GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES (GEO)

Dr. Sarunjith K. J.
Scientist – B
(+91) 44 2220 0600/ 2220 0900
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sarunjith@ncscm.res.in
Qualification
- Ph.D Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Mineral Exploration Studies, Anna University, Chennai (2012).
- M.Phil Geology, Anna University, Chennai (2006).
- M.Sc Applied Geology, Anna University, Chennai (2005).
Area of Specialization
- Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Coastal Resource Exploration, Geological Applications and Geomorphological Studies.
- Environmental, Water Resource & Coastal Disaster Vulnerability Studies.
- Remote Sensing & GIS applications, Urban Master Planning & Utility Mapping Services.
Professional Experience
- Scientist B at National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, Anna University Campus, Chennai, India (March 2013 – till date).
- GIS Expert at H.M.R. Engineering Consultants, Muscat, Oman (February 2010 – February 2011).
- GIS Expert at Rawahy Technical Services LLC, Muscat, Oman (December 2008 – January 2010).
- Senior Research Fellow at Dept. of Geology, Anna University, Chennai (May 2008 – November 2008).
- Project Assistant at Dept. of Geology, Anna University, Chennai (October 2007 – February 2008).
Membership
- International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing – Annual member
- Ocean Society of India – Life member
NABET EIA FAE
- Functional Area Expert in Hydrology for NABET-EIA accreditation for ports, harbors, breakwaters, and the dredging sector for category A projects.
2022
- Rajakumari S., Mahesh R., Sarunjith K. J., Ramesh R. (2022), Volumetric change analysis of the Cauvery delta topography using radar remote sensing, The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, Vol 25 Issue 3,Pages 687-695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2022.06.003.
- Rajakumari S, Mahesh R, Sarunjith K J, Ramesh R, (2022), Building spectral catalogue for salt marsh vegetation, hyperspectral and multispectral remote sensing, Regional studies in Marine science, Vol 53,102435, https:// doi.org/ 10.1016/ j.rsma.2022.102435.
- Rajakumari S., Minnu A. Sarunjith K.J (2022) Determination of vulnerable zones along Brahmapur coast, Odisha using AHP and GIS with validation against multiple cyclones, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 194, 278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-09886.
2021
- Rajakumari S., Meenambikai M., Divya V., Sarunjith K. J., Ramesh R. (2021). Morphological changes in alluvial and coastal plains of Kandaleru river, Andhra Pradesh using RS and GIS, The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, Vol 24, Issue 3, Part 2, Pages 1071 – 1081, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2021.10.008.
- Mahesh R., Sarunjith K. J., Rajakumari S., Muruganandam R., Ramesh R. (2021). Quality assessment of open sourced digital elevation models in southeast coast of India. The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Science, Vol 24 Issue 3, Pages 745-754, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrs.2021.03.006.
- Rajakumari, S., Kumaran E., Sarunjith, K. J., Divya, V., Ramesh, R. (2021). Comparative and Suitability Analysis of Different Sand Dune Terrain by using DEM data in Marakkanam Taluk of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu,International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol 8, Issue 3, Pages 471 – 484, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072
- Rajakumari, S., Arun Bharath Muthiah M., Meenambikai M, Sarunjith, K. J., Ramesh, R. (2021), Comparative and Suitability Analysis of Different Sand Dune Terrain by using DEM data in Marakkanam Taluk of Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu,International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol 8, Issue 2, Pages 1008 – 1024, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072
- Ramesh R., Purvaja R., Rajakumari, S., Suganya G. M. D., Sarunjith K. J., Vel A. S. (2021), Sediment cells and their dynamics along the coasts of India–A review, Journal of Coastal Conservation, Vol 25, Issue 2, Pages 1-14, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-021-00799-3.
2020
- Rajakumari, S., Yogaraju R., Santhiya Anthony Mary A, Sundari S, Sarunjith, K. J., Ramesh, R. (2020), Impacts of Afforested Mangroves in Tadri River – Geospatial Assessment of Past and Present Changes,International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol 7, Issue 2, Pages 773 – 789, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072.
2007
- Sarunjith, K. J., & Sanjeevi, S. (2007). Reconnaissance-level mapping of vulnerable areas in a tsunami-prone coast using shuttle radar-derived Digital Elevation Model. Current Science, 999-1003.
Scientific/Technical Reports
2022
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2022), Report on Land use/Land cover of Kerala Coast, Silverline KRail.
2021
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2021), Report on Land use/Land cover and geomorphology of Pulicat Lagoon, UNEP.
2020
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2020), Land use/Land cover report of Sagar Island-ICZM West Bengal
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2020), Land use/Land cover report of Digha Sankarpur-ICZM West Bengal
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2020), Low Elevation Coastal zones and its Sustainable uses (LECZ).
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2020), Forecasting coastal Land Cover using past trends with estimation of degraded ecosystems (FOCUS).
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2020), Spatial Assessment of Shrinking Deltas (SpADes).
2018
- Rajakumari S, Mary Divya Suganya D, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R, (2018), Delineation of Sediment Cells along the east and west coasts of India
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R, (2018),Coastal sediment cells of Tamil Nadu coast.
2017
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J (2017), Report on beaches of Karnataka.
2016
- Rajakumari S, Sarunjith K J, Purvaja R, Ramesh R, (2016), Identification of Coastal Non-Ecologically Sensitive Sand Accreting Areas in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Atlas
- Rajakumari S, Mary Divya Suganya G, Sarunjith K J, Deepika B, Purvaja R, Ramesh R (2018), Sediment Cells along the West and East coasts of India.
Training/Workshop
- Rajakumari S, Muruganandam R, Mary Divya Suganya G, Sarunjith K J (2015), as a resource person in training workshop on coastal sediment cells, mapping of shoreline and Ecologically Sensitive areas
National/International Conference
- Sarunjith, K. J. and Sanjeevi, S. (2007), ‘Satellite image and Digital Elevation Model to map vulnerable area along the Tsunami prone Kerala coast’ Orally Presented in the International conference for Tsunami Geology, Department of Geology, Anna University, Chennai – 25, 2005.
- Sarunjith, K. J., Anoop V.M and Sanjeevi, S. (2008), “Hyperspectral radiometry in the NIR wavelengths to quantify FeO abundance in Iron Ores “, Orally Presented in the 33rd International Geological Congress in Oslo, Paris on (6 – 14) August 2008.
- Praveen Raj Durai and Sarunjith KJ, (2015), “A study on change detection of emerging deltas of Tamil Nadu using Remote sensing and GIS techniques”, UGC-DRS (Phase 3) sponsored National seminar on recent advance in Environmental Geology (RAEG – 2015) Pg. 11, 2015, Anna University, Chennai.
- Preethika R and Sarunjith KJ, (2015), “Geospatial techniques to demarcate coastal sand dunes and strandline of Tamil Nadu”,UGC-DRS (Phase 3) sponsored National seminar on recent advance in Environmental Geology (RAEG – 2015), Pg. 12,2015 Anna University, Chennai.
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