Animesh Mandal

Animesh Mandal serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), where he has been a faculty member since April 2015. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Physics from University of Calcutta (2005), M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Delhi (2007), and Ph.D. in Geophysics from IIT Kharagpur (2013). Prior to joining IITK, he worked as a Project Scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI).

Research Interests: Dr. Mandal specializes in near-surface geophysical studies, geophysical data enhancement, and subsurface modeling. His work focuses on integrated geophysical approaches to understand shallow crustal configuration and delineate natural resources, utilizing gravimeter, magnetometer, electrical, and EM equipment. He has pioneered research in machine learning-assisted interpretation of geophysical data, particularly in seismic impedance inversion, reservoir characterization, and geothermal system analysis. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in applying deep learning techniques to solve complex geophysical problems.

Research Trends: Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on geothermal energy systems, particularly non-volcanic hot springs in the Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt. His work combines gravity-magnetic studies with advanced computational methods to understand crustal configuration and thermal structure. Another major trend involves machine learning applications in seismic data processing, where he develops novel deep learning architectures for impedance inversion and reservoir characterization. His research bridges traditional geophysical methods with cutting-edge AI techniques, creating innovative approaches to subsurface imaging.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Supervised students who received Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
  • Advisees awarded FARE Fellowship, ONGC-IGU Best Poster Presentation Award, and EAGE PACE grants
  • Students received FULL sponsorship to attend major international conferences like IMAGE 2024
  • Mentored students who secured postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including KAUST and University College Dublin

Academic Leadership: Dr. Mandal has successfully supervised multiple Ph.D. and M.Tech. students to completion, with recent graduates securing positions at institutions like University College Dublin, Queen's University, and industry roles at companies including Verisk Analytics and ONGC. His research group maintains active collaborations with international institutions and regularly presents at major geoscience conferences including EAGE, SEG, and AOGS. The group has secured competitive research funding that supports field studies, laboratory work, and student training in advanced geophysical techniques.