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Aravinth. R
Dr. Aravinth. RAssistant Professor

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Driven by a passion for leveraging geospatial technology for safer communities, DrAravinth specializes in applying remote sensing, GIS, and numerical modeling techniques to understand, mitigate, and manage landslide hazards. His expertise lies in developing vulnerability and risk models, conducting advanced slope stability analysis using 2D & 3D LEM and FEM techniques, and employing Terrestrial LiDAR and drone mapping for detailed site assessments. He is passionate about translating complex research findings into practical solutions and collaborating with local stakeholders to implement effective risk management strategies. Driven by a love for teaching and research, he is committed to bridging the gap between earth observation technology and on-the-ground action to create a more resilient future.

  • B.Tech (Geo-Technology and Geo-Informatics)
  • M.Tech (Geoinformatics)
  • PhD (Civil Engineering)
Teaching experience 3 years+
Asst Professor
  • Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)
  • Program Coordinator MSc Geoinformatics since May 2022
  • SWAYAM coordinator for the institute
Subjects taught:
  • Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, Techniques in image interpretation and remote sensing, Digital Image Processing, Spatial Analysis and Modeling, Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Earth Science, Advanced Remote Sensing, Geospatial Bigdata analysis, Geospatial Modeling
Ongoing
  • Landslide Risk Assessment and Management using Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Real-Time Air Pollution Monitoring using Google Earth Engine: A Web-Based Solution
  • Real Time Identification and Classification ships using high resolution vides and photos
    • Grant Received
  • Direct – SRF fellowship received to pursue research from CSIR, Govt of India (2019 to 2021)
  • DST (NGP), Govt of India sponsored 21 days training programme on “Winter School on Geospatial Science and Technology (Level 1: Spatial Thinking)
  • Recipient of Distinguished (Direct-SRF) fellowship from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of. India.

Journal Publications

1. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R. (2024) Impact of changing urban landscapes on forest degradation: A study on a part of Western Ghats, India. Environ Monit Assess 196, 256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12379-7

2. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R. & Saravanan, R. (2022) Report on NRDMS: DST Sponsored 21-day (Level 2) Summer School on Mountain Disaster Management: Landslide from 9 to 29th May 2019. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. 45, 95–103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-021-01068-5

3. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Nagarajan, B (2022). Estimating NDVI and LAI as a precursor for monitoring air pollution along the BBN industrial corridor of Himachal Pradesh, India. Materials Today: Proceedings Vol 61(2) Pp 593-603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.360

4. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Nagarajan, B (2021). Probabilistic Evaluation of Landslide Vulnerability along the National Highways of Shimla Tehsil, Himachal Pradesh, Disaster & Development (NIDM, Govt of India), Vol 10 (2), Pp 149-168. https://nidm.gov.in/PDF/Journal/NIDMJOURNAL_JulDec2021.pdf#page=159

5. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B (2021). Mitigation and management of rainfall induced rockslides along the national highways of Himalayan region, India. Geomatics Natural Hazards & Risk, Vol 12(1), Pp 1401-1424. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2021.1928772

6. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B. (2021) Design and Development of real-time landslide early warning system through low cost Soil and Rainfall sensors, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol 45(6) Pp 5649-5654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.456

7. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R. & Saravanan, R (2021). Report on NRDMS: DST Sponsored 21-day (Level 2) Summer School on Mountain Disaster Management: Landslide from 9 to 29th May 2019. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-021-01068-5

8. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B. (2020). Site-specific geological and geotechnical investigation of a debris landslide along unstable road cut slopes in the Himalayan region, India. Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, Vol 11(1), Pp 1827–1848. https://doi.org/10.1080/19475705.2020.1813812

9. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B. (2020) Landslide Susceptibility mapping of Settlements and Transportation Corridors along the Himalayan Region, India. Journal of Green Engineering, Vol 10 (4), Pp 1856 – 1877.

10. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B. (2019) Kinematic Analysis of Rainfall Induced Rock Slide Along Roadcut Slopes – A Case Study on Dhalli Landslide, Himalayan Region, Disaster & Development (NIDM, Govt of India), Vol 8(1), Pp 97-109. 1- D&D Management- NIDM - v8-N1- Dec 14 to Jan 19- 10-02-21.indd

11. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., & Kanwar, V. S. (2018) Land Use Land Cover Change Detection & Urban Sprawl Study: A Case Study on Shimla Tehsil, Himachal Pradesh, India, Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, Vol 16 (1), Pp 1–13. https://doi.org/10.9734/JGEESI/2018/42185

Book Publications

1.Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B (2021) “Landslide: Investigations and Stabilization Measures For Safer Geo Environment” Pp 1 – 177, Book Rivers, India. (ISBN: ‎ 978-9355150851)

Book Chapter Publications

1. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Varinder, K.S., Nagarajan, B. (2024). Surface Deformation Modelling Using C-Band SAR Data—A Case Study on Shimla Town, Himachal Pradesh, India. In: Sharma, V.R., Chandrakanta (eds) Making India Disaster Resilient. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50113-5_15

2. Prakasam, C., Kanwar, M., Saravanan, R., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, V. S., & Sharma, M. K. (2023). Application of GIS techniques and environmental flow norms for sustainable mitigation measure for hydropower impact on ecosystem. In Sustainable Civil Engineering (pp. 123-142). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003368335

3. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R. (2023). Social and Economic Impacts of Kotropi Landslide on National Highways of Himalayas—A Case Study. In: Thambidurai, P., Singh, T.N. (eds) Landslides: Detection, Prediction and Monitoring. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23859-8_20

4. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Sanjeevi Prasad, S. (2022). Long-Term Shoreline Change Analysis and Impact of Hard Coastal Structures on Shorelines—A Case Study of the Nagapattinam-Ramanathapuram Shoreline. In: Saikia, A., Thapa, P. (eds) Environmental Change in South Asia. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47660-1_6

5. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, V. S., & Nagarajan, B. (2022, October). Soil erosion risk assessment and its impact on landslides—A study on parts of Himalayan Region, India. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2451, No. 1). AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0095256

6. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Prasad, S. S., & Murugesan, J. (2022). Decadal Monitoring of Coastline Shifts and Recommendation of Non-structural Protection Measures Along the Coast of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, India. In Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Technologies for Clean and Sustainable Development (ICITCSD–2021) (pp. 355-368). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93936-6_29

7. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R. (2022). Application of Numerical Modelling for Geomorphological Evolution and River Bank Shifting Part of Damodar River. In: Jha R., Singh V.P., Singh V., Roy L.B., Thendiyath R. (eds) Hydrological Modeling. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 109, Pp 375-384. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81358-1_28

8. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B (2021). Sustainable Water Resource Management Using Watershed Morphometry – A Case Study of Giri River Catchment, Himachal Pradesh, India. In GIScience for Land Resource Management, Wiley Imprint. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781119786375.ch12

9. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Saravanan, R (2021). Delineation of Groundwater Potential Recharge Zone Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques—A Case Study of Rampur Tehsil, Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh India. In: Taloor., A.K., Kotila., B.S., Kumar., K. (eds) Water, Cryosphere and Climate Change in the Himalayas: A geospatial approach. Springer, Switzerland. Pp 303 – 316. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67932-3

10. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, S, Varinder., Nagarajan, B (2020). Comparative Evaluation of Various Statistical Models and Its Accuracy for Landslide Risk Mapping: A Case Study on Part of Himalayan Region, India. In; Kanlı, Ali Ismet . (eds) Slope Engineering, IntechOpen, London, 1-18, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.94347.

11. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, Varinder, S and Nagarajan, B (2020). Comparative study between the weighted overlay and fuzzy logic models for landslide vulnerability mapping – a case study of Rampur tehsil, Himachal Pradesh. In: Kanwar V., Shukla S. (eds) Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 72. Springer, Singapore. Pp 155-171. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3677-9_16

12. Prakasam, C., Aravinth, R., Kanwar, V.S., Nagarajan, B. (2020). Landslide Hazard Mapping Using Geo-Environmental Parameters—A Case Study on Shimla Tehsil, Himachal Pradesh. In: Ghosh J., da Silva I. (eds) Applications of Ge

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