

Research Interests/SpecializationPhysical Oceanography
Date of Joining CSIR : 2016-09-09
Date of Joining Present Post : 2021-09-09
Date of Retirement : 2044-05-31
Work Domain Scientific
Area of WorkCoastal Oceanography
Number of Ph.D. students supervised (Ongoing & Completed): 2
No of student(s) trained through Internship/Project Work/Dissertation :11
PROFESSIONAL FOOTNOTES
Coastal Environment, one of the world’s most dynamic zones having unpremeditated interactions among land, ocean and atmosphere, has a key role with enormous significance on social, economic, and ecological aspects. Management, protection, and sustainability, against its instability, destruction, loss, pollution associates with coastal developments as well as the local/regional weather variability and global climate change, is challenging. Keeping a hope for long-term sustainability of the coastal domain by balancing relationship between human society and developing industries which is one of the major core ambitions of CSIR-NIO (Council of Science and Industrial Research organization - National Institute of Oceanography), a focus towards three-tier interpretation: in situ observation, numerical simulation and satellite application has been routinizing as objectives to reach destination for achieving the goal.
2016:- SCIENTIST (09.09.2016 till date)
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography
In association with institutional projects for collection of scientific information on weather & climate, tide and current, wave propagation and transformation, land use and land cover (LULC) classifications through in situ observation, numerical modelling and satellite imagery for interpretation of coastal processes along the northern west coast of India.
In collaboration with various coastal industries and consultancies in connection to Marine Environmental Impact Assessment (MEIA) and Biodiversity to monitor the industrial effluent and domestic sewage along with the coastal hydrodynamics, water and sediment qualities, and for interpretation on dilution & dispersion by coupling the discharge pollutants with ambient coastal water for providing mitigation measures and suitable outfall location by maintaining the existing ecosystem.
The collaboration and relationship with industries through various sponsored projects in concern to balancing the developments and coastal ecosystem magnifies to rationalize the core objectives of the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography.
AWARD
2017:- Assistant Professor of the Academy in the Faculty of Physical Sciences in Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India
PUBLICATION DETAILS
2021:- K Rasheed, G Udhaba DORA, V Noujas, R S Kankara, M Manikandan, S Sathish & S Arockiaraj. A case study of coastal currents in relation with tides and winds in a tropical coastal waters of Vengurla, West Coast of India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Science, 2021, 50 (04), 277-286. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/57374
2019:- V. Sanil Kumar, Jesbin George, G. Udhaba DORA & Muhammed Naseef. Surface wave dynamics off Mumbai coast, north-eastern Arabian Sea. Ocean Dynamics, 2019, 69, 29–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-018-1230-0
2019:- G. Udhaba DORA, R.S.Kankara & K. Rasheed. Evaluation of the reanalysis wind over the Indian Ocean across the seasonal reversing wind pattern. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Science, 2019, 48 (01), 75-84. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/45649
2018:- G. Udhaba DORA & V. Sanil Kumar. Hindcast of breaking waves and its impact at an island sheltered coast, Karwar. Ocean Dynamics, 2018, 68, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-017-1112-x
2018:- G. Udhaba DORA, R.S.Kankara & K. Rasheed. Impact of seasonal monsoon on coastal weather condition: a case study at Vengurla, west coast of India. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Science, 2018, 47 (12), 2382-2389. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/45445
2018:- S. Arockiaraj, R. S. Kankara, G. Udhaba DORA & S. Sathish. Estimation of seasonal morpho-sedimentary changes at headland bound and exposed beaches along south Maharashtra, west coast of India. Environmental Earth Sciences, 2018, 77 (604). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-018-7790-y
2017:- V. Sanil Kumar, P. R. Shanas, G. Udhaba DORA, Johnson Glejin & Sajiv Philip. Longshore sediment transport in the surf zone based on different formulae: a case study along the central west coast of India. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 2017, 21, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-016-0462-8
2016:- G. Udhaba DORA, V. Sanil Kumar, C. Sajiv Philip & Glejin Johnson. Deformation of texture characteristics and sedimentology along micro-tidal estuarine beaches. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Science, 2016, 45 (11), 1432-1444. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/38625
2015:- G. Udhaba DORA & V. Sanil Kumar. Sea state observation in island-sheltered nearshore zone based on in situ intermediate-water wave measurements and NCEP/CFSR wind data. Ocean Dynamics, 2015, 65, 647–663, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10236-015-0822-1
2014:- Sajiv Philip CHEMPALAYIL, V. Sanil KUMAR, G. Udhaba DORA & Glejin JOHNSON. Near shore waves, long-shore currents and sediment transport along micro-tidal beaches, central west coast of India. International Journal of Sediment Research, 2014, 29 (3), 402-413. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1001-6279(14)60054-8
2014:- G. Udhaba DORA, V. Sanil KUMAR, P. VINAYARAJ, C. S. PHILIP & G. JOHNSON. Quantitative estimation of sediment erosion and accretion processes in a micro-tidal coast. International Journal of Sediment Research, 2014, 29 (2), 218-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1001-6279(14)60038-X
2014:- G. Udhaba DORA, V. Sanil Kumar, C. Sajiv Philip & Glejin Johnson. Observation on foreshore morphodynamics of microtidal sandy beaches. Current Science, 2014, 107 (8), 1324-1330. https://wwwops.currentscience.ac.in/php/toc.php?vol=107&issue=08
2012:- Glejin Johnson, V. Sanil Kumar, Sajiv Philip Chempalayil, Jai Singh, Premanand Pednekar, K. Ashok Kumar, G. Udhaba DORA & Rajamanickam Gowthaman. Variations in Swells along Eastern Arabian Sea during the Summer Monsoon. Open Journal of Marine Science, 2012, 2 (2), 43-50. doi:10.4236/ojms.2012.22006
2012:- G. Udhaba DORA, V. Sanil Kumar, Glejin Johnson, C. Sajiv Philip & P. Vinayaraj. Short-term observation of beach dynamics using cross-shore profiles and foreshore sediment. Ocean and Coastal Management, 2012, 67, 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.07.003
2012:- V Sanil Kumar, Glejin Johnson, G Udhaba DORA, Sajiv Philip Chempalayil, Jai Singh & P Pednekar. Variations in nearshore waves along Karnataka, west coast of India, Journal of Earth System Science, 2012, 121 (2), 393–403. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-012-0160-3
2012:- V. Sanil Kumar, G. Udhaba DORA, C. Sajiv Philip, P. Pednekar & Jai Singh. Nearshore Currents along the Karnataka Coast, West Coast of India. International Journal of Ocean and Climate Systems, 2012, 3 (1), 71-84. https://doi.org/10.1260/1759-3131.3.1.71
2012:- Sajiv Philip Chempalayil, V. Sanil Kumar, Glejin Johnson, G. Udhaba DORA & P. Vinayaraj. Interannual and seasonal variations in nearshore wave characteristics off Honnavar, west coast of India. Current Science, 2012, 103 (3), 286-292. https://wwwops.currentscience.ac.in/php/toc.php?vol=103&issue=03
2011:- V. Sanil Kumar, G. Udhaba DORA, Sajive Philip, P. Pednekar, and Jai Singh. Variations in Tidal Constituents along the Nearshore Waters of Karnataka, West Coast of India. Journal of Coastal Research, 2011, 27 (5), 824-829. https://doi.org/10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-09-00114.1
STUDENTS
2020:- Yamini B. Mewada (MSc. Geoinformatics), Institute of Environment Education and Research (IEER), Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra. [2020-02-10 to 2020-07-31]: Statistical Diagnosis of Coastal Deformation Using Satellite Imagery
2019:- Krishna Anand (MSc. Marine Science), Amity Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh. [2019-12-16 to 2020-06-15]: Multivariate Analysis of Coastal Water Quality Parameters Associated with Ambient Physical Forces
2019:- Meghma Mitra (BSc Geography), Presidency University, Kolkata, West Bengal. [2019-06-01 to 2019-07-15]: Impact of Global Climate Change and Seasonal Variability on Surface Ocean Current
PROJECT DETAILS
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
2020:- Biodiversity and ecosystem functions in understanding coastal integrity through observation and simulations (BEFCI) (MLP2020): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2020:- Implications of natural & anthropogenic processes on the coastal biodiversity and ecosystem functioning of north-west India (OLP2009):CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2019:- Impact of climate change on the physics, biogeochemistry, and ecology of the North Indian Ocean-CliCNIO (MLP1802): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2019:- Implications of natural and anthropogenic processes and neo-tectonic activities along the north-west coast of India (OLP1708): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2018:- Impact of climate change on the physics, biogeochemistry, and ecology of the North Indian Ocean-CliCNIO (MLP1802): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2018:- Implications of natural and anthropogenic processes and neo-tectonic activities along the north-west coast of India (OLP1708): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2017:- Impact of climate change on the physics, biogeochemistry, and ecology of the North Indian Ocean (MLP1702): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2017:- Implications of natural and anthropogenic processes and neo-tectonic activities along the north-west coast of India (OLP1709): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
2016:- Marine Environmental Studies for sustainable developments in the coastal zone of India (OLP1209): CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
GRANT-in-AID PROJECTS
2019:- Studies during and after construction of Mumbai Coastal Road project (South) from Princess Street Flyover to Worli End of Bandra Worli Sea Link – I (GAP3293): Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
2018:- Real time wave data collection from selected coastal Indian locations (GAP3236): Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Hyderabad
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
2021:- Marine EIA for identification of suitable effluent disposal point into the Ulhas Estuary (SSP3425): CENTURY RAYON, Maharashtra
2021:- Marine EIA for establishment of submarine effluent pipeline in coastal water at Dahej complex, Dahej, Gujarat Part I (SSP3411): Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited, Dahej, Gujarat
2021:- Revalidation of pre-defined location in the Savitri estuary for discharging treated effluent by MIDC, Mahad (SSP3410): Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Mahad, Maharashtra
2021:- Comprehensive monitoring of coastal water across various hydrodynamic conditions in the Ulhas creek around the effluent disposal locations of MIDC, Dombivli (SSP3406): Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, Dombivli, Maharashtra
2021:- Marine ecological monitoring at LNG Jetty, Jaigarh LNG Terminal, Ratnagiri (First study) (SSP3404): Western Concessions Private Limited, Maharashtra
2021:- Marine environmental impact assessment for fixing revised disposal point of treated effluent in Vashi creek from MIDC (SSP3403): Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited, Maharashtra
2021:- Marine biodiversity monitoring for Mumbai coastal road project -PKG-II (during construction and up to December 2023) (SSP3402): HCC-HDC JOINT VENTURE, Maharashtra
2021:- Marine biodiversity monitoring for Mumbai coastal road project (south) during construction for package I & IV (up to Dec 2023) (SSP3400): Larsen & Toubro Limited, Mumbai
2020:- Marine environmental impact assessment to identify suitable discharge location for existing marine facilities of SAUKEM, Porbandar, Gujarat (SSP3364): Saurashtra Chemicals Limited, Gujarat
2020:- Marine biodiversity impact assessment study at Jaigarh Port, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (SSP3356): JSW Jaigarh Port Limited, Maharashtra
2020:- Marine environmental monitoring and verification for compliance of CRZ notification at Alang Ship Recycling Yard (SSP3341): Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi
2019:- Studies to evaluate the diffuser efficiency of an outfall system of Soda Ash unit, off Kuranga Coast-Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat for M/s RSPL Limited. (SSP3333): RSPL LIMITED, Gujarat
2019:- Marine biodiversity impact assessment and management plan associated with the proposed jetty facilities at Kharmachela by JSW Infrastructure Ltd, Raigad, Maharashtra (SSP3331): JSW Infrastructure Limited, Mumbai
2019:- Marine biodiversity impact assessment and management plan for expansion of multipurpose terminal & ship repair yard at Karanja Creek of Raigad district, Maharashtra (SSP3328): Karanja Terminal & Logistics Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
2019:- Model study to evaluate the impact of GMB proposed developments on existing marine facilities of SAUKEM, Porbandar, Gujarat (SSP3282): Nirma Limited, Gujarat
2019:- Monitoring of coastal environment and evaluation of diffuser efficiency of Grasim Industries Ltd.-Unit Indian Rayon at Veraval (SSP3281): Grasim Industries Limited Unit - Indian Rayon, Gujarat
2018:- Marine environmental impact assessment study on site selection to discharge treated effluent from JSW, Dolvi steel plant into Amba estuary, Maharashtra (SSP3271): M.N. Dastur & Company (P) Ltd, Kolkata
2018:- Environment Impact Assessment Study for Laying of Pipeline from Mumbai Refinery to Rasayani (SSP3251): Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai
2018:- Marine EIA/EMP for seawater intake and effluent disposal in the coastal water off Bada, Gujarat (SSP3239): GHCL Limited, Gujarat
2018:- Monitoring of coastal environment off GHCL at Sutrapada (SSP3210): Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Limited, Gujarat
2018:- Pipeline route survey and diffuser design for discharge of treated industrial effluents into Damanganga estuary generated by CETP, Vapi (SSP3205): Vapi Green Enviro Limited, Gujarat
2018:- Periodic monitoring for marine environmental quality off Kuranga Coast - Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat (SSP3193): RSPL LIMITED, Gujarat
2017:- Marine environmental impact assessment studies for proposed expansion of Nirma facilities at Bhavnagar (SSP3172): Nirma Limited, Gujarat
2017:- Validation of the marine environmental impact assessment report for the seawater intake and outfall of desalination plant of M/s. Grasim Industries Limited, Unit - Indian Rayon, Veraval (SSP3171): Indian Rayon Limited, Gujarat
2017:- Model study for release of treated effluent generated by 1200 MW ESSAR power plant established at Salaya (CNP3166): Essar Power Gujarat Limited, Jamnagar
2017:- Marine monitoring of JNPT area during dredging (SSP3148): BSI JAN DE NUL DREDGING INDIA PVT. LTD
2017:- Coastal monitoring for water quality and biological characteristics of Tarapur, Maharashtra (SSP3131): Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited, Maharashtra
2017:- Deepening and widening of Mumbai Harbour Channel and JN Port Channel (Phase II) Studies on the impact of dredging of marine ecology of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) (SSP3128): Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai
2017:- Rapid Marine EIA study for proposed textile plant at Lunsapur, Dist. Amreli, Gujarat by M/s. Sintex Ltd (SSP3126): Sintex Industries Limited, Gujarat
2017:- Periodic general monitoring of marine ecology of Sikka (2017) (SSP3125): Bharat Oman Refineries Limited, Mumbai
2017:- Rapid marine EIA study for proposed construction of conveyor system at Pindara, Devbhumi, Gujarat (SSP3120): Bombay Minerals Limited, Mumbai
2017:- Marine EIA for cold and hot water plume from floating storage regasification unit off Jaigad Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (SSP3090): JSW Jaigarh Port Limited, Maharashtra
2017:- Monitoring of environmental quality off Veraval (2017) (SSP3089): Indian Rayon Limited, Gujarat
2016:- Marine ecological survey for the proposed LPG import facility at Okha, Gujarat (SSP3068): Energy Infrastructure India Limited, Gujarat
2016:- Marine EIA study for release of treated effluent generated by T J Marine Product Private Limited into the sea at Ratnagiri (SSP3063): TJ Marine Product Private Limited
2016:- Studies on extreme waves, extreme water levels, storm surge, tsunami height and coastal morphology for coastal road project (SSP3055): Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
2016:- Magnetic survey at navigational channels of Mumbai harbour and Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai (SSP3050): Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai