Specialization:
(a) Marine Minerals exploration, (b) Continental Margin & EEZ investigation, (c) Coastal Ecosystem Management

Research

• Publications- Books authored- 02, Edited: 01, Papers Published in SCI journal around three dozens
  Mentoring- Part-time teaching at PG level in Goa University. Guiding PhD, MSc students.

• Past Projects-
  • Exploring Polymetallic Nodules in the Indian Ocean (1982-1996
  • InRidge (1997-2002) Initiating Mid ocean ridge research in India
• Present Project:
  • Investigation of the continental Margin and EEZ

• Conceived for Future Involvement
  
  1. WIOPET Petrotectonic of the western Indian Ocean
  2. Designing Vulnerability Index for Coastal region (ongoing)

Crux Findings

• Modeled dynamics of nodule formation and growth in the Indian Ocean.
• Deciphered emplacement tectonics, inconsistent growth and eruption style of seamounts
• Proposed secondary eruption theory and enlargement of ancient seamounts.

Management

• Director (2002-04) of Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI), MAURITIUS. Appointed after a global selection. Devised Developmental and Operational Road-map for MOI, and mechanism for performance assessment, Helped initiate several projects on marine resources of Mauritius. Brought in international visibility and recognition to MOI.
• At NIO, as Deputy (2003 onwards) and Assistant Director (1993-2003) of NIO, helped in manpower development, designing Performance indexes, formulating science policy, helping staff grievance redresses. These changes were the direct results of a SWOT analysis made by me in January 1995 on Organisational Climate in NIO.
• At CSIR level, I helped form the CLIFF (CSIR Leadership for Innovation and Future Framework) - a leaders’ Think tank-cum-Change agent. It aims to improve the performance, relevance and influence of the CSIR.