Prof. L. S.

Chamyal
Head of the Department
Cell No.: 9426721547, 9601723437
Email: lschamyal@yahoo.com, lschamyal@gmail.com
Qualifications: M.Sc., Ph.D.
Areas of interest: Quaternary Geology, Active tectonics, GPR

1. Awards and/or other recognitions received
1. Fellow, National Academy of Sciences of India
2. Fellow, Geological Society of India
3. Council Member, Gujarat Science Academy
4. Member, Programme Advisory Committee (PAC-ES) of DST, Govt. of India (2004-2010).
5. Member Expert Committee Science of Shallow Subsurface of DST, Govt. of India (03 04).
6. Member Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of WIHG, Dehradun (07-09)
7. Member Group Monitoring Committee (GMC), Ministry of Earth Science, Govt. of India
8. Member Young Scientists Advisory Committee of DST, Govt. of India (2012-2015)
9. Member Expert committee INSPIRE Fellowship review, West and Central India, DST.
10. Member Expert Committee for Active Fault mapping of the country, MoES, Govt. of India.
11. Member Prgarmme Advisory Committee of MoES, Govt. of India (2013- 2017).
12. Member FIST Expert Committee-DST (2013-2017)
13. Member Advisory Editorial Board of the Journal Indian Mineral (05-06).
14. Cordinating Secretary, Indian Geologists Association, Chandigarh
15. Executive Council Member, Gondwana Geological Society
16. Member Board of University Teaching and Research, KSKV Kachchh University.
17. Member RDC, Barkatullah University, Bhopal
18. Member Board of Studies in Geology, University of Pune, Pune
20. Member Board os Studies in Geology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
19. S.S.Merh award by the Geological Society of India, 1998.
21. Hari Om Ashram awards for the best research papers of the year 1988, 1989, 1990, 1997.
22. National Geoscience award-2011by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
23. Member Governing Body, BSIP, Lucknow, Govt. of India

2. Research projects/programmes completed/ongoing

1. Principal Investigator: Studies on the surface and buried soils of Gujarat funded by DST under
their Young Scientist Scheme (completed).
2. Principal Investigator: Petrogenesis of the Trappean rocks of Kumaun Himalaya funded by M.S.
University of Baroda (completed).
3. Joint Principal Investigator: Stratigraphic and palaeoclimatic studies on the Quaternary deposits
of the arid and semi-arid basins of Western India funded by DST (with Prof. S. S. Merh,
completed).
4. Principal Investigator: Stratigraphy of the Quaternary deposits and terrain evolution in the
Darmaganga river basin, northern Kumaun Himalaya funded by M.S.University of Baroda
(completed).
5. Principal Investigator: Tectonic geomorphology of the Mahi river basin, Gujarat funded by DST
(completed).


6. Co-Principal Investigator: Neotectonic and palaeoseismic studies in Kachchh and adjoining areas
funded by DST (with R. V. Karanth and D. M. Maurya, completed).
7. Principal Investigator: Late Quaternary Tectonogeomorphic analysis and palaeoenvironment of
the Lower Narmada basin funded by DST (completed).
8. Principal Investigator: Reconstruction of Quaternary tectonics and delineation of sub-surface
faults in Gujarat region using GPR funded by DST (completed).
9. Coordinator: Science of Shallow Subsurface (SSS), Gujarat Corridor, a multidsciplinary and
multiinstitutional integrated research programme of DST (completed).
10. Principal Investigator: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) investigations to delineate near surface
fault properties of active Kachchh Mainland Fault (KMF), Narmada Son Fault (NSF) and active
faults of SW Saurashtra, Western India funded by MoES .
11. Co-Principal Investigator: Creating Awareness Regarding Water Management at the Household
Level Using (IEC) and Dramatization Among The Women in Four Villages of Halodhar,
Limda, Mota Kanthariya and Mudshi of Sabarkantha District of Gujarat funded by DST
(ongoing).
12. Co- Principal Investigator: Neotectonic evolution of active faults in Kachchh and Saurashtra,
western India using field and Ground Penetrating Radra (GPR) studies funded by MoES.

3. Visits Abroad

1. Tokyo, Japan for SEM applications and Operation for two weeks in 1985.
2. Berlin,Germany for two weeks in 1995 in connection with XIV INQUA Meet.
3.Scotland, University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow, University of Edinbourgh,
University of Abertay Dundee and University of Dundee for collaborative research in 2010


4. Research (Doctoral)

A) Ph.D. Title Geological studies around Loharkhet-Dhakuri area in Kumaun Himalaya with
Special reference to the metabasics and the Main Central Thrust, The M.S.University of
Baroda, Vadodara (1985). Guide: Prof. S. S. Merh

B) Ph.Ds. produced:

1. Ms. Manudip Kaur (1994). Petrogenesis of the granitoid rocks of Higher Kumaun
Himalaya.
2. V. Sridhar (1995). Sequence Stratigraphy and Palaeoclimatic studies on the Quaternary
deposits of Sabarmati and Lower Luni Basins.
3. J. N. Malik (1997). Late Quaternary depositional history of the Mahi River basin with special
reference to neotectonics and palaeoclimate.
4. D. M. Maurya (1998). Quaternary tectonism : Evidence from Gujarat alluvial plains.
5. M. G. Thakkar (1999). Morphotectonic evolution of Khari River basin of central Kachchh
Highland.
6. A. S. Khadkikar (1999). Sedimentation calcrete cycles in Late Quaternary deposits of
Mainland Gujarat, western India.
7. Rachna Raj (2000). Tectonic geomorphology and Late Quaternary palaeoenvironment of
Mahi basin, Western India.
8. N. C. Juyal (2005). Chronology of dry land sediments in western India and their correlation
with climatic changes in Central Himalaya.
9. S. Bhandari (2005). Late Quaternary sedimentation, neotectonics and palaeoenvironment of
lower Narmada Basin.
10. Ravi Bhushan (2009). Geochemical and isotopic studies in sediments and waters of the
Northern Indian Ocean.


11. Pramod K. Singh (2013). Geomorphic evolution and neotectonism along Kachchh
Mainland Fault, Northern Hill Range, Kachchh, Gujarat.
12. Balaji, D (ongoing). Palaeoclimatic reconstructions based on marine sediments from the
Northern Indian Ocean: Implications to Aeolian flux and productivity.

Supervised as Co- guide

13. Ms. S. Prasad (1997). Late Quaternary Palaeoenvironment and evolution of the Nal region,
Gujarat, India.
14. Ms. G. Rajagopalan (1997). Stable isotope palaeoclimatology based on tropical peat
deposits in Nilgiri hills, India.
15. Satya Prakash (2008). Role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle.
16. Santosh Kumar (2009). Isotopic and geochemical studies of ancient and modern sediments
17. Shreyas M. Ramesh (2009). High resolution monsoon reconstruction using oxygen isotopes
in teak trees.
18. Anil Shukla (2012). Geochemical and isotopic studies of some Proterozoic carbonate
sequences of India.
19. Shraddha Band (Ongoing). Multi-proxy palaeoclimate studies in the Indian region for the
past 20 ka: A synthesis.
20. Gaurav Sharma (Ongoing). Geochemical and isotopic studies of ophiolites from the
Andman and Nicobar Islands.
21. Ikshu Gautam (Ongoing). Sm-Nd isotopic systematic of continental Igneous rocks of India:
Implications for the early evolution of the silicate earth.
22. Anirban Chatterjee (Ongoing). Provenance of late Quaternary continental sediments in
western India: insights from trace element and isotope geochemistry.

5. Research Papers Published in full (In refereed Journals)
Citation: 905 (google)
h-index: 17 (google) i10: 30

International

107. Alpa Sridhar, A. Laskar, Vandana Prasad, A. Sharma, J. K. Tripathi, D. Balaji, D. M. Maurya,
L. S. Chamyal (Comm.). Late Holocene flooding and sedimentation along the estuarine lower
Narmada River valley, western India: Implication for sea level and climatic fluctuations.
I nt er nat i onal Journal of eart h s ci enc e, s pri nger .

106. G. Subramanyam, D. M. Maurya, Nitesh Khonde, L. S. Chamyal and G. Archana (2014).
Microbial Activity and Culturable Bacterial Diversity in Sediments of Great Rann of Kutch, a
Unique Ecosystem, Western India. Pedosphere, Elsevier, 24, 45-55 (IF. 1.103).

105. D.M. Maurya, V. Chowksey, Parul Joshi and L. S. Chamyal (2013). Application of GPR for
delineating neotectonic setting and shallow subsurface nature of the seismically active Gedi
Fault, Kachchh, western India. Jour. of Geophysics and Engineering, 10,doi:10.1088/1742-
2132/10/3/034006 (IF. 0.805).



104. P. Joshi, D.M. Maurya and L.S.Chamyal (2013). Tectonic and Climatic controls on Holocene
Bajada sedimentation along Narmada-Son Fault (NSF), Gujarat, Western India. International
Jour. Sediment Research, Elesvier, 28, 66-76 (IF: 1.7).

103. A. Sridhar, L. S. Chamyal, F. Bhattacharya, and A. K. Singhvi (2013). Early Holocene fluvial
activity from the sedimentology and palaeohydrology of gravel terrace in the semi arid Mahi
River Basin, India. Journal Asian Earth Sciences, Elsevier, 66, 240 248 (IF: 2.301).

102. P. Joshi, D.M. Maurya and L.S.Chamyal (2013). Morphotectonic segmentation and spatial
variability of neotectonic activity along the seismically active Narmada-Son Fault (NSF) deduced
from geomorphic analysis using remote sensing and GIS, Gujarat, Western India.
Geomorphology, Elsevier, 180, 292-306 (IF: 2.879).
101. Alpa Sridhar and L.S.Chamyal (2012). Spatial and temporal variability in Holocene river flow
conditions deduced from fluvial terrace systems in the Mahi River basin, Gujarat, India.
Holocene: perspectives, environmental dynamics, impact events, Nova Science publisher
New York, pp.23-32.

100. G. Subramanyam, G. Archana and L.S.Chamyal (2011). Soil microbial activity and its
relation to soil indigenous properties in semi-arid alluvial and estuarine soils of Mahi
River basin, western India. Int. Journal of Soil Science, 6, 224- 237(IF: 1.037).

99. L.S.Chamyal, A Dambricourt Mallasse, D.M. Maurya, Rachna Raj, Navin Juyal, S.
Bahndari, R.K. Pant, and C. Gaillard (2011). Discovery of a robust fossil Homo Sapiens
in India (Orsang River valley, Lower Narmada Basin): Possible continuity with Asian
Homo erectus. Acta Anthropologica Sinica, 30, 167-191.

98. V. Chowksey, D. M. Maurya, N. Khonde and L. S. Chamyal (2010). Tectonic
geomorphology and evidence for active tilting of the Bela, Khadir and Bhanjada islands
in the seismically active Kachchh palaeorift graben, western India. Z.F.
Geomorphologie, Germany, 54, 467-490 (IF: 1.188).

97. Alpa Sridhar and L.S.Chamyal (2010). Sediment records as archives of the late
Pleistocene-Holocene hydrological change in the alluvial Narmada basin, western India.
Proceedings of Geologists Association (PGA), Elsevier, 121, 195-202 (IF: 1.47).

96. D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar, N. Khonde and L. S. Chamyal (2009).Geomorphology of the
Little Rann of Kachchh, Western India: Implication for basin architecture and Holocene
palaeoceanographic conditions. Z.F. Geomorphologie, Germany, 53, 69 -80 (IF: 1.188).

95. D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar, A.K. Patidar, S. Bhandari, B. Goyal and L.S.Chamyal (2008).
Late Quaternary geomorphic evolution of the coastal zone of Kachchh, western India. Journal
of Coastal Research, Florida, 24. 746-758 (IF: 1.366).

94. A. K. Patidar, D. M Maurya, M. G. Thakkar and L. S.Chamyal (2007). Fluvial geomorphology
and neotectonic activity based on field and GPR data, Katrol hill range, Kachchh, western India.
Quaternary International, Elsevier, 159, 74 92 (IF: 1.601).

93. N. Juyal, L. S. Chamyal, S. Bhandari, Ravi Bhushan and A.K.Singhvi (2006). Continental
record of the Southwest monsoon during the last 130 Ka: evidence from the southern margin of
Thar Desert, India. Quaternary Science Review, Elsevier, 25, 2632-2650 (IF: 4.245).



92. D. M. Maurya, B. Goyal, A. K.Patidar, N. Mulchandani, M.G.Thakkar and L.S.Chamyal (2006).
Ground Penetrating Radar imaging of two large sand blow craters related to 2001 Bhuj
earthquake, Kachchhh, Western India. Jour. Applied Geophysics, Elsevier, 60, 142- 152 (IF:
1.294).

91. Subhash Bhandari, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2005). Late Pleistocene alluvial plain
sedimentation in lower Narmada valley, western India: Palaeoenvironmental implications.
Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, Elsevier, 24, pp. 433 444 (IF: 2.301).

90. L. S. Chamyal, D. M. Maurya and Rachna Raj (2003). Fluvial systems of dry lands of western
India: A synthesis of Late Quaternary palaeoenvironmental and tectonic changes.
Quaternary International, Elsevier, 104, pp. 69-86 (IF: 1.601).

89. L. S. Chamyal, D. M. Maurya, S. Bhanadari and Rachna Raj (2002). Late Quaternary
geomorphic evolution of the Lower Narmada Valley, Western India : Implications for
neotectonic activity along the Narmada-Son Fault. Geomorphology, Elsevier, 46, 177-202 (IF:
2.879).

88. A. S. Khadkikar, L. S. Chamyal and R. Ramesh (2000). The character and genesis of calcrete in
late Quaternary alluvial deposits, Gujarat, western India, and its bearing on the interpretation of
ancient climates. Palaeoclimat. Palaeogeogh. Palaeoecol., Elsevier, 162, pp.239-261( IF:
2.645).

87. N. Juyal, Rachna Raj, D. M. Maurya, L. S. Chamyal and A.K.Singhvi (2000). Chronology of
Late Pleistocene environmental changes in the lower Mahi basin, western India. Journal of
Quaternary Science, Elsevier, 15, pp.501-508 (IF: 3.127).

86. A. S. Khadkikar, S. S. Merh, J. N. Malik, and L. S. Chamyal, (1998).Calcretes in semi-arid
alluvial system: formative pathways and sinks. Sedimentary Geology, Elsevier, 116, pp.251-
260 (IF: 1.957).

85. S. Kusumgar, Rachna Raj, L. S. Chamyal and G. Yadav (1998). Holocene palaeoenvironmental
changes in the Lower Mahi Valley. Radiocarbon, Germany, 40, pp. 819-823( IF: 1.16).

84. L. S. Chamyal, A. S. Khadikar, J. N. Malik and D. M. Maurya (1997). Sedimentology of the
Narmada alluvial fan, Western India. Sedimentary Geology, Elsevier, 107, pp. 263-279 (IF:
1.957).

83. V. Sridhar and L. S. Chamyal (1996). Debris and sheet flow dominated gravels in the Sabarmati
basin of Western India. Z.F. Geomorphologie, Germany, 103, pp. 243-248 (IF: 1.188).


National

82. D. M. MAURYA, Mamta Tiwari, A. S. Rajawat, H. Kumar, N. Khonde and L. S. Chamyal.
Geomorphic characterisation of the Banni plain, Kachchh, using orbital imaging radar
(RISAT 1C) and optical remote sensing data. Jour. Geol. Soc. India (Comm.).

81. V. Chowksey, D. M. MAURYA, N. Khonde, P. Joshi and L. S. Chamyal. Active
tectonic control on landscape and Quaternary sedimentation in the Pachham Island,
Kachchh, Western India. Jour. Geol. Soc. India (Comm.)



80. D. M. Maurya*, N. Khonde, Archana Das, V. Chowksey and L. S. Chamyal (2013).
Subsurface stratigraphy of the Great Rann of Kachchh, western India based on
preliminary evaluation from textural analysis of two continuous sediment cores. Current
Science, 104, 1071- 1077(IF: 0.897).

79. Murali, C. N. Murthy and L.S. Chamyal (2012). Characterization of colloids in the late
Quaternary sediment sequences of Mahi River basin, Gujarat, India. Current Science,
103, 1209- 1215 (IF: 0.897).

78. M.G.Thakkar, Bhanu Goyal, D.M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2012). Internal
geometry of reactivated and non-reactivated sandblow craters related to 2001 Bhuj
earthquake, India: A modern analogue for interpreting paleosandblow craters. Jour
Geol. Soc. India, 79, 367-375 (IF: 0.424).

77. N. Khonde, D. M. Maurya*, A.D. Siingh, V. Chowksey and L. S. Chamyal (2011).
Environmental significance of raised rann sediments along the margins of Khadir,
Bhanjada and Kuar bet islands in Great Rann of Kachchh, W. India. Current Science,
101, pp. 1429-1434 (IF: 0.783).

76. G. Subramanyam, G. Archana and L.S.Chamyal (2011). Microbial activity and diversity
in the late Pleistocene paleosols of alluvial Mahi river basin, Gujarat, western India.
Current Science, 101, 202 - 209 (IF: 0.783).

75. V. Chwksey, D.M. Maurya, N. Khonde and L.S.Chamyal (2011). Lithostratigraphic
development and neotectonic significance of the Quaternary sediments along the Kachchh
Mainland Fault (KMF) zone, Western India. Jour Earth System science, 120, pp. 979-999 (IF:
0.786).

74. V. Chowksey, P. Joshi, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2011). Ground penetrating radar
characterization of fault- generated Quaternary colluvio-fluvial deposits along the seismically
active Kachchh Mainland Fault, western India. Current Science, 100, pp. 915-921(IF: 0.783).

73. S. B. Shukla, S.P.Prizomwala, V.Ukey, Nilesh Bhatt and L.S.Chamyal (2010).Coastal
geomorphology and tsunami hazard scenario along the Kachchh coast, western India. Ind. Jour.
Marine Science, 39, pp.549-556 (IF: 0.3).

72. L.S.Chamyal and N. Juyal (2008). Late Quaternary continental studies in parts of India:
Implications for monsoon variability. Jour Geol. Soc. India, 71, 605 -623 (IF: 0.424).

71. A.K.Patidar, D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar and L. S. Chamyal (2008). Evidence of neotectonic
reactivation of the Katrol Hill Fault (KHF) during late Quaternary and its GPR characterization.
Current Science, 94, pp. 338-346 (IF: 0.783).

70. M.G.Thakkar, B.Goyal, A.K. Patidar, D.M.Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2006). Bedrock gorges
in the Central Mainland Kachchh: implications for landscape evolution. Jour. Earth System
Science, 115, pp. 249-256 (IF: 0.786).

69. R.K.Pant, N. Phadtare, L.S.Chamyal and N.Juyal (2005). Quaternary deposits in Ladakh and
Karakoram Himalaya: a treasure trove of the palaeoclimate records. Current Science, 88, pp.
1789-1798 (IF: 0.783).



68. L.S.Chamyal and N. Juyal (2005). Climatic events in Southern Thar Desert and Higher Central
Himalaya during the Last Glacial Stage (LGS): Possible linkages. Jour. Him. Geol., 26, pp.
241- 252.

67. D.M.Maurya, A.K.Patidar, N.Mulchandani, B.Goyal, M.G.Thakkar, S.Bhandari, S.I.Vaid,
N.P.Bhatt and L. S. Chamyal (2005). Need for initiating Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
studies along active faults in India: An example from Kachchh. Current Science, 88, pp. 231-
240(IF: 0.783).

66. Rachna Raj, N. Mulchandani, S. Bhandari, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2004). Channel
shifting in a highly sinuous meandering river in alluvial plain, Vishwamitri River, Mainland
Gujarat. Current Science, 86, pp. 1647-1653(IF: 0.783).

65. N. Juyal, L. S. Chamyal, S. Bhandari, D. M. Maurya and A. K. Singhvi (2004). Environmental
changes during Late Pleistocene in the Orsang River basin, Western India. Jour. Geol. Soc.
India, 64, 471-479 (IF: 0.424).

64. D. M. Maurya, S. Bhandari, M. G. Thakkar and L. S. Chamyal (2003) Late Quaternary fluvial
sequences of southern Mainland Kachchh, western India. Current Science, 84, pp. 1056-
1064(IF: 0.783).

63. Rachna Raj, Subhash Bhandari, D.M.Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2003). Geomorphic indicators
of active tectonism in the Karjan river basin of Lower Narmada valley, western India. Jour.
Geol.Soc. India, 62, pp. 739-752 (IF: 0.424).

62. D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar and L. S. Chamyal (2003). Quaternary geology of the arid zone
of Kachchh: Terra incognita. Proc. Ind. Nat. Sci. Acad., New Delhi, 69, pp. 123-135.

61. Rachna Raj, N. Mulchandani, S. Bhandari, D.M. Maurya, and L. S. Chamyal (2003). Evidence
of Mid Late Holocene seismic event from Dhadhar River basin, Gujarat Alluvial Plain,
Western India. Current Science, 85, pp. 812-815(IF: 0.783).

60. D.M.Maurya, M.G.Thakkar and L. S. Chamyal (2003). Implications of transverse fault system
on Tectonic evolution of Mainland Kachchh, Western India. Current Science, 85, pp. 661-
667(IF: 0.783).

59. L. S. Chamyal and D. M. Maurya (2002). Status of Quaternary geological studies in parts of
India: A synthesis. Indian Minerals, Calcutta, 56, pp. 1-26.

58. S. Bhandari, Rachna Raj, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2001). Formation and erosion of
Holocene alluvial fans along the Narmada-Son Fault near Rajpipla in the Lower Narmada Basin,
Western India. Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 58, pp. 519-531(IF: 0.424).

57. D.M. Maurya, Rachna Raj and L. S. Chamyal (2000). History of Tectonic evolution of Gujarat
alluvial plains, western India during Quaternary : A Review. Jour. Geol. Soc.Ind., 55, pp. 343-
363(IF: 0.424).

56. Rachna Raj, M. B. Wadi, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2000). Palaeochannels in the
lower Mahi basin, Gujarat. Man and Environment, 25, pp. 13-18.

55. Rachna Raj, D.M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (1999). Tectonic geomorphology in the Mahi
river basin, western India. Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 54, pp. 387-398 (IF: 0.424).



54. Rachna Raj, D.M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (1999). Tectonic control on distribution and
evolution of ravines in the lower Mahi valley, Gujarat. Jour. Geol. Soc. India, 53, pp. 669-674
(IF: 0.424).

53. Manudip Kaur, L. S. Chamyal, N. Sharma and T.N.Jowhar (1999). Geothermometry of the
granitoids of Eastern Higher Kumaun Himalaya, India. Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 53, pp. 211-
217(IF: 0.424).

52. M. G.Thakkar, D. M. Maurya, Rachna Raj and L. S. Chamyal (1999). Quaternary tectonic
history and terrain evolution of the area around Bhuj, Mainland Kachchh, western India. J. Geol.
Soc. Ind., 53, pp. 601-610 (IF: 0.424).

51. Rachna R. and L.S.Chamyal (1998). Microfauna from a Middle Holocene terrace, Lower
Mahi valley, western India. J. Palaeont. Soc. Ind., 43, pp. 55-67.

50. D. M. Maurya, Rachna, R,and L. S. Chamyal (1998). Seismically induced soft sediment
deformational structures (Seismites) from the Mid Late Holocene terraces, Lower Mahi valley,
Western India. Jour. Geol. Soc. India, 51, 755-758 (IF: 0.424).

49. Rachna Raj, D.M.Maurya and L.S.Chamyal (1998). Late Quaternary Sea level changes in
western India: Evidence from Lower Mahi valley. Current Sci., 74, 910-914(IF: 0.783).

48. V. Sridhar, S. S. Merh and L. S. Chamyal (1997). Drainage of north Gujarat: present and past.
Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 49, pp. 417-426 (IF: 0.424).

47. V.Sridhar, S.S.Merh and L. S. Chamyal (1997). Role of tectonism in the north Gujarat alluvial
plains. Proc.Ind. Nat. Sci. Acad., New Delhi, 63, pp. 183-196.

46. D. M. Maurya, J. N. Malik, Rachna Raj and L. S. Chamyal (1997). Soft sediment deformation
in the Quaternary sediments of the lower Mahi basin, western India. Current Science, 72, pp.
519-522(IF: 0.783).

45. D. M. Maurya, J. N. Malik, Rachna Raj and L. S. Chamyal (1997). Holocene valley fill
terraces in the Lower Mahi valley, Gujarat. Current Science, 73, pp. 539-542(IF: 0.783).

44.Manudip Kaur and L. S. Chamyal ( 1996). The Granitoids of Pindar-Sarju, Ramganga and
Goriganga valleys of Higher Kumaun Himalaya. Jl. Geol. Soc. Ind., 47, pp. 665-674 (IF:
0.424).

43. A.S. Khadkikar, L. S. Chamyal, J. N. Malik, D. M. Maurya and S. S. Merh (1996). Arid-humid
cycles in Mainland Gujarat over the past ~300 ka: Evidence from the Mahi River basin, India.
Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 47, pp. 383-388(IF: 0.424).

42. L. S. Chamyal (1995). The Quaternary continental deposits of the semi-arid central Gujarat
alluvial plains. Jour. Geol. Soc. India, 45, pp. 245-248 (IF: 0.424).

41. L. S. Chamyal and Manudip Kaur and M. Thakkar (1995). Usefulness of incompatible elements
and correlation co-efficient patterns in the petrogenesis of amphibolites of Kumaun Himalaya.
Ind. Mineralogist, 29, pp. 50-59.

40. L. S. Chamyal (1995). A note on the Precambrian deformation in the amphibolites of the
Central Crystallines in the Kumaun. Jl. Him. Res., 6, pp. 1-14.



39. D.M. Maurya, L. S. Chamyal and S.S. Merh (1995). Tectonic evolution of the Gujarat central
plain, western India. Current Science, 69, pp. 610-613(IF: 0.783).


38. L. S. Chamyal and S. S. Merh (1995). The Quaternary Formations of Gujarat. Mem.Geol. Soc.
Ind., 32, pp. 246-257.

37. L. S. Chamyal, S. S. Merh, D. M. Maurya and B. Sharma (1995). A note on the Quaternary
sediment gravity flows in the Banganga basin, Baroda district, Gujarat. Man and Env., 21, pp.
109-112.

36. L. S. Chamyal, B. Sharma, S. S. Merh and H. Karami (1994). Significance of bank material at
Tilakwada in Lower Narmada valley. Current Science, 66, pp. 306-307(IF: 0.783).

35. V. Sridhar, L. S. Chamyal and S. S. Merh (1994). The north Gujarat rivers: Remnants of a super
fluvial system. Jour. Geol. Soc. Ind., 44, pp. 427-434 (IF: 0.424).

34. L. S. Chamyal and Manudip Kaur (1994). Structural set up in northern part of Kumaun
Himalaya. Ind. Acad. Sci. ( Earth and Planet. Sci.) 103, pp. 37-47 (IF: 0.786).

33. S. S. Merh and L. S. Chamyal (1993). The Quaternary sediments in Gujarat. Current Science,
64, pp. 823-827(IF: 0.783).

32. L. S. Chamyal and S. S. Merh (1992). Sequence stratigraphy of surface Quaternaries in the
semi-arid basins of Gujarat. Man and Env., 27, pp. 33-40.

31. L. S. Chamyal (1991). New data on the geology of Loharkhet-Dhakuri area in Kumaun
Himalaya. J. M.S.Univ. of Baroda, 37-38, pp. 57-70.

30. L. S. Chamyal (1991). Stratigraphy of the Lesser Himalayan rocks in Kumaun. Ind. Acad. Sci.
(Earth Planet. Sci.), 103, pp. 37-47(IF:0.786).

29. L. S. Chamyal and N. M. Vas hi (1990). Some observations on stratigraphy, structure and
metamorphism in some parts of northern Kumaun Himalaya. J. M.S.Univ.Baroda,35-36 pp. 53-
64.

28. R.K. Pant and L. S. Chamyal (1990). Quaternary sedimentation pattern and terrain evolution in
the Mahi river basin, Gujarat, India. Proc. Ind. Nat. Sci. Acad. Physical Science, New Delhi,
56, pp. 501-511.

27. L. S. Chamyal and R. K. Pant (1989). Heavy mineral distribution in the `fluvial micro-
environments of the upper Sarju river, Kumaun Himalaya. Man and Env.,13, pp. 33-39.

26. L. S. Chamyal (1987). A preliminary note on the Quaternary deposits of the upper Sarju basin in
Kumaun Himalaya. Man and Env., 11, pp. 93-97.

25. L. S. Chamyal (1987). Some petrographic studies on the crystalline rocks of Dhakuri area in
Kumaun Himalaya. J. Ind. Acad. Geoscience, 33, pp. 1-25.

Articles published in Seminar/Conference volume

24. N.Khonde, D. M. Maurya, V. Chowksey, M.G. Thankkar and L.S.Chamyal (2011). Tectonic
geomorphology of the Chang River basin in SE Wagad, Kachchh western India. Geological
processes and climate change, Macmillan Publishers India Ltd., 51-62.



23. L.S. Chamyal and D. M. Maurya (2011). GPR studies in Mainland Kachchh: Implication for
neotectonic evolution. Proc. Nat. Semi. on Geosciences and water resources for sustainable
development. Andhra University, pp. 86 98.
22. L.S.Chamyal, D.M. Maurya and Nilesh Bhatt (2009). Neotectonics in parts of Gujarat: A
synthesis of field and GPR based studies. Proc. Nat. Seminar on Geodynamics, sedimentation
and biotic response to India-Asia collision, pp. 61-79.

21. A. K. Patidar, D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar, and L. S. Chamyal (2006). Shallow
subsurface characterisation of active faults using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR):
Example from Katrol Hill Fault (KHF), Kachchh, western India. Proc. Ground
Penetrating Radar, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

20. N. P. Bhatt, A. K. Patidar, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (2006). Delineation of three
shallow subsurface faults using GPR in south Saurashtra, western India. Proc. Ground
Penetrating Radar, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

19. M. G. Thakkar, D. M. Maurya, Rachna Raj and L. S. Chamyal (2001). Morphotectonic analysis
of Khari river basin of Mainland Kachchh : Evidence for neotectonic activity along
transverse faults. Bull. Ind. Geol. Assoc., 34, pp. 205-220.

18. Rachna Raj, D. M. Maurya, M. G. Thakkar and L. S. Chamyal (2001). Rejuvenation of Aravallis
during Quaternary : Evidences from the SE Aravalli range. Bull. Ind. Geol. Assoc., 34, pp. 197-
204.

17. L. S. Chamyal, D. M. Maurya, Rachna Raj and M. B. Wadi (1999). Evolution of Gujarat alluvial
plains: An evaluation of various geological factors. Sp.Publ. Gondwana Geol. Soc. Nagpur. 4,
pp 105-115.

16. Rachna Raj, D. M. Maurya and L. S. Chamyal (1999). The evolution of Mahi drainage basin
during Qauternary: A morphometric approach. Sp. Publ. Gondwana Geol. Soc. Nagpur. 4,
131-139.

15. N. Sharma, S. I. Vaid and L. S. Chamyal (1999).Late Pleistocene soils around Vasad in the
Lower Mahi valley Gujarat. Sp. Publ. Gondwana Geol. Soc. Nagpur. 4, pp. 187-192.

14. V. Sridhar and L. S. Chamyal (1995). Studies on surface and buried soils of North-Gujarat and
their palaeoenvironmental implications. Proc. Nat. Semi. Rec. Res. Geol.,Western India,
pp. 231-240.
13. R. K. Pant and L. S. Chamyal (1988). Some observations on the Quaternary deposits in the
upper Sarju basin, Kumaun Himalaya. Proc. Quat. Stud. Geol., Baroda, pp. 231-240.

12. L. S. Chamyal, N. M. Vashi and S. S. Merh (1984). On the nature of Main Central Thrust in
Kumaun Himalaya. Proc. Ind. Geol. Cong. Bombay, pp. 77-84.

11. O. K. Shah, S. G. Patel and L. S. Chamyal (1984). Stratigraphic significance of the rocks of
Ganai area in Kumaun Himalaya. Proc. Ind. Geol. Cong. Bombay, pp. 1-10.


Books (Monograph) authored



10. S. S. Merh and L. S. Chamyal (1997). The Quaternary Geology of Gujarat alluvial plains.
Published by Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, 98p.

Other Publications

9. L. S. Chamyal, A. K. Patidar and K. R. Gupta (2007). Ground Penetrating Radar and its use in
subsurface geological studies: examples from Gujarat, Western India. Geospectrum, 2, pp. 5-
16.

8. L.S.Chamyal (2004). Neotectonic studies: a synthesis. Glimpses of Geoscience Research in India,
Ind. Nat. Sci. Academy, New Delhi, pp. 59-63.

7. L.S.Chamyal and N. Juyal (2004). Palaeoclimatic studies. Glimpses of Geoscience Research in
India, Ind. Nat. Sci. Academy, New Delhi, pp. 103-105.

6. L. S. Chamyal, D. M. Maurya and Rachna Raj (2000). Evolution of Mainland Gujarat Quaternary
basin. SERC Research Highlights, DST, pp. 74-80.

5. L. S. Chamyal and N.M.Vashi (1989). Tectonic framework and structural characteristics of the
crystalline rocks of Kumaun Himalaya. Current Trends in Geology, 11, pp. 91-106.

4. L. S. Chamyal, N. M. Vashi and O. K. Shah (1989). Metavolcanics of Lesser Himalaya. Current
Trends in Geol., 12, pp. 195-210.

3. L. S. Chamyal and N. M. Vas hi (1988). Origin and palaeotectonic environment of the
amphibolites of Kumaun Himalaya. Sp. Pub.Ind. Geol. Assoc. Adv. Stud. Geol., Chandigarh,
3, pp. 193-206.

2. S. S. Mer h, L. S. Chamyal a nd N. M. Vas hi (1986). Geochemistry and geodynamic
significance of the amphibolites of Kumaun Himalaya. Ophiolotes and Indian Plate Margin,
pp. 109-122.

1. L. S. Chamyal and S. S.Merh (1984).Metabasics of Loharkhet area in Kumaun and their
stratigraphic significance. Current trends in Geology, 7, pp. 353-378.


6. Published as abstracts (Selected)
1. Tectonic evolution of Quaternary Basin, Western India. XIV INQUA Congress, Berlin
[1995].
2. Terminal Pleistocene aridity as reflected in the aeolian deposits of northern and central part of
Mainland Gujarat.XIV INQUA Congress, Berlin [1995].
3. Evidences of arid phases in the river sections of North and Central Gujarat. Int. Symp.on
Deserts. P.R.L. Ahmedabad. [1992].
4. Stratigraphy of the Quaternary formations in the Mahi and Narmada basins, Gujarat. Indo-
Soviet Symp., Aligarh. [1990].
5. Stratigraphy of the Quaternary deposits in Gujarat, India. First South Asia Geol. Cong.
Pakistan. [1992].
6. Alluvial gravels in the Lower Narmada Valley. Int. Sem. Quaternary, Tehran University.
[1994].
7. Stratigraphy and Soil formation in the semi arid basin of Central Gujarat. Int. Sem.
Quaternary, Tehran University. [1994].
8. Alluvial fan sedimentation in the semi- arid plains of Western India. 30
th
Int. Geol. Cong.
Beiging, China [1996].


9. Palaeosols: Records of Quaternary Climate. Natn. Sem. Quat. Land.,Baroda [1988].
10. Quaternary deposits of Mahi River, Gujarat. Natn. Sem. Rec. Quat. Stud. Ind.Baroda
[1988].
11. Geomorphic evolution of Sarju River basin, Kumaun Himalaya. Ind. Geog. Meet Baroda
[1991].
12. Quaternary succession in the Sabarmati River basin, Gujarat, Ind. Geol. Cong.Ujjain [1991].
13. Sequence of exposed Quaternaries in the Narmada valley, Gujarat: 79
th
Ind. Sci. Cong.
Baroda [1992].
14. Surface and buried soils of Central Gujarat Alluvial plains. Ann. Meet. Geol. Sco. Ind. Sem.
Rock weathering and soil formation, Pune [1992].
15. Palaeoclimatic inferences from the exposed continental sequences in the river valleys of
Western India. DST workshop on past Global climatic changes .I.I.T.M. Pune [1993].
16. Fluvial Systems of the SE Thar margin. I
st
Indian workshop of IGCP-349, Geol. Surv.
India, Jaipur [1995]
17. The Quaternary Alluvial fans in the semi arid basins of Gujarat. Nat. Sem. Neogene-
Qaternary sediments of India, Chandigarh [1995]
18. Stratigraphical and Palaeoenvironmental studies in the south- east Thar margin. II
nd
Indian
workshop of IGCP-349, Baroda [1995]
19. Late Quaternary geomorphic landforms and climatic change in the SE margin of the Thar.
Last workshop of IGCP-349, Pune [1998]
20. Late Pleistocene Holocene palaeoenvironmental changes: Evidence from Gujarat alluvial
plains. IGBP Workshop on South Asian Palaeoenvironments held at IITM, Pune, Feb,
2000.
21. An overview of the fluvial systems of Mainland Gujarat. Workshop on understanding future
dry land environmental changes from the past dynamics.IGCP-413, GSI Jaipur, April 2000.
22. Fluvial geomorphology and neotectonics of mainland Gujarat. Sem. On Structure and
tectonics of Indian plate held at CAS in Geology, P. U. Chandigarh, July-August 2000.
23. Landscape evolution of Lower Narmada Basin during Late Quaternary. IGCP 449 Global
correlation of Late Cenozoic Fluvial sequences. Ind. Inst. of Technology, Kanpur, India.
Dec.20-22, 2001.
24. Tectonic controls on Late Quaternary sedimentation and geomorphic evolution of southern
Mainland Kachchh, western India. IGCP 449 Global Correlation of Late Cenozoic Fluvial
sequences. Ind .Inst. of Technology, Kanpur, India. Dec 20-22 ,2001.
25. Response of fluvial systems to late Quaternary climatic and tectonic changes in Gujarat and
their comparison with other regions. Int. Conf. on Quaternary climate, tectonism and
environment of the Himalaya: comparisons with other regions. Dept. Of Geology,
Kumaun University, Nanital, 11 to 15 March, 2002.
26. Late Quaternary fluvial sequences and environments in the Lower Narmada Basin, Western
India. GLOCOPH, 2002, Pune, 2-7 Dec., 2002.
27. Quaternary sedimentary basin of Western India. Convention of Indian Association of
Sedimentologists, Dept. Of Geology, Garhwal University, Srinagar, November, 2003.
28. Applications and significance of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) in Quaternary Geological
studies: Examples from Gujarat. Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists,
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, December, 2005.
29. Late Quaternary Paleoclimatic frame work of Western India: An update and scope for further
studies. BSIP, Nov. 2006.
30. Field and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) based neotectonic studies in Kachchh. National
seminar on seismicity, Gandhinagar, 2006.
31. An overview of Late Quaternary sedimentation of Gujarat alluvial plain, Western India.Nat.
Sem., Lucknow University, Feburary 25-26, 2009.
32. Neotectonism in parts of Gujarat: A field and GPR based study. Nat. Sem. Geodynamics,
sedimentation and biotic response in the context of India Asia collision, Mizoram
University, Aizawl, 26-28 Nov., 2009.
33. Fluvial geomorphology and morphotectonic characteristics of Samkhiali and Lakadiya plain
in Kachchh basin, western India. Gujarat Science Congress, Ahmedabad, 21 March, 2010.


34. Holocene foraminifera as environmental indicators, Great Rann of Kachchh, western India.
Gujarat Science Congress, Ahmedabad, 21 March, 2010.
35. Geomorphic indicators of neotectonic activity along the Narmada Son Fault zone in Gujarat,
western India. Gujarat Science Congress, Ahmedabad, 21 March, 2010
36. GPR studies in Mainland Kachchh: Implications for neotectonic evolution. Nat. Conf.
Geosciences and Water resources for sustainable development (GWRSD). Andhra
University, Vishakhapatnam, 11-12 Feb., 2011.
37. Fluvial systems of Gujarat in a climate change perspective: An analysis of
palaeohydrology, palaeodischarge and palaeochannel dimensions. Interantional
Geological Correlation Programme- 582. IIT Kanpur, 5-6 January, 2012.
38. Neotectonic evolution of active faults in Kachchh basin: Evidence from Quaternary
geological and GPR studies. National conference on Geology of Kachchh basin, western
India: Present status and future perspectives. KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, 26-29
Jan., 2012.
39. Seasonal survival of foraminifera and its ecological significance in northwestern Great Rann
of Kachchh, western India. Regional Science Congress, Baroda, 15-16 September, 2012.
40. Preliminary results of organic/inorganic carbon analysis of late Pleistocene- Holocene
sediments of Great Rann of Kachchh, western India. Regional Science Congress, Baroda,
15-16 September, 2012.
41. Geomorphic analysis along Narmada-Son Fault, Gujarat, western India using remote sensing
and GIS. Regional Science Congress, Baroda, 15-16 September, 2012.
42. Surafce sediment characteristics and foraminiferal assemblage in northern part of Great Rann
of Kachchh, western India. Gujarat Science Congress, Baroda, 26 February, 2012.
43. Sedimentological signatures of palaeoenvironmental changes in Banni plain, western India.
Gujarat Science Congress, Baroda, 26 February, 2012.

7. Lectures delivered as Resource Person (Selected)

1. 1996 - UGC sponsored refresher course on applied Quaternary Geology, held in the
Department of Geology, M.S. University of Baroda.
2. 2000 - UGC sponsored refresher course on Landscapes and process held in the Department
of Geology, M. S. University of Baroda.
3. 2001 - PAGES Training programme on Palaeoclimates, held at IITM, Pune in May.
4. 2002- DST contact Programme on Structure Stratigraphy and Mesozoic stratigraphy of
Kachchh, January, 2002.
5. 2004 - DST Workshop on tectonic Geomorphology, held at IIT Kanpur, May2004.
6. 2004 - DST Workshop on Groundwater modelling, Department of Geology, Rajasthan
University, Jaipur, June, 2004.
7. 2004 - DST programme on fluvial systems, Department of Geology, M. S. University of
Baroda, November, 2004.
8. 2004 - DST SERC School on concepts in Quaternary Geology, IIT Kanpur, 7 April, 2005,
Quaternary Stratigraphy and Climatic reconstruction of Western India: A regional synthesis.
9. 2005 - Workshop on Quantitative geomorphology, CESS, Trivandraum, 28-30 Dec.
Tectonic geomorphology of Gujarat.
10. 2006 - GPR and its Applications in the SERC School on crustal deformation and tectonic
geomorphology, CMMACS, Bangalore on Feb 21.
11. 2006 - Quaternary landscape evolution in parts of Gujarat based on field and GPR studies in
the Department of Earth Sciences, IIT, Mumbai, May 30.
12. 2006 - Field and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) based neotectonic studies in Kachchh.
Institute of Seismological Research, Gandhinagar, 16 Sept.
13. 2006 - Mapping of active faults in Kachchh using GPR - A review of recent studies and
future prospective. WIHG, 10-11 Nov.


14. 2007 - Tectonic geomorphology and use of GPR in active fault mapping. Third SERC
School, WIHG, Dehradun, 15 Feb.
15. 2007 - Active tectonic mapping along faults, Western India, IV SERC School, R.R. Lalan
College (Kachchh University), Bhuj, 13-23 Nov.
16. 2009 - Late Quaternary continental deposits of Gujarat: Implications for climatic changes.
Concepts in Quaternary climate studies, BSIP, Lucknow, 12 May.
17. 2009-Tectonic and climatic studies in western India. Fifth SERC School, SMIT, Rangpo,
31 May.
18. 2010- Why study Geology and the role of geologists? INSPIRE Programme of DST,
Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand.
19. 2010- Facets of effective project proposal writing. Workshop on Scientific writing, M.S.
Uiversity of Baroda, 23 March.
20. 2010- Impotance and scope of geology. INSPIRE Programme of DST, The M. S.
University of Baroda, Vadodara, 2 July.
21. 2010- Basics of geology, natural hazards and climate. INSPIRE Programme of DST,
Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, 10 December
22. 2010-What is earth science good for? INSPIRE Programme of DST, SVNIT, Surat, 21
December.
23. 2011- The mother earth. INSPIRE Programme of DST, M. S. University of Baroda, 18
January.
24. 2011- Geological processes, natural hazards and palaeoclimate. INSPIRE Programme of
DST, KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj, 19 January.
25. 2011- Art of writing effective project proposals. DST Workshop on fluoride in water.
Sivaji University, Kolhapur, 23 March.
26. 2011- Neotectonics in the sedimentary basins of Cambay and Kachchh, western India.
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, 26 April.
27. 2011- The mother earth: geological processes. INSPIRE Programme of DST, Rajasthan
University, Jaipur, 29 April.
28. 2011- What is geology? What does a geologist do? INSPIRE Programme of DST,
Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 25 June.
29. 2012- Landscape evolution in response of tectonic inversion in sedimentary basins:
Examples from Gujarat, 18 February, UGC refresher course, Department of Geology,
University of Pune.
30. 2012- Understanding mother earth: a geological perspective. INSPIRE programme of
DST, Rajastahn University, Jaipur, 30 March.
31. 2012- Why to know about mother earth? INSPIRE Science camp of DST, North Gujarat
University, Patan, 1 August, 2012.
32. 2012- Importnace of earth sciences? INSPIRE Science camp of DST, KSKV Kachchh
University, Bhuj, 6 August.
33. 2012- Understanding mother earth. INSPIRE Science camp of DST, SPP School of
Pharmacy, SVKMS NMIMS, MUMBAI, 1 Octber.
34. 2012- Tectonic geomorphology: Examples from Gujarat, western India. Academies Lecture
workshop, HNB Garhwal University, 1 November.
35. 2013- Geomorphic development in inverted sedimentary basins: Examples from Gujarat.
Prof. Vaidyanadhan award lecture, Geological society of India, Central University of
Karnatak, Gulbarga, 16 December.







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