Prof. Javed N. Malik

IIT Kanpur

- Prof. Javed N. Malik finished his Ph. D in 1998 from M. S. University Baroda, Vadodara. Gujarat (Geology), did Post-Doctrate (Japan Society for Promotion of Science) from (1999-2001) Hiroshima University, JAPAN.

- Joined IIT Kanpur in 2001.

Area of Specialization: Active Tectonics, Paleoseismology and Paleo-tsunami

Current Areas of Research:

• Active fault mapping and Paleoseismological studies along NW Himalaya and Kachchh

• Paleo-Tsunami studies in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• Collaboration with Japan, US and France – related to earthquake and tsunami studies

Research Projects:

• Active tectonic investigation along northwestern Himalayan foothill zone, sponsored by DST

• Active fault mapping and paleoseismic investigations in Kachchh region. Gujarat, by OYO International Japan.

• Active Tectonic investigations around South-Middle Andaman and Car Nicobar Islands, A&N Islands, sponsored by INCOIS, Hyderabad, MoES.

NOC: Earthquake Geology: A tool for Seismic Hazard Assessment, IIT Kanpur