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Staff Id : 04156
Name : Dr. G.R. SENTHIL KUMAR
Designation : PROFESSOR (On Lien)
Department : EARTH SCIENCES
Qualification : M.Sc.,M.Phil.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Mining Geology, Hydrogeology, Economics Geology.
Date of Birth : 09-05-1969
Date of Joining : 22-02-1999
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
128.Murugan Koil Street,
Sethiathope - 608 702.
9486918444gr_senthilkumar@yahoo.com
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 89
Ph.D. 57


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 9413-1
Conducted --3-1


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed 1--
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
25 Years5 Years
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
9 37 - 3 13

List of Publications - National
Thondi Muthu.D., Arumugam. M., Senthil Kumar, G.R., Venkatesan, R., Gowtham.B., and Lawrence.J.F, "Occurrence of nitrate in Varattupallam and Kumbaravani Pallam watershed in Bhavani sub basin of Erode district, Tamil Nadu.", Annamalai University Science Journal, Volume 46, Number 1, May 2010, pp. 5-10. 2010.
Senthilkumar, G.R., Shoba. K., and Kundal. P, "Meretrix casta (Lamellibranch) Shell Distribution pattern Study in the Vellar Estuary, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.", Gondwana Geological Magazine, Volume 24, Number 2, Dec 2009, pp. 153-156. 2009.
Senthil Kumar, G.R., Sujatha. R. and Shoba.K. , "Limeshell reserves study under UN framework classification- A case study from Uppanar estuary, Tamil Nadu.", Mining Engineersââ,¬â"¢ Journal, Volume 9, Number 12, Jul 2008, pp. 25-28. 2008.
[6] SenthilKumar, G.R. and Arumugam, M. , "Saturation index study on groundwater at Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore Dist, Tamil Nadu.", Mining Engineersââ,¬â"¢ Journal, Volume 8, Number 12, Jul 2007, pp. 27-29. 2007.
T. Jayavel Raja Kumar, A. Balasubramanian, Senthil Kumar, G.R, Kumar, R.S and Manoharan, "Application of geophysical resistivity method for subsurface lithology study of Chittar-Uppodai watershed, Tambaraparani river basin, Tirunelveli Dist, Tamil Nadu.", Geo-spectrum interface, Volume II, Number 1, Jun 2007, pp. 88-97. 2007.
[4] SenthilKumar, G.R. Badrinarayanan.T.S. and Arumugam.M. , "Evaluation of some aquifer parameters of a tube well ââ,¬â€œ A case study.", Mining Engineersââ,¬â"¢ Journal, Volume 8, Number 1, Aug 2006, pp. 27-29. 2006.
SenthilKumar, G.R. and Lawrence. J.F, "Hydro-Chemical investigation of Deeper aquifer in Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore Dist, Tamil Nadu.", Mining Engineersââ,¬â"¢ Journal, Volume 7, Number 7, Feb 2006, pp. 18-21. 2006.
Senthil Kumar, R. and Chandrasekaran. C.G, "Cement Grade limestone of Kovilpatti and Ottapidaram Taluks of V.O.Chidambaranar Dist, Tamil Nadu.", Quarterly Journal of GARC, Volume 10, Number 2, Jun 2002, pp. 17-24. 2002.
[1] SenthilKumar, R., and Chandrasekaran. C.G, "Banded iron ore formation of Sirusanambedu Greenstone Belt, Nellore Dist, Andhra Pradesh.", Quarterly Journal of GARC, Volume 8, Number 1, Mar 2000, pp. 17-21. 2000.
List of Publications - International
Senthil Kumar Ramalingam, Chidambaram, G. and Gopalakrishnan, G., "Enhancement of groundwater yield by hydrofracturing technique: A case study from crystalline hard rock terrain.", Arab J Geosci , Volume 13,, Number 893, 2020, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05883-w.
G. R. Senthil Kumar , "Biochemical, biomineral and microstructural properties of the present day bivalve Meretrix meretrix shells from the Thoothukudi coast, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Research Journal of Earth Sciences , Volume 7, Number 3, Sep 2019, pp. 1-9. 2019.
Nsengimana Serge, and G. R. Senthil Kumar , "Microstructure investigation on economic minerals and their associated rocks occurred in Usillampatti Taluk, Madurai District, South India.", International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews , Volume 6, Number 2, Jun 2019, pp. 209-219. E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138.
Nsengimana Serge, S. Logeshkumar, Ashutosh Panigrahi and G. R. Senthil Kumar , "A comprehensive study of crystalline limestone: A case study from Khondalite supergroup rocks belonging to Usilampatti Block, Tamil Nadu,.", International journal of basic and applied research , Volume 8, Number 12, Dec 2018, pp. 575-586. ISSN 2249-3352 (P) 2278-0505 (E) .
Adarsh, A.S and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Chemical, mineralogical and microstructural properties of Villorita Cyprinoides (Bivalvia) shells of Vembanad Lake, Kerala, India.", International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Volume 8, Number 4, Oct 2018, pp. 11-19. ISSN: 2321-3272 (Print), ISSN: 2230-7605 (Online).
Niyitegeka Regine and G. R. Senthil Kumar , "Integrated studies on clam shells (Meretrix casta) of Tharangambadi Estuary, Southeast coast of India.", International journal of basic and applied research , Volume 8, Number 8, Aug 2018, pp. 896-907. ISSN 2249-3352 (P) 2278-0505 (E) .
Adarsh, A.S and Senthil Kuma G.R. , "Role of marine shell (Meretrix casta: Bivalve) in cement mortar preparation: An experimental study.", International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management , Volume 04, Number 01, Apr 2018, pp. 7-11. DOI: 10.18231/2454-9150.2018.0077.
Nsengimana Serge, and Senthil Kumar G.R , "Petrography of crystalline limestone and the associated rocks occurred near Uthappanaickanoor Village, Usilampatti Block, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India.", IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics , Volume 5, Number 5 ver.1, Sep 2017, pp. 54-62. e-ISSN: 2321ââ,¬â€œ0990, p-ISSN: 2321ââ,¬â€œ0982.
Jayant Kumar Padhi and G R Senthil Kumar , "Petrographic characteristics of metasedimentary limestone and the associated rocks from the south Ettayapuram Taluk of Tamil Nadu.", International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology, Volume 6, Number 2, Mar 2017, pp. 38-43. ISSN (Online):2278-5299 .
G.R. Senthil Kumar, Nsengimana Serge, R. Vengadesan , "A Role of Bivalve Shell Powder as a Partial Replacement in Mortar: A Case Study from the Yadayanthittu Estuarian Meretrix casta shells.", American Journal of PharmTech Research, Volume 7, Number 2, Apr 2017, pp. 378-386. ISSN: 2249-3387.
Jayant Kumar Padhi, Amar Kumar Mishra, Sadasiba Jena and G.R. Senthil Kumar., "Geochemical and mineralogical studies of crystalline limestone occurred near Podupatti Village of Ettayapuram Taluk, Tamil Nadu.", International Journal of Latest Trends in Engineering and Technology , Volume 8, Number 2, Apr 2016, pp. 280-288. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21172/1.82.037.
Mathan Prakash and Senthil Kumar G.R, "A study on delineation of potential zones in crystalline terrain using remote sensing and GIS techniques.", International Journal of New Technologies in Science and Engineering, Volume 3, Number 12, Dec 2016, pp. 43-53. ISSN 2349-0780..
Vengadesan R. and Senthil Kumar G.R. , "Comparative study on chemical characteristics and biominerals in Meretrix casta (Chemnitz, 1782) shells of Vellar and Yadayanthittu estuaries, southeast coast of India.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Biology, Engineering, Science and Technology , Volume 2, Number 4, Apr 2016, pp. 7-15. http://10.20238/IJARBEST.2010204002 .
Senthil Kumar G.R. and Vengadesan R, "Chemical and Mineralogical Measurements on Estuarine Clam Meretrix casta Shells of Yadayanthittu Estuary, Southeast Coast of India.", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Volume 3, Number 1, 2016, pp. 142-148. ISSN: 2349-7092.
NSENGIMANA Serge and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Deciphering Groundwater Bearing Zones in a Complex Terrain through Geoelectrical Data: A Case Study from Tittagudi Taluk of Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology , Volume 5, Number 1, Jan 2016, pp. 1056-1067. DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2015.0501058.
Pichaiah, S., Senthil Kumar, G.R. and Srinivasamoorthy, K. , "Integrated Study on Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation Utilities in Tirupur Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Engineering Research & Management, Volume 2, Number 4, Apr 2015, pp. 113-119. ISSN: 2349-2058. .
Karthikeyan, A. and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Identification of Groundwater Quality Zones in Tindivanam Taluk, Tamilnadu with the Integrated Approach of Remote sensing and GIS.", 22) Karthikeyan, A. and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , Volume 3, Number 2, Aug 2015, pp. 1-11. 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/18994.
Pichaiah, S. and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "An Appraisal of Groundwater Quality for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in Tirupur Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Research, Volume 2, Number 10, Oct 2015, pp. 1308-1317. e-ISSN: 2348-6848.
UWAMUNGU Placid and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Electrical Resistivity Data Interpretation for Groundwater Detection in Tittagudi Taluk of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology , Volume 4, Number 10, Oct 2015, pp. 228-233. eISSN: 2319-1163: pISSN: 2321-7308.
Senthil Kumar, G.R., NSENGIMANA Serge and UWAMUNGU Placid, "Chemical Characteristics and Groundwater Quality Assessment in Mangalore Block, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Volume 3, Number 5, Aug 2015, pp. 950-959. e-ISSN: 2395 ââ,¬â€œ 0056 .
Shoba, K. and Senthil Kumar, G. R. , "Heavy metal Concentrations in Meretrix casta (bivalve) shells of Vellar Estuary, Tamil Nadu Coast, India. .", International Journal of Research, Volume 1, Number 10, Nov 2014, pp. 699-706. ISSN 2348-6848.
Shoba, K. and Senthil Kumar, G. R., "Geochemical aspects of Meretrix casta (bivalve) shells of Vellar estuary, southeast coast of India.", African Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 13, Number 20, May 2014, pp. 2090-2094. ISSN: 1684-5315.
Senthil Kumar, G.R and Shankar, K. , "Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS.", Frontiers in Geosciences , Volume 2, Number 1, Jan 2014, pp. 1-10. ISSN: 2332-9904 (Online)..
Balaguru, M. and Senthil Kumar, G. R. , "Ground Water Quality Impact Assessment on Lekkur Sub Basin using HYCH program: A case study from Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Current Research, Volume 5, Number 12, Dec 2013, pp. 3950-3956. ISSN: 0975-833X.
Pichaiah S, Senthil Kumar, G.R., and Srinivasamoorthy K, "Groundwater level fluctuation studies in Tirupur Taluk, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu, India.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Computational and Applied Sciences , Volume 4, Number 3, Mar 2013, pp. 258-262. (Online): 2279-0055.
S. Pichaiah, G.R. Senthil Kumar, K. Srinivasamoorthy and V.S. Sharma , "Hydrochemical characterization and quality assessment of Ground water in Tirupur Taluk, Tamil Nadu, India:Emphasis on irrigation utility.", J. Acad. Indus. Res., Volume 1, Number 2, May 2013, pp. 805-812. ISSN: 2278-5213.
Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Hydrochemical characteristics of Lekkur Basin, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.", International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Volume 13, Number 09, Sep 2012, pp. 742-746. ISSN 097-3031 .
Shoba, K. and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Meretrix casta Shells Distribution Pattern in Uppanar Estuary, Nagappattinam Coast, Tamil Nadu, South India.", International journal of Earth sciences & Engineering, Volume 4, Number 6, Dec 2011, pp. 1036-1041. ISSN 0974-590 .
Karthikeyan, A. and Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Groundwater level fluctuation studies in part of Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.", International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, Volume 12, Number 11, Nov 2011, pp. 271-275. ISSN: 0976-3031.
Karthikeyan.A, and Senthil Kumar, G.R, "Groundwater quality assessment in part of Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.", Ultra Scientist, International Journal of Physical Sciences, Volume 22, Number 3, 2010, pp. 519-532. ISSN 0970-9150.
Thondimuthu,D., Arumugam,M., Senthil Kumar, G.R., Francis Lawrence, J.,Gowtham,B. and Vengatesan, R. , "Geochemical modeling of Varattu Pallam and Kumbaravani Pallam watershed in Bhavani sub basin of Erode district, Tamil Nadu.", Eco-chronicle, Volume 3, Number 3, Sep 2008, pp. 183-186. ISSN: 0973-4155..
Venkatraman, S, Senthil Kumar, G.R., Thangarasu, P and Prasana, M.V, "Electrical resistivity survey to delineate the subsurface lithology in parts of Nallur union, Tittagudi Taluk, Tamil Nadu.", Eco-chronicle,, Volume 3, Number 3, Sep 2008, pp. 153-156. ISSN: 0973-4155.
Karthikeyan.A, Sabanayagam.R, Gowtham.B, Lawrence.J.F & SenthilKumar, G.R. , "Influence of monsoon rainfall in the groundwater level- a case study in Mailam block, Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, South India.", Eco-chronicle, An International Quarterly Journal of Environmental and Social Sciences, Volume 3, Number 2, Jun 2008, pp. 109-112. ISSN: 0973-4155..
Karthikeyan.A, Sabanaygam, R., Gowtham.B, Lawrence.J.F & Senthil Kumar, G.R. , "Hydrogeochemical investigation in Mailam Block, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram Dt, Tamil Nadu (India).", International journal of Ultra chemistry, Volume 4, Number 2, 2008, pp. 201-208. ISSN 0973-3450.
Thondi Muthu, D., Arumugam, M., Senthil Kumar, G.R., Venkatesan,R., and Gowtham, B, "Occurrence of fluoride in Varattupallam and Kumbaravani Pallam watershed in Bhavani sub-basin of Erode district, Tamil Nadu.", Ultra Scientist, International Journal of Physical Science, Volume 20, Number 2, 2008, pp. 373-378. ISSN 0970-9150.
Senthil Kumar, G.R. Lawrence. J.F, and Arumugam. M , "Assessment of groundwater quality in shallow aquifer zones of Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore Dist, Tamil Nadu (India).", International Quarterly Journal of Environmental and Social Sciences, Volume 1, Number 4, Dec 2006, pp. 197-204. ISSN 0973-4155.
Senthil Kumar, G.R. Arumugam. M and Lawrence. J. F. , "Hydro- chemical investigation of shallow water in Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore Dist, Tamil Nadu (India).", International Journal of Physical Sciences , Volume 18, Number 2, 2006, pp. 109-116. ISSN 0970-9150.
List of Conferences - International
Senthil Kumar, G.R, Biochemical, Biomineral and Micro structural properties of the present day Bivalve Meetrix meretrix shells from the Thoothukudi coast, Tamil Nadu, S. India, International Young Scientist Congress (IYSC-2019) , May 8-9, 2019, Mid-Western University, Surkhet, Nepal, pp. 14-14. Birendranagar, Surkhet, Nepal, International Science Community Association.
Senthil Kumar, G.R. , Ground water yield improvement by hydrofracturing technique case study from crystalline hardrock terrain, International conference on Geological and Environmental Sustainability, Aug 13-14, 2018, Bali, Indonesia , pp. 30-30. Bali , Journal of geology & Geophysics.
Senthil Kumar, G.R., Ahilan.J, Karthikeyan.A & Badrinarayanan.T.S. , Surface and Subsurface geoelectrical investigations to explore the fresh and saline water zones in parts of Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, S.India, International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology (2011ISEST), Jun 1-4, 2011, Dongguan, China, pp. 540-549. Beijing, China, Science Press USA Inc..
List of Book Published
S. Aravindan, G.R. Senthil Kumar, T. Jayavel Raj Kumar, B. Selvaraj and R. Prabhakaran , Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, New Delhi: My Research Publications , ISBN-978-93-86546-40-1, pp. 1-267. Jun 2018.
List of Popular Article
Senthil Kumar, G.R. and Badrinarayanan, T.S. , Exploration Geology and Geoinformatics, New Delhi: Macmillan Publishers India Ltd, , ISBN-10:020-63867-8., pp. 125-131. Dec 2009, https://www.sapnaonline.com/books/exploration-geology-geoinformatics-s-anbazhagan-0230638678-9780230.
Senthil Kumar, G.R., Badrinarayanan, T.S., and Ahilan .J, Recent Trends in Water Research, New Delhi: I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, ISBN-13 9789380026916, pp. 9-18. Aug 2009, https://www.ikbooks.com/books/book/engineering-computer-science/civil-engineering/recent-trends-wate.
Karthikeyan, A. and Senthi lKumar, G.R. , Current Perspectives to Environment and Climate Change Vol.4, London: Book Publisher International, Print ISBN: 978-93-89816-72-3, eBook ISBN: 978-93-89816-73-0., pp. 118-130. Aug 2020, https://www.bookpi.org/bookstore/product/current-perspectives-to-environment-and-climate-change-vol-.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Mining Geologistsââ,¬â"¢ Society of India, Nagpur. - L.M. 023
Indian Association of Hydrologist, Roorkee. - L.M.1207
Society of Geoscientists and Allied Technologists, Bhubaneswar. - L.M. 425
The Indian Mining Engineers Association of India, Bhubaneswar. - L.M. 117
Mining Engineers Association of India, Hyderabad. - L.M. 626
Geological Society of India, Bangalore. - L.M. 1501