Prof. Balamurugan Guru | Hazards and Landslide Mapping | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Central University of Tamil Nadu, India
Dr. Guru Balamurugan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Geology at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, with over two decades of research experience and 16 years in academia. He is a distinguished expert in groundwater modeling, geospatial technologies, and disaster risk management. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, including sustainable water resource management, climate change impact assessments, and geoinformatics in disaster resilience. Dr. Balamurugan has led multiple national and international research projects, published extensively, and contributed to curriculum development and laboratory establishment at leading Indian institutions.
Publication Profile
Educational Background π
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Certificate in Water Resource (2016) β ITC, Twente University, The Netherlands
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Ph.D. in Hydrogeology (Groundwater Modeling) (2008) β IIT Bombay, India
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M.Tech in Remote Sensing (2003) β CERS, Bharathidasan University, Trichy
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PG Diploma in Hydrogeology (2001) β Annamalai University
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M.Sc. in Applied Geology (1999) β National College, Bharathidasan University
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B.Sc. in Geology (1997) β National College, Bharathidasan University
Professional Experience πΌ
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Professor & Head (June 2023βpresent) β Dept. of Geology, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN)
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Associate Professor (2020β2023) β CUTN, Founder Head of Department of Geology
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Chairperson (2012β2020) β Centre for Geoinformatics, TISS, Mumbai
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Associate Professor (2017β2020) β Centre for Geoinformatics, TISS
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Assistant Professor (2008β2017) β TISS, Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies
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Research Fellow (2003β2004) β ISRO-funded project on groundwater systems
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Groundwater Consultant (1999β2000) β Conducted geophysical surveys in South India
Research Interests π¬
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Groundwater exploration, modeling & sustainable water resource management
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Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in hydrogeology and disaster management
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Climate change impact assessments on water resources
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Natural disaster mapping, risk analysis & early warning systems
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Integration of geoinformatics in urban planning and resilience building
Awards and Honorsπβ¨
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IRO, TISS Fellowship β Study at ITC, The Netherlands (2016)
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Max Planck-TISS Research Grant β Urban Aspirations Study (2013)
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DAAD Fellowship (Germany) β Research on groundwater modeling (2006β07)
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AICTE-NDF Scholarship β Ph.D. at IIT Bombay (2004β08)
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Student Research Grant β TN State Council for Science & Technology (1999)
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Qualified UPSC Geologist Examination β 2008
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Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) β 2006
Conclusionπ
Dr. Guru Balamurugan stands as a leading geoscientist integrating hydrogeology, geoinformatics, and disaster studies to address critical challenges in water security and environmental sustainability. His career reflects a strong dedication to both academic excellence and community impact through research, teaching, and policy contributions. With multiple fellowships, leadership roles, and international exposure, he continues to shape the future of earth sciences and disaster risk management in India and beyond.
Publications π
π Enhancing evacuation shelter suitability in compound hazard-prone regions with a Bayesian optimized convolutional neural network approach
π° International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
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2025-03
π DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105306
π₯ Somnath Bera, Swapan Talukdar, Kim-Anh Nguyen, Yuei-An Liou, Balamurugan Guru, Ranit Chatterjee, G V Ramana
π Sustainable tourism, livelihood and coastal governance: Chilika lake, India
π° Ocean & Coastal Management
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2024-07
π DOI: 10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107128
π₯ Biswanath Dash, Balamurugan Guru
ποΈ Assessment of shelter location-allocation for multi-hazard emergency evacuation
π° International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
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2023-01
π DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103435
π₯ Somnath Bera, Kaushal Gnyawali, Kshitij Dahal, Raquel Melo, Miao Li-Juan, Balamurugan Guru, G V Ramana
ποΈ Earthquake and flood resilience through spatial planning in the complex urban system
π° Progress in Disaster Science
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2022-04
π DOI: 10.1016/j.pdisas.2022.100219
π₯ Sujata Kodag, Shibu K. Mani, Guru Balamurugan, Somnath Bera
βοΈ A Study on Solar and Green House Gas Mitigation Potential in India using AHP and Geospatial Technology
π° International Journal of Renewable Energy Research
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2021
π DOI: 10.20508/ijrer.v11i1.11758.g8132
π₯ Balamurugan Guru
ποΈ Shoreline Changes Analysis and Forecast Using DSAS 5.0: East Coast of India
π° Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing
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2021-11
π DOI: 10.1007/s12524-021-01424-4
π₯ Gopal Barik, Balamurugan Guru, Francis Sangma
π Assessment of exposed elements in a changing built environment using debris flow models (Kalimpong, Himalaya)
π° Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
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2021-09
π DOI: 10.1007/s10064-021-02352-w
π₯ Somnath Bera, Raquel Melo, Balamurugan Guru
β οΈ Natech guide words: A new approach to assess and manage Natech risk for business continuity
π° Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
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2021-09
π DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2021.104564
π₯ Dr. Sachin Damle, Shibu K. Mani, Guru Balamurugan
β°οΈ Landslide inventory and susceptibility models using deep learning: Himalayas, India
π° Natural Hazards
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2021-08
π DOI: 10.1007/s11069-021-04731-8
π₯ Somnath Bera, Vaibhav Kumar Upadhyay, Balamurugan Guru, Thomas Oommen
π§ Integrated multi-criteria analysis for groundwater potential mapping (North Gujarat, India)
π° Hydrological Sciences Journal
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2021-04-26
π DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2021.1906427
π₯ Rudra Mohan Pradhan, Balamurugan Guru, Pradhan B, Tapas Kumar Biswal