Dr. Arun P R

Dr. Arun P R

Designation

Senior Scientist & Head i/c

Research Group

Hydrology and Climatology

Office No

0495-2351 852

Email

arun@cwrdm.org

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
- Ph.D : 2007; Cochin University of Science and Technology , Kerala, India
- Thesis : “Sedimentology and Hydrogeochemistry of Aruvikkara and Peppara reservoir basins, Kerala, India”
- B.Ed : 1998; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
- M.Sc : 1997; Geology; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
- B.Sc : 1995; Geology; Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
CAREER DETAILS
- 2020 - Present Scientist C, Hydrology and Climatology Research Group, CWRDM.
- 2015- 2020 : Scientist C, Groundwater Division, CWRDM.
- 2011-2014 : Scientist B, Groundwater Division, CWRDM.
- 2007-2011 : Head and Senior Manager (R&D), SBL Geomatics, Infopark, Kochi
- 2006-2007 : Associate, Geomatics Lab, Soil Survey Organization, Govt. of Kerala
- 2001-2006 : Technical Associate, Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS)
- 1998-2001 : STEC-Silver Jubilee Fellow, CESS
AWARDS
- Recipient of STEC Silver Jubilee Fellowship, 1998.
- First rank in M. Sc. Geology (1997) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Technical Committee for Kerala Building Code.
- Member, Ecologically Fragile Lands Tribunal, Kasaragod Forest Division, Kerala
- Member, State Academic Committee, National Children’s Science Congress
- Member, Passing Board, Remote Sensing and GIS, Cochin University of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Groundwater and Hydrogeology
- Application of Geomatics in Natural Resources Management

Feasibility study on water resources management in Kannur University campuses

Groundwater status and formulation of effective recharge strategies for Valapattanam River Basin

Anthropogenic interactions in the Neyyar River System and its impacts on the groundwater environment

Exploring climate change perceptions and adaptation options in the marginalized Paniya tribal hamlet of Wayanad, Kerala for water and agricultural resilience

Assessment of Water Availability for the NHAI-ULCCS Project for Six Laning of NH- 17 section from Thalapady to Chengala in Kasaragod District

Scientific and Technical Validation of Bhujal App for Water Level Monitoring in Borewells

Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge in the Cochin special economic zone campus, Kakkanad

Studies on hydrological and geomorphplogical impact of floods in the Alluvial and Floodplain region of Periyar and Chalakudy river basins

Impacts of modernisation of Thanneermukkam barrage in the southern plains and coastal aquifers

Role of Groundwater Dynamics in Major River Basins of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts in Kerala

Geophysical study of freshwater lens dynamics of islands of the Lakshadweep archipelago, Southwest India

Study on Preparation of a Comprehensive Water Resource Development Plan for the International Research Institute of Ayurveda, Kannur

Assessment of groundwater condition and effect of Reservoirs on Groundwater Environment in Karamana River Basin

Evaluation of Groundwater condition in Chandragiri River Basin using spatial Information Technology

Anthropogenic interactions in the Neyyar River System and its impacts on the groundwater environment

Study on impact in Water Resources due to construction of vented weir near cwrdm infiltration gallery at Punnurpuzha

Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed project of Interlinking of Bharathapuzha and Biyyam Kayal (Water Resource Department, Government of Kerala.

Feasibility report of waterbody development at Paropadi, Kozhikode

Water conservation measures to mitigate drought effects in Athikkadavu Colony at Sultan Bathery Taluk of Wayanad District

Preparation of water management plan for Tuticorin Airport

Study on Preparation of a Comprehensive Water Resource Development Plan for the International Research Institute of Ayurveda, Kannur

Rainwater Harvesting in Government Engineering College Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad

Feasibility of sand mining of selected rivers in Kozhikode District

Water management plan for Calicut International Airport

Scope for Development of water sources in BSF campus, Nadapuram, Kozhikode District

Study on Water resource management at Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Kozhikode

Feasibility study on water Resources Development and Management at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

Water Quality Characteristics and Result of Pump Test carried out with reference to the Open well at Ayanikkad of Payyoli Municipality, Kozhikode, Kerala

Water availability in the MRDF property, Kottamparamba, Kozhikode District..

Study on the reported case of water level rise and water pollution around KMCT Medical college hospital, Mukkom, Kozhikode District.

Preparation of Panchayat level water security plan for Jalanidhi Phase II- Batch 3.

Groundwater Source And Availability in the Athikkadavu Paniya Colony, Meenangadi, Wayanad District.

Well interference at Chevayur, Kozhikode

Study on the feasibility of water abstraction (open well/bore well) and rainwater harvesting structures for Aligarh Muslim University, Malappuram centre, Perinthalmanna.

Preparation of Panchayat level water security plan for Jalanidhi Phase II.

Feasibility study for restoration of land and rapid environmental impact assessment for the land at Thottipal-Kondippuram, Nenmenikara Village and Parappukkara Village in Thrissur District.

Study on the present status of wells and terrain condition in Kottooli project area of Malabar Builders India Ltd.

Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge in and around Synthite Industries Campus, Kolenchery- Ernakulam District

Studies on mining of river sand from the local bodies of northern Kerala

Effect of Rubber Plantation on Water Balance Components – A Case Study

Assessment of impacts due to re locating the bund at Kozhichira to the upstream of proposed jetty of water metro at Kakkanad

Technical feasibility of water body development at Paroppadi, Kozhikode

Hydrological investigations in the high range mountain land scape of Munnar

Efficacy of Sub Surface Dykes as recharge structures in water scarce areas of Palakkad District

An integrated study of Paleo-channel aquifers of Periyar river basin using hydrogeological, geo-electrical and isotope methods

Study on radioactivity and associated environmental risks in Vamanapuram River Basin, Kerala

Water Resource Management using WEAP model in a humid tropical river basin.

Groundwater Resources Evaluation and Prospects for Future Development in Karuvannur River Basin

Details
Narasimha Prasad N B, Arun P R and Anish V. (2013) Demarcation of groundwater potential zones in Chaliyar river basin, South India using Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Systems. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 06, No. 06 (02) ISSN 0974-5904. pp.1757-1764.

Abdul Hameed E, Arun P R, Narasimha Prasad N B (2014) Impact on groundwater table due to construction of a vented weir across a seasonal stream in northern Kerala-a case study. Proceedings of the International Symposium on ‘Integrated Water Resources Mana

Aneesh V, Gandhi J, Arun P R and Narasimha Prasad N B (2014) “Groundwater Development Prospects in a Highland Administrative Unit, Thrissur District, Kerala” Proceedings of the International Symposium on ‘Integrated Water Resources Management’, CWRDM, Koz

Arun, P R, M.S. Anish, V. Geethu Krishna, N.B. Narasimha Prasad (2014). Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones through Spatial Information Systems: A Case Study, Proceedings of the 4th International conference on “Hydrology and Watershed Management

Geethu Krishna, Preethi, Arun P R and Narasimha Prasad N B (2014) “Evaluation of Groundwater Development Prospects in a Midland Region of Central Kerala” Proceedings of the International Symposium on ‘Integrated Water Resources Management’, CWRDM, Kozhiko

Arun P.R., Aneesh V. and Narasimha Prasad N.B. (2013). “An Evaluation of Groundwater Development Prospects in Chaliyar River Basin, Kerala” In Proceedings of the “International Conference on Integrated Water, Wastewater and Isotope Hydrology” held at Bang

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