Projects since 2013 (ongoing and completed) at the School: Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
S.No. Project Investigator; Co-investigator Title Funding agency Amount (Rs. in lakhs) Duration
1Chachadi, A.G.Groundwater ResourcesUGC-SAP DRS-III level pro0.00Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
2D'Costa, P.M.Understanding the Fluxes of Microplastics in the Coastal Ecosystems of Major Rivers of IndiaSERB6.30Jul 2022 - Jul 2025
3D'Costa, P.M.Fate of Diatoms During Microbially-mediated Decomposition Processes SERB-DST6.50Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
4Damare, V.S.Assessment of macrofauna-associated microbial diversity in the mangrove habitats of Goa and their role in ecosystem functioning with emphasis on marine fungi and thraustochytrid protistsGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa21.30Mar 2024 - Mar 2027
5Ghadi, P.P.Reconstruction of past environment over glacial-interglacial time scale from the Southern Ocean using siliceous fossilsGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa3.90Nov 2024 - Nov 2026
6Kalangutkar, N.G.Study of Micro-plastics in Coastal Areas of GoaDSTE WM-Department of Science & Technology and Waste Management6.06May 2023 - May 2026
7Mahender, K.Mineral Resources Conservation – GIS Data BaseUGC-SAP DRS-III level pro74.00Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
8Mahender, K.Dolomitization and Geochemical Nature of Proterozoic Carbonate Rocks of Kaladgi Basin: Implications of the Origin and Depositional EnvironmentsUGC 12.50Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
9Mahender, K.UGC Special Assistance Programme (SAP) DRS-I to DRS-IIUGC42.00Oct 2007 - Oct 2012
10Mahender, K.Preperation of Multimedia Field Guide on Sedimentary Facies and Basin Analysis with Specific Reference to KutchDST 7.47Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
11Matta, V.M.Atmospheric deposition and its influence on rain water quality and coastal waters of Arabian sea with special reference to nutrients and iron and manganeseMoES47.37Sep 2011 - Jul 2018
12Menon, H.B.Establishing A Network Station at Goa University for Atmospheric Boundary Layer Measurements Under The NOBLE ProjectISRO50.00Apr 2017 - Mar 2022
13Menon, H.B.Aerosol Radiative Forcing over IndiaISRO50.00Apr 2017 - Mar 2022
14Menon, H.B.Analysis of Optical Properties of Coastal and Estuarine Waters and Development of Algorithm to Retrieve Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter from an Optical SensorNRB, MoD46.31Apr 2019 - Mar 2022
15Menon, H.B.Optical Characterization of Case II: Waters and Retrieval of Colour Components from an Optical SensorMoES61.23Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
16Menon, H.B.Establishing A Network Station at Goa University for Atmospheric Boundary Layer Measurements Under The NOBLE Project of ISRO-GBP-SPL, VSSC, ISRO ISRO86.65Apr 2013 - Mar 2017
17Menon, H.B.Aerosol Radiative Forcing over IndiaVSSC, ISRO, Trivandrum 50.00Apr 2012 - Mar 2017
18Menon, H.B.Variability of Colour Components in Estuarine and Coastal Regions of Eastern Arabian Sea and its Predictive Potential to Naval ApplicationsNRB61.41Jul 2011 - Jun 2014
19Menon, H.B.Variability of Remote Sensing Reflectance and its Implications to Colour Components Analysis: A Study in the Estuarine and Coastal Waters of Eastern Arabian SeaINCOIS78.38Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
20Menon, H.B.Validation of OCM-II Derived Geophysical Products of Inland Waters of Goa and Eastern Arabian SeaSAC, ISRO29.00Jul 2009 - Mar 2012
21Menon, H.B.Aerosol Rediative Forcing over IndiaSP&L, VSSC, ISRO57.00Mar 2007 - Mar 2012
22Menon, H.B.Analysis of Assimilative Capacity of Dahej/Hazira, Mahim/basssein Creeks and Coastal Waters of Managalore: Study Through Satellite and in-situ ObservationsNIO 20.00May 2008 - May 2011
23Menon, H.B.Bio-optical Properties of Coastal Waters, Between Goa and Kochi, for Modeling Illumination and Retrieval of Ocean Colour Components Through Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) on Board IRS-P4NRB46.85Feb 2007 - Jun 2010
24Menon, H.B.Aerosol Characterization Along the West Coast of IndiaISRO14.48Apr 2004 - Mar 2007
25Menon, H.B.Improved Atmospheric Correction to Retrieve Case II Water ConstituentsISRO18.10Apr 2003 - Mar 2007
26Nasnodkar, M.R.Metal bioavailability in intertidal sediments and bioaccumulation in benthic biota in tropical estuaries of Maharashtra, west coast of India to understand implications of metal toxicity.DST-SERB-SURE26.19Dec 2023 - Dec 2026
27Nasnodkar, M.R.Assessment of metal toxicity through bioavailability in sediments and bioaccumulation in edible bivalves, and to evaluate metal pollution remediation potential of mangrove plants in the Sal Estuary, GoaDST&WM, Govt. of Goa1.00Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
28Nasnodkar, M.R.Understanding Bioavailability and Bioaccumulation of Metals in Selected Benthic Biota in the Aganashini Estuary, Karnataka: Implications of Metal ToxicityUGC10.00Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
29Nasnodkar, M.R.Beryllium Concentration, Clay Minerals and Metals in Sediments in Reconstruction of PaleoclimateIUAC-UGC6.50Nov 2017 - Nov 2020
30Nasnodkar, M.R.Bioavailability of Metals in Zuari Estuarine Sediments and their Bioaccumulation in Edible Benthic Biota, Goa, West Coast of India, Goa StateDST7.14Jul 2018 - Sep 2020
31Nayak, G.N.; Nasnodkar, M.R.Baseline Marine Environmental Monitoring Studies in Cumbarjua Canal (Consultancy)Aditya Environmental Services Pvt. Ltd.7.58Feb 2019 - May 2019
32Nayak, G.N.High Resolution Paleoclimatic Studies from the Bay of BengalMES 12.78Mar 2012 - Mar 2018
33Nayak, G.N.Estimation of Beryllium from the Polar Regions and Lake Sediments: Paleo-Oceanographic ImplicationsAUC-UGC6.03Jan 2014 - Nov 2017
34Nayak, G.N.Understanding Depositional Environments, Metal Concentrations and Processes Through the Study of Mudflats Within Mandovi-Zuari Estuarine System, GoaUGC6.87Feb 2011 - Feb 2014
35Nayak, G.N.Reading Pollution History, Paleoclimate and Sea Level Changes from the Study of Mudflats, Central West Coast of IndiaMES51.75Oct 2007 - Oct 2010
36Nayak, G.N.; Menon, H.B.Impact of Mining on the Mandovi-Zuari Estuarine System: A Study Through Remotely Sensed and in situ Observed Data, Goa West Coast of IndiaDOD 24.83Apr 2004 - Mar 2007
37Rivonker, C.U.Assessment of Marine Biodiversity Along the Goa and Northern Karnataka CoastsMoES 62.90Feb 2013 - Feb 2018
38Rivonker, C.U.Ballast Water Management Programme- India (BAMPI)NIO106.41Sep 2011 - Sep 2017
39Rivonker, C.U.; Kerkar, V.Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs): Hab Monitoring (Mangalore toGoa) MoES 57.00Oct 2012 - Aug 2017
40Rivonker, C.U.Ballast Water Control and ManagementNIO1.51Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
41Sequeira, N.Deciphering the tectonic evolution of the Precambrian rocks along the West Coast of India at the proposed northern margin of the Western Dharwar Craton, and the Madagascar-India connection revisitedSERB29.70Dec 2021 - Dec 2023
42Vaigankar, Diviya C.Development of Fortified Exopolymer Nano-Selenium Formulations Using Marine Bacteria for Alleviating Crop Stress and Enhanced Crop ProductionGoa State Research Foundation, Govt. of Goa5.00Aug 2024 - Aug 2026
43Viegas, A.Mining and Minerals of GoaUGC-SAP DRS-III level pro0.00Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
44Vishwanath, T.A.Igneous and Metamorphic PetrologyUGC-SAP DRS-III level pro0.00Apr 2013 - Mar 2018