Anupam Banerjee

Anupam Banerjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he has been employed since November 2021. His prior affiliations include a Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Research Fellowship at the University of Washington (2023–2024), a Visiting Assistant Professorship at Niigata University, Japan (2019–2021), and research roles at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2018–2021). He leads a research group focused on field-based sampling and laboratory analysis of mantle-derived rocks.

Education:
• Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2018)
• M.Sc. in Applied Geology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2011)
• B.Sc. in Geology (Hons.), Presidency College, University of Calcutta (2009)

Research Interests:
Banerjee investigates mantle heterogeneity, redox states, and spatiotemporal evolution of Earth's mantle. His work addresses crustal recycling, deep carbon cycles, and core-mantle interactions via large igneous provinces. Methodologies include radiogenic (Sm-Nd, Rb-Sr, Hf-W) and stable (Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, C, O, S) isotope analysis of rocks, coupled with fieldwork across global localities.

Publication Trends:
His 15 most recent articles (2016–2024) reveal a focus on isotope geochemistry (Ca, Nd, Sr, Mg, S, C, O) applied to carbonatites, mantle processes, weathering, and crustal recycling. Key themes include carbonatite petrogenesis, subduction-driven mantle heterogeneity, and isotopic tracers for Earth's evolution. Studies span field sites in India (e.g., Newania, Bushveld) and integrate petrologic, mineralogic, and geochemical datasets.

Awards and Fellowships:

• Fulbright-Nehru Visiting Research Fellowship (2023–2024)
• Senior Research Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science (2014–2018)
• Junior Research Fellowship, Indian Institute of Science (2012–2014)

Research Group:
He directs a team conducting fieldwork and laboratory analyses (major/trace elements, isotopes) to study mantle-crust dynamics. Collaborative projects include international partnerships and utilize facilities at IIT Kanpur and partner institutions.