Ishwar Kumar C.

Ishwar Kumar C. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), where he has been a faculty member since January 2018. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), establishing him as a prominent researcher in Precambrian geology.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2015)
• M.Sc. in Geology, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga (2008) - First rank with Gold medal
• B.Sc. in Geology, Mangalore University, Mangalore (2006)

Dr. Kumar's research focuses on the tectonics and evolution of shear/suture zones, Archean crustal domains, and the paleogeography of Eastern Gondwana with emphasis on India-Madagascar-Sri Lanka-Antarctica correlations. His multidisciplinary approach integrates image-based studies (remote sensing, GIS), extensive field investigations, and sophisticated laboratory analyses including petrological, geochemical, and geochronological techniques to unravel complex geological histories.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Precambrian crustal evolution in the Indian subcontinent, with particular attention to the Dharwar Craton, Karwar block, and connections to other Gondwanan landmasses. Recent work (2021-2022) has advanced understanding of crustal growth processes and metamorphic histories through innovative analytical approaches.

Awards and Recognition:

• National Post-Doctoral Fellowship from SERB-DST (2017)
• Research Associate Fellowship from IISc Bangalore (2015)
• First rank with Gold medal in M.Sc. (2008)

Dr. Kumar teaches key courses including Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Economic Geology, Field Geology, and Geological Remote Sensing and GIS. His research has significant implications for understanding early Earth processes, mineral resource exploration, and paleogeographic reconstructions of ancient supercontinents. He maintains active collaborations with international researchers, as evidenced by his co-authored publications across multiple continents.