NCAOR Staff - Dr. Nisha Nair

Dr. Nisha Nair

Scientist C
Department Name : Marine Geosciences Section
Desk No : +91-832-2525538
nishanair@ncpor.res.in

Field Of Specilization : Seismic reflection and geo-potential methods
Current Research Activities : Structure, evolution and geodynamics of the oceanic lithosphere



Academic Record

  • 2011-2015: PhD (Geophysics), Andhra University, India
  • 2005-2007: MSc (Marine Geophysics), Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
  • 2002-2005: BSc (Physics), University of Kerala, India


Research Area

  • Structure, tectonics and evolution of the western continental margin of India and adjoining deep-sea basins
  • Geophysical investigations in the continental margins and subduction zones
  • Geo-potential modeling integrated with seismic and litholog data


Professional Record

  • Aug 2017: Scientist-B, Geosciences Division
  • Feb 2014: Project Scientist-B, Geosciences Division
  • Jan 2014: Project Assistant, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
  • April 2009: JRF, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism
  • Sept 2007: Project Fellow, Indian Institute of Geomagnetism