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Professor Debajyoti Paul
PhD (Cornell University, USA)
Professor, Departement of Earth Sciences
Research Interest
I try to understand the physical and chemical processes in the Earth by analyzing the chemistry of its rocks. I am interested in modeling isotopic evolution (Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Th-Pb-He, and K-Ar systems) of the Earth, and specifically, how the various isotopic systems have evolved through time in various terrestrial reservoirs. Current research also includes reconstruction of Quaternary paleoclimate (and paleovegetation patterns) of India, with respect to the major shifts in southwest monsoon, from multiple climate proxies archived in sediment records of Indus-Gangetic basin and other alluvium, and archaeological (short-lived herbivores) material.
Office
303 E Western Laboratory Extension,
IIT Kanpur,
Kanpur 208016
Specialization
Geochemistry
Education
PhD, Cornell University, USA, 2002Thesis Title:Modeling the isotopic evolution in the Earth & Geochemistry of Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean, Cornell University, 217 pp., 2002. Thesis Supervisor:Prof. William M. White
M.Sc., Andhra University, India, 1994
B.Sc., Utkal University, India, 1992
Teaching Area
Geochemistry
Isotope Geochemistry
Petrology
Selected Publications
Skrzypek, G., D. Paul, and B Wojtun, The altitudinal climatic effect on the stable isotope compositions of Agave and Opuntia in arid environments - a case study at the Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA. Journal of Arid Environments, 92, 102-112., 2013.
Sensarma S., D. Paul, N V ChalapatiRao, Large Igneous Provinces: Global Perspectives and Research Prospects in India, Current Science, 105 (2), 182-192, 2013.
Paul D., and R. Mauldin., Implications for Late Holocene climate from stable carbon and oxygen isotopic variability in soil and land-snail shells from archaeological site 41KM69 in Texas, USA, Quaternary International, 308-309, 308-309, 242-252, 2013.
Paul D., Swati., Global Surface Heat Flow and its implications on mantle structure. Journal of Applied Geochemistry, 14(4), 509-527, 2012.
Moore, J. C., W.M. White, D. Paul, R.A. Duncan, W. Abouchami, and S.J.G. Galer, Evolution of Shield-building and Rejuvenescent Volcanism of Mauritius. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 207, 47–66, 2011..
Awards & Fellowships
1994 Andhra University: Gold Medal for securing First Class First in the University
1998–99 Cornell University: Long fellowship
2004- Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow
Professional Experience
2018-present, Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Kanpur, India.
2014-2018, Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Kanpur, India.
2012-2014, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India.2008-2012, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India.
2002-2004, Visiting Resarch Fellow, Max-Planck Institut fur Chemie, Mainz, Germany (1 yr as Av. Humboldt Research Fellow