G. M. Bhat

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G. M. Bhat
Born (1959-07-02) 2 July 1959 (age 64)
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Alma mater University of Kashmir (BA, MA), University of Jammu (Ph.D)
OccupationGeologist

G. M. Bhat (born 2 July 1959) is a geologist from Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was the head professor at Department of Geology of Jammu University. [1]

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In 2020, he was nominated as a member of the Scientific Board of Geoscience Programme (IGCP) by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). [2]

In addition to his work as a professor, Bhat has also served as the Head of the Geological Department at Jammu University. [1]

Early life

Ghulam M. Bhat was born on 2 July 1959 in Srinagar. [3] He has received his Bachelor of Science degree from Kashmir University in Srinagar, India in 1979. He then went on to earn his Master of Science from Jammu University in 1981 and his Master of Philosophy from the same institution in 1983. In 1987, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Jammu University. [4] [5]

Career

G.M. Bhat started his career as a lecturer in higher education in Srinagar in 1986–1987. He then joined Jammu University in 1987 and served as a lecturer until 1992. He was promoted to senior lecturer in 1992 and served in this position until 1998. In 1997, he was designated as a reader in sedimentology and biostratigraphy. In 1999, he became a reader in the department of geology and geophysics at the University of Kashmir in Srinagar. [5]

Throughout his career, Bhat has been an active member of various professional organizations. He has served as the chairman of the Siwalik Research Group and as the convener of the Convention of Indian Association Sedimentologists in 1999. He has also been the convener of the International Research Working Group on Mitigation of Natural Hazards in Jammu and Kashmir in 1999. Bhat has served as the head of the Geological Department at Jammu University. [2]

In 2013, he was appointed as rector at Bhaderwah Campus of Jammu University. [6] [7]

Works

He has published numbers of articles and books, some of them are as follow; [8]

  1. "Petrogenesis of the flood basalts from the Early Permian Panjal Traps, Kashmir, India: Geochemical evidence for shallow melting of the mantle" (2014/9/1) by J Gregory Shellnutt, Ghulam M Bhat, Kuo-Lung Wang, Michael E Brookfield, Bor-Ming Jahn, Jaroslav Dostal. [9]
  2. "No link between the Panjal Traps (Kashmir) and the Late Permian mass extinctions" (2011/10) by JG Shellnutt, GM Bhat, ME Brookfield, B‐M Jahn. [10]
  3. "Two-stage marine anoxia and biotic response during the Permian–Triassic transition in Kashmir, northern India: pyrite framboid evidence" (2019/1/1) by Yuangeng Huang, Zhong-Qiang Chen, Thomas J Algeo, Laishi Zhao, Aymon Baud, Ghulam M Bhat, Lei Zhang, Zhen Guo. [11]
  4. "Origin of the silicic volcanic rocks of the Early Permian Panjal Traps, Kashmir, India" (2012/12/12) by J Gregory Shellnutt, Ghulam M Bhat, Kuo-Lung Wang, Michael E Brookfield, Jaroslav Dostal, Bor-Ming Jahn. [12]
  5. "Hot springs and the geothermal energy potential of Jammu & Kashmir State, NW Himalaya, India" (2013/11/1) by J Craig, A Absar, G Bhat, G Cadel, M Hafiz, N Hakhoo, R Kasskari, J Moore, TE Ricchiuto, J Thurow, B Thusu. [13]
  6. "Petroleum systems and hydrocarbon potential of the North-West Himalaya of India and Pakistan" (2018/12/1) by J Craig, N Hakhoo, GM Bhat, M Hafiz, MR Khan, R Misra, SK Pandita, BK Raina, J Thurow, B Thusu, W Ahmed, S Khullar. [14]
  7. "Geology and hydrocarbon potential of Neoproterozoic–Cambrian Basins in Asia: an introduction" (2012) by GM Bhat, J Craig, M Hafiz, N Hakhoo, JW Thurow, B Thusu, A Cozzi. [15]
  8. "Depositional environments and diagenesis of the kuldhar and Keera Dome carbonates (Late Bathonian–Early Callovian) of Western India" (2006/10/1) by AHM Ahmad, GM Bhat, M Haris Azim Khan. [16]
  9. Foundations: DN Wadia and his links with the Geology Department at the University of Jammu, India (2016) by E. R. Craig-Geen, GM Bhat, Jonathan Craig, Bindra Thusu. [17]
  10. Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Basins in Asia. [18]
  11. Geoenvironment : challenges ahead. [19]
  12. Northwest Himalayan successions along Jammu-Srinagar transect : field guide. [20]

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References

  1. 1 2 Shah, Syed Amjad. "Geologists rule out sinking of land at Thathri in Doda". Greater Kashmir . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 Excelsior, Daily (18 December 2020). "Prof G M Bhat nominated to Research Board for UNESCO, IUGS". Daily Excelsior . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Prof. Ghulam M. Bhat: A Pioneer in the Field of Geology". Tahir Rihat. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  4. ↑ "INDIAN RESEARCH INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM". irins.inflibnet.ac.in. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  5. 1 2 Geoenvironment: Challenges Ahead. Macmillan Publishers India Limited. 2009. ISBN   978-0-230-63909-6 . Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "Prof G M Bhat Appointed Rector Of Bhaderwah Campus". Kashmir Life . 15 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "Civil Society hails efforts of Prof G M Bhat - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir". www.earlytimes.in. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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  9. ↑ Shellnutt, J. Gregory; Bhat, Ghulam M.; Wang, Kuo-Lung; Brookfield, Michael E.; Jahn, Bor-Ming; Dostal, Jaroslav (2014). "Petrogenesis of the flood basalts from the Early Permian Panjal Traps, Kashmir, India: Geochemical evidence for shallow melting of the mantle". Lithos. 204: 159–171. Bibcode:2014Litho.204..159S. doi:10.1016/j.lithos.2014.01.008. ISSN   0024-4937.
  10. ↑ Shellnutt, J. G.; Bhat, G. M.; Brookfield, M. E.; Jahn, B.-M. (October 2011). "No link between the Panjal Traps (Kashmir) and the Late Permian mass extinctions: AGE OF THE PANJAL TRAPS". Geophysical Research Letters. 38 (19): n/a. doi: 10.1029/2011GL049032 . S2CID   55300337 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  11. ↑ Huang, Yuangeng; Chen, Zhong-Qiang; Algeo, Thomas J.; Zhao, Laishi; Baud, Aymon; Bhat, Ghulam M.; Zhang, Lei; Guo, Zhen (1 January 2019). "Two-stage marine anoxia and biotic response during the Permian-Triassic transition in Kashmir, northern India: pyrite framboid evidence". Global and Planetary Change. 172: 124–139. Bibcode:2019GPC...172..124H. doi:10.1016/j.gloplacha.2018.10.002. ISSN   0921-8181. S2CID   133980679 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  12. ↑ Shellnutt, J. Gregory; Bhat, Ghulam M.; Wang, Kuo-Lung; Brookfield, Michael E.; Dostal, Jaroslav; Jahn, Bor-Ming (12 December 2012). "Origin of the silicic volcanic rocks of the Early Permian Panjal Traps, Kashmir, India". Chemical Geology. 334: 154–170. Bibcode:2012ChGeo.334..154S. doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2012.10.022. ISSN   0009-2541 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  13. ↑ Craig, J.; Absar, A.; Bhat, G.; Cadel, G.; Hafiz, M.; Hakhoo, N.; Kashkari, R.; Moore, J.; Ricchiuto, T. E.; Thurow, J.; Thusu, B. (1 November 2013). "Hot springs and the geothermal energy potential of Jammu & Kashmir State, N.W. Himalaya, India". Earth-Science Reviews. 126: 156–177. Bibcode:2013ESRv..126..156C. doi:10.1016/j.earscirev.2013.05.004. ISSN   0012-8252 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  14. ↑ Craig, J.; Hakhoo, N.; Bhat, G.; Hafiz, M.; Khan, Muhammad Rustam; Misra, R.; Pandita, S. K.; Raina, B. K.; Thurow, J.; Thusu, B.; Ahmed, Waquar; Khullar, S. (2018). "Petroleum systems and hydrocarbon potential of the North-West Himalaya of India and Pakistan". Earth-Science Reviews. 187: 109–185. Bibcode:2018ESRv..187..109C. doi:10.1016/J.EARSCIREV.2018.09.012. S2CID   135179390.
  15. ↑ Bhat, G. M.; Craig, J.; Thurow, J. W.; Thusu, B.; Cozzi, A. (1 January 2012). "Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Neoproterozoic–Cambrian Basins in Asia". Geological Society, London, Special Publications. Geological Society of London. 366. doi:10.1144/SP366.
  16. ↑ Ahmad, A. H. M.; Bhat, G. M.; Khan, M. Haris Azim (1 October 2006). "Depositional Environments and Diagenesis of the Kuldhar and Keera Dome Carbonates (Late Bathonian Early Callovian) of Western India". Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 27 (6): 765–778. Bibcode:2006JAESc..27..765A. doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2005.06.013. ISSN   1367-9120.
  17. ↑ Craig-Geen, E.; Bhat, G; Craig, Jonathan; Thusu, Bindra (2016). "Foundations: DN Wadia and his links with the Geology Department at the University of Jammu, India". Himalayan Geology. 37: 67–71.
  18. ↑ Bhat, G. M. (2012). Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Neoproterozoic-Cambrian Basins in Asia. Geological Society of London. ISBN   9781862393462 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  19. ↑ Geoenvironment: Challenges Ahead. Macmillan Publishers India Limited. 2009. ISBN   978-0-230-63909-6 . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  20. ↑ Northwest Himalayan successions along Jammu-Srinagar transect : field guide | WorldCat.org . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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