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Vidwan Score 9.7

105 Articles

1 Conferences

5 Books

13 Projects

5 Awards

Prof Nageswara Rao Kakani

Honorary Professor

Andhra University

Publications

105

Journal Articles
1

In Proceedings
5

Book
10

Conference
Proceedings
13

Projects
5

Awards
2

Citations / H-Index

552 Citations

13 h-index

310 Citations

Altmetrics

258

Google Scholar

Co-author Network

Expertise

Physical Geography

Geomorphological mapping and resources evaluation using Remote Sensing and GIS, and Field Investigations; Holocene evolution of Indian deltas; Coastal vulnerability to sea-level rise; Human activities and degradation of physical and socio-economic environments; Impact of degradation of coastal wetlands on indigenous fishing communities.

Personal Information

Prof Nageswara Rao Kakani

1952 Male

Department Of Geo-Engineering Andhra University

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India - 530003

Experience

2022 - Present

Honorary Professor

Geo-Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2019 - 2022

Emeritus Professor

Department of Geo-Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2017 - 2019

Senior Fellow

Department of Geo-Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2013 - 2017

Research Fellow

Department of Geo - Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
2002 - 2012

Professor

Department of Geo - Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
1994 - 2002

Associate Professor

Department of Geo - Engineering

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
1984 - 1994

Assistant Professor

Geography

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

Qualification

1980

Ph.D.

Andhra University
1976

M.Sc. Geography

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
1972

B.Sc.

Andhra University
1969

P.U.C.

Andhra University

Honours and Awards

2019

Honorary Member

Association of Population Geographers, India

2015

Prof. B. Hema Malini Eminent Geographer Award

National Association of Geographers, India

2013

Prof. R. Vaidyanadhan Geomorphology Award

Geological Society of India, Bengaluru

2019

Honorary Member

Association of Population Geographers, India

2015

Prof. B. Hema Malini Eminent Geographer Award

National Association of Geographers, India

2013

Prof. R. Vaidyanadhan Geomorphology Award

Geological Society of India, Bengaluru

2012

National Geomatics Award - Applications

Indian Society of Geomatics, Ahmedabad

1999

Best Researcher Award

Andhra University

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2016

Geospatial and geophysical investigations for groundwater prospecting in a hard rock terrain – a case study of Pedda Kedari Reserve Forest, Srikakulam dt., Andhra Pradesh, India

Andhra University,Ch. Kannam Naidu

2015

Holocene evolution and anthropogenic degradation of the Kolleru Lake east coast of India a geospatial and chronostratigraphic study

Andhra University,G Demudu

2015

Variability and biogeochemical significance of optical characteristics of diverse estuarine and nearshore waters along Indian coast

Andhra University,G Chiranjeevulu

2016

Geospatial and geophysical investigations for groundwater prospecting in a hard rock terrain – a case study of Pedda Kedari Reserve Forest, Srikakulam dt., Andhra Pradesh, India

Andhra University,Ch. Kannam Naidu

2015

Holocene evolution and anthropogenic degradation of the Kolleru Lake east coast of India a geospatial and chronostratigraphic study

Andhra University,G Demudu

2015

Variability and biogeochemical significance of optical characteristics of diverse estuarine and nearshore waters along Indian coast

Andhra University,G Chiranjeevulu

2014

Paleogeography Chronostratigraphy and Holocene Evolution of the Wave Influenced Godavari delta India inferred from Remote Sensing Sediment analysis and AMS 14C dating

Andhra University,Kommireddi Nagakumar

2014

Techniques for Improving Quality of Digital Elevation Models derived Automatically from Satellite Stereo Images

Andhra University,D S Prakasa Rao

2013

Remote Sensing and GIS for the Analysis of Spatial patterns in the Endemicity of diseases in parts of Andhra Pradesh State India

Andhra University,B Visweswara Reddy

2011

Geospatial analysis of morphological characteristics process dynamics and hazard vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh Coast India

Andhra University,S Subba Rao

2011

A study on the changing urban environment of Addis Ababa city Ethiopia through remote sensing and GIS

Andhra University,Awol Akmel Yesuf

2010

Landform evolution morphodynamics and coastal vulnerability assessment of Krishna Godavari deltas India a remote sensing and GIS study

Andhra University,P Subraelu

2009

Holocene evolution morphodynamics and changing environments of the Godavari delta India a remote sensing and GIS study

Andhra University,V V L N Sarma

2006

Digital processing techniques for generating photogrammetric products using high resolution aerial satellite and Lidar images

Andhra University,D S Srinivasan

2005

Trends in groundwater quality in the changing urban environment of Visakhapatnam city India

Andhra University,N Venkateswara Rao

2005

Simulation modeling for irrigation scheduling in command areas using remote sensing and geographical information systems

Andhra University,Dhananjay Pandit

2003

Crop Yield Estimates through Spectral Signatures

Andhra University,N K Patel

1998

Quaternary Evolution and Environmental degradation of Coastal Red Sediments of Visakhapatnam

Andhra University,Ch Udaya Bhasakara Rao

1997

Geomorphological Evolution and Resource Potential of Penner Delta

Andhra University,K Srinivasa Rao

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2016

Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences

Fellow

2009

Indian Society of Geomatics

Life Member

2003

Royal Geographical Society, London

Fellow

2016

Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences

Fellow

2009

Indian Society of Geomatics

Life Member

2003

Royal Geographical Society, London

Fellow

2002

Indian Society of Remote Sensing

Life Member

2001

Geological Society of India

Fellow

2000

Eastern Geographical Society

Life Member

1996

National Association of Geographers, India

Life Member

1987

Geographical Society of India

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2015

CAS Advisory Committee Panjab University

UGC nominee

2015

CAS Advisory Committee Panjab University

UGC nominee

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Research Projects

Storm Surges and Tsunami Vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh Coast

Funding Agency : Space Applications Centre ISRO

Geomorphic characteristics and evolution of the Kolleru Lake ecosystem with special reference to its restoration and sustainable development – a study using geospatial technologies

Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology

Models to study the impact of sea level rise on coastal environment of India

Funding Agency : Space Applications Centre ISRO

Geomorphic characteristics and evolution of the Kolleru Lake ecosystem with special reference to its restoration and sustainable development – a study using geospatial technologies

Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology

Models to study the impact of sea level rise on coastal environment of India

Funding Agency : Space Applications Centre ISRO

Coastal Vulnerability Mapping with particular reference to the impact of storm surges and tsunamis along the Andhra Pradesh Coast

Funding Agency : Space Applications Centre ISRO

Physico-chemical characterization of coastal and nearshore waters (Bay of Bengal) between Kalingapatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : Ministry of Earth Sciences

Geospatial analysis of endemic diseases in Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission

Impact of predicted sea level rise along the Andhra Pradesh Coast

Funding Agency : Space Applications Centre ISRO

Remote Sensing and drought monitoring – a real-time analysis of climatic water balance vis-à-vis WiFS vegetation index maps in Andhra Pradesh

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission

Remote sensing studies on coastal biogeomorphological environments in the Godavari delta region

Funding Agency : Department of Ocean Development

Remote Sensing and GIS in the environmental analysis of the coastal wetlands – a study on the Kolleru and Pulicat lakes

Funding Agency : Ministry of Environment and Forests

Paleao environments and culture development along Visakhapatnam coast

Funding Agency : Department of Science & Technology

Geomorphologic evolution and land use potential of Penner Delta

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission

Geomorphologic evolution of Errakalava river basin

Funding Agency : University Grants Commission

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Vidwan-ID : 57297

Academic

Score criteria

Vidwan Score 9.7

Prof Nageswara Rao Kakani

Publications

Journal Articles

In Proceedings

Book

Conference Proceedings

Projects

Awards

Citations / H-Index

Altmetrics

Google Scholar

Co-author Network

Publications - 124 Co-author - 273

Expertise

Physical Geography

Personal Information

Prof Nageswara Rao Kakani

Experience

Honorary Professor

Emeritus Professor

Senior Fellow

Research Fellow

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Qualification

Ph.D.

M.Sc. Geography

B.Sc.

P.U.C.

Honours and Awards

Honorary Member

Prof. B. Hema Malini Eminent Geographer Award

Prof. R. Vaidyanadhan Geomorphology Award

Honorary Member

Prof. B. Hema Malini Eminent Geographer Award

Prof. R. Vaidyanadhan Geomorphology Award

National Geomatics Award - Applications

Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Theses Guided

Geospatial and geophysical investigations for groundwater prospecting in a hard rock terrain – a case study of Pedda Kedari Reserve Forest, Srikakulam dt., Andhra Pradesh, India

Holocene evolution and anthropogenic degradation of the Kolleru Lake east coast of India a geospatial and chronostratigraphic study

Variability and biogeochemical significance of optical characteristics of diverse estuarine and nearshore waters along Indian coast

Geospatial and geophysical investigations for groundwater prospecting in a hard rock terrain – a case study of Pedda Kedari Reserve Forest, Srikakulam dt., Andhra Pradesh, India

Holocene evolution and anthropogenic degradation of the Kolleru Lake east coast of India a geospatial and chronostratigraphic study

Variability and biogeochemical significance of optical characteristics of diverse estuarine and nearshore waters along Indian coast

Paleogeography Chronostratigraphy and Holocene Evolution of the Wave Influenced Godavari delta India inferred from Remote Sensing Sediment analysis and AMS 14C dating

Techniques for Improving Quality of Digital Elevation Models derived Automatically from Satellite Stereo Images

Remote Sensing and GIS for the Analysis of Spatial patterns in the Endemicity of diseases in parts of Andhra Pradesh State India

Geospatial analysis of morphological characteristics process dynamics and hazard vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh Coast India

A study on the changing urban environment of Addis Ababa city Ethiopia through remote sensing and GIS

Landform evolution morphodynamics and coastal vulnerability assessment of Krishna Godavari deltas India a remote sensing and GIS study

Holocene evolution morphodynamics and changing environments of the Godavari delta India a remote sensing and GIS study

Digital processing techniques for generating photogrammetric products using high resolution aerial satellite and Lidar images

Trends in groundwater quality in the changing urban environment of Visakhapatnam city India

Simulation modeling for irrigation scheduling in command areas using remote sensing and geographical information systems

Crop Yield Estimates through Spectral Signatures

Quaternary Evolution and Environmental degradation of Coastal Red Sediments of Visakhapatnam

Geomorphological Evolution and Resource Potential of Penner Delta

Membership In Professional Bodies

Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences

Indian Society of Geomatics

Royal Geographical Society, London

Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences

Indian Society of Geomatics

Royal Geographical Society, London

Indian Society of Remote Sensing

Geological Society of India

Eastern Geographical Society

National Association of Geographers, India

Geographical Society of India

Membership In Committees

CAS Advisory Committee Panjab University

CAS Advisory Committee Panjab University

Research Projects

Storm Surges and Tsunami Vulnerability of Andhra Pradesh Coast

Conference
Proceedings