Dr. K. Kumaraswamy

Professor
Department of Geography

Education

M. Sc. (Geography), University of Madras, 1979
B.Ed. (Geography and Education)
Ph.D. (Water Resources Management), University of Madras, 1985
Intl. P.G. Dip. Hydrology (Budapest)

Professional Experience

Research Associate (CSIR), Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai (1986-1988)

Lecturer & Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (1988-1994)

Reader, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (1994-2002)

Professor, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (Dec 2002 onwards)

Director i/c, Council for College and Curriculum Development (CCCD), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (Dec 2003 to May 2006)

Nodal Officer, Permanent Cell to Combat violence including Sexual Harassment against Women, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (Aug 2004 onwards)

Professor and Head, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (Sep 2008 to Sep 2011)

Coordinator UGC SAP DRS -I, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (2009 onwards)

University Coordinator, IIRS-ISRO Outreach Program, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (2011 onwards)

Research Interests

Remote Sensing, GIS, Water Resources Management and Disaster Studies

Research Contributions

Papers in Books / Symposium Volumes

1. Kumaraswamy, K. (1992) "Coastal Geomorphology and Salt Water Intrusion in the Vaippar Estuary" Tamil Nadu Science Congress Volume (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 100-103.

2. Kumaraswamy, K. (1992) "Water Resources Development and Management in the Vaippar Basin - A Geographical Outlook" Tamil Nadu Science Congress Volume (General), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 66 – 70.

3. Kumaraswamy, K. (1995) "Fluvio-Marine Sediment Deposit Patterns and Hydro - geomorphology of Tamil Nadu Coast, India" Proceedings of the International Workshop on Water Related problems in Low-lying Coastal Areas, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, pp. 116 - 122

4. Kumaraswamy, K. and V. Gopal (1996) “Earthquake Prediction by Analysing the Anomalous Behaviour of the Animals through Satellites”, Proceedings of the Fourth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, pp. 83 - 85.

5. Kumaraswamy, K. Jawahar Raj, N. Florence Annal, C. and M.Kamaraj (1996) “Pollution Along Tamil Nadu Coast: Reasons and Remedies”, Proceedings of the Fourth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, pp. 94 - 98.

6. Kumaraswamy, K. Florence Annal, C. Jawahar Raj, N. and M. Kamaraj (1996) “Impact of Tannery Effluents on Land and Water Resources Around Dindigul Anna District, Tamil Nadu”, Proceedings of the Fourth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, pp. 99 - 103.

7. Kumaraswamy, K. (1996) “An Integrated Approach to the Drinking Water Problems of Madras City, India” in Integrated Water Management in Urban Areas (Ed. Janusz Niemczynowicz), Transtech Publications, Zuerich - Uetikon, Switzerland, pp.209 - 220.

8. Kumaraswamy, K. Jawahar Raj, N. Florence Annal, C and K.Unnikrishnan (1997) “Prawn Farming and the Environmental Impacts Along Tamil Nadu Coast: Reasons and Remedies”, Proceedings of the Fourth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, pp. 71 - 79.

9. Kumaraswamy, K. (1997) “Evolution and Morphology of Southern Coromandal Coast - A Study Based on IRS I A/B Data” in Proceedings of the BORDOMER 97 CONFERENCE, Bordeaux, France, pp. 434 - 438.

10. Sivakumar, C. and K.Kumaraswamy (1998) “Riverine Landscape Features: A Global View” Proceedings of the Fourth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Manonmanium Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, pp.117 - 124.

11. Kumaraswamy K. and R.Jagan Kumar (1998) “ Impact of Monsoon Currents on the Movement and Transportation of Sediment Along the Coast of South India and Sri Lanka” Proceedings of the Sixth Tamil Nadu Science Congress (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Avinasilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore, pp. 43 - 48.

12. Kumaraswamy, K. (1998) “Patterns and Processes of Sediment Transportation Along South Indian Coast”, Proceedings of the UNESCO - IHP International Workshop on Aspects and Impacts of a Changing Sediment Regime, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand, pp 143 - 148.

13. Kamaraj, M. Moses Edwin, J and K. Kumaraswamy (2000) “Integrated Approach to Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu” Proceedings of the Conference on Groundwater Exploration Techniques, Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirappalli, pp 72 - 85.

14. Usha Bhuvaneswari, S. and K. Kumaraswamy (2000) “Hydro geomorphological Study of Noyil Basin, Tamil Nadu, India Using Remote Sensing Techniques” Proceedings of the Conference on Groundwater Exploration Techniques, Department of Geology, National College, Tiruchirappalli, pp 72 - 85.

15. Kumaraswamy, K (2002) “Diagnosing Saltwater Intrusion in the Coastal Estuary of Tamil Nadu, India” Proceedings of the International Symposium on Low – lying Coastal Areas: Hydrology and Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Bremerhaven, Germany, pp 211 – 217.

16. Balaselvakumar, S. Kumaraswamy, K. Srileka, S. and Jawahar Raj, N. (2003), Remote Sensing Techniques for Land Use Mapping of Arjuna Basin, Tamil Nadu, Paper accepted for the poster presentation by Map Asia 2003 Conference (Asian Conference on GIS, GPS, Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing) at Kula Lumpur, Malaysia on October 13-15, Organized by Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing, Malaysia. – Proceeding Volume.

17. Balaselvakumar, S. Srileka, S, Kumaraswamy, K and Jawahar Raj, N. (2004), Applications of Remote Sensing Data for Geomorphological Mapping of Arjuna Basin, Tamil Nadu, in Map India 2004 International Conference (7th International Conference of Map India), Organized by CSDMS, GIS Development, New Delhi, January 28-30, 2004.

18. Kumaraswamy. K. (2004), Spatial Aspects of Water Resources Management In Vaipar Basin In Tamil Nadu, India, Proceedings Of The International Conference On Sustainable Water Resource Management In The Changing Environment Of The Monsoon Region, Volume II, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17 – 19 November 2004.

19. Kumaraswamy, K. (2004), “Environmental study of Tamil Nadu Coast using Indian Remote Sensing Data” Proceedings of the National Conference on Ecological Movements and Sustainable Development, organized by Department of History, St. Joseph’s College, Autonomous, December 21, 2004.

20. Alagappa Moses, A., Kumaraswamy, K. and Vasanthi, M. (2005), “Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies” Proceedings of the National Workshop on Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies, organized by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, between 21 and 25 February, 2005.

21. Kumaraswamy, K. (2005), “Principles of Satellite Remote Sensing” Proceedings of the National Workshop on Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies, organized by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, between 21 and 25 February, 2005.

22. Kumaraswamy, K. (2005), “Sensor Characteristics of Resources Satellites” Proceedings of the National Workshop on Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies, organized by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, between 21 and 25 February, 2005.

23. Kumaraswamy, K. (2006) Water Resources Evaluation and Management in Vaippar Basin in Proceedings of the National Workshop on Integrated Water Resources Development & Management with special Emphasis on Institutional and Legal Aspects, Central Water Commission, Pune, pp 61-68.

24. Narayanakumar, R. and Kumaraswamy, K. (2006) “Choosing the Right Digital Terrain Model” in Applications of Geospatial Technology, (Ed: A. Ganesh), Satish Serial Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 43-50.

25. Sundararaj, P., Narayanakumar, R., Kumaraswamy, K. , and Sasikala, K. (2006) “Creating Topology for Surface Water Features” in Applications of Geospatial Technology, (Ed: A. Ganesh), Satish Serial Publishing House, New Delhi, pp 151-157.

26. Jegan Kumar, R., Kumaraswamy, K. , Rutharvel Murthy, K. and Muruganandam, R. (2008) "Landuse / Landcover Influences on Land Surface Temperature: A Remote Sensing and GIS Approach”, Environment, Resource & Development Disparities (Ed. M.B. Bhiradi), Shrigiri Publication, Bijapur, pp168-173.

27. Kumaraswamy, K (2008) “Sensor Characteristics of Resources Satellites” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 8-24.

28. Narayanakumar, R. and Kumaraswamy, K. (2008) “Quantitative Image Analysis of the Spectral Characteristics on Alagar Hills Forest Vegetation” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 60-68.

29. Sundararaj, P., Rutharvel Murthy, K., Muruganandam, R., Balachandar, D. and Kumaraswamy, K. (2008) “GIS in Water Quality Evaluation for Irrigated Agriculture in Pambar Basin” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 69-82.

30. Bhaskaran, G., Jaganathan, R., and Kumaraswamy, K. (2008) “Resources Assessment for Prioritizing of Wastelands in Nagalar Sub-Watershed of Vaigai Basin – A Geoinformatics Approach” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 83-105.

31. Balaselvakumar, S., and Kumaraswamy, K. (2008) “Space Technology for Disaster Management” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 106-131.

32. Kumaraswamy, K. (2008) “Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Earthquake Distribution and Management Strategies for South India” in Proceedings of the National Workshop on GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management (Ed: K. Kumaraswamy) Organised by Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 150-160.

33. Kumaraswamy, K. , Jawahar Raj, N., and Rutharvel Murthy, K., (2008) “Application of GIS in Salt Water Intrusion – A Case Study in Vaippar Estuary, Coromandel Coast, India” in the edited volume of training course on Application Remote Sensing and GIS Tools for Coastal and Ocean Resource Mapping, Monitoring and Management (Ed: T. Thangaradjou et. al.) Organised by Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, pp 274-278.

Books/ Edited Volumes

1. Jagadeesan M.S, Ganesh A and K. Kumaraswamy, (1992) Tamil Nadu Science Congress Volume (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp 1 – 174.

2. 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

3. Kumaraswamy, K. (2004) (Ed) Proceedings of the Workshop on Environmental Studies, CCCD, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp.1-550.

4. Kumaraswamy, K. Alagappa Moses, A and M. Vasanthy, (2004), Environmental Studies, Publication Division, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, pp.1-272.

5. Kumaraswamy, K. Alagappa Moses, A and M. Vasanthy, (2005), Environmental Studies, Publication Division, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. (in Tamil), pp. 1-282.

6. Kumaraswamy, K et al., (2006) Fundamentals of Physical Geography, CBSE Higher Secondary Text Book, National Council for Educational Research and Training, New Delhi.

7. Kumaraswamy, K (Ed) (2006) Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

8. Kumaraswamy, K. (Ed) (2008) GIS for Natural Resources and Disaster Management, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Research Articles in Journals

Sivagnanam N. and K.Kumaraswamy (1983) “Groundwater Quality in Vaippar Basin” Indian Geographical Journal, 58(2), pp 127-142

2. Kumaraswamy K. (1984) “Evaluation of Groundwater Quality and Use in Vaippar Basin, Tamil Nadu” Geography Teacher (India), 19(4), pp 63-72

3. Kumaraswamy K. (1984) “Patterns of Cholera in Madras City 1958-1980” Indian Geographical Journal (Special Issue), 59(1), pp 29-45

4. Kumaraswamy K. (1987) “Water Resources Development in India with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu” Geography Teacher (India), 22(4-6), pp 108-118

5. Kumaraswamy K. and N. Sivagnanam (1988) “Surface Water Aspects of Vaippar Basin, South India” Indian Geographical Journal, 63(1), pp 1-56

6. Kumaraswamy K. and N. Sivagnanam (1988) “Morphometric Characteristics of Vaippar Basin, Tamil Nadu - A Quantitative Approach” Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies, 11(1), pp 94-101

7. Sivagnanam N. and K. Kumaraswamy (1988) “Groundwater Quality Mapping for Agricultural Planning in the Vaippar Basin, Tamil Nadu” Deccan Geographer, 24(2 & 3), pp 407-416

8. Sivagnanam N. and K. Kumaraswamy (1988) “Spatial Aspects of Salt Water Intrusion in the Vaippar Estuarine Tract, Tamil Nadu” Annals of the National Association of Geographers, India, 20(1), pp 39-44

9. Sivagnanam N. and K. Kumaraswamy (1988) “Regional Resource Appraisal Through Factor Analysis Technique - A Study on the Countries of Monsoon Asia” Indian Journal of Regional Science, 20(1), pp 39-44

10. Kumaraswamy K. (1989) “Atmospheric Ozone Depletion and Environmental Problems” Geography Teacher (India), 24(6), pp 61-69

11. Kumaraswamy K. (1991) “Precipitation Trends and Water Balance in Vaippar Basin, Tamil Nadu” The National Geographical Journal, 37(3), pp 237-245

12. Kumaraswamy K. (1991) “Methods of Studying Salt Water Intrusion: A Case Study in the Coromandal Coastal Aquifers” Deccan Geographer, 29(1), pp 15-20

13. Kumaraswamy K. and N. Sivagnanam (1991) “Diagnosing Salt Water Intrusion in Vaippar Estuary of the Cholamandal Coast, India” Transactions of the Institute of Indian Geographers, 13(1), pp 43-51

14. Kumaraswamy K. and N. Sivagnanam (1992) “Application of Geochemical Indicators in Recognizing Salt-Water Intrusion - A Case Study” Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies, 14 (2), pp 46-49

15. Kumaraswamy K. (1992) “Studying Some Aspects of Resolution, Annotations and Applications of the Remotely Sensed Data Products” Geography Teacher (India), 26 (1-6), pp 38 - 51

16. Kumaraswamy K. Jayakumar, R. and M. Kamaraj (1994) “Morphostatistical Analysis of Vaippar Basin, Tamil Nadu” National Geographer, 29(2), pp 107 - 113

17. Kumaraswamy K. Kamaraj M. and K.Unnikrishnan (1994) “A Study on the Sea Water Intrusion in the Ponnaiar - Gadilam Coastal Tract, Tamil Nadu”, Deccan Geographer, 32(2), pp 1 – 8

18.Haridas V.R. Chandrasekaran V.A. Kumaraswamy K. Rajendran S. and K.Unnikrishnan (1994) “Geomorphology and Lineament Studies of Kanjamalai Using LISS IA Data With Special Reference to Groundwater Potentiality”, Transactions of the Institute of Indian Geographers, 16 (1), pp 35-41

19. Kumaraswamy K. (1994) “Impact of Sea Level Variations along Tamil Nadu Coast, South India - A Remote Sensing Based Study”, Indian Geographical Journal, 69(1), pp. 66 - 69

20. Kumaraswamy K. (1995) “Getting in Touch with the Emerging Fields of Geography,” The Geography Teacher (India), New Series, 2(2), pp 1 - 421

21.Kumaraswamy K. Unnikrishnan K. and M.Kamaraj (1995) “Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Sea Water Intrusion in the Vaippar Estuary, Tamil Nadu” Journal of Applied Hydrology, XIII (1-4), pp. 93 – 97

22. Jawahar Raj N. Kumaraswamy K. and K. Ponnaiyan (1998) “Morphometric Analysis of the Noyil Basin, Tamil Nadu” Deccan Geographer, 36(2), pp. 15 - 30

23. Jawahar Raj N. and K.Kumaraswamy (1999) “Status of the Coral Reef Environment of the Gulf of Mannar, South India” Journal of Nature Conservators, 11(2), pp 161 - 168

24. Kumaraswamy K. Kamaraj M. and K.Unnikrishnan (2000) “A Study on Salt Water Intrusion through Geophysical Method in Ponnaiyar - Gadilam Estuaries, Tamil Nadu Coast,”. Indian Journal of Geomorphology, 5 (1&2). pp.123-128

25. Balaselvakumar S. Kumaraswamy K. Srilekha S. and N. Jawahar Raj (2000) “Morphometric Characteristics of Arjuna River Basin of Tamil Nadu – A Quantitative Approach,” Deccan Geographer, 38(1& 2) , pp. 31-40.

26. Jawahar Raj N. and K.Kumaraswamy (2001) “ Assessment of Salt Water Intrusion Around the Vaippar River Estuary of Tamil Nadu, India”. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 27, pp 121-124

27. Moses Edwin J. Bhaskaran G. and K.Kumaraswamy (2001) “Remote Sensing: An Operational Tool for Prospective Groundwater Resources Management in Malattar Watershed, Tamil Nadu”, Deccan Geographer, 39 (1) pp 15-23

28. Usha Bhuvaneswari S. Kumaraswamy K. and N. Jawahar Raj (2001) “Morphometric Analysis for Water Resources Management: A Case Study of the Noyil Basin, Tamil Nadu, India, Indian Journal of Geomorphology, 6 (1&2). pp.137-144

29. Bhaskaran G. Jayakumar R. Moses Edwin J. and Kumaraswamy K. (2002) “Identification of Influential Geomorphic Parameters in Hydrological Modeling Through Numerical Analysis”, Journal of Applied Hydrology, 15 (1) pp 1-8

30. Balaselvakumar S. Kumaraswamy K. Srilekha S. and N. Jawahar Raj (2003) “Application of Remote Sensing Data for Land Use / Land Cover Mapping – A Case Study of Arjuna River Basin, Tamil Nadu” International Journal of Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia, l 1 (1), pp. 43-48.

31. Srilekha S, Kumaraswamy K, Balaselvakumar S and N. Jawahar Raj (2003) “Geomorphological Mapping of Arjuna River Basin, Tamil Nadu using Remote Sensing Data,” Deccan Geographer, 41(1), pp. 65-72.

32. Kumaraswamy K, (2004) “Geohydrological Characteristics and Water Management Strategies for a Semi- Arid River Basin of South India”, Indian Journal of Geomorphology, 8 (1 & 2), pp. 123 – 128.

33. Narayanakumar.R, Sundarraj.P and K.Kumaraswamy (2005) Delineating Possible Vulnerable Zones Using Surface Models in GIS – A Case Study of Oussudu Lake Environs, Pondicherry, Journal of Swamy Botanical Club, Vol. 22, pp 87 – 90.

34. Narayanakumar.R and K.Kumaraswamy (2006) Landuse and Landcover in Oussudu Lake Environs – A Remote Sensing Based Study, Deccan Geographer, 44 (1) pp 43-50

35. Balaselvakumar. S, Kumaraswamy.K, Jawahar Raj .N and S. Srilekha (2007) Geographic Information System for Evaluation of Groundwater and Its Suitability for Agriculture in Marudaiyar Basin, Tamil Nadu, India, Scientific Transactions in Environment and Technovation, 1(2), pp58-68.

36. Balaselvakumar. S, Kumaraswamy.K and Jawahar Raj. N (2008) Landuse / Landcover Mapping of Marudaiyar Basin, Tamil Nadu Using Remote Sensing Data, Eco-Chronicle, 3(4), pp 269 – 274.

37. Balachandar. D, Alaguraja. P, Sundararaj. P, Rutharvel Murthy. K and Kumaraswamy. K. (2010) Application of Remote Sensing and GIS for Artificial Recharge Zone in Sivaganga District, Tamilnadu, India, International Journal of Geomatics and Geosciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 84-97.

Research Projects

Completed

1. Funding Agency: The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi
Title of the Project: Salt Water Intrusion and Environmental Implications in the Coastal Areas of Tamil Nadu
Duration and Budget: Three Years and five months (April 1992 - September 1995);
Rs. 3,94,610 (Principal Investigator / Major Research Project / Completed in 1996)

2. Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, Government of India, New Delhi
Title of the Project: Impact of Tannery Effluents on Land and Water Resources around Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Duration and Budget: One Year (March 1995 - February 1996); Rs. 13,000 (Principal Investigator / Minor Research Project / Completed in 1997)

Inter - Institutional Projects

1. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi sponsored Research Project
Project Title: Mapping Plant Diversity in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu(with Dr.John Britto and Dr.I. Arockiasamy, St.Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli).
Duration and Budget: Three Years (1997 - 2000)
Rs. 6,37,679 (Co - Investigator / Major Research Project)

2. Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, NewDelhi sponsored Research Project
Project Title: Evaluation of the Natural Resources and Environment of the Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu using Remote Sensing and GIS.
Duration and Budget: Three years (1997 - 2000); Rs.11, 61,776 (Co - Investigator / Major Research Project).

Ongoing Projects

2. Funding Agency: University Grants Commission, Government of India, New Delhi.
Title of the Project:Spatial and Temporal Evaluation of Groundwater Decline and its Implications on Land use Changes in Noyyal Basin, Tamil Nadu, India.
Duration and Budget: Three Year (January 2010 - December 2012);
Rs. 10,95,000
Principal Investigator: Prof. K. Kumaraswamy

Courses Teaching and Courses Taught

1. Tropical Geomorphology (1982 - 83), Aerial Photo Interpretation (1987-88), Thematic Cartography (1987 - 88), for M.Sc. Applied Geography University of Madras, Chennai

2. Applied Remote Sensing, Thematic Cartography, Geographical Information System and Water Resources for M.Tech. Remote Sensing (1989 -1997), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

3. Applied Geomorphology, Geographical Remote Sensing, Regional Planning and Thematic Cartography for M.Sc. Applied Geography (1996 - 2001), Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

4. Quantitative Methods in Geography to M.Phil. Geography (2001 - 2003), Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

5. Satellite Remote Sensing, Remote Sensing Applications and GIS for Disaster Management for M.Tech. GIS Applications (2003 onwards), Department of Geography, School of Geosciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

Curriculum Development

Director, Council for College and Curriculum Development, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli from November 2003 to May 2006 (Looks after the Correspondence of the Colleges to University Grants Commission, Framing and modification of syllabi of various subjects of Arts, Science and Languages and M.Phil. and Ph.D. admissions and other related matters)

Designed the Curriculum for M.Tech. Remote Sensing (1990) and M.Sc. Applied Geography Courses and In-charge for M.Sc., Course (1996 - 98), School of Earth Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.

Editorial Experience

1. Secretary and Editor of the Research Unit Publications of ‘Geographical Research Bulletin’ (No. 1 - 10), Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai (1983 - 1986)

2. Member of the Lesson Writing and Editing Group of Geography (Graduate and Diploma Courses), Institute of Correspondence Education, University of Madras, Chennai (1986 - 1988)

3. Editor of Tamil Nadu Science Congress Volume (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, (1992)

4. Member of the Editorial Board of the ‘Deccan Geographer,’ Pune (1994 - 1997)

5. Reviewer / Evaluation / Translation Committee Member of XIth & XIIth Standard Geography Text Books of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Society, Madras (1994 - 1996)

6. Editor, The Indian Geographical Journal, The Indian Geographical Society, Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai (2009 onwards)

7. Executive Member, Geographers’ Association of Goa (GAG), Goa (2009 onwards)

Honours and Distinction

Madras University First Rank in Geography, 1977

The Queen Mary’s College Golden Jubilee Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Prize for Geography (Arts), 1977

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Award, 1977

Madras University First Rank in Geography (6.00/6.00 OGPA), 1979

Obtained Distinction in the three months certificate course on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun, 1987

CSIR Research Fellowship, 1982-1987

CSIR Research Associateship, 1988

International Post-Graduate Course

Obtained Distinction in the UNESCO Sponsored six months International Post-Graduate Course on Hydrology, Water Resources Research Centre, Budapest, 1993

Indian Geographical Society Award: Awarded Prof. B.M.Thirunaranan Award by the Indian Geographical Society, University of Madras, Chennai for the consistent work and appreciable contribution in Physical Geography with field work on 25.1.1997.

Visiting Professors’ Programme Guest Lecture: Delivered guest lectures on (a) Recent Trends in Remote Sensing and (b) Remote Sensing in Water Resources Management at Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 27 – 28 September, 1999. Indo-Hungarian Educational Exchange Programme

Visited Environmental Protection and Water Management Research Institute (VITUKI), Budapest under Long – Term Indo-Hungarian Educational Exchange Programme – UGC, New Delhi during June-July, 2006.

UGC Special Assistance Programme – DRS-I Coordinator of UGC-SAP Departmental Research Support – I Phase Programme, Department of Geography, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 2009-2014.

Membership in Academic / Professional Bodies

Life Member of the Geographers’ Association of Goa (GAG), Goa

Life Member of the Indian Geographical Society, Chennai

Life Member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun

Life Member of the Deccan Geographical Society, Pune

Life member of the Institute of Indian Geographers, Pune

Life Member of the Association of Hydrologists of India, Waltair

Life Member of the Association of Geography Teachers of India, Chennai

Life Member of the National Association of Geographers, India, New Delhi

Life Member of the Indian Society of Social Sciences & Medicine, Kumbakonam

Joint Secretary of the Indian Society of Social Sciences & Medicine, Kumbakonam (1995-1996)

Executive Council Member of the Indian Geographical Society, Chennai (1993-1994)

Executive Council Member of the Deccan Geographical Society, Pune (1994-1997)

Member of the Board of Studies in Remote Sensing (M.Tech.), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (1994-1997)

Member of the Board of Studies in Applied Geography (M.Sc.), Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam (1994-1997 and 2004-2006)

Member of the Board of Studies in Geography, University of Madras, Chennai (1997 - 2000)

Member of the Commission of Geographic Education (Institute of Indian Geographers), University of Poona, Pune (1997)

Elected as a Co-opted Member of the Executive Council of the Deccan Geographical Society, Pune (from 1996)

Member of the Board of Studies in Geography in Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore (1998 – 2001 and 2004 - 2006)

Member of Earth Science Encyclopedia, Periyar University, Salem (2001)

Member of the Board of Studies in Geography in Calicut University, Calicut (1999 - 2002)

Member of the Board of Studies in Geography (as Bharathiyar University Nominee) to Government Arts College, Coimbatore (1999 - 2002)

Member of the Board of Examinations to Geography of Kerala University, Tiruvanthapuram (2001 - 2002)

Seminars and Conferences

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

Research Guidance

Ph. D. 11 (Completed), 10 (ongoing)
M.Phil./M. Tech 43 (Completed), 1 (ongoing)

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Dr. K. Kumaraswamy
Professor
Department of Geography
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli - 620 024, INDIA
E-mail : kkumargeo@gmail.com kkumargeo@yahoo.com