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  • Dr Yamuna Singh

  • Visiting Faculty
  • University of Hyderabad
Publications 1985 - 2021

Publications

  • 109
    Journal Articles
  • 25
    Book Chapter
  • 1
    Book
  • 10
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 3
    Other
  • 29
    Projects

Co-author Network


Expertise

Multidisciplinary Physics

Mineral Exploration, Economic Geology, Nuclear Geology, Strategic & Critical Minerals, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Geo-Analysis, Characterisation of radioactive and other ores and minerals, Hydrogeology, Karst Geomorphology, Environmental Geology

Personal Information

Dr Yamuna Singh

Male
Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Earth Science Building, Prof. C.R. Rao Road, University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046
Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500046


Experience

  • Visiting Faculty

    Centre for Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

    University of Hyderabad

  • Retired Scientific Officer

    Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India

    Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research

  • Adjunct Lecturer

    Post-Graduate Department of Geology, Govt. Science College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

    Government Science College


Qualification

  • Ph. D

    RTM Nagpur University

  • M. Sc

    Government Science College, Rewa, Affiliated to A.P.S. University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh


Honours and Awards

2020

Sitaram Rungta Memorial Award

Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists

2020

Master Tanay Chadha Memorial Geologist Award

Mining Engineers' Association of India

2018

National Geoscience Award

Government of India

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2020

Sitaram Rungta Memorial Award

Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists

2020

Master Tanay Chadha Memorial Geologist Award

Mining Engineers' Association of India

2018

National Geoscience Award

Government of India

2018

Elected Fellow

Telangana State Academy of Sciences

2017

JGSI-Radhakrishna

Geological Society of India

2012

S. Narayanaswami Award

Geological Society of India

2012

Hindi Sevi Samman Puraskar-2011-12

Government of India

2011

Prof. S.M. Ramananda Setty Award

Mineralogical Society of India

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2019

Mineralogy, geochemistry and geochronology of rare metal pegmatites and associated granites of Jharsuguda district, Orissa

K. K. Pandey, RTM Nagpur University

2018

Crystallochemical studies on selected ordered-disordered oxide minerals of niobium and tantalum from some rare-metal pegmatite belts of India

R. Viswanathan, Osmania University

2019

Mineralogy, geochemistry and geochronology of rare metal pegmatites and associated granites of Jharsuguda district, Orissa

K. K. Pandey, RTM Nagpur University

2018

Crystallochemical studies on selected ordered-disordered oxide minerals of niobium and tantalum from some rare-metal pegmatite belts of India

R. Viswanathan, Osmania University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2020

Mineral Engineers’ Association of India

Life Member

2020

Indian Society of Analytical Scientists

Life Member

2019

Electron Microscope Society of India

Life Member

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2020

Mineral Engineers’ Association of India

Life Member

2020

Indian Society of Analytical Scientists

Life Member

2019

Electron Microscope Society of India

Life Member

2017

Rare Earth Association of India

Life Member

2013

Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists

Life Member

2013

Association of Global Groundwater Scientists

Life Member

2010

Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers

Life Fellow

2009

Mineralogical Society of India

Life Fellow

2008

Indian Association of Sedimentologists

Life Member

2004

Geological Association & Research Centre, Balaghat, M.P.

Honorary Fellow

2001

Indian Society of Applied Geochemists

Life Member

1999

Indian Nuclear Society

Life Fellow

1987

Indian Science Congress Association

Life Member

1983

Geological Society of India

Life Member

1983

Gondwana Geological Society

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2018

Board of Studies to finalise the course structure, syllabus and examination modalities for Five-year integrated science programme (Earth Science), Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University, Kurnool, A.P

Expert/Member

2017

GeoPT International Analytical Proficiency Testing Programme

Coordinator, AMD

2017

Works & Purchase Committee, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Hyderabad

Chairman

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2018

Board of Studies to finalise the course structure, syllabus and examination modalities for Five-year integrated science programme (Earth Science), Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University, Kurnool, A.P

Expert/Member

2017

GeoPT International Analytical Proficiency Testing Programme

Coordinator, AMD

2017

Works & Purchase Committee, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Hyderabad

Chairman

2017

Stores and Equipment Purchase Committee, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016

Member

2017

Petrographic and Analytical Techniques Training Module of BARC Training School, AMD Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016

Course Coordinator

2016

Akhil Bhartiy Vaigyanik Sangoshti on parmanu urja: paryavaran ke anukul swachh urja, AMD, Hyderabad

Member: Editorial Board & Technical Committee, and Organising Committee

2016

Board of Studies in Applied Geochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Member

2016

GeoPT International Analytical Proficiency Testing Programme

Coordinator, AMD

2016

Works & Purchase Committee, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Begumpet, Hyderabad-16, Hyderabad

Chairman

2016

Stores and Equipment Purchase Committee, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016

Member

2016

Petrographic and Analytical Techniques Training Module of BARC Training School, AMD Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016

Course Coordinator

2016

'Mineral Exploration’ module for M. Tech. students from University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046

Course Coordinator

2015

GeoPT International Analytical Proficiency Testing Programme

Coordinator, AMD

2015

Petrographic and Analytical Techniques Training Module of BARC Training School, AMD Campus, Hyderabad-500016

Course Coordinator

2015

'Mineral Exploration’ module for M. Tech. students from University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500046

Course Coordinator

2015

National Symposium on Current Trends in Geochemistry, Exploration and Research, organised by ISAG, AMD, jointly with BARC, DST, MoES, NGRI, NMDC, OIL, ONGC & Thermo Scientific

Chairman Editorial Board and Member Technical Committee

2014

GeoPT International Analytical Proficiency Testing Programme

Coordinator

2013

National Symposium on Role of Earth System Sciences and Human Prosperity, organised by Indian Society of Applied Geochemists and AMD

Member: Editorial Board and Technical Committee

2010

Vivekpurn Vikash hi kyon? Vishay par Akhil Bhartiy Vaigyanik Sangoshti

Chairman Editorial board

2009

National Symposium on Advances in Atomic Mineral Science in India During the 50-year Period: 1959-2009, organised by AMD and Mineralogical Society of India, Mysore (Golden Jubilee celebrations) (AAMSI Programme)

Member: Editorial Board

2009

International Symposium on Carbon Management & Climate Change and Role of Applied Geochemistry in Mineral Exploration, organised jointly by ISAG, ONGC, NGRI

Member: Accommodation & Transport Committee

2005

International National Symposium on Applied Geochemistry in the Evaluation and Management of Onshore and Offshore Geo-Sources, organised by ISAG and AMD

Member: Organising Committee, Reception and Local Hospitality Committee

2003

National Symposium on Applied Geochemistry in Exploration for Minerals and Oil, organised by ISAG, AMD, jointly with ONGC, NRSA, NMDC, NIO, NGRI, GSI, DOD, DST, CSIR, APMDC AND APIIC

Member: Organising Committee, Reception and Local Hospitality Committee

1994

Akhil Bhartiy Vaigyanik Sangoshti on Parmanu khanijon ka anveshan tatha anushandhan: Bhartiy paripeksh

Member Editorial Board and Organising Committee

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Research Projects

X-ray characterisation of uraninite and other radioactive phases from Singhbhum shear zone, Singhbhum district, Jharkhand

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geology, mineralogy, geochemistry and genesis of rare metal deposits of the Kawadgaon area, Bastar craton, Chhattisgarh

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological and structural mapping of granites and pegmatites and systematic sampling of their gravels and soils for rare metal minerals in Pandikimal-Jangapara area, Jharsuguda district, Odisha

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

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X-ray characterisation of uraninite and other radioactive phases from Singhbhum shear zone, Singhbhum district, Jharkhand

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geology, mineralogy, geochemistry and genesis of rare metal deposits of the Kawadgaon area, Bastar craton, Chhattisgarh

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological and structural mapping of granites and pegmatites and systematic sampling of their gravels and soils for rare metal minerals in Pandikimal-Jangapara area, Jharsuguda district, Odisha

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Systematic radiometric checking, geological mapping, test pitting, panning and sampling of riverine placers in the environs of Mari river in Midtul area, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric survey, test pitting, systematic sampling of soils, and rocks in Bijapur-Dongarsilati-Karkati Dongri, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Detailed evaluation of REE potentiality of stream sediments in environs of the Jhiram valley, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological mapping, radiometric checking, test pitting, panning and grid sampling of rare metal -bearing granites and pegmatites and their soils around Mendoli-Kawadgaon-Jaram-Gadapal, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Survey, geological mapping, test pitting, panning and stream sediment sampling around Darba, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Examination of apatite-magnetite rocks in mines and their sampling in Kasipatnam-SR Puram area, Visakhapatnam district, A.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological mapping, radiometric checking and grid sampling of rare earth-bearing riverine placers around Raikera-Madsar pahar-Kunkuri, Raigarh district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Field investigations, mapping and systematic sampling of lithium pegmatites in Govindpal-Chuirwada area, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological mapping, test pitting, sampling and estimation of columbite-tantalite reserve in pegmatites of Belangi-Hardibehra area, Surguja district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey of Pakhal Sedimentary rock sequence around Mailaram-Bangaruchilka-Yellandu area in parts of Khammam district; and stream sediment and granite sampling in Karimnagar district, A.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric survey and systematic stream sediment sampling around Tongpal-Paliam-Jamair area, Bastar district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance survey and stream sediment sampling around Arsikere-Banavara area, Hassan district, Karnataka

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric checking and sampling of felsic rocks of Jamchua-Kunkuri area, Raigarh district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Geological and structural mapping, radon survey, sampling in Gani Kalva fault, Kurnool district, A.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey along the eastern margins of the Cuddapah basin in Nellore, Prakasham and Cuddapah districts, A.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey and geological mapping of Bijawars in Handia-Harda-Joga area, Hoshangabad district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey in Waghejhari-Halewara-Dhobaguda-Kotmi-Gaderi area, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Hydrogeochemical survey for uranium in Satpura Gondwana in Bhawra-Rampur Bhatori area, Betul district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric checking of core, preparation of litholog, bore hole planning and guiding drilling operations for uranium in Bhandaritola Prospect, Rajnandgaon diatrict, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Survey, geological mapping, test pitting, trenching and sampling in crystallines of Chowrdhawa-Sonarigadai-Madai area, Surguja district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey for uranium in Ludeg-Pathalgaon area, Rajnandgaon district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey in Surguja crystallines around Kobi-Chalgali area, Surguja district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric checking of core, preparation of litholog, bore hole planning and guiding drilling operations for uranium in Jajawal Underground uranium Mine, Surguja district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric survey, geological mapping, test pitting, trenching and sampling in Nalpani –Kholjhar-Bhimdo area, Rajnandgaon district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Reconnaissance radiometric survey of Chandrapur Sandstone of the Chhattisgarh Supergroup in Circharikalan area, Rajnandgaon district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

Radiometric checking of core, preparation of litholog, bore hole planning and guiding drilling operations for uranium mineralization in Bhandaritola prospect, Rajnandgaon district, M.P.

Funding Agency : AMD, DAE, GOI

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