Junior Research Fellow (Geology), MSc Tech Applied Geology

To work in a scientifically oriented organization as a “Geologist” where I can utilize my potentials at their best to achieve scientific successes in my field along with fulfilling the larger goals of organization.

1 - Working with Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow as a Junior Research Fellow since June 2015.
Responsibilities:
Undertaking research as appropriate to the fields of Palaeontology, Sedimentology and Geochemistry.
Translating knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
Analyzing geological samples using methodologies such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Confocal laser scanning microscopy.
Photography of macrofossils and identification of macrofossils and microfossils including palynomorphs.
Writing up research work for publication.

2- Worked with Sybex Computer Institute as a Hardware and Networking Engineer from July 2005 to April 2006.

M.Sc. (Tech) in Applied Geology (3-years course) with CGPA 8.46/10 from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India (2011-2014).
B.Sc. with Geology (Major), Chemistry and Physics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, India (2006-2009).
Intermediate (12th) from U.P. Education Board, Allahabad, India (2000-2002).
High School (10th) from U.P. Education Board, Allahabad, India (1998-2000).

Certificate in Geological Mapping Techniques from Field Training Center-Geological Survey of India Training Institute, Kothagudem, India in 2012
Honors Program Credits in “Field Tutor (F.Y. B.Sc. & S.Y. B.Sc. Geology 2007-2009)” with “Grade A" from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, India in July 2009.
Honors Program Credits in “Geological Mapping using GPS (2 weeks at Malvan)” with "Grade A" from St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, India in July 2009.

Research Publications:
 Singh KJ, Murthy S, Saxena A. & Shabbar H (IN PRESS): Permian macro and miofloral diversity, palynodating and palaeoclimate implications deduced from the coal-bearing sequences of Singrauli Coalfield, Son-Mahanadi Basin, Central India.
 Saxena A, Singh KJ, Shabbar H & Prakash A 2016. Macrofloral assemblage from the Early Permian Barakar Formation of Singrauli Coalfield, Son–Mahanadi Basin, India. The Palaeobotanist 65(1): 139–150.

Trainings & Projects:

 Master’s dissertation in Monitoring Coastal Pollution based on foraminifera as proxies at the Appikonda beach along the coast of the Visakhapatnam, India submitted as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Degree in 2014, under the guidance of Prof. T.Y. Naidu.
 Industrial project on Geology and Mining methods based on the Environmental Impact Assessment at Kaliapani Chromite Mines of Balasore Alloys ltd., Jajpur, India submitted as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Degree in 2014.
 Training on Study of Geology and Mining Practices at Uranium Corporation of India Limited, Narwapahar, India from 8th to 25th May 2013.