. VII of West Bokaro Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. International Seminar of Mineral Processing Technology 2006, Chennai, 8-10th March 2006.
  19. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. and Mishra, A., 2006: Mode of occurrence of mineral matter and their liberation characteristics from medium coking coals: A case study of West Bokaro coals of India National Conference on Frontier Areas in Geological and Technological Aspects of Fossil Fuel and Mineral resources (GTFM-2006).
  20. Singh, A.K., Banerjee, P.K. and Mishra, A., 2007: Liberation characterization of a typical medium coking coal: A case study of seam no. VI from West Bokaro Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. International Seminar of Mineral Processing Technology 2007, IIT Mumbai, pp.409
  21. Singh, A.K., M.P. Singh and P.K. Banerjee, 2008: Variation in petro-chemistry of coals from Talcher coalfield, Mahanadi Valley, Orissa. International Seminar of Mineral Processing Technology 2008, pp. 442-466.
  22. Singh, A.K., 2009: Petro-chemistry of Permian coal deposits of West Bokaro coalfield, Jharkhand, India. Joint 61st ICCP/26th TSOP Meeting, Gramado/Porto Alegre, Brazil Gramado/Porto Alegre, Brazil, September 19-26, 2009, p. 84.
  23. Singh, A.K., 2009: Micro structural relation of mineral matter with coaly substance: A revelation of SEM study " XXVI CONVENTION - IAS-2009 OF Indian Association of Sedimetologist, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, December 16-18, 2009.
  24. Lalit Narayan & Singh, A.K., 2013: Factors in assessing uncertainty in fractal dimension of pores in coal. 6th International Conference of fractals and dynamic system in geosciences. 26 September - 02 October 2013, Perugia (Italy)
  25. Singh, A.K., 2013: Application of Coal Petrography in Coal Beneficiation. International Conference on Future Challenges in Earth Sciences for Energy & Mineral Resources in conjugation with Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Geological Society of India ESEMR 2013. November 14-16,2013, ISM Dhanbad
  26. Singh, A.K., 2014: Petrographic Characteristics and Depositional Conditions of Coals of Karharbari Formation, Talcher Coalfield, Orissa, India. 66 Annual Meeting and Symposium of The International Committee for Coal & Organic Petrology (ICCP-2014), September 20 - 27, 2014.
  27. Singh, A.K., 2015: Classification and potential utilization of Eocene coals of platform basins, Meghalaya, India: a petro-chemical evaluation. 3rd Geo India conference, 3m South Asia's Premier Geoscience Event Geo India, 12-14 January, 2015
  28. Singh, A.K., 2015: Organic petrology of Paleogene coal deposits of Garo hills, Meghalaya, India. National Conference on Paleogene of the Indian Subcontinent, 23-24 April 2015, 13.
  29. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar, 2016: Organic petrology and depositional environments of Lignites of Nagaur, Rajasthan, India. International Conference on Geosciences and Environment & 32nd Annual Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists and One-day Workshop On Shale Oil & Gas Exploration, 7-10 January, 2016. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. pp.165-166
  30. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K., 2016:  Petrochemical characterization of Argada seam of South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand, India. International Conference on Geosciences and Environment & 32nd Annual Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists and One-day Workshop On Shale Oil & Gas Exploration, 7-10 January, 2016. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, pp.98-99.
  31. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar, 2016: Source rock potential and thermal maturity of Lignite deposits of Nagaur, Western Rajasthan, India. 6th World Petrocoal Congress, New Delhi, 15-17 February, 2016
  32. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar, 2016: Organic Geochemical Characterization and thermal maturity of the Nagaur Lignites, Rajasthan, India. 33rd Convention Of Indian Association Of Sedimentologists with Emphasis on Energy Resources And Climate Change, 12-14 November, 2016, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005
  33. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K., 2017: Bituminous coal as a potential source rock for hydrocarbon: a study from Barka Sayal area, South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand. International Conference on Challenges and Prospects of Petroleum Production and Processing Industries" during January 12-14, 2017, organized by the Department of Petroleum Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad.
  34. Singh, A.K., 2017: Hydrocarbon source rock potential and thermal maturity of the Eocene coals of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India. 7th World Petro Coal Congress, 15-17February, 2017 at New Delhi, India.
  35. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar 2017: Paleodepositional conditions and hydrocarbon potential of the Bikaner Lignites, Bikaner-Nagaur Basin, Rajasthan, India. 69th Annual Meeting of the International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology Romanian Academy Library September 3–9, 2017, Bucharest, Romania
  36. Singh, A.K. & Alok Kumar 2018: Paleo-depositional Conditions and Source Rock Potential of Lignite Deposits of Bikaner-Nagaur Basin, Western Rajasthan, India. GeoIndia 2018 4th South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition organized by the Association of Petroleum Geologists of India, September 6-8, 2018, India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, India
  37. Kumar Annirudh, Singh, A.K.; Singh, P. K; Singh, A.L. & Jha, M.K. 2018. Demineralization of high ash coals by bacteria: A study on Indian Gondwana coal. XVII International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology Jointly organized by Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad & Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (Dhanbad Chapter), October 10-12, 2019, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
  38. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K. 2019: Organic petrology and geochemistry of Permian coal seams of Sayal area, South Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand, India: implications to hydrocarbon source potential and depositional environment. PETROTECH 2019 13th International Conference Oil & Gas, 10-12 February 2019, India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, India
  39. Singh, A.K. & Jha, M.K. 2019: Coal petrography is a tool to determine the paleo-mires: a case study from Permian coal seams, South Karanpura Coalfield, Jharkhand. 9th World Petro Coal Congress,  15-17 February 2019, New Delhi.
  40. Singh, A.K. & Kumar Alok, 2019: The application of organic petrology & geochemistry in the assessment of unconventional oil and gas generation potential of lignites from Nagaur, Rajasthan. International Conference of Unconventional Energy Resources (ICUER 2019), 28th February-1st March 2019, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi.
  41. Singh, A.K. & Jha M. K., 2019: Petrochemical study of coal seams of Argada Area, south Karanpura coalfield, Jharkhand: Implication to CBM potential. International Conference of Unconventional Energy Resources ICUER 2019), 28th February-1st March, 2019, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi.
  42. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K & Singh, A.K., 2023: Macro Lithotype and Proximate Analysis: A tool to check Coal Bed Methane Potentiality of Sohagpur Coalfield, India. 23-24 June 2023, National Seminar on Conventional, Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Perspective Organized by Gondwana Geological Society, Nagpur and Geological Survey of India. P.108
  43. Srivastava, M.K, Kishor, K. & Singh, A.K., 2023: Deciphering Gondwana Coal Macro Lithotypes: Insights into Paleoclimate Dynamics. PACS 2023 2nd Meeting of U K Paleoclimate Society, 5-6th September 2023, Organized by The Paleoclimate Society, London (Hybrid mode) at Burlington House London. Pp.36-39.
  44. Srivastava, M.K, Kishor, K. & Singh, A.K., 2023: Geochemical Assessment for Hydrocarbon Source Rock Potential of Jaintia Hill Coals, Meghalaya, India. 12-14th September, 2023, 7th National Geo-Research Scholar's Meet-2023 (NGRSM-2023), Organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
  45. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K & Singh, A.K., 2023: A geochemical study of coal seam from Sohagpur coalfield and its implications for paleo-climate estimation. 12-14th September 2023, 7th National Geo-Research Scholar's Meet-2023 (NGRSM-2023), Organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
  46. Jaiswal, H & Singh, A.K., 2023: Coal as a Resource of Rare Earth Elements (REEs): Benefits and its Impacts on Society. 12-14th September, 2023, 7th National Geo-Research Scholar's Meet-2023 (NGRSM-2023), Organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
  47. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K., and Singh, A.K. 2024: Genesis and characteristics of the cleat system in coal and its impact on coal porosity and permeability at the National Conference on Geosciences for a Sustainable World 2024 at the Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India (6th and 7th March 2024), p.147
  48. Ismail, M.H., Srivastava, M.K., Kishor, K., and Singh, A.K. 2024: A comprehensive study on the different ranks of Indian coals to test the stability of different formulas given to predict the gross calorific value (GCV) in the National Conference on Geosciences for a Sustainable World 2024 at the Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India (6th and 7th March 2024), pp.111-112
  49. Jaiswal, H. and Singh, A.K. 2024: Status of REEs in the Indian Scenario in National conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World -2024 at Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India (6th and 7th March 2024) p.111
  50. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K. and Singh, A.K. 2024: Multiscale Pore and Microfracture Characterization of Permian Coals of India: Implications for CO2 Sequestration Potential in International Conference on Transforming Upstream: Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Jais, Amethi- Uttar Pradesh, India (30th September to 1st October 2024).
  51. Tripathi, G.P., Srivastava, M.K., Kishor, K. and Singh, A.K. 2024: Application of Modern tools to identify Unconventional hydrocarbon potential and CO2 Sequestration possibility in Assam-Arakan basin in International Conference on Transforming Upstream: Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Jais, Amethi- Uttar Pradesh, India (30th September to 1st October 2024).
  52. Jaiswal, H., and Singh, A.K. 2024: Role of Palynology in Hydrocarbon Exploration International Conference on Transforming Upstream: Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Jais, Amethi- Uttar Pradesh, India (30th September to 1st October 2024).
  53. Srivastava, M.K, Kishor, K., and Singh, A.K. 2024: From Raw Samples to Refined Views: A cost-effective way of Coal Mount Preparation for Micro-petrography in International Conference on Transforming Upstream: Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Jais, Amethi- Uttar Pradesh, India (30th September to 1st October 2024).
  54. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K., Tripathi, G.P. and Singh, A.K. 2024:    Hydrocarbon Potential of Sohagpur Coal Seams: Unlocking Sustainable Energy Prospects through Pore and Fracture Characterization in 8th National Geo-Research Scholars Meet at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun-India (22-25 November 2024).
  55. Kishor, K., Srivastava, M.K., Tripathi, G.P. and Singh, A.K. 2024: Multi-analytical approach to investigate paleoclimate and paleo-depositional conditions of coal samples from Sharda coal mine of Sohagpur coalfield, India in 40th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists & National Conference on An Odyssey of Sedimentology from Precambrian to Anthropocene: Significant Contributions in Environmental Climatic and Energy Research organized by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow (11-13th December 2024).
  56. Kumar, A; Singh, A.K. and Singh, P.K., 2025: Organic Petrology as a tool for source rock characterization and paleoenvironment indicator during peat accumulation. National Conference on Innovations in Coal & Mineral Characterization for Sustainable Resource Utilization (ICMCS-2025), 30-31 January 2025, at Fairfield by Marriott, Newtown, Kolkata, India
Conference/ Seminar / Workshop Attended
  1. XIII conventions of Indian  Association  of  Sedimentologists,  28-30 October 1996, Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India: Presented a paper entitled "Petrographic characteristics and depositional conditions of Eocene coals of Platform basins, Meghalaya, India."
  2. National Research Seminar On Proterozoic Basins of M.P., 9-10 February, Rewa, India: Presented a paper entitled "Paleodepositional environment of Chandarpur Group sandstones, South of  Dhamtari, Southern Chhattisgarh Basin, M.P.
  3. First convention of International Academy of Physical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, India, 1996. Presented a paper entitled "Fossil fuels in India and their conservation."
  4. Bhuvigyan Hindi Karyashala,11-14 August 1997,  Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India: Presented a paper entitled Bhartiya koyala ki ushmiya dakshata: Ek shailvarnatamak mulyankan".
  5. Bhuvigyan Hindi Karyashala,11-14 Aug. 1997, Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India: Presented a paper entitled "Koyala kshetro mein pradhushan ki samasya:  Ek punravalokan".
  6. Bhuvigyan Hindi Karyashala 21-22 Aug., 1997, Department of Geology, Delhi University, New Delhi, India : Presented a paper entitled “Parishthitiki  tantra  aur santulan.”
  7. International seminar on Environment,  Energy, and   Technology: Regional and   Global perspectives. December 11-15, 1997, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India:  Presented a paper entitled "Characterization of power coals of the Gondwana basins of India : A   petrographical approach".
  8. Indian Science Congress, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 3-7 January 1998:  Under the Young Scientist programme, presented a paper entitled "Organic maturation and source rock potential of Paleogene coals from the Northeastern Himalaya, India."
  9. Indian Geological Congress, XII Convention, Department of Geology, Mohan Lal Shukhadia University, Udaipur, India, 8 - 12 February 2000, Presented a paper entitled "Petrographic characteristics and evolution of Oligocene coals of Northeastern India."
  10. National seminar on Coastal Evolution, Processes and Products and XVII Convention of the Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kerala, India, 17 - 20 October 2000: Contributed a paper entitled "Mode of occurrence of pyrite in the tertiary coals of Northeastern India."
  11. The National Symposium on Milestone in Petrology at the end of Millennium and Future Perspectives and the Annual Convention of the Geological Society of India, November 14-16,  2000, Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India: Contributed a paper entitled "Hydrocarbon emigration(primary migration) through micro fracturing in vitrinite: An example from the    Oligocene coals of   Borjan coalfield, Nagaland.
  12. Attended a National Symposium on Recent Advances in Geology and Resource Potential of the Kachchh Basin at the Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, December,  21-23, 2000.
  13. Attended a four-day Workshop on GIS and remote Sensing (Technex 2001) at the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 1-4th March, 2001.
  14. XVIII IAS Convention and National seminar on "Geotechnical issue and recent researches in sedimentary basins of India, their significance in industrial development and land system management, Oct. 6-8, 2001, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India: Presented a paper entitled "Classification and potential in utilization of the Paleogene coal deposits of Northeastern India."
  15. National Seminar on Coal Science & Technology, Vision 2020, Central Fuel Research Institute, Dhanbad, April 20-21, 2003: Presented a paper entitled "Variation in the petrographic constitution of coals from the Karharbari and The Barakar formations of Talcher coalfield, Mahanadi Valley, Orissa".
  16. Training on "Coke Petrography", Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005, August 22nd -28th, 2004.
  17. Short Course on "Coal Preparation, Utilization, and Environmental Impact," Central Mining Research Institute, Dhanbad, 13-17th September 2004. Course organized by Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers in association with Central Mining Research Institute, Central Fuel Research Institute, and Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
  18. International Seminar on Coal Science & Technology, "Global Coal 2005", April-12-13, 2005 Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by Central Fuel Research Institute, Dhanbad. I presented a paper entitled "Petrochemical Characteristics and Utilization Potential of Eocene Coals of Platform Basins of Meghalaya, India."
  19. International Seminar of Mineral Processing Technology 2006, Chennai, 8-10th March 2006. Presented a paper entitled "Liberation study of mineral matter from the coal: A case study of seam no. VII of West Bokaro coalfield, Jharkhand, India".
  20. Workshop on "Analytical Instrumental Technique- Current Trends and Practice, 20th -23rd June 2006 at Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
  21. National Conference on Frontier Areas in Geological and Technological Aspects of Fossil Fuel and Mineral Resources (GTFM-2006), Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, 2-4th November., 2006. Presented a paper entitled "Mode of occurrence of mineral matter and their liberation characteristics from medium coking coals: A case study of West Bokaro coals of India".
  22. 60th National Metallurgist Day & Annual Technical Meeting, Jamshedpur during 14th-16th November 2006. Participated in the Metallographic contest.
  23. 60th National Metallurgist Day & Annual Technical Meeting, Jamshedpur during 14th-16th November 2006. Participated in the poster presentation.
  24. 60th National Metallurgist Day & Annual Technical Meeting, Jamshedpur during 14th-16th November 2006. Presented a paper entitled "Application of coal petrography in coal blend selection for the metallurgical coke making."
  25. Back to Basics -Course on Basic In Mineral Processing for practicing engineers (BIMPPE-2006), 13-15 December, 2006. Organized by the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers.
  26. International Seminar of Mineral Processing Technology 2007, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Presented a paper entitled "Liberation characterization of a typical medium coking coal: A case study of seam no. VI from West Bokaro coalfield, Jharkhand, India".
  27. 59th Annual Meeting of International Committee of Coal & Organic Petrology –Canadian Society of Coal & Organic Petrology - The Society for Organic petrology, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada during 19th-25th August, 2007. Participated as an active member in a different working group of commissions I, II & III.
  28. International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology (MPT-2008), April 22-24, 2008. Jointly Organized by Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers & National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology, CSIR, Trivandrum. Presented a paper entitled "Variation in petro-chemistry of coals from Talcher Coalfield, Mahanadi Valley, Orissa.
  29. Course on Analysis of Mineral Processing Operations, 29th June-3rd July, 2009. Organized Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, Jamshedpur Chapter at R & D Division, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur. Based on the recitation, I have been selected as a Best Performer for the course.
  30. 60th Annual Meeting of International Committee of Coal & Organic Petrology and The Society for Organic Petrology, Oviedo, Spain, from 21-27 September, 2008. Participated as an active member in a different working group of commissions I, II & III.
  31. 6th Proficiency course on Modern Practices in Petroleum Exploration, Organized by Petrotech at KDMIPE, ONGC, Dehradun from 6-10 September 2010.
  32. Seminar on "Drilling Technology" Organized by Petrotech at Institute of Drilling Technology (IDT), ONGC, Dehradun from 25-26th April, 2011.
  33. Workshop on "Effective Teaching" by MHRD at RGIPT, Rae Bareli, during 6-7th August 2011.
  34. Workshop on IPR, Organized by MHRD at RGIPT, Rae Bareli, from 25-26th February 2012.
  35. Training Programme on Palynology in Fossil Fuel Exploration, Organized by Birbal Sahani Institute of Paleobotany, from 10 to 15 October 2012.
  36. Workshop on issues & challenges in geothermal energy organized by Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhi Nagar, Gujrat on 26th July 2013.
  37. 66 Annual Meeting and Symposium of The International Committee For Coal & Organic Petrology (ICCP-2014), organized by Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad from September 20 - 27, 2014.
  38. 3rd Geo India conference, 3m South Asia's Premier Geoscience Event Geo India organized Association of Petroleum Geologists during  12-14 January 2015
  39. National Conference on Paleogene of the Indian Subcontinent, during 23-24 April 2015, Geological Survey of India, Northern Zone, Lucknow.
  40. International Conference on Geosciences and Environment & 32nd Annual Convention Of Indian Association Of Sedimentologists and One-day Workshop On Shale Oil & Gas Exploration, 7-10 January, 2016. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu.
  41. International Conference on Geosciences and Environment & 32nd Annual Convention Of Indian Association Of Sedimentologists and One-day Workshop On Shale Oil & Gas Exploration, 7-10 January, 2016. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, pp.98-99.
  42. 6th World Petrocoal Congress, New Delhi, 15-17 January 2016
  43. 11th Program on "Latest Trends in Petroleum Exploration" on 4th-6th February 2016, at ONGC, KDMIPE, Dehradun.
  44. National Conference & 33rd Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists, 12-14 November, 2016, Center of Advanced Study in Geology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-5, India.
  45. Petrotech-2016, 12th International Oil & gas Conference, 05-07 December, 2016, New Delhi, India
  46. 7th World Petro Coal Congress & Expo-2017 at Main Auditorium, Convention Centre- NDCC, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India during 15th February- 17th February 2017
  47. National Seminar on Deccan Volcanism and Biotic Events across the K/T boundary and AGM– 2017 of Geological Society of India during 26 to 28 October, 2018 at Department of  Applied Geology, Dr. H. S. Gour University, Sagar, M.P.
  48. 8th World Petro Coal Congress & Expo-2017 at Main Auditorium, Convention Centre- NDCC, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India during 15th February- 17th February 2018.
  49. GEO INDIA 2018 and 4th  South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition organized by the Association of Petroleum Geologists of India, September 6-8, 2018, India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, India
  50. XVII International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology Jointly organized by Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad & Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (Dhanbad Chapter), October 10-12, 2019, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
  51. PETROTECH 2019 13th International Conference Oil & Gas, 10-12 February 2019, India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, India.
  52. 9th World Petro Coal Congress 15-17 February 2019, held at Convention Centre NDCC, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
  53. 10th World Petro Coal Congress 2020 and World Future Fuel Summit 2022, 15-17 February 2020, held at Convention Centre NDCC, Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
  54. International Conference of Unconventional Energy Resources (ICUER 2019), 28th February-1st March, 2019, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi.
  55. First Element Conference -Shaping the Future of Hydrogen and Natural Gas, Virtual Conference, 7-9 September 2021 Huston, USA hosted by Gulf Energy Information.
  56. 12thWorld Petro Coal Congress 2022 & the World Future Fuel Summit 2022, 16-17 February 2022, New Delhi
  57. 36th International Geological Congress, 20-22 March 2022, New Delhi
  58. 73rd International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology Meeting and Symposium (ICCP-2022), 18-25 September, 2022
  59. 13thWorld Petro Coal Congress 2023 & 4th World Future Fuel Summit 2023, 15-16 February 2023, New Delhi.
  60. National Seminar on Conventional, Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Perspective was organized by Gondwana Geological Society, Nagpur, and the Geological Survey of India at Nagpur. 23-24 June 2023.
  61. PACS 2023 2nd Meeting of U K Paleoclimate Society, 5-6th September 2023, Organized by The Paleoclimate Society, London (Hybrid mode) at Burlington House London. Deciphering Gondwana Coal Macro Lithotypes: Insights into Paleoclimate DynamicsPp.36-39.
  62. The workshop on "Petroleum Resources Management & Future of Basin Modelling in Energy Transition Era" was organized by the Directorate of Hydrocarbon. 27th-28th February 2024. DGH, Noida.
  63. National conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World -2024 at Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-India (6th and 7th March 2024).
  64. 14th World PetroCoal Congress and Expo-2024. International Conference on Petroleum- Coal- Gas: Transition to Green Planet, 24-25 April 2024, NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi.
  65. International Conference on Transforming Upstream: Breakthrough Technologies and Sustainability at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Jais, Amethi- Uttar Pradesh, India (30th September to 1st October 2024).
  66. GEO INDIA 2024, with the theme "Exploring new dimensions of Energy dynamics," the 6th South Asian Geosciences Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Association of Petroleum Geologists (APG) India, 15th – 17th November at India Expo Mart Convention Centre in Greater Noida
  67. 40th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists & National Conference on An Odyssey of Sedimentology from Precambrian to Anthropocene: Significant Contributions in Environmental Climatic and Energy Research organized by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow (11-13th December 2024).
  68. National Conference on Innovations in Coal & Mineral Characterization for Sustainable Resource Utilization (ICMCS-2025), 30-31 January 2025, at Fairfield by Marriott, Newtown, Kolkata, India
Current Responsibilities
  • Dean, Non-Teaching Staff
  • Chairman, Legal & Arbitration Committee
  • Chairman, Centre for Continuing Education Programme
  • Coordinator, Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)
  • Member, Institute Investment Committee
  • Member, Institute Affairs Committee
  • Faculty Advisor, RGIPT Student Chapter of Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry
  • Faculty Advisor, RGIPT Student Chapter of European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers 
Past Responsibilities
  • Dean Student Affairs
  • Head, Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences Department
  • Member, Institute Affairs Committee
  • Member, Institute Faculty Committee
  • Member, Institute Academic and Administrative Affairs Committee
  • Chief Warden of Hostels
  • Chairman, RGIPT Library Advisory Committee
  • Convener, Transport Committee
  • Convener, Campus Security Monitoring Committee 
  • Chairman, Mess Monitoring Committee
Award
  • Young Scientist Award By the Indian Science Congress Association
  • Khare Award for Best Paper by   Indian   Institute of Mineral Engineers in   International Seminar of Mineral Processing   Technology
  • Subrato Ghosh Coal Petrology Award 2015-2016 for the contribution to the science of Coal Petrology and Coal Chemistry by The Mining, Geological, and Metallurgical Institute of India
  • 3rd Best Paper Award in 7th World Petro Coal Congress
  • H S Pareek Award, Geological Society of India
Association with Professional Bodies
  • Full Member, International Committee for Coal & Organic Petrology 
    • Member of Commission I of ICCP, General Coal & Organic Petrology.
    • Member of Commission II of ICCP, Geological Applications of Coal and Organic Petrology
    • Member of Commission III of ICCP, Industrial Application of Coal
  • Elected Life Fellowship of the Geological Society of India
  • Executive Council Member, Coal Petrological Society of India.
  • Life member of the Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Society of India
  • Life member of the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers
  • Life member of the Geosciences Foundation
  • Life membership of the Indian Science Congress Association
  • Life Member of Indian Geological Congress. 
  • Member of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers
  • Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers
Scholarships/Fellowships Received
  • Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation).
  • Awarded Junior Research Fellowship (Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun.
  • Awarded Senior Research Fellowship (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.
  • Awarded Research Associate (Council of Scientific and Industrial   Research, New Delhi).
  • Awarded Senior Research Associate (Pool Officer) (Council of   Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi)
Ph D Students

Kaushal Kishor
Ph D Student
kaushalk@rgipt.ac.in

 2021

About: Kaushal is currently working as a Research Scholar at the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geo-Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology. He has completed his graduation from BSNV PG College (Lucknow University) and post-graduation from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi.

Thesis: Petrological and Geochemical Characterization of Sohagpur Coalfield, India.

Synopsys: The objective is to perform a petrographic and geochemical analysis of coal deposits in the Sohagpur Area. This includes determining the coalification trend over time and space and deciphering the paleo-depositional conditions. These characteristics will also be helpful for gas adsorption behaviour with Enhanced-Coal Bed Methane recovery. The findings will recommend the most favourable use of coal in industrial utilization.

Research Interest: Coal petrology, Hydrocarbon source rock potential, CBM, and CCUS.

Achievements: Kaushal has published over eight research papers in various SCI journals and has presented his findings at prestigious conferences. He is a recipient of the Creative Research Poster Award from the Indian Association of Sedimentologists, awarded during its 40th convention held at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleosciences. Additionally, he qualified the prestigious exams like IIT JAM and GATE several times.

Manish Kumar Srivastava
Ph D Student
manishks@rgipt.ac.in

 2022

Thesis: Organic Petrology and Geochemistry of Coal Deposits of Bokaro Basin to decipher the paleo depositional condition and predict for the appropriate utilization of these coals.

Synopsys: Geochemical and petrographical characterization of coal deposits of Bokaro basin to decipher the paleo depositional condition and predict for the appropriate utilization of these coals.

Research Interest: Coal petrology, basin analysis, hydrocarbon source rock potential, CBM, seismic data acquisition, processing and interpretation, velocity modeling, static modeling of basins using multiple datasets of different domains, hydrocarbon reservoir characterization, spectroscopy, environmental geology, and social geology.

Achievements: Manish completed his post-graduation from IIT Roorkee and got placed in Schlumberger. After 10+ years of industry experience, he moved back into academia. He has also qualified for GATE with AIR-53. Manish has published seven research papers so far in various SCI journals and has presented his findings at prestigious conferences. 

Himanshu Jaiswal
Ph D Student
himanshuj22pe@rgipt.ac.in

 2022

Thesis: Geochemical and mineralogical characterization of Pranhita-Godavari Coal samples for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and their extraction

Research Objectives

  1. Geochemical and mineralogical characterisation of Pranhita-Godavari Coal samples for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and their extraction Work uniqueness- Enhancement in Extraction efficiency of REEs using various devices
  2. Palynological study of coal and shale samples from Pranhita-Godavari Valley for Paleo-climate interpretation.

Achievements

  • Qualified multiple times national-level examinations such as CSIR-NET and GATE Examination
  • Awarded with ONGC Scholarship during M.Sc. and UPCST Scholarship in B.Sc.
  • Silver medal winner in quiz competition at National workshop on rare earth elements, rare metals & strategic minerals (REMS-2024), BHU
  • Jaiswal, H., Singh, A. K. (2025): Coal as a non-conventional resource of rare earth elements (REEs) and trace elements: Benefits and impacts on the environment and human health – A review. Results in Earth Sciences (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rines.2025.100064
  • International conference on transforming upstream ICTU-2024, RGIPT Amethi Jaiswal, H., Singh, A. K. (2025) "Role of Palynology in Hydrocarbon Exploration" (Book chapter under review)
  • 7th National Geo-Research Scholar Meet 7th NGRSM-2023, WIHG Dehradun
  • National Conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World GSW-2024 (BHU)

Rare Earth Elements (REEs), including 17 metals like lanthanides, La, Sc, and Y, are vital for advanced technologies such as LEDs, HDDs, medical devices, and high-strength magnets.

Despite their importance, REEs are sparsely distributed globally, prompting interest in coal ash as an alternative resource.

Technologies like Ti-sorbent chromatography and electrodialytic treatment have proven effective for extracting key REEs like Dy, Nd, and Pr.REEs are also extracted using synthetic chemisorbents and natural biosorbents through hydrometallurgical processes involving acid leaching and selective adsorption. Silica-based and nanomaterial adsorbents enhance extraction efficiency, but acid overuse poses environmental risks. Eco-friendly alternatives involve algae, bacterial proteins, and ionic liquids, though these methods can be costly or slow. Roasting and ultrasonication improve leaching, while magnetic, gravity, and flotation separations minimize the chemical load. Batch extraction systems are inefficient; lab advancements have achieved up to 99% recovery from coal ash.

Future efforts must prioritize sustainable, low-acid methods and improve adsorption capacity for scalable REE extraction. This will foster REE self-sufficiency and reduce geopolitical reliance on imports.

Gyan Prakash Tripathi
Ph D Student
gyanpt23pe@rgipt.ac.in

 2023

Thesis: Assessment of Tertiary Shales of Northeastern India for Source Rock Potential, Paleoenvironmental and Paleo-depositional Reconstruction

Synopsys: The demand for unconventional hydrocarbons in different industries, particularly in the chemical and energy sectors, increases day by day. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the production of natural gas in 2018-19 was 90.1 million standard cubic meters per day, but the demand for natural gas between 2023- 2030 is expected to grow by nearly 60%. So, the objective is to perform a petrographic, geochemical, and organic geochemical analysis on shale deposits of the Northeastern area of India to identify the unconventional plays. This includes determining the hydrocarbon potential, paleo-depositional, and paleo-environmental conditions.

Significance of Research and its Impact: The outcomes of research will have significant implications for environmental and green energy demand. This research can provide valuable insights into India's current problems because the proposed research, "Assessment of Tertiary Shales of Northeastern India for Source Rock Potential, Paleoenvironmental and Paleo-depositional Reconstruction Using Modern Multi-Analytical Geochemical Tools," will give information about new unconventional hydrocarbon play within the Assam-Arakan Basin. This research also aims to address past climatic conditions through paleo-environmental and paleo-depositional studies. In the context of global challenges such as climate change, this work is not only timely but also essential for better understanding on the paleo-environmental and paleo-depositional evolution of the Tertiary sequences and predicting future climatic conditions via investigating the Tertiary period from the Assam-Arakan Basin. The findings will recommend the most favorable use in industrial utilization.

Achievements: Gyan Prakash Tripathi completed his bachelor's degree (2016-2019) in Geology, Physics, and Mathematics from the University of Lucknow with Geology and Physics as a major subject. After that, he received a master's degree (2019-2021) in Geology from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, India, with a gold medal assigned by the department. During his master's degree, he received a scholarship award for two years from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as a meritorious student. His master's thesis, titled "Morphometric Analysis of KEN Basin using Advanced Techniques of ArcGIS and Remote Sensing," focused on morphometric proxies and allowed him to develop important research skills, including data analysis, lab work, field research, and software knowledge. Based on these findings, a research article, "Morphometric and morphotectonic attributes of Ken basin, central India: Depicting status of soil erosion, and tectonic activities," was published in the journal "Total Environment Advances." Furthermore, he received a fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India, as an Inspire Fellow (2022-2023) during my tenure as a research scholar at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha, India. He also qualified for IIT-JAM 2019 and 2020 (Geology) and GATE-2021 (Geology and Geophysics).

 
Recently Graduated Students

Mrityunjay Kumar Jha
Ph D Student

 2022 Dr M K Jha completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Professor Alok K Singh. Currently working as a Mining Inspector, Government of Bihar

Alok Kumar
Ph D Student

 2022 Dr Alok Kumar completed his Ph D under the supervision of Professor Alok K Singh. He is now Post Doctoral fellow at the University of Malaya, Malaysia

Aniruddha Kumar
Ph D Student

 2022 Dr Aniruddha Kumar completed his Post Doc under the supervision of Professor Alok K Singh. Currently, he is Post Doctoral fellow at BBAU, Lucknow
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