Prof. (Dr.) R. R. Krishnamurthy
Director, Centre for Research, Paavai Educational Institutions, Tamil Nadu, India
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-SCI-TN-IND-2026-2227
Profile Summary
Prof. (Dr.) R. R. Krishnamurthy is a senior academician, researcher, and higher education administrator with over 34 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic governance. He currently serves as Director – Research at Paavai Educational Institutions, Tamil Nadu, where he established the Centre for Research as a centralized and autonomous hub to promote interdisciplinary research, innovation, and academic–industry collaboration.
He is a former Professor and Head of the Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras, and has held several senior leadership positions including Dean of Students, Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of Guesthouses, Director (i/c) UGC–HRDC, Director of Guindy Campus, Chairman of the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and Principal of a University Constituent College.
His academic and research expertise spans Remote Sensing, GIS, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Geosciences, Land Use and Water Resources Management. He has guided Ph.D. scholars, coordinated national and international research programmes, and contributed extensively to policy, curriculum development, and institutional governance. Prof. Krishnamurthy has served on international advisory and editorial boards and has an extensive publication record including high-impact international journals, edited volumes, and reference books.
Subject Matter Expertise
Environmental, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences → Earth & Atmospheric Science
– Remote Sensing
– Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
– Geomorphology
– Geology
– Environmental Management & Protection
Engineering → Civil Engineering
– Coastal Engineering
– Remote Sensing
– Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
– Geomorphology
– Geology
– Environmental Management & Protection
Engineering → Civil Engineering
– Coastal Engineering
Mentorship Offered
Consulting
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Regulatory Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Technology Scouting
– Feasibility Study
Writing
Technical Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
– Scientific and Technical Consulting
– Regulatory Consulting
Research
– Scientific and Technical Research
– Technology Scouting
– Feasibility Study
Writing
Technical Writing
Training & Instruction
– Skills Training
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Krishnamurthy has held senior academic, research, and administrative positions across premier institutions in India and abroad. His career includes leading university departments, directing research centers, advising government agencies, shaping national and international research programs, and contributing to global academic governance through advisory boards and editorial responsibilities.
Teaching & Research Experience
Institution Name: PAAVAI Educational Institutions, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu
Designation: Director – Research
Duration: 10-03-2025 – Till Date
Description:
Established the Centre for Research as a centralized and autonomous facility dedicated to developing a robust research culture. Identified key research thrust areas, promoted interdisciplinary research, fostered external collaborations, and encouraged innovation. The Centre serves as the backbone for advancing academic research, promoting innovation, and strengthening academic–industry collaborations.
Institution Name: Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras
Designation: Professor & Head
Duration: 27-02-2014 – 30-06-2024
Description:
Teaching and research in interdisciplinary areas of Disaster Management and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
Institution Name: University of Madras Arts and Science College (University Constituent College), Nemmeli Campus
Designation: Principal (on deputation)
Duration: 04-08-2011 – 20-05-2014
Description:
Established and administered the University Constituent College. Delivered undergraduate teaching and facilitated the inclusion of rural students into mainstream higher education.
Institution Name: Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras
Designation: Associate Professor / Reader / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Duration: 22-11-2000 – 03-08-2011
Description:
Taught courses in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, Environmental Geosciences, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, and Disaster Risk Management at M.Sc. and M.Phil. levels. Guided Ph.D. research in Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Disaster Management, Land Use, and Water Resources Management. Organized awareness programmes, Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops, and capacity-building initiatives. Led collaborative research projects with national and international institutions.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Coordinator – Indo-British ICZOMAT Programme (DFID)
Duration: 01-07-1999 – 21-11-2000
Description:
Assisted in implementing annual short-term ICZM courses, developing teaching and training resource plans, establishing an ICZM resource centre, and supporting the selection of postgraduate and short-course candidates.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Scientist
Duration: 01-05-1998 – 30-06-1999
Description:
Developed GIS databases for coastal habitats, analyzed remote sensing data for thematic mapping and decision-support systems, and organized user training and awareness programmes in marine remote sensing and coastal zone management.
Institution Name: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai
Designation: Senior Scientific Officer
Duration: 05-08-1996 – 30-04-1998
Description:
Worked on mangrove wetland conservation using remote sensing and GIS tools. Conducted coastline change analysis and contributed to the preparation of a Resource Atlas for the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve under the UNDP/GEF programme. Trained State Forest Department officers from multiple states.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Junior Project Scientist / Senior Project Associate
Duration: February 1991 – July 1996
Description:
Contributed to MARSIS and NOIS national programmes. Developed Coastal Zone Information Systems, harbor information systems, coral reef mapping, land-use mapping, and coastal impact assessments using remote sensing and GIS technologies.
Institution Name: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria
Designation: Visiting Young Scientist
Duration: June – August 1992
Description:
Worked on land-use and land-cover change studies for the Thames Water Basin, UK, under the Advanced Computer Applications (ACA) project.
Institution Name: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Research Assistant
Duration: July 1990 – January 1991
Description:
Worked on the Integrated Drought Management project funded by the National Remote Sensing Agency, preparing hydro-geomorphological and land-use maps for drought-affected districts using IRS satellite data.
Administrative Level Experience
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Deputy Warden, PG Men’s Hostel, Guindy Campus
Duration: July 2003 – August 2005
Description:
Managed day-to-day hostel administration and student welfare.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Scientific Officer to the Vice-Chancellor
Duration: September 2006 – October 2009
Description:
Assisted the Vice-Chancellor in scientific and strategic matters including establishment of research centres, institutional collaborations, XI Plan reviews, and NAAC-related activities.
Institution Name: University of Madras Arts and Science College, Nemmeli Campus
Designation: Principal (Full-time Deputation)
Duration: August 2011 – May 2014
Description:
Led the establishment and administration of the University Constituent College in coordination with the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Professor & Head, Department of Applied Geology
Duration: March 2015 – Till Date
Description:
Administering academic and research activities of the department.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Dean of Students
Duration: December 2015 – June 2017
Description:
Facilitated student administration across campuses, organized career counselling, orientation programmes, cultural activities, and served as Chair of the University Disciplinary Committee.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director of Guest Houses
Duration: November 2017 – August 2020
Description:
Managed guest houses across all university campuses and implemented approved administrative guidelines.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Dean of Academic Affairs
Duration: July 2020 – November 2020
Description:
Handled academic administration including admissions, academic calendar, and examination guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Chairman, School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (SEAS)
Duration: July 2017 – July 2019 | July 2023 – June 2024
Description:
Oversaw curriculum development, introduction of new courses, and promotion of multidisciplinary research across departments of Geology, Applied Geology, and Geography.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director (i/c), UGC Human Resource Development Centre
Duration: December 2020 – August 2021
Description:
Strengthened faculty development through training programmes, ICT integration, pedagogical innovation, and leadership development in higher education.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director, Guindy Campus
Duration: November 2021 – August 2023
Description:
Oversaw campus administration including academic departments, hostels, library, amenities, and infrastructure.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Member, Academic Council & Senate
Duration: March 2015 – June 2024
Description:
Participated in curriculum development, financial planning, and academic governance decisions.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Member, Syndicate
Duration: March 2021 – March 2024
Description:
Contributed to university-level governance including finance, audit, and accounts committees.
Institution Name: PAAVAI Educational Institutions, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu
Designation: Director – Research
Duration: 10-03-2025 – Till Date
Description:
Established the Centre for Research as a centralized and autonomous facility dedicated to developing a robust research culture. Identified key research thrust areas, promoted interdisciplinary research, fostered external collaborations, and encouraged innovation. The Centre serves as the backbone for advancing academic research, promoting innovation, and strengthening academic–industry collaborations.
Institution Name: Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras
Designation: Professor & Head
Duration: 27-02-2014 – 30-06-2024
Description:
Teaching and research in interdisciplinary areas of Disaster Management and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
Institution Name: University of Madras Arts and Science College (University Constituent College), Nemmeli Campus
Designation: Principal (on deputation)
Duration: 04-08-2011 – 20-05-2014
Description:
Established and administered the University Constituent College. Delivered undergraduate teaching and facilitated the inclusion of rural students into mainstream higher education.
Institution Name: Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras
Designation: Associate Professor / Reader / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
Duration: 22-11-2000 – 03-08-2011
Description:
Taught courses in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geomorphology, Environmental Geosciences, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, and Disaster Risk Management at M.Sc. and M.Phil. levels. Guided Ph.D. research in Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Disaster Management, Land Use, and Water Resources Management. Organized awareness programmes, Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops, and capacity-building initiatives. Led collaborative research projects with national and international institutions.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Coordinator – Indo-British ICZOMAT Programme (DFID)
Duration: 01-07-1999 – 21-11-2000
Description:
Assisted in implementing annual short-term ICZM courses, developing teaching and training resource plans, establishing an ICZM resource centre, and supporting the selection of postgraduate and short-course candidates.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Scientist
Duration: 01-05-1998 – 30-06-1999
Description:
Developed GIS databases for coastal habitats, analyzed remote sensing data for thematic mapping and decision-support systems, and organized user training and awareness programmes in marine remote sensing and coastal zone management.
Institution Name: M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai
Designation: Senior Scientific Officer
Duration: 05-08-1996 – 30-04-1998
Description:
Worked on mangrove wetland conservation using remote sensing and GIS tools. Conducted coastline change analysis and contributed to the preparation of a Resource Atlas for the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve under the UNDP/GEF programme. Trained State Forest Department officers from multiple states.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Junior Project Scientist / Senior Project Associate
Duration: February 1991 – July 1996
Description:
Contributed to MARSIS and NOIS national programmes. Developed Coastal Zone Information Systems, harbor information systems, coral reef mapping, land-use mapping, and coastal impact assessments using remote sensing and GIS technologies.
Institution Name: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria
Designation: Visiting Young Scientist
Duration: June – August 1992
Description:
Worked on land-use and land-cover change studies for the Thames Water Basin, UK, under the Advanced Computer Applications (ACA) project.
Institution Name: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai
Designation: Research Assistant
Duration: July 1990 – January 1991
Description:
Worked on the Integrated Drought Management project funded by the National Remote Sensing Agency, preparing hydro-geomorphological and land-use maps for drought-affected districts using IRS satellite data.
Administrative Level Experience
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Deputy Warden, PG Men’s Hostel, Guindy Campus
Duration: July 2003 – August 2005
Description:
Managed day-to-day hostel administration and student welfare.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Scientific Officer to the Vice-Chancellor
Duration: September 2006 – October 2009
Description:
Assisted the Vice-Chancellor in scientific and strategic matters including establishment of research centres, institutional collaborations, XI Plan reviews, and NAAC-related activities.
Institution Name: University of Madras Arts and Science College, Nemmeli Campus
Designation: Principal (Full-time Deputation)
Duration: August 2011 – May 2014
Description:
Led the establishment and administration of the University Constituent College in coordination with the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Professor & Head, Department of Applied Geology
Duration: March 2015 – Till Date
Description:
Administering academic and research activities of the department.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Dean of Students
Duration: December 2015 – June 2017
Description:
Facilitated student administration across campuses, organized career counselling, orientation programmes, cultural activities, and served as Chair of the University Disciplinary Committee.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director of Guest Houses
Duration: November 2017 – August 2020
Description:
Managed guest houses across all university campuses and implemented approved administrative guidelines.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Dean of Academic Affairs
Duration: July 2020 – November 2020
Description:
Handled academic administration including admissions, academic calendar, and examination guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Chairman, School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (SEAS)
Duration: July 2017 – July 2019 | July 2023 – June 2024
Description:
Oversaw curriculum development, introduction of new courses, and promotion of multidisciplinary research across departments of Geology, Applied Geology, and Geography.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director (i/c), UGC Human Resource Development Centre
Duration: December 2020 – August 2021
Description:
Strengthened faculty development through training programmes, ICT integration, pedagogical innovation, and leadership development in higher education.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Director, Guindy Campus
Duration: November 2021 – August 2023
Description:
Oversaw campus administration including academic departments, hostels, library, amenities, and infrastructure.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Member, Academic Council & Senate
Duration: March 2015 – June 2024
Description:
Participated in curriculum development, financial planning, and academic governance decisions.
Institution Name: University of Madras
Designation: Member, Syndicate
Duration: March 2021 – March 2024
Description:
Contributed to university-level governance including finance, audit, and accounts committees.
Educational Summary
The academic journeyof Dr. Krishnamurthy reflects strong foundational training and advanced specialization in Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a clear focus on Remote Sensing and its applications in coastal, marine, and disaster-related domains. The highest qualification is a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing from the Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University, completed in 1995, representing rigorous doctoral research in geospatial technologies and environmental analysis.
This was preceded by an M.Tech. in Remote Sensing from Anna University, where the postgraduate thesis was highly commended by the examiners, demonstrating research excellence and technical depth. Further academic grounding includes an M.Phil. in Remote Sensing from the University of Madras with strong academic performance, and an M.Sc. in Geology from Presidency College, Chennai, securing First Class with University First Rank.
The undergraduate foundation was established with a B.Sc. in Geology from Presidency College, Chennai, completed with First Class and University Second Rank. Collectively, this educational trajectory highlights consistent academic distinction, interdisciplinary strength, and deep expertise in geosciences, remote sensing, and applied environmental research.
Institution Name: Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1995
Description:
Doctoral research in Remote Sensing with advanced focus on marine, coastal, and environmental applications.
Institution Name: Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University
Degree Title: M.Tech. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1990
Description:
Postgraduate specialization in Remote Sensing. Thesis was highly commended by the examiners for academic quality and research contribution.
Institution Name: Department of Geology, University of Madras
Degree Title: M.Phil. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1988
Description:
Advanced research training in Remote Sensing with strong academic performance, securing 74% marks.
Institution Name: Presidency College, Chennai (University of Madras)
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Geology)
Duration: Completed in 1987
Description:
Postgraduate studies in Geology. Secured First Class with 70% marks and achieved University First Rank.
Institution Name: Presidency College, Chennai (University of Madras)
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Geology)
Duration: Completed in 1985
Description:
Undergraduate studies in Geology. Secured First Class with 76% marks and achieved University Second Rank.
Degree Title: Ph.D. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1995
Description:
Doctoral research in Remote Sensing with advanced focus on marine, coastal, and environmental applications.
Institution Name: Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University
Degree Title: M.Tech. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1990
Description:
Postgraduate specialization in Remote Sensing. Thesis was highly commended by the examiners for academic quality and research contribution.
Institution Name: Department of Geology, University of Madras
Degree Title: M.Phil. (Remote Sensing)
Duration: Completed in 1988
Description:
Advanced research training in Remote Sensing with strong academic performance, securing 74% marks.
Institution Name: Presidency College, Chennai (University of Madras)
Degree Title: M.Sc. (Geology)
Duration: Completed in 1987
Description:
Postgraduate studies in Geology. Secured First Class with 70% marks and achieved University First Rank.
Institution Name: Presidency College, Chennai (University of Madras)
Degree Title: B.Sc. (Geology)
Duration: Completed in 1985
Description:
Undergraduate studies in Geology. Secured First Class with 76% marks and achieved University Second Rank.
Awards, Recognition & Research Projects
Award Title: The Cromarty Prize
Awarded By: Chancellor, University of Madras
Year: 1987
Description:
Awarded for outstanding academic performance and securing First Rank in M.Sc. Geology at the University of Madras.
Award Title: Environmental Management Award
Awarded By: Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Year: 2003–2004
Description:
Conferred in recognition of excellent interdisciplinary contributions to Coastal Environmental Education and Management during World Environment Day celebrations.
Award Title: Academic Achievement Award
Awarded By: Pro-Chancellor, University of Madras
Year: 2012
Description:
Awarded for notable achievements in teaching, research, extension, and administrative activities at the University of Madras during 2008–2012.
Award Title: GATE Fellowship (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering – Qualified)
Awarded By: Government of India
Year: 1988–1990
Description:
Qualified the national-level GATE examination and awarded a Government of India fellowship for postgraduate studies.
Award Title: India–Japan Programme of Cooperation – Funding Award
Awarded By: Department of Science and Technology (India) & Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan
Year: 2007
Description:
Received bilateral research funding to support collaborative academic and scientific research between India and Japan.
Award Title: India–Australia Programme of Cooperation – Funding Award
Awarded By: Department of Science and Technology (India) & Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), Government of Australia
Year: 2012
Description:
Granted international research funding under the India–Australia Strategic Research Fund for collaborative research initiatives.
Award Title: Young Scientist Award
Awarded By: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria
Year: 1992
Description:
Conferred in recognition of research excellence during international scientific engagement at IIASA, Austria.
Award Title: International Conference & Research Participation Funding Awards
Awarded By: Multiple International Funding Agencies
Year: Various Years
Description:
Received international funding support for participation in conferences, workshops, and open science meetings from organizations including IGBP, APN (Japan), European Union, Ford Foundation (USA), SCOR (USA), Norwegian Space Agency, ITC (Netherlands), ISS (Italy), IHDP (Germany), EARSeL (France), EMECS (Japan), UCAR–NOAA (USA), UN-ISDR (Switzerland), JSPS (Japan), AISRF (Australia), and others.
Award Title: Visiting Professorship Award
Awarded By: Kyoto University, Japan
Year: 2014
Description:
Awarded Visiting Professorship to undertake teaching and research at the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University.
Awarded By: Chancellor, University of Madras
Year: 1987
Description:
Awarded for outstanding academic performance and securing First Rank in M.Sc. Geology at the University of Madras.
Award Title: Environmental Management Award
Awarded By: Department of Environment, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Year: 2003–2004
Description:
Conferred in recognition of excellent interdisciplinary contributions to Coastal Environmental Education and Management during World Environment Day celebrations.
Award Title: Academic Achievement Award
Awarded By: Pro-Chancellor, University of Madras
Year: 2012
Description:
Awarded for notable achievements in teaching, research, extension, and administrative activities at the University of Madras during 2008–2012.
Award Title: GATE Fellowship (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering – Qualified)
Awarded By: Government of India
Year: 1988–1990
Description:
Qualified the national-level GATE examination and awarded a Government of India fellowship for postgraduate studies.
Award Title: India–Japan Programme of Cooperation – Funding Award
Awarded By: Department of Science and Technology (India) & Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS), Japan
Year: 2007
Description:
Received bilateral research funding to support collaborative academic and scientific research between India and Japan.
Award Title: India–Australia Programme of Cooperation – Funding Award
Awarded By: Department of Science and Technology (India) & Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), Government of Australia
Year: 2012
Description:
Granted international research funding under the India–Australia Strategic Research Fund for collaborative research initiatives.
Award Title: Young Scientist Award
Awarded By: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria
Year: 1992
Description:
Conferred in recognition of research excellence during international scientific engagement at IIASA, Austria.
Award Title: International Conference & Research Participation Funding Awards
Awarded By: Multiple International Funding Agencies
Year: Various Years
Description:
Received international funding support for participation in conferences, workshops, and open science meetings from organizations including IGBP, APN (Japan), European Union, Ford Foundation (USA), SCOR (USA), Norwegian Space Agency, ITC (Netherlands), ISS (Italy), IHDP (Germany), EARSeL (France), EMECS (Japan), UCAR–NOAA (USA), UN-ISDR (Switzerland), JSPS (Japan), AISRF (Australia), and others.
Award Title: Visiting Professorship Award
Awarded By: Kyoto University, Japan
Year: 2014
Description:
Awarded Visiting Professorship to undertake teaching and research at the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University.
Projects Funded by National Organizations
Title: Integrated Beach Placer Mineral Exploration
Quantum of Support: ₹6.56 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Ocean Development – OSTC
Project Duration: 2002 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Development of Informatics Databases on Coastal Influences on Marine Plants
Quantum of Support: ₹2.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – UWPFE
Project Duration: 2003 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Management Strategies in Ocean Herbal Wealth Enrichment
Quantum of Support: ₹2.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – UWPFE
Project Duration: 2003 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Environmental Geochemistry
Quantum of Support: ₹35.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST – FIST
Project Duration: 2003 – 2008
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Interdisciplinary Studies in Geophysics and Geochemistry in Sustainable Coastal Zone Management of Tamil Nadu
Quantum of Support: ₹45.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – SAP
Project Duration: 2007 – 2011
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Environmental Geoscience
Quantum of Support: ₹80.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST – FIST (Level I)
Project Duration: 2012 – 2017
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Tsunami Inundation Mapping – Kovalam to Pulicat
Quantum of Support: ₹3.22 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2005
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Micropaleontological Investigation on Tsunami Sediments of Andaman Islands
Quantum of Support: ₹2.85 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2005
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Spatial Distribution of Major Air Pollutants in Chennai City
Quantum of Support: ₹0.40 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – University of Madras Research Starter Grant
Project Duration: 2006 – 2007
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Early Warning System for Tsunami and Storm Surges in the Indian Ocean
Quantum of Support: ₹13.58 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Project Duration: 2006 – 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Community Based Coastal Zone Management
Quantum of Support: ₹5.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2007 – 2009
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Disaster Management – Research and Academic Activities
Quantum of Support: Approx. ₹30.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: World Bank Institute, USA & UN-ISDR, Geneva
Project Duration: 2007 – 2009
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Community Based Coastal Zone Management: GMMBR
Quantum of Support: Approx. ₹5.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Research & Knowledge Transfer (R&KT) Committee, University of Portsmouth, UK
Project Duration: 2010 – 2011
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Global Environmental Change – Challenges and Innovations
Quantum of Support: ₹5.50 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Japan Foundation
Project Duration: 2011 – 2012
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Spatially Enabled Nations: Improving Disaster Management Practices in India and Australia
Quantum of Support: ₹5.50 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST (Government of India) & Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF)
Project Duration: 2013
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Community-Based Disaster Recovery Planning in Chennai
Quantum of Support: Not Applicable
Funding Agency: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Project Duration: 2016 – 2017
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Role of Children in Disaster Recovery Processes and Disaster Risk Reduction in Chennai, India
Quantum of Support: ₹4.39 Lakhs
Funding Agency: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Project Duration: 2018 – 2019
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Integrated Beach Placer Mineral Exploration
Quantum of Support: ₹6.56 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Ocean Development – OSTC
Project Duration: 2002 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Development of Informatics Databases on Coastal Influences on Marine Plants
Quantum of Support: ₹2.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – UWPFE
Project Duration: 2003 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Management Strategies in Ocean Herbal Wealth Enrichment
Quantum of Support: ₹2.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – UWPFE
Project Duration: 2003 – 2005
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Environmental Geochemistry
Quantum of Support: ₹35.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST – FIST
Project Duration: 2003 – 2008
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Interdisciplinary Studies in Geophysics and Geochemistry in Sustainable Coastal Zone Management of Tamil Nadu
Quantum of Support: ₹45.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – SAP
Project Duration: 2007 – 2011
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Environmental Geoscience
Quantum of Support: ₹80.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST – FIST (Level I)
Project Duration: 2012 – 2017
Role: Co-Investigator / Team Member
Title: Tsunami Inundation Mapping – Kovalam to Pulicat
Quantum of Support: ₹3.22 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2005
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Micropaleontological Investigation on Tsunami Sediments of Andaman Islands
Quantum of Support: ₹2.85 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2005
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Spatial Distribution of Major Air Pollutants in Chennai City
Quantum of Support: ₹0.40 Lakhs
Funding Agency: UGC – University of Madras Research Starter Grant
Project Duration: 2006 – 2007
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Early Warning System for Tsunami and Storm Surges in the Indian Ocean
Quantum of Support: ₹13.58 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Project Duration: 2006 – 2008
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Community Based Coastal Zone Management
Quantum of Support: ₹5.70 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi
Project Duration: 2007 – 2009
Role: Principal Investigator
Title: Disaster Management – Research and Academic Activities
Quantum of Support: Approx. ₹30.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: World Bank Institute, USA & UN-ISDR, Geneva
Project Duration: 2007 – 2009
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Community Based Coastal Zone Management: GMMBR
Quantum of Support: Approx. ₹5.00 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Research & Knowledge Transfer (R&KT) Committee, University of Portsmouth, UK
Project Duration: 2010 – 2011
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Global Environmental Change – Challenges and Innovations
Quantum of Support: ₹5.50 Lakhs
Funding Agency: Japan Foundation
Project Duration: 2011 – 2012
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Spatially Enabled Nations: Improving Disaster Management Practices in India and Australia
Quantum of Support: ₹5.50 Lakhs
Funding Agency: DST (Government of India) & Australia–India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF)
Project Duration: 2013
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Community-Based Disaster Recovery Planning in Chennai
Quantum of Support: Not Applicable
Funding Agency: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Project Duration: 2016 – 2017
Role: Project Coordinator
Title: Role of Children in Disaster Recovery Processes and Disaster Risk Reduction in Chennai, India
Quantum of Support: ₹4.39 Lakhs
Funding Agency: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Project Duration: 2018 – 2019
Role: Project Coordinator
Publication Summary
Prof. Krishnamurthy has an extensive international publication record, including high-impact journal articles, edited reference books, and book chapters in the fields of coastal management, disaster risk reduction, environmental geosciences, and remote sensing.
Title: Emerging Contaminants in Urban Soils: Characterization, Sources, and Environmental Impacts of Microplastics in Southern India
Authors: Bhuvaneswari, M.; Gopal, V.; Vinoth, R.; Aakash, R.; Swetha, N. M.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Ayyamperumal, R.
Journal: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2025.104022
Year: 2025
Title: Hazardous Trace Elemental Contamination in Urban River Sediments: Distribution, Source Identification, and Environmental Impacts
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Bhuvaneswari, M.; Deepika, R.; Nathan, C. S.; Bharath, K. M.; Ayyamperumal, R.
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100733
Year: 2025
Title: Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risk Assessment in and Around the Pallikaranai Marshland, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Swetha, N. M.; Maniyarasan, S.; Ramachandran, A.; Anusha, M. L.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: Groundwater Resource Management Planning Strategies, Springer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88870-0_15
Year: 2025
Title: Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Peethambaran, A.; Anso, M. A.; Salumol, T. S.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: International Journal of Energy and Water Resources
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-022-00189-x
Year: 2024
Title: Geochemical Evaluation, Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Urban Soil, Southern India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Indhumathi, A.; et al.
Journal: Environmental Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118413
Year: 2024
Title: Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Surface Sediments of the Vedaranyam Coast, Southern India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; et al.
Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103081
Year: 2023
Title: Geochemical Compositions and Provenance of Late Holocene Core Sediments from Mullipallam Creek, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Kalaivanan, R.; Magesh, N. S.
Journal: Total Environment Research Themes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.totert.2023.100046
Year: 2023
Title: Effect of a Tropical Cyclone on the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Marine Sediments off Kameswaram, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Chakraborty, P.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112741
Year: 2021
Title: Trace Metal Contamination in the Marine Sediments off Point Calimere, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Sakthi Kiran, D. R.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111764
Year: 2020
Title: Trace Element Contamination in Marine Sediments along the Southeast Indian Shelf Following Cyclone Gaja
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Chakraborty, P.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110520
Year: 2019
Title: Environmental Impact Assessment of Surface Water and Groundwater Quality Due to Flood Hazards in Adyar River Bank
Authors: Ramachandran, A.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Jayaprakash, M.; Shanmugasundaram, A.
Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica (Elsevier)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.2018.08.008
Year: 2018
Title: Managing the Indian Coast in the Face of Disasters and Climate Change: A Review and Policy Analysis
Authors: Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Das Gupta, R.; Chatterjee, R.; Shaw, R.
Journal: Journal of Coastal Conservation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-014-0339-7
Year: 2014
Title: The Adoption of a Climate Disaster Resilience Index in Chennai, India
Authors: Joerin, J.; Shaw, R.; Takeuchi, Y.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: Disasters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12058
Year: 2014
Title: Isolation of Mercury Resistant Bacteria and Influence of Abiotic Factors on Bioavailability of Mercury
Authors: Kamalakannan, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.04.027
Year: 2006
Title: Managing Mangroves in India
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: GIS Asia-Pacific
Year: 1997
National Journals
Title: Micropaleontological Investigations on Tsunamigenic Sediments of Andaman Islands
Authors: Hussain, S. M.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Suresh Gandhi, M.; Ilayaraja, K.; Ganesan, P.; Mohan, S. P.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 12, pp. 1655–1677
Year: 2006
Title: Key Airborne Pollutants – Impact on Human Health in Manali, Chennai
Authors: Jayanthi, V.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 90, pp. 405–413
Year: 2006
Title: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to Coastal Wetland Ecology of Tamil Nadu and Andaman and Nicobar Group of Islands with Special Reference to Mangroves
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Sundaramoorthy, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Devasenapathy, J.; Thanikachalam, M.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 75, No. 3, pp. 236–244
Year: 1998
Title: Remote Sensing of Suspended Sediments along the Tamil Nadu Coastal Waters
Authors: Chauhan, S.; Nayak, S. R.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Ramachandran, S.
Journal: Indian Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 105–114
Year: 1996
Regional Journals
Title: Morphological Changes of Ennore Creek, East Coast of India, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Jayaprakash, M.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Nagarajan, R.; Kuppusamy, S.
Journal: GIS @ Development, Vol. 7
Year: 2003
Title: Utilisation of Remote Sensing and GIS Tools in Strengthening the Management of Mangrove Wetlands and Biosphere Reserve – Case Study of East Coast Mangroves and Gulf of Mannar
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.; Gnanappazham, L.; Navamuniammal, M.
Journal: MAEER’S MIT Pune Journal, pp. 84–95
Year: 2000
Title: Mangrove Wetland Management
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: GIS @ Development, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 51–52
Year: 1999
Title: Application of GIS for Coastal Wetlands Planning and Management
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.; Ganappazham, L.; Selvam, V.
Journal: Information Studies Journal, Bangalore, Vol. 3, pp. 109–124
Year: 1997
Title: Management of Coastal Environments in Tamil Nadu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Based on Remote Sensing and GIS Approaches
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Sundaramoorthy, S.; Parviz, Z. F.; Kalyanamuthiah, A.; Dharanirajan, K.
Journal: MAEER’S MIT Pune Journal (Special Issue on Coastal Environmental Management), Vol. IV, Nos. 15 & 16, pp. 129–140
Year: 1996
International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Summer Courses
Title: Young Scientists Summer Programme (YSSP)
Event: Young Scientist Summer Course
Place & Dates: IIASA, Austria | 1 June – 28 August 1992
Paper / Contribution: Participation in Young Scientist Summer Course
Title: IGBP–LUCC Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, Amsterdam | 29–30 Jan 1996
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing of Mangrove Forests on the Tamil Nadu Coast, India
Title: IHDP Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: IIASA, Austria | 12–14 June 1997
Paper / Contribution: Human Dimensions of Coastal Environmental Change in India
Title: IGBP–LOICZ Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands | 10–14 Oct 1997
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing and GIS for Mangrove Management and Support to LOICZ Studies in India
Title: LUCC/DIS Workshop
Event: International Workshop
Place & Dates: LUCC-IPO, Barcelona, Spain | 10–14 Nov 1997
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing and GIS for National Database Generation
Title: FOURM’97 International Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Istanbul, Turkey | 16–21 Nov 1997
Paper / Contribution: Conservation and Development of Andaman Island Ecosystems Using Remote Sensing
Title: GLOBEC Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France | March 1998
Paper / Contribution: Impact of Anthropogenic and Biophysical Forces on Coastal Marine Ecosystems in India
Title: 27th International Conference on Remote Sensing of Environment
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Tromsø, Norway | 8–12 June 1998
Paper / Contribution: Indian Remote Sensing Data Application Potential in Coastal Studies
Title: IHDP Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Shonan Village, Japan | 24–26 June 1999
Paper / Contribution: Social Factors in Coastal Land Use and Land Cover Change in India
Title: International Conference on Global Change and Protected Areas
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: L’Aquila, Italy | 8–13 Sept 1999
Paper / Contribution: Environmental and Human Impacts on Coastal and Marine Protected Areas in India
Title: IGBP–SOLAS Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Damp, Germany | 19–25 Feb 2000
Paper / Contribution: Palaeo Coastal-Marine Environments of Cauvery Basin, Southeast India
Title: Euroconference on Water and Life
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Vigo, Spain | 25–28 May 2000
Paper / Contribution: Human Impact on Coastal Fisheries Using Remote Sensing and Ground Truth Analysis
Title: Indo–British Bilateral Programme (ICZM Course)
Event: International Training Programme
Place & Dates: Universities of Newcastle & Bath, UK | July–Aug 2000
Paper / Contribution: Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
Title: EARSeL Symposium – Observing Our Environment from Space
Event: International Symposium
Place & Dates: ENSG, Paris, France | 14–16 May 2001
Paper / Contribution: Coastal Zone Hazards in India Using RS & GIS
Title: International Conference on Detecting Environmental Change
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: University College London, UK | 17–20 July 2001
Paper / Contribution: Environmental and Land Use Change Monitoring in Coastal India
Title: Asia-Pacific Capacity Building Workshop on Vegetation Recovery
Event: International Workshop
Place & Dates: Curtin University, Australia | Oct–Nov 2001
Paper / Contribution: Vegetation Recovery in Degraded Coastal Lands of India
Title: EMECS 2001 – Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Kobe & Awaji Island, Japan | 19–22 Nov 2001
Paper / Contribution: Multisectoral Approaches to Coastal Zone Management in Tamil Nadu
Title: International Conference on Disaster Management
Event: International Symposium
Place & Dates: University of Melbourne, Australia | 12–14 Oct 2015
Paper / Contribution: Towards Disaster Resilient Communities – India’s Coastal Zone Perspective
Title: International Conference on Network of Environmental Researchers (CIMA 2017)
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico | 16–20 May 2017
Paper / Contribution: Challenges in Building Urban Resilient Communities: Chennai Experience
Title: BRICS Multilateral Research Projects Review Meeting
Event: International Review & Symposium
Place & Dates: Beijing Normal University, Shenzhen, China | 12–15 Oct 2019
Paper / Contribution: Representation of Indian Team in BRICS Coast-CARE Project Review
Authors: Bhuvaneswari, M.; Gopal, V.; Vinoth, R.; Aakash, R.; Swetha, N. M.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Ayyamperumal, R.
Journal: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2025.104022
Year: 2025
Title: Hazardous Trace Elemental Contamination in Urban River Sediments: Distribution, Source Identification, and Environmental Impacts
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Bhuvaneswari, M.; Deepika, R.; Nathan, C. S.; Bharath, K. M.; Ayyamperumal, R.
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100733
Year: 2025
Title: Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risk Assessment in and Around the Pallikaranai Marshland, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Swetha, N. M.; Maniyarasan, S.; Ramachandran, A.; Anusha, M. L.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: Groundwater Resource Management Planning Strategies, Springer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-88870-0_15
Year: 2025
Title: Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Vaniyar Sub-Basin, Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Peethambaran, A.; Anso, M. A.; Salumol, T. S.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: International Journal of Energy and Water Resources
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-022-00189-x
Year: 2024
Title: Geochemical Evaluation, Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Urban Soil, Southern India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Indhumathi, A.; et al.
Journal: Environmental Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.118413
Year: 2024
Title: Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in the Surface Sediments of the Vedaranyam Coast, Southern India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; et al.
Journal: Regional Studies in Marine Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2023.103081
Year: 2023
Title: Geochemical Compositions and Provenance of Late Holocene Core Sediments from Mullipallam Creek, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Kalaivanan, R.; Magesh, N. S.
Journal: Total Environment Research Themes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.totert.2023.100046
Year: 2023
Title: Effect of a Tropical Cyclone on the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Marine Sediments off Kameswaram, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Chakraborty, P.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112741
Year: 2021
Title: Trace Metal Contamination in the Marine Sediments off Point Calimere, Southeast Coast of India
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Sakthi Kiran, D. R.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111764
Year: 2020
Title: Trace Element Contamination in Marine Sediments along the Southeast Indian Shelf Following Cyclone Gaja
Authors: Gopal, V.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Chakraborty, P.; et al.
Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110520
Year: 2019
Title: Environmental Impact Assessment of Surface Water and Groundwater Quality Due to Flood Hazards in Adyar River Bank
Authors: Ramachandran, A.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Jayaprakash, M.; Shanmugasundaram, A.
Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica (Elsevier)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.2018.08.008
Year: 2018
Title: Managing the Indian Coast in the Face of Disasters and Climate Change: A Review and Policy Analysis
Authors: Krishnamurthy, R. R.; Das Gupta, R.; Chatterjee, R.; Shaw, R.
Journal: Journal of Coastal Conservation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-014-0339-7
Year: 2014
Title: The Adoption of a Climate Disaster Resilience Index in Chennai, India
Authors: Joerin, J.; Shaw, R.; Takeuchi, Y.; Krishnamurthy, R. R.
Journal: Disasters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12058
Year: 2014
Title: Isolation of Mercury Resistant Bacteria and Influence of Abiotic Factors on Bioavailability of Mercury
Authors: Kamalakannan, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.04.027
Year: 2006
Title: Managing Mangroves in India
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: GIS Asia-Pacific
Year: 1997
National Journals
Title: Micropaleontological Investigations on Tsunamigenic Sediments of Andaman Islands
Authors: Hussain, S. M.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Suresh Gandhi, M.; Ilayaraja, K.; Ganesan, P.; Mohan, S. P.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 12, pp. 1655–1677
Year: 2006
Title: Key Airborne Pollutants – Impact on Human Health in Manali, Chennai
Authors: Jayanthi, V.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 90, pp. 405–413
Year: 2006
Title: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to Coastal Wetland Ecology of Tamil Nadu and Andaman and Nicobar Group of Islands with Special Reference to Mangroves
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Sundaramoorthy, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Devasenapathy, J.; Thanikachalam, M.
Journal: Current Science, Vol. 75, No. 3, pp. 236–244
Year: 1998
Title: Remote Sensing of Suspended Sediments along the Tamil Nadu Coastal Waters
Authors: Chauhan, S.; Nayak, S. R.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Ramachandran, S.
Journal: Indian Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 105–114
Year: 1996
Regional Journals
Title: Morphological Changes of Ennore Creek, East Coast of India, Tamil Nadu
Authors: Jayaprakash, M.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Nagarajan, R.; Kuppusamy, S.
Journal: GIS @ Development, Vol. 7
Year: 2003
Title: Utilisation of Remote Sensing and GIS Tools in Strengthening the Management of Mangrove Wetlands and Biosphere Reserve – Case Study of East Coast Mangroves and Gulf of Mannar
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.; Gnanappazham, L.; Navamuniammal, M.
Journal: MAEER’S MIT Pune Journal, pp. 84–95
Year: 2000
Title: Mangrove Wetland Management
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.
Journal: GIS @ Development, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 51–52
Year: 1999
Title: Application of GIS for Coastal Wetlands Planning and Management
Authors: Krishnamoorthy, R.; Ganappazham, L.; Selvam, V.
Journal: Information Studies Journal, Bangalore, Vol. 3, pp. 109–124
Year: 1997
Title: Management of Coastal Environments in Tamil Nadu and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Based on Remote Sensing and GIS Approaches
Authors: Ramachandran, S.; Krishnamoorthy, R.; Sundaramoorthy, S.; Parviz, Z. F.; Kalyanamuthiah, A.; Dharanirajan, K.
Journal: MAEER’S MIT Pune Journal (Special Issue on Coastal Environmental Management), Vol. IV, Nos. 15 & 16, pp. 129–140
Year: 1996
International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops / Summer Courses
Title: Young Scientists Summer Programme (YSSP)
Event: Young Scientist Summer Course
Place & Dates: IIASA, Austria | 1 June – 28 August 1992
Paper / Contribution: Participation in Young Scientist Summer Course
Title: IGBP–LUCC Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, Amsterdam | 29–30 Jan 1996
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing of Mangrove Forests on the Tamil Nadu Coast, India
Title: IHDP Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: IIASA, Austria | 12–14 June 1997
Paper / Contribution: Human Dimensions of Coastal Environmental Change in India
Title: IGBP–LOICZ Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands | 10–14 Oct 1997
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing and GIS for Mangrove Management and Support to LOICZ Studies in India
Title: LUCC/DIS Workshop
Event: International Workshop
Place & Dates: LUCC-IPO, Barcelona, Spain | 10–14 Nov 1997
Paper / Contribution: Remote Sensing and GIS for National Database Generation
Title: FOURM’97 International Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Istanbul, Turkey | 16–21 Nov 1997
Paper / Contribution: Conservation and Development of Andaman Island Ecosystems Using Remote Sensing
Title: GLOBEC Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France | March 1998
Paper / Contribution: Impact of Anthropogenic and Biophysical Forces on Coastal Marine Ecosystems in India
Title: 27th International Conference on Remote Sensing of Environment
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Tromsø, Norway | 8–12 June 1998
Paper / Contribution: Indian Remote Sensing Data Application Potential in Coastal Studies
Title: IHDP Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Shonan Village, Japan | 24–26 June 1999
Paper / Contribution: Social Factors in Coastal Land Use and Land Cover Change in India
Title: International Conference on Global Change and Protected Areas
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: L’Aquila, Italy | 8–13 Sept 1999
Paper / Contribution: Environmental and Human Impacts on Coastal and Marine Protected Areas in India
Title: IGBP–SOLAS Open Science Conference
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Damp, Germany | 19–25 Feb 2000
Paper / Contribution: Palaeo Coastal-Marine Environments of Cauvery Basin, Southeast India
Title: Euroconference on Water and Life
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Vigo, Spain | 25–28 May 2000
Paper / Contribution: Human Impact on Coastal Fisheries Using Remote Sensing and Ground Truth Analysis
Title: Indo–British Bilateral Programme (ICZM Course)
Event: International Training Programme
Place & Dates: Universities of Newcastle & Bath, UK | July–Aug 2000
Paper / Contribution: Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
Title: EARSeL Symposium – Observing Our Environment from Space
Event: International Symposium
Place & Dates: ENSG, Paris, France | 14–16 May 2001
Paper / Contribution: Coastal Zone Hazards in India Using RS & GIS
Title: International Conference on Detecting Environmental Change
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: University College London, UK | 17–20 July 2001
Paper / Contribution: Environmental and Land Use Change Monitoring in Coastal India
Title: Asia-Pacific Capacity Building Workshop on Vegetation Recovery
Event: International Workshop
Place & Dates: Curtin University, Australia | Oct–Nov 2001
Paper / Contribution: Vegetation Recovery in Degraded Coastal Lands of India
Title: EMECS 2001 – Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Kobe & Awaji Island, Japan | 19–22 Nov 2001
Paper / Contribution: Multisectoral Approaches to Coastal Zone Management in Tamil Nadu
Title: International Conference on Disaster Management
Event: International Symposium
Place & Dates: University of Melbourne, Australia | 12–14 Oct 2015
Paper / Contribution: Towards Disaster Resilient Communities – India’s Coastal Zone Perspective
Title: International Conference on Network of Environmental Researchers (CIMA 2017)
Event: International Conference
Place & Dates: Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico | 16–20 May 2017
Paper / Contribution: Challenges in Building Urban Resilient Communities: Chennai Experience
Title: BRICS Multilateral Research Projects Review Meeting
Event: International Review & Symposium
Place & Dates: Beijing Normal University, Shenzhen, China | 12–15 Oct 2019
Paper / Contribution: Representation of Indian Team in BRICS Coast-CARE Project Review