Dr. Saurabh Mathur is an early-career researcher in geology with expertise in sedimentology, remote sensing, GIS applications, geoheritage conservation, and geotourism. He has pursued academic and research work focused on Western Rajasthan, India, contributing significantly to the identification and preservation of geoheritage sites and their potential for geopark development. His international exposure through conferences and field visits across Asia and Europe has expanded his perspective and enriched his scientific contributions.
Dr. Saurabh Mathur | IIT Jodhpur | India
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Education
Dr. Mathur completed his Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Technology, followed by a Master of Science in Geology with distinction. He then obtained a Ph.D. in Geology, focusing on geological and remote sensing investigation of geoheritage sites of Western Rajasthan. His doctoral work laid the foundation for advancing research on geoparks and conservation strategies. His academic achievements show dedication to interdisciplinary approaches combining geology, technology, and conservation science.
Research Experience
Dr. Mathur is currently serving as an Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, contributing to sustainable development research in geodiversity indexing, geoheritage promotion, and geotourism. His contributions include developing methodologies for quantitative mapping using GIS tools, studying significant geological formations, and proposing geopark frameworks. He has also been recognized with multiple best paper presenter awards in national and international conferences.
Book Chapters
Dr. Saurabh Mathur has contributed significantly to the INTACH volume on potential geoparks of India through three important book chapters. The first highlights Jaipur, Rajasthan, identifying its geological formations and cultural heritage as a candidate for geopark recognition. The second emphasizes Ajmer, Rajasthan, focusing on its geoheritage and potential as a national geopark site. The third explores Jodhpur, Rajasthan, documenting one of the world’s largest terrestrial acidic volcanism regions, its Ediacaran fossil sites, and the combination of natural and cultural heritage attributes. Collectively, these chapters strengthen the scientific foundation for geopark development and geoheritage conservation in India.
Conference Participation
Dr. Saurabh Mathur has actively participated in several international and national conferences, presenting research on geoheritage, sedimentology, remote sensing, and sustainable development. Internationally, he presented on morphometric analysis of outcrops in the Barmer Basin, Ediacaran fauna of the Jodhpur Group, landslide threats to geoheritage, and the significance of the Siwana Ring Complex for geopark development. Nationally, his contributions span groundwater sustainability, precambrian geology, paleo-channels, and advances in data processing, along with symposiums on geology and poster competitions. These platforms highlight his expertise, research excellence, and recognition, including best presenter awards for impactful scientific contributions.
Awards
Dr. Mathur has received multiple awards, including best paper presenter awards at symposiums and international conferences on geology and sustainability. These recognitions highlight not only his research excellence but also his ability to communicate science effectively to academic audiences. His achievements at a young stage of his career underline his potential for further international recognition.
Publications
Qualitative assessment of geoheritage for geotourism promotion: a case study from Mehrangarh Ridge in Jodhpur City, Western Rajasthan, India
Authors: M. Saurabh, S. Sudhanshu, S.S. K.
Journal: Geoheritage
Concept of geoheritage: a review in Indian context
Author: S. Mathur
Journal: SGVU Journal of Climate Change and Water
Late Cretaceous–Early Paleocene Geodiversity of Fatehgarh Formation of Petroliferous Barmer Basin, Western Rajasthan, India: A Potential Geopark Site
Authors: S. Mathur, S. Sharma, S.K. Singh, S.S. Rathore, S.C. Mathur
Journal: Geoheritage
Paleontological resources for Geotourism in Barmer area of Western Rajasthan, India: implication for a national fossil park development
Authors: M. Saurabh, S.S. Kumar, S.C. Mathur
Journal: Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites
The wood-boring trace fossil Asthenopodichnium from Palaeocene sediments of the Barmer Hill Formation, Western Rajasthan, India
Authors: S.C. Mathur, N.S. Shekhawat, S.L. Nama, C.P. Khichi, A. Soni, S. Mathur, …
Journal: Current Science
Ediacaran fauna of the Jodhpur Group (Marwar Supergroup) in Jodhpur city, Western Rajasthan, India: Implication for potential Geoheritage sites
Authors: S. Mathur, S.K. Sudhanshu, S.C. Mathur
Journal: Estudios Geológicos
Conclusion
Dr. Saurabh Mathur demonstrates an outstanding blend of academic achievement, research innovation, international exposure, and recognition through publications and awards. His work in geoheritage, geoparks, and applied geology positions him as a promising young researcher with a trajectory toward impactful contributions in earth sciences. Based on his accomplishments, he is highly suitable for the Young Scientist Award.