Dr. S. Aruchamy

Registrar i/c
Professor & Head
Department of Geography

Education

M.Sc., 1978 University of Madras
Ph.D., 1987 (Feb) University of Madras

Professional Experience

1988 – 1993: Lecturer, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
1993 – 1995: Senior Lecturer, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
1995 – 2003: Reader, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
2003 – Till date: Professor, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

Research Interests

Terrain / Land Evaluation, Coastal Zone Management, Agro-climatology, Watershed Analysis & Remote Sensing and GIS

Research Supervision

Ph. D. - 7 (Completed), 6 (Ongoing)

M. Tech./M. Phil./M. E. - 37 (Completed)

M. Sc. - 35 (Completed)

Publication

Papers in Journals

Umamathi, S., and Aruchamy, S., (2011). Rainfall Rhythm of Suruli Ar Watershed, Theni District, Tamil Nadu – A GIS Approach, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences (In Press).

Pugazhendi, V., Ramasubramanian, K., Aruchamy, S., Umamathi, S., and Muthukrishnan, A. (2010). Application of Geospatial Technology in Air Pollution Prediction Model, Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. III, No.2, pp.1-8.

Ishappa Muniyappa Rathod and Aruchamy, S. (2010). Rainfall Trends and Patterns of Kongu Upland, Tamil Nadu, India Using GIS Techniques, International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 1 (2).

Ishappa Muniyappa Rathod and Aruchamy, S. (2010). Spatial Analysis of Rainfall Variation in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu using GIS, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, Vol. 1 (2).

Gangai, P., Aruchamy S., Selvam, K., and Saravanan E. (2010). The Crop Combination Regions of Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu, XXX INCA international Congress.

Gangai, P., Aruchamy, S., and Selvam, K. (2008). Rainfall Characteristics and Drought Prone Area of Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu, Indian National Geographer, Vol. 23 (1&2), pp. 59-70.

Banukumar, K., and Aruchamy, S. (2007). Climatic Types of Tamilnadu, India, Journal of Spatial Science, Vol. 1 & 2, pp. 1- 8.

Banukumar, K., Victor Rajamanickam, G., and Aruchamy, S. (2005). Drought Analysis – A Hydrogeomorphological Approach, Indian Journal of Geomorphology, Vol. 10.

Aruchamy, S., and R. Jaganathan, (2002). Land Use Changes in Thevaram Valley, Tamil Nadu, India, Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 77 (1), pp. 101 – 110.

Aruchamy, S., and V. R. Haridas, (2001). Wind Erosion and Deposition in Thevaram Valley - A Remote Sensing Study, Indian Journal of Geomorphology, Vol. 6, pp. 19 – 28.

Aruchamy, S. (2001). Soils of Thevaram Valley, Tamil Nadu, India: Problem and Prospects, Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 76 (1), pp. 33 – 43.

Aruchamy, S., Haridas, V. R., and R. Jaganathan, (2001). Characteristics of Southwest Monsoon Wind and Its Influences on the Environment of Thevaram Valley, Tamil Nadu, Indian Journal of Geomorphology, Vol. 6, pp. 7 – 17.

Gobu, B., and S. Aruchamy, (2001). Landuse Changes in Upper Gundar Basin, South India, Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 77 (2) .

Gobu, B., and S. Aruchamy, (2002). Land Suitability for Rice Cultivation in Upper Gundar Basin, Geography Teacher, Vol. 1, pp.1 – 7.

Aruchamy, S., Saravanakumar, P., BalramBasmal, K. and R. Jaganathan, (1995). Geomorphic features in Manimuthar Delta and Evolution, Asian Pacific Remote Sensing Journal, Thailand, Vol.7 (2): pp.19 – 26.

Ramasamy, SM., and S. Aruchamy, (1993). IRS IA Imagery scenes some rapidly building Islands along East Coast of Tamil Nadu, NNRMS Bulletin +(B) 17, pp. 45-46.

Vasanthakumaran, T., and S. Aruchamy, (1993). Land Use Analysis for Agricultural planning A case of Kambam Valley, The Geography Teacher Vol. 1 (1), 1-17.

Aruchamy, S., Sasikala, S., Saravanakumar, P., and R. Jaganathan, (1992). Morphology and evolution of modern Vaigai Delta. Deccan Geographer, Vol. 30(2), pp. 49-62.

Aruchamy, S., Saravanakumar, P., Jaganathan, R., and A. Wilson, (1992). Spits of Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu, Trans. Inst. Indian Geographers, Vol. 14(1), pp. 55-64.

Vasanthakumaran, T., Aruchamy, S., and V. Madhasuresh, (1989). Remote Sensing: History, Development and Properties. The Geography Teacher, Vol. 2 (5 & 6), pp. 9-22.

Madhasuresh. V., and S. Aruchamy, (1988). Remote Sensing in Water Resource Assessment, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 23(1-3), pp. 43-48.

Vasanthakumaran. T., and S. Aruchamy, (1986). Blights in Urban India, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 21 (4 6), pp. 44-54.

Vasanthakumaran. T., and S. Aruchamy., (1985). Planning for a comprehensive Health Care System: A case of Papanasam Taluk, Geographica Medica, Hungary, Vol. 15, pp. 97-121.

Vijayan, P.K., Vasanthakumaran, T., and S. Aruchamy, (1985). Development strategies for an Island Economy: Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 20 (4): 12-34.

Vasanthakumaran, T., Aruchamy, S., Gunasekaran, K., and R. Saminathan, (1985). Climate, Commission on School Geography paper, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 20(1), 10-32.

Aruchamy, S., (1984). Land Management for Rural Development, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 19 (6), 21-28.

Aruchamy, S., (1980). The Role of Films in Geography Education, The Geography Teacher, Vol. 17 (1), 150-152.

Books/Atlas/Edited Volumes

1. Rajan, K., and Aruchamy, S., (2011). Demarcation of Protected Monuments as per Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act – 2010 – A Pilot Study of Koranganathar Temple, Srinivasanallur, Tiruchirappalli District, Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India, Published by Pondicherry University.

2. Ganesh, A., and Aruchamy, S., (2006). Watershed Delineation and Characterization, In: Application of Geospatial Technology, Ganesh, A., ed., Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi, pp. 113 – 131.

3. Banukumar, K., Victor Rajamanickam, G., and Aruchamy, S., (2004). Integrated Drought Mitigation Assessment for Land, Water and Agricultural Management, In: Water Resources Development and Management, Chandrasekharan, H., Sharma, R. K., and K.V. Sundaram, Ed. Mittal Publications, New Delhi, pp. 171-182.

4. Ganesh A, Kumaraswamy K and S. Aruchamy (2000). Proceeding of the Regional Workshop on Earthquake Prone Zones of India – Popular Lecturers on Facts and Myths of Earthquakes - Indian Contest, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, December 19, 2001.

5. Gupta, M.C., Narain, A.N., Navalgund, R.K., Krishnarajan, V.P., Kurian, N.P., and S. Aruchamy, (1997). A Scientific Approach for Brackish Water Aquaculture Site Selection in Coastal Track of Cannanore, Kerala, Scientific Note, SAC/RSC/RSAG – MWRD/SN/02/97, ISRO, Ahmedabad, pp. 1-34 (Manual-Research Level).

6. Mishra, G.B., Aruchamy, S. Ramasamy, SM and K. Sekar: Stream Pollution Atlas of Angul Talcher area, Richardson and Cruddas, Government of India, Sep.1995, (Research Level, Text and Edited).

7. Vasanthakumaran, T., and S Aruchamy, (1988). Time as Resources: Human Time Budget in Agriculture, In: Development of India’s Resource Base, Vidyanath, V. and R. Rammohan Rao, Ed. Gian Publishing House, New Delhi, pp. 199 – 212 (Research Level).

8. Aruchamy, Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu, English version, University of Madras, 1986 U.G. Level, written.

9. Aruchamy, Geography of India with special reference to Tamil Nadu, Tamil version, University of Madras, 1986, U.G. Level, written.

Research Articles in Proceedings

1. Aruchamy, S ., Banukumar, K., and A. Muthukrishnan (2008). Basics of Geographical Information System and Geopositioning System, In Proc. Application of GIS and GPS in Civil Engineering, Oxford Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, pp 17 - 33.

2. Aruchamy, S ., (2005). Land Evaluation for Landuse Planning in Micro watersheds through Geospatial Technology, In Proc. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Watershed Management, AFPRO – New Delhi, pp 60 - 89.

3. Aruchamy, S ., (2002). Land Evaluation for Sustainable Development of Micro Watersheds in Suthagangai Odai Basin, Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India: In Proc. International Conference on Globalization and Sustainable Development: Perspectives and Digital Revolution and Environmental Management, Vol. II, Department of Earth Sciences, Tamil University, Thanjavur and Indian Geographical Society, University of Madras, August 23 – 25.

4. Aruchamy, S ., Banukuamar, K., and G. V. Rajamanickam (2002). Drought Analysis based on Rainfall for Agricultural Planning: A Case Study of Pudukkottai District: In Proc. International Conference on Globalization and Sustainable Development: Perspectives and Digital Revolution and Environmental Management, Vol. II, Department of Earth Sciences, Tamil University, Thanavur and Indian Geographical Society, University of Madras, August 23 – 25.

5. Haridas, V. R., Mathew Arackel and S. Aruchamy, (1999). Land Use through Remote Sensing: In Proc. Eleventh Kerala Science Congress, M.R. Das, Ed. State Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, Government of Kerala, Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, pp. 34 - 35.

6. Aruchamy, S ., Ganesh, A., Senthilvelan, A., and V.R.Haridas, (1998). Southwest Monsoon Winds and Environmental Degradation in Thevaram Basin, Tamil Nadu, In Proc. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Tamil Nadu Science Congress (6th Annual Congress), Avinashilingam Deemed University and Bharathidasan University, pp. 63 - 72.

7. Ganesh, A., Aruchamy, S ., and Priya, (1998). Landforms of Ramnad Coast: A Remote Sensing Based Study, In Proc. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Tamil Nadu Science Congress (6th Annual Congress), Avinashilingam Deemed University and Bharathidasan University, pp 73 - 84.

8. Ramasamy, SM., Ramesh, D., Aruchamy, S ., and K. BalramBasmal, (1994). Environmental Geomorphology of East Coast of Tamil Nadu, India: An appraisal through IRS 1A / 1B imagery, In Proc. Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Nov. 17 – 19, Bangalore, pp. R5.1 – R5.7.

9. Ramesh, A., and S. Aruchamy, (1985). Geographical Background of Kaveri Basin, In: Kaveri Basin Eco-development, Krishnamurthy, C.R., Ed. Madras Science Foundation and Department of Environment, Government of India, Madras.

Research Projects

Completed

1. Title of the Project: Impact of Wind Erosion on Agricultural Landuse in Thevaram Basin, Tamil Nadu.
Funding Agency: Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi.
Duration and Budget: April 94 – April 97 (Completed in April 1999) Rs. 4.71 Lakhs

2. Title of the Project: Coastal Resources Evaluation for Optimum Landuse Planning for Northern Tamil Nadu (with SM. Ramaswamy, School of Earth Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli)
Funding Agency: State Planning Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Duration and Budget: Feb 94 June 96 (Completed in Oct 1996), Rs. 3.31 lakhs.

3.Title of the Project: Integrated Management for sustainable Development Gundar Basin (with SM. Ramaswamy, School of Earth Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli).
Funding Agency: National Remote Sensing Agency, Government of India, Hyderabad.
Duration and Budget: Nov 94 March 97 (Completed in Oct 1998) 12.5 Lakhs.

4. Title of the Project: Creation of Teaching Modules through Remotely sensed Data, U.G.C Minor Research Project, 2002 – 2003.
Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
Duration and Budget: Mach 2002 – 2003, Rs. 20,000/-

Courses Teaching and Courses Taught

M.Sc., Level: Cartography, Agricultural Geography, Research Methodology, Quantitative Techniques in Geography, Geomorphology, Geographical Thought.

M.Tech/ M.Phil., Level: Aerial Remote sensing, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing Applications, Principles of GIS, Spatial Analysis Modeling, Land Evaluation.

Special Mention

Special Mention
Campus Mapping

2002 - First time brought out a Campus map of Bharathidasan University Campus, Palkalai Perur (south and north campuses after its Inception) in 2002 by conducting Chain and Prismatic compass survey which is the base map for all subsequent Survey. Currently, it is being widely used for many Campus developmental activities.

Mapping Affiliated colleges

2002 - For examination purposes a map showing affiliated colleges of Bharathidasan University was brought out.

Academics with positions

1. Member, Vice Chancellor Committee - 25.12.2003 – 08.06.2004.

2. Syndicate Member - June 2003 – June 2005

3. Senate Member, Ex-Officio of the Syndicate - June 2003 – June 2005

4. Member – SCAA - June 2003 – June 2005

5. Member in Syndicate Sub-committee for Review and reform the working of the Examination Wing - 25.06.2004 till June 2005

6. Member in Disciplinary Committee for conducting Enquiry on Malpractice - 15.07.2003 – June 2005.

7. Member, NSS University Level Advisory Committee - 20. 2. 2004 - 08.06.2004

8. Member, Academic Council, Periyar E.V.R. College, Tiruchirappalli. - From June 2010 onwards.

9. Campus Development Director - From 10.02.2011 till date

10. Member in Board of Studies in various colleges and Universities

Honours and Distinction

1. Second Rank in B.A. Geography, Government Arts College, University of Madras, Chennai

2. Best Paper Award (2000) Solid Waste Management in Tiruchirappalli Town, Seminar Cum Paper Contest

Membership in Academic / Professional Bodies

1. Life member in Indian Geographical Society, Madras.

2. Life member in Institute of Indian Geographers, Pune.

3. Life member in Deccan Geographical society, Pune.

4. Life member in Institute of Landscape, Ecology and Ekistics, Calcutta.

5. Life member in Allahabad Geographical Society, Allahabad.

6. Life Member in Spatial Science Society, Hyderabad.

Seminars and Conferences

Organized, Attended, Chaired, Inaugurated and Presented several National and International Seminars, Symposia and Conferences.

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Contact Information

Professor & Head
Department of Geography
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli - 620 024, INDIA
Tel: 0431-2407079, Ext.585
Fax: 0431-2407045
E-mail: profsaruchamy@gmail.com, aruchamy_s@yahoo.com