A) Major Areas of Research :

1. Ore mineralogical and petrographic studies for Au, Ag, C, Pb, Zn and PGE minerals.

2. Groundwater exploration, management and modelling in hard rock areas with special reference to rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge.

3. Geochemical exploration for base metals and Sn-W-Mo mineralization in South India.

4. Fluid inclusion thermocryometry and genesis of ores, rocks and minerals.

5. A temporal geophysical resistivity variation studies: A tool for earthquake prediction and disaster management.

6. Development of geochemical tools for groundwater exploration.

7. Remote sensing studies and environmental management with special reference to west coast regions of India.

8. Remote sensing for reclamation of degenerated soils and rehabilitation studies.

9. Remote sensing studies for crop prediction and pest management.

B) Research Activities:

1. Number of sponsored research projects completed: 06

2. Ph.D : 22 Students Completed, 24 students working

3. M.Phil : 06 Student completed