Ajithabh K. S.
About me
PhD. student and M.Sc. Marine Geophysics graduate having work experience in Magnetotelluric (MT) method.
Experienced in MT data acquisition, data processing, analysis and modelling. Skilled in programming languages such as
Python, MATLAB, C++, HTML, etc.
Contact
Email: ajithabhks -at- gmail -dot- com
Experience
Project Associate Level – II
Period: 27 November 2020 to 12 May 2023
CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
Project Assistant Level – II
Period: 19 February 2018 to 31 August 2020
CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
Education
(Ongoing) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.): Physical Sciences (Geophysics)
Period: 11 August 2019 to Present
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
Lab: CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
Master of Science: Marine Geophysics - 2017
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
Bachelor of Science: Physics - 2015
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
Higher Secondary: Computer Science - 2012
Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Cherpunkal, Kerala
Publications
- Ajithabh, K. S., Patro, P. K. (2023). SigMT: An open-source Python package for magnetotelluric data processing. Computers & Geosciences, 171, 105270.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cageo.2022.105270
- Ajithabh, K. S., Patro, P. K. (2021). Crustal deformation in Volcanic covered area as inferred from magnetotelluric studies: An
example from India. Journal of Geodynamics, 145, 101840. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jog.2021.101840
- Ajithabh, K. S., Patro, P. K., Azeez, K. K. A., and Veeraswamy, K. (2020). Basalt–sediment configuration in the Tapti rift of central Indian
region as derived from magnetotelluric (MT) studies and hydrocarbon prospects. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 13(21):1136.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-06120-0
Conference Proceedings
- Ajithabh, K. S. and Patro, P. K. Automated magnetotelluric data processing using SigMT Python package. In:
Proceedings (Abstracts) of 3rd Congress of FIGA, Dehradun, India, 2022.
- Ajithabh, K. S. and Patro, P. K. Electrical resistivity structure of Saurashtra region in India from
magnetotelluric studies. In:
Proceedings (Abstracts) of IAGA-IASPEI, Hyderbad, India, 2021.
- Ajithabh, K. S. and Patro, P. K. 2D inverse modelling of magnetotelluric data with standard and
uniform grid Laplacian approaches and new insights into tectonics from Saurashtra, India. In:
Proceedings (Abstracts) of 24th Electomagnetic Induction Workshop (EMIW), Helsingor (Denmark), 2018.
- Ajithabh, K. S., Patro, P. K., Abdul Azeez K. K. and Veeraswamy K. Identification of favourable
structures for hydrocarbon concentration from Magnetotelluric (MT) studies in Narmada-Son Lineament
(NSL) region. In: Proceedings (Abstracts) of 54th Annual Convention of Indian Geophysical Union (IGU),
Hyderabad (India) 2017.
- Ajithabh, K. S., Patro, P. K. and Borah U. K. Can we delineate hydrocarbon bearing zones using magnetotelluric
technique? In: Proceedings (Expanded Abstracts) of the 12th Biennial International Conference and Exposition,
Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG), Jaipur (India) 2017.
Literary Works
- Travelogue (Malayalam Language): Kaadu thediyulla yaatrakal: Bonacaud, Uluppuni : കാട് തേടിയുള്ള യാത്രകൾ: ബോണക്കാട്, ഉളുപ്പുണി
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MSc. Course Project
Title: ‘Delineation of Sub-basaltic sediments using MT: A case study from Narmada-Son Lineament (NSL) region, India’
Guide: Dr. Prasanta K. Patro, Senior Principal Scientist, MT Division, National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad.
Work overview:
MT data analysis (Swift skew, Bahr’s skew, Phase tensor) using MATLAB. Carried out 1D and 2D inversion
of MT data using GeoTools and WinGLink (Schlumberger) softwares.
Programming Skills
- Python
- MATLAB
- C++
- Generic Mapping Tools (GMT)
- HTML, CSS
Scripts written for Magnetotellurics
Other experiences
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Geo-scientific studies of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India in the Bay of Bengal offshore region on-board RV - MGS Sagar.
Institute: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, India
Period: 17 Dec. 2016 - 10 Jan. 2017
Location: Bay of Bengal, India
Overview:
Familiarization with Reason SeaBat 7150 Multibeam Echo-sounder system and data processing using CARIS HIPS and SIPS.
Familiarization with Side Scan SONAR (Reason SeaBat 7150), KNUDSEN Chirp 3260 Sub-bottom profiler, CHEKAN–AM Marine
Gravimeter, SeaSPY2 Marine Magnetometer. Familiarization with Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) acquisition.
Familiarization with Geological core collection using gravity corer and sampling.
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Summer Research Fellowship Program
Institute: CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, India
Period: 02 May 2016 - 30 June 2016
Location: Hyderabad,India
Overview:
Carried out summer Research on the topic ‘Magnetotellurics for Hydrocarbon Exploration’ under guidance
of Dr. Prasanta K. Patro, Principal Scientist, MT Division, National Geophysical Research Institute
(NGRI), Hyderabad. During the period, I learned basic theories of Magnetotellurics and various steps
such as data analysis using MATLAB, modelling (2D forward & inverse, 3D forward) using WinGLink (Schlumberger)
software and interpretation for hydrocarbon exploration.
Volunteering Activities
- Representative: Middle East, North Africa, West Central Asia, SEG Committee on University and
Student Programs (CUSP): 2020-2021
- President: SEG Student Chapter, CSIR -NGRI: 2020
- Treasurer: SEG Student Chapter, CSIR -NGRI: 2019
- Executive member: SEG Student Chapter, CSIR -NGRI: 2018
- Under Officer: National Cadet Corps (NCC) India, Senior Division: 2012 - 2014
- Sergeant: National Cadet Corps (NCC) India, Junior Division: 2008 - 2009
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