I am an Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. My research focuses on understanding the Earthquake Cycle, Tectonic Geomorphology, and Earthquake Environmental Effects (EEE), with particular emphasis on the Himalayan region and intraplate settings such as the Korean Peninsula.

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My work integrates remote sensing, geomorphological and geophysical investigations, and soil stratigraphy, combined with age-dating techniques to reconstruct the history of fault activity and quantify deformation rates. I am particularly interested in paleoseismological studies that identify past surface-rupturing earthquakes, assess recurrence intervals, and characterize active faults for seismic hazard evaluation.

 

In addition, my research extends to examining ionospheric disturbances associated with large earthquakes, landslide hazards, and soil liquefaction potential in sedimentary basins. Through this multidisciplinary approach, I aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of active tectonics, seismic hazards, and Earth system processes in both collisional and intraplate settings.

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My research focuses on the earthquake behavior and recurrence patterns of active faults in both the Himalayan and intraplate regions. In India, I study the Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT), Main Boundary Thrust (MBT), and the Kangra Valley Fault (KVF) through 3D paleoseismic trench investigations to reconstruct past surface ruptures and quantify slip rates. I also examine the Yangsan–Ulsan Fault System in southeastern Korea to understand fault segmentation and the recurrence of large intraplate earthquakes.