Exploring Earth & Beyond

Associate Professor, IIT Guwahati

I am a researcher specialised in geoexploration through the integrated application of remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and geophysical techniques. My research spans a broad spectrum of Earth and planetary science domains, including Martian geology, mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, rock physics, isotope hydrology, and quantitative geomorphology for landscape evolution analysis.

A significant component of my work focuses on geological mapping of the Martian and lunar surfaces, as well as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), particularly in petroleum reservoirs and ultramafic formations. I also undertake near-surface geophysical investigations aimed at subsurface characterization, environmental assessment, and sustainable resource management.

My interdisciplinary research bridges planetary science, hydrology, geomorphology, and energy geoscience, with an emphasis on applying advanced geospatial and geophysical tools to address contemporary challenges related to Earth systems, climate resilience, and sustainable subsurface utilization.

15+
Years Experience
50+
Publications
7
Major Projects
80+
Students Mentored

Featured Projects

Rockspeclib
Ongoing

Rockspeclib

Agency: ISRO STC-NESAC | Budget: 25 Lakhs

Glacial Research
Completed

Glacial Dynamics & Sustainable Hydrological Resources

Agency: DST, Govt. of India | Budget: ₹250 Lakhs

Spectral Research
Completed

Reflectance and thermal emission spectroscopy for remote sensing

Agency: SERB, DST | Budget: ₹64 Lakhs

Completed

Planetary remote sensing for geological investigation

Agency: ISRO | Budget: ₹15 Lakhs

Rock Physics
Completed

Rock Physics Modeling

Agency: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Budget: ₹15 Lakhs

Ground Water
Completed

Ground Water Modeling

Agency: MoES–NCESS | Budget: ₹30 Lakhs

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Affiliations

Active membership in leading scientific organizations

American Geophysical Union

Society of Petroleum Geologists

Society of Petrophysicists & Well Log Analysts

Indian Society of Remote Sensing

Get in Touch

Email

nair.archana@iitg.ac.in

Phone

+91 361 258 3338

Office

Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati, Assam 781039