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IPRN (APECS-India) Election 2023
RAM MOORAT SINGH
Shivalik Silica Mines & Mineral
Brief biography
I have completed my post-graduation in Applied Geology from M.G.C.G.V. Chitrakoot, Satna Madhya Pradesh. I am From Village Nardaha Dist Panna Madhya Pradesh.
Research Interests: I am well-versed in knowledge in Earth Science & Geo Science, Groundwater prospect zone mapping, groundwater modeling and hydrogeology research, Glaciology, Remote Sensing GIS & Geology.
Experience: My Research experience is 6+ years in Geo-Science. I am Presently Working with the Shivalik Silica Mines office in Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA as a GIS Expert from November 2021 to date.
He is currently a Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing [IIRS_L-4681], Indian Society of Geomatics [ISG], Indian Polar Research Network [IPRN], APECS India, and Vigyan Bharti Life Membership.
Mr. Singh Awarded as Best Paper Presentation Award [Student Category] of 2016 by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing [IIRS], Indian Space Research Organisation [ISRO].
Indian Polar Research Network IPRN (APECS India)
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
This organization provides the best research work.
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
To promote research work and help the needy research scholar.
Rayees Ahmed
University of Kashmir
Brief biography
I pursuing Ph.D. in Geography from University of Kashmir, Srinagar. My primary area of research is Climate and Cryosphere studies. Besides that, I work on the application of Geospatial techniques in Geo- environmental studies especially understanding the glaciers, glacial lakes, snow cover, natural hazards and disasters. I also utilize different spatial and mathematical modelling techniques in Hydrological, glaciological, geomorphological studies.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
I have served as a member of Climate and cryosphere research group, University of Kashmir.
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
Being a researcher in the field of cryospheric science with 4 years of research experience, I can best serve the organization in many aspects like webinars, conferences, workshops and training programmes etc,
Remya S N
Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc
Brief biography
I am working as a Project Scientist in Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc Bangalore. My reaserch objectives include long-term glacier changes, glacier dynamics ,glacial lake expansion and permafrost mapping the Himalayan region.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
I am interested to be a member because I get to interact with people those who work in same domain. I feel a good leader who inspire and motivate others in the group through their experience and vision.
Sumit Mondal
Calcutta University
Brief biography
I completed my M.Sc. in Marine Science from Calcutta university, Specialization- Physical Oceanography.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
NA.
G. Manikantha
Fergusson College
Brief biography
Myself g.manikantha I am currently studying tybsc geology in pune i have a very peculiar interest in field of volcanology .
I am an adventure seeker so I think field research on active volcanoes is what I think can provide it .
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
I have very calm head between my shoulders
I can very much handle any tough situation and I have done a lot of trekking and other extreme activites ,sometimes i have had near death experiences so I think I can help others during a crisis .
Priyanka Vadrevu
Brief biography
I am an environmentalist by qualification, specialized in Hydro-glacial studies. My major areas of interest converge in Glaciology, Climate Change and IWRM Practices. I joined IPRN as an Executive Committee member in the year 2020 and served as vice-president in 2020-21 term and consecutively as President in the 2021-22 term. I have lead and guided on various projects here. Apart from my involvement at IPRN, I am also part of the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) International since 2019. At APECS, I have served as a Project Group Lead (PGL) (2019-20) and also as a Council Chair for two continuous terms (2020-22). I am also elected as the National Committee Coordinator (NCC) for the upcoming term (2022 -23) here. I had experience of participating in the Himalayan expeditions which are the most memorable part in the course of my career till now. I have pursued various training programs on Hydro-Glacial Studies, Climate Change and Remote Sensing of polar regions (including Himalayas) from most of the eminent institutes nationally, as well as internationally, both; these helps me in keeping up with the trending technical skills. I have been entitlement as a ‘Certified Glaciology Expert’ from Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment (IIEE). I am excited and passionate to continue further at IPRN in this term with my fellow ECRs to lead the IPRN once again and stretch its horizon further this term as well.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
At IPRN: I have been the Vice-president and President at the Indian Polar Research Network (IPRN) i.e., APECS-India during 2020-21 and 2021 -22 term respectively. Since the previous term, I have been involved with reviving the IPRN again after 2016 and contributed in various decision-making activities along with framing new guide documents, new logo, resuming the biannual magazine ‘Polar Bytes’ and new project groups among many other events & day-to-day tasks.
At APECS: As an individual council member, project group member for ECS group review IPCC SOD WG-I & FOD WG-II along with being a PGL for APECS Workshop at SCAR 2020 (term 2019-20), as a council co-chair (term 2020-21 & term 2021-22) and also as a co-author for ‘Fieldwork Communication and Navigation Guide Book’, published under the INTERACT project, Denmark.
Others: I had a decent amount of experience under various leadership roles during my college and school days as well. So, it’s no wrong in saying that I am a ‘born leader’ therefore, I always enjoy such leadership roles which gives me opportunities to grow together with my fellows!!
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
I like the way in which contributing at IPRN leadership gave me the confidence and vigor to move ahead with variety of result-oriented tasks. Throughout my association with IPRN, I have invested in my collective skills and contributed towards the growth of IPRN. This is something that I am looking forward to continue further as we’ve grown quite stably since its revival. I am truly thrilled to be a part of the IPRN family in the leadership role (as an ExCom) once again.
I think that - Responsibility, Availability, Confidence and Ease of Communication are the major qualities of a motivating leader. I would like to use these to make the IPRN council members and associated external members trust on us with their time and involvement at IPRN.
Narukula Rajendra
Andhra University
Brief biography
Myself Narukula Rajendra completed Master in Geology at Andhra University during 2019-2022. Right now preparing for the CSIR NET examination and appearing for the upcoming one. I am very fond of research and wanted to pursue a research career in the ocean or atmospheric sciences and acquire much knowledge about these dynamic systems are interacting with one another and impact the life on earth.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar-related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
Because I want to have a healthy research career so that to reach scientist position. In my opinion leader is the one who continuously acquire true knowledge and guide others towards destination while reaching his goal. I think I should do the same thing to give atleast scientific contribution to this great nation.
Rajeev Rajak
Sikkim University
Brief biography
I am Rajeev, currently a pursuing my doctoral research at Sikkim University in glacial geomorphology and hazards. Currently, I serve as an ExCom member of IPRN and am also a part of the editorial team at Polar Bytes PG. I am also a co-lead at Alpine Cryosphere PG at APECS. Along with research I am very passionate about science communication specially for the Himalayas. I also believe in equity, diversity and inclusivity in all form and structures. When not Infront of my computer looking at glacial landscapes I can be found looking at them in my field expeditions. I am avid trekker and love reading up on culture, ethnographies and science.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar-related organization:
I have been a IPRN and APECS member since 2018. At IPRN I served as a council member in 2020-21 and currently I am an ExCom member. I have also been part of the editorial team at Polar Bytes for since 2020. At APECS, I currently serve as a co-lead for the Alpine Cryosphere Project Group. I am also a part of the Polar Impact group and one among the first cohort of mentees for the Polar Impact Mentor Initiative.
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
I feel passion for the cryosphere is the most important thing that drives me to be a part of IPRN and it is the same passion that motivates me to be a part of the ExCom also. From my experience serving at APECS and at IPRN I feel the most important quality for anyone leading should be management and organizational skills. With members across different fields and expertise and many a times from different time zones, all collaborating in a online environment I feel it is the utmost important task for the leadership to utilize the full potential. IPRN in the last years has been revived well and the platform is set to raise the level and I think I can be a useful clog in the machine for doing it.
Hilal Ali
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Brief biography
Warm greetings. Currently I am a research student in Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. I have completed my post graduation from Aligarh Muslim University in the field of Applied Geology. My research interest lies in the field of geomorphology and terrane analysis with study of paleo geomorphological investigation, including sedimentology and study of loose sediments for the prospecting of aquifers in elevated area of extra peninsula.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar-related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
The most important quality of a leader is to provide best of the knowledge and smooth transfer of skills to the learners.
Brief biography
MYSELF NARUKULA RAJENDRA COMPLETED MASTERS IN GEOLOGY AT ANDHRA UNIVERSITY DURING 2019-2022.RIGHT NOW PREPARING FOR CSIR NET EXAMINATION AND APPEARING FOR UPCOMING ONE.I AM VERY FOND OF RESEARCH AND WANTED TO PURSUE RESEARCH CAREER OVER OCEAN OR ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES AND ACQUIRE MUCH KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HOW THESE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS ARE INTERACTING WITH ONE ANOTHER AND IMPACTING THE LIFE ON EARTH.
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar related organization:
NA
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
BECAUSE I WANT TO HAVE A HEALTHY RESEARCH CAREER SO THAT TO REACH SCIENTIST POSITION.IN MY OPINION LEADER IS THE ONE WHO CONTINUOUSLY ACQUIRE TRUE KNOWLEDGE AND GUIDE OTHERS TOWARDS DESTINATION WHILE REACHING HIS GOAL.I THINK I SHOULD DO THE SAME THING TO GIVE ATLEAST SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTION TO THIS GREAT NATION.
Rahul Dey
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
Brief biography
I am a PhD student in Antarctic Paleoclimatology working at National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa. My research interests are broadly in the areas of visual stratigraphy and glaciochemistry of Ice Cores. My research work focuses on analysing the optical and chemical properties of ice cores from coastal Dronning Maud Land and using this data to establish the paleoclimate of the region. Prior to this, I received a MSc in Applied Geology (2017) and BSc in Physics and Geology (2015) from University of Allahabad (India) where I studied the climate and sedimentation pattern in the Northwest Arabian Sea during the last two glacial cycles
Past experience in IPRN or APECS International or any other polar-related organization:
Yes. I have been associated with the IPRN ExCom of the term2020-21, where I also served as the President of IPRN. In the previous term of 2021-22, I served as the Ex-officio member of the IPRN ExCom, helping the new leadership adapt to the responsibilities of running IPRN to the fullest potential. I have also been associated with APECS International, the parent body of IPRN, as a Council member for the between 2018 to 2021.
Why are you interested in taking the IPRN Ex-Com Member role and what do you think are the most important qualities of a leader, and how will you use these
qualities to motivate your colleagues on the Council?
With my past experience in leading, I feel I would be able to take IPRN to greater heights and since I have had past association of IPRN, I am very well familiar with all it functioning. Accoring to me, the most important quality of a leader are being Responsible, Adaptive and Available to the members of the community. I intent to use these qualities to elevate the public picture of IPRN for the Indian polar community.