Currently working as Professor in Civil Engineering Department of VR Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada, AP. Formerly Professor and Head, Deptt of Geology, Director, IQAC, SGB Amravati University, during 1996 to 30th April 2022 and Sr. Lecturer at the School of Studies in Geology, Vikram University, Ujjain, MP from January 1989 to 1996.
Successfully completed training and a course on advanced analytical Geochemistry at the Kings College, London with the fellowship from the British Council, UK for two months during 1984 and analysed 5000 rock samples using ICPMS and AAS techniques. Successfully completed PDF under Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship for 1 year in 1995 at Royal Holloway University of London,(RHUL) UK. Successfully completed PDF for 2 months in 2000 at RHUL. Successfully completed PDF on Paleomagnetism for 2 months at IPGP, Paris and successfully completed PDF wit Herbett Foundation Fellowship for 3 months at University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
EDUCATION
Excellent academics (M.Sc. with First rank, distinction and Gold Medal from the Andhra University and Ph.D with 8.65 CPI in coursework from the Department of Earth Sciences, IIT, Mumbai), outstanding research contribution such as Two Young Scientist awards from the Indian Science Congress and M.P. Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal and administrative experience as evident from my CV and publication of research papers in very high impact factor journals such as two papers in Science with Impact Factor of 41.845 and many more in other reputed international journals. Administrative experience of more than 25 years as the Professor and Head of the department of Geology and Director, IQAC for more than 7.5 years. In addition, established international research collaboration for the last 30 years with Royal Holloway University of London, UK; Laboratoire de Paleomagnetism, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, IPGP, Paris, France; Department of Geosciences, Princeton University, USA
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science, Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
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Scopus Publications
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Scholar Citations
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Scopus Publications
Paleoenvironmental implications of Deccan volcanism relative to the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction: evidence from the ‘red bole’ record Nikhil Sharma, Thierry Adatte, Torsten Vennemann, Blair Schoene, Gerta Keller, Syed F.R. Khadri Gondwana Research, 2025 Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) have been widely investigated for their potential role in mass extinction events. High-precision U-Pb zircon geochronology of the Deccan Traps indicates that peak eruptive activity began approximately 250 kyr before the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) boundary and persisted into the early Danian, suggesting a causal link between Deccan volcanism and the K-Pg mass extinction. Within the Deccan stratigraphy, intra-volcanic weathered horizons known as red boles represent intervals of volcanic quiescence and serve as critical archives of paleoenvironmental conditions during the Deccan Traps emplacement. These red boles have been studied using a suite of geochemical proxies including major element composition, bulk rock and clay mineralogy, weathering indices, paleo-precipitation estimates, and stable isotope analyses to assess climatic and environmental changes induced by volcanism. Our multiproxy geochemical analysis of 26 red bole sections across the Deccan stratigraphy reveals that they are enriched in immobile elements such as Al and Fe 3+ . The clay fraction is dominated by smectite, suggesting semi-arid conditions with fluctuating moisture availability rather than persistent monsoonal climate. Weathering indices indicate progressive chemical weathering, likely exacerbated by acid rain associated with increasing volcanic emissions. Stable hydrogen and oxygen isotope compositions further suggest episodes of hydroclimatic instability that intensified alongside peak Deccan eruption rates, particularly near the K-Pg boundary. These findings reinforce the hypothesis that Deccan volcanism played a significant role in shaping Late Cretaceous climate variability and contributed to the environmental stresses leading up to the K-Pg mass extinction.
Management of water resources through the application of geographic information systems and remote sensing for Satpuda Mountainous Terrain, Madhya Pradesh, India S.F.R. Khadri, S.F.A. Khadri, Mayura D. Deshmukh, Vinay K. Gaddam Water Resources Management in Mountain Regions, 2025 The Asirgarh region in Madhya Pradesh, India's Burhanpur District presents special difficulties for the water resource management of its hilly topography. This paper aims to improve the knowledge and sustainable use of water resources in this intricate environment by creating an integrated strategy that uses Geographic Information Systems (GISs), AIML, and remote sensing (RS). The study leverages high-resolution satellite imagery and RS techniques to map and monitor land cover, vegetation, and surface water bodies in the Asirgarh region. GIS is employed to determine possible areas by analyzing the geographical distribution of different forms of land cover vulnerable to water scarcity and degradation. The integration of RS and GIS allows for a comprehensive assessment of the landscape, aiding in locating critical zones for targeted water resource management interventions. AIML techniques, including data-driven models and predictive analytics, are utilized to analyze historical climate data, precipitation patterns, and hydrological parameters. These models enable the prediction of future water availability and identify trends in water resource dynamics, facilitating informed decision-making for sustainable water management. The Tapi River and the Chhota Tawa River drain the study region. The River Narmada flows here as well as the Tapti, which flows from east to west. The research location is situated in the Narmada and Tapi River basin on level ground near the north bank of the Tapi River between the Satpuda mountain ranges (Khadri and Deshmukh 2018). Using GIS and AIML, a spatially explicit water balance model is created to estimate water supply and demand at different geographical scales. This model provides a comprehensive understanding of the water balance in the Asirgarh region by taking into account variables including topography, soil types, and land use patterns. Furthermore, the GIS framework incorporates decision-support technologies to help local authorities optimize the distribution and use of water. The study highlights how crucial participatory methods and community involvement are in the administration of water resources. The efficacy of water conservation measures is increased when contemporary technology tools are integrated with traditional wisdom. Policymakers, managers of water resources, and local communities can use the research's findings to develop sustainable water management strategies for the hilly Asirgarh region. In conclusion, a solid foundation for comprehending, tracking, and controlling water resources in difficult mountainous terrains is provided through the joint application of RS, GIS, and AIML approaches. The study's findings support the creation of water management plans that are tailored to the unique circumstances of the Asirgarh region and other similar landscapes across the globe, guaranteeing the sustainability and resilience of water resources.
Estimation of crop and forest biomass resources in a semi-arid region using satellite data and GIS Chaitanya B. Pande, Kanak N. Moharir, Sudhir Kumar Singh, Abhay M. Varade, Ahmed Elbeltagi, S.F.R. Khadri, Pandurang Choudhari Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences, 2021 In India the demand of sustainable energy is growing at a fragmented level. The demand of rural electrification and economic growth requires high production of energy. Hence, the use of renewable energy may help to mitigate air pollution, and allow specific regenerative agriculture, waste, and forest biomass for producing the energy and achieving sustainable development goals. In the current work, we have selected a district of Maharashtra state of India as a case study and mapped the different land cover categories, and their estimated biomass. Based on this we have prepared the biomass thematic maps for the study area. These biomass maps have been prepared in the GIS environment and they displayed the biomass of crops, forests, and wastelands. The studied district has huge potential for agricultural biomass and can act as biofuel and biomass economies. These maps may play a crucial role in upgrading biomass sites focused on generating power from plants in the district Akola of Maharashtra, India.
Assessment of land-use and land-cover changes in Pangari watershed area (MS), India, based on the remote sensing and GIS techniques Chaitanya B. Pande, Kanak N. Moharir, S. F. R. Khadri Applied Water Science, 2021 In this paper, we focus on the assessment of land-use and land-cover change detection mapping to the effective planning and management policies of environment, land-use policy and hydrological system in the study area. In this study the soil and water conservation project has been applied during the five years and after five years what changes have been found in the land-use and land-cover classes and vegetation. In this view, this land-use and land-cover mapping is a more important role to decide the policy for watershed planning and management project in the semiarid region. In an emerging countries, fast industrialization and urbanization impose a significant threat to the natural atmosphere. The remote sensing and GIS techniques are crucial roles in the study of land-use and land-cover mapping during the years of 2007, 2014, and 2017. The main objective of this is to prepare the land-use and NDVI maps in the years of 2008, 2014 and 2017; these maps have prepared from satellite data using the supervised classification method. A normalized difference vegetation index map (NDVI) was done by using Landsat 8 and LISS-III satellite data. NDVI values play a major role in monitoring the vegetation and variation in land-use and land-cover classes. In these maps, four types of land are divided into four classes as agriculture, built-up, wasteland, and water body. The results of study show that agriculture land of 18.71% (158.24 Ha), built-up land of 0.62% (5.31 Ha), wasteland of 40.33% (341.02 Ha), and water body land of 17.39% (147 Ha) are increased. Land-use and land-cover maps and NDVI values show that agriculture land of 22.97% (194.29 Ha), 5.46% (14.59 Ha), and 0.08% (0.22 Ha) decreases during the years of 2008, 2014, and 2017. The results directly indicate that the supervised classification method has been the accurate identified feature in the land-use map classes. This classification method has been given the better accuracy (95%) from spatiotemporal satellite data. The accuracy was also tally with ground-truth and Google earth information. These results can be a very useful for the land-use policy, watershed planning, and management with natural resources, animals, and ecological systems.
U-Pb constraints on pulsed eruption of the Deccan Traps across the end-Cretaceous mass extinction Blair Schoene, Michael P. Eddy, Kyle M. Samperton, C. Brenhin Keller, Gerta Keller, Thierry Adatte, Syed F. R. Khadri Science, 2019 Two timelines for extinction The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs 66 million years ago was correlated with two extreme events: The Chicxulub impact occurred at roughly the same time that massive amounts of lava were erupting from the Deccan Traps (see the Perspective by Burgess). Sprain et al. used argon-argon dating of the volcanic ash from the Deccan Traps to argue that a steady eruption of the flood basalts mostly occurred after the Chicxulub impact. Schoene et al. used uranium-lead dating of zircons from ash beds and concluded that four large magmatic pulses occurred during the flood basalt eruption, the first of which preceded the Chicxulub impact. Whatever the correct ordering of events, better constraints on the timing and rates of the eruption will help elucidate how volcanic gas influenced climate. Science , this issue p. 866 , p. 862 ; see also p. 815
Assessment of groundwater potential zonation of Mahesh River basin Akola and Buldhana districts, Maharashtra, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques Chaitanya B. Pande, S. F. R. Khadri, Kanak N. Moharir, R. S. Patode Sustainable Water Resources Management, 2018 The identification of suitable groundwater potential zonation was prepared using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Drainage pattern map were generated from satellite images using Arc GIS software. This study area was demarcated the groundwater exploration sites and artificial recharges structure with help of groundwater potential zonation map. The assessment of groundwater potential zonation was generated by integrated data like Slope, Hydro-geomorphic, land use/land cover, digital elevation maps with the help of remote sensing, GIS techniques and field verification. The Geomorphology, Land use and Land cover maps were prepared from Linear Self Imagine Scanning Sensor (LISS-III) satellite images with 23.5 m resolution using Arc GIS 10.3 software. The different kinds of thematic maps were integrated for assessment of groundwater potential zonation in basaltic hard rock terrain. These thematic maps of classes assigned weight ages using overlay analysis method. The groundwater potential zonation map was prepared using thematic maps for groundwater development. These thematic maps were assign numerical values like 1–10 using Arc GIS software 10.3. The groundwater potential zone classes has been shown like poor, moderate, good and excellent, which can be utilized for new sites of groundwater exploration and artificial recharges structures. The artificial recharge map generated from groundwater potential zonation using remote sensing and GIS technology. The groundwater potential zonation and artificial recharge maps may be useful for soil and water conservation project, watershed development programs and groundwater resources management in basaltic rock area.
Study of land use classification in an arid region using multispectral satellite images Chaitanya B. Pande, Kanak N. Moharir, S. F. R. Khadri, Sanjay Patil Applied Water Science, 2018 Rapid urbanization and deforestation have led to increased areas of wasteland in the northern region of the Akola district of Maharashtra, India. This study investigates land use variations in the arid region with the help of multi-temporal images. Land use maps were employed for analysis of different classes using image classification tools in ArcGIS software. Multispectral satellite imagery data were used to create land cover variation maps and land use forecast maps for the study area. The land use classification change maps were produced from LISS-III satellite images and Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (2008 and 2015) using supervised classification techniques. Land use was divided into five major classes, i.e. agricultural land, developed land, wasteland, water bodies, and forestland. We observed significant changes in agricultural and forestland as a result of many factors including population growth, drought conditions, road infrastructure development, flooding, and soil erosion in the arid area. The overall accuracy of the supervised classification was 94.10% for 2008 and 88.14% for 2015, using the kappa method, which was a satisfactory result. The analysis of land use maps in the arid region revealed different patterns of use between 2008 and 2015. The results of this study may be useful for developing and implementing valuable management strategies for resource protection in the study area. These results show the potential for land use planning and development in arid regions using remote sensing and GIS technology.
Flow mapping and correlations of the Deccan basalt lava flows, North-East Maharashtra, India International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 2016
Occurrence of N-R-N sequence in the Malwa Deccan lava flows to the north of Narmada region, Madhya Pradesh, India Current Science, 2003
Magnetostratigraphy of Malwa Deccan Traps near Mandu region, Madhya Pradesh, India Memoirs Geological Society of India, 1994
Geology of Malwa trap flows around Lunera region, Dhar District M.P. with special emphasis on drainage analysis and ground water conditions Bulletin of Pure Applied Sciences Section F Geological Sciences, 1994
Magnetic studies on a thick pile of Deccan Trap flows at Kalsubai Memoirs Geological Society of India, 1988
Stratigraphy of the Jawhar and Igatpuri formations, Western Ghat lava pile, India Memoirs Geological Society of India, 1988
Stratigraphy of Thakurvadi Formation, Western Deccan Basalt Province, India Memoirs Geological Society of India, 1988
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Pramod Kumar Verma (1961-2026) SFR Khadri Journal Of The Geological Society Of India 102 (5), 730 , 2026 2026
Timing and climate effects of the Amba Dongar carbonatite complex eruptions, Deccan Traps large igneous province: Insights from U-Pb pyrochlore geochronology T Green, A Naik, S Khadri, B Schoene AGU25 , 2025 2025
Paleoenvironmental implications of Deccan volcanism relative to the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction: evidence from the ‘red bole’record N Sharma, T Adatte, T Vennemann, B Schoene, G Keller, SFR Khadri Gondwana Research 146, 54-65 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Integrated Geomorphological Assessment of the Nirguna (Bhikund) River Watershed Using Remote Sensing and GIS Technique MD Phalke, SFR Khadri Asian Journal of Geographical Research 8 (3), 163-172 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Thermal Impact of Deccan Volcanism on Organic Sediments: A Key Factor in Late Cretaceous Climate Instability B Nils, T Adatte, R McKeegan, B Schoene, G Keller, MP Eddy, ... EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU25-10654 , 2025 2025
Management of Water Resources Through the Application of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing for Satpuda Mountainous Terrain, Madhya Pradesh, India SFR Khadri, SFA Khadri, MD Deshmukh, VK Gaddam Water Resources Management in Mountain Regions, 281-299 , 2025 2025
Palaeomagnetic Polarity of the Deccan Basalt Lava Flows, Exposed Around Eastern Part of Amravati City, Central India: Implications of NR Sequenceequence MS Deshmukh, MM Deshmukh, SFR Khadri Journal of Scientific Research 17 (1), 317-323 , 2025 2025
U-Pb Zircon Age Constraints on the Eruption of the Mandla Lobe, Deccan Traps T Green, B Schoene, T Adatte, S Khadri AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2024 (327), V21C-327 , 2024 2024
Earliest eruption of the Deccan Large Igneous Province: a potential trigger of the Late Maastrichtian abrupt warming event R McKeegan, T Adatte, B Schoene, MP Eddy, M Galvez, SFR Khadri, ... European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2024 (EGU24), 22199 , 2024 2024
Coupling Timing and Tempo of Deccan Volcanism with the KPg Extinction: Evidence from Mercury and Tellurium Anomalies T Adatte, M Regelous, N Baumann, HH Khozyem, JE Spangenberg, ... European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2024 (EGU24), 6306 , 2024 2024
Timing and Tempo of Deccan volcanism relative to the KPg extinction revealed by Mercury and Tellurium anomalies T Adatte, M Regelous, H Khozyem, JE Spangenberg, G Keller, ... EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU-11057 , 2023 2023
Paleoenvironmental implications of Deccan volcanism relative to the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction: evidence from the ‘red bole’record N Sharma, T Adatte, T Vennemann, B Schoene, G Keller, SFR Khadri EarthArXiv , 2023 2023
Morphometric Investigations of Tapi Micro Watershed, Asirgarh, Burhanpur District, MP, India with Emphasis on Geographical Data Analysis M Deshmukh, SFR Khadri New Visions in Science and Technology Vol. 7, 135-146 , 2021 2021
Estimation of crop and forest biomass resources in a semi-arid region using satellite data and GIS CB Pande, KN Moharir, SK Singh, AM Varade, A Elbeltagi, SFR Khadri, ... Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 20 (5), 302-311 , 2021 2021 Citations: 109
Assessment of land-use and land-cover changes in Pangari watershed area (MS), India, based on the remote sensing and GIS techniques CB Pande, KN Moharir, SFR Khadri Applied Water Science 11 (6), 96 , 2021 2021 Citations: 87
Watershed planning and development based on morphometric analysis and remote sensing and GIS techniques: a case study of semi-arid watershed in Maharashtra, India CB Pande, KN Moharir, SFR Khadri Groundwater resources development and planning in the semi-arid region, 199-220 , 2021 2021 Citations: 34
Paroxysmal Deccan Eruptions linked to End-Cretaceous Mass Extinction T Adatte, G Keller, JE Spangenberg, P Mateo, J Punekar, J Monkenbusch, ... EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU21-10700 , 2021 2021
Mercury linked to Deccan Traps volcanism, climate change and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction G Keller, P Mateo, J Monkenbusch, N Thibault, J Punekar, ... Global and Planetary Change 194, 103312 , 2020 2020 Citations: 110
U-Pb zircon age constraints on the earliest eruptions of the Deccan Large Igneous Province, Malwa Plateau, India MP Eddy, B Schoene, KM Samperton, G Keller, T Adatte, SFR Khadri Earth and Planetary Science Letters 540, 116249 , 2020 2020 Citations: 82
Late Maastrichtian global warming triggered by Deccan dykes and sills, evidence from Malwa and Mandla regions, Central India. T Adatte, M Eddy, B Schoene, G Keller, S Khadri EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 4201 , 2020 2020
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
U-Pb geochronology of the Deccan Traps and relation to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction B Schoene, KM Samperton, MP Eddy, G Keller, T Adatte, SA Bowring, ... Science 347 (6218), 182-184 , 2015 2015 Citations: 586
U-Pb constraints on pulsed eruption of the Deccan Traps across the end-Cretaceous mass extinction B Schoene, MP Eddy, KM Samperton, CB Keller, G Keller, T Adatte, ... Science 363 (6429), 862-866 , 2019 2019 Citations: 513
Determination of rapid Deccan eruptions across the Cretaceous‐Tertiary boundary using paleomagnetic secular variation: 2. Constraints from analysis of eight new sections and … AL Chenet, V Courtillot, F Fluteau, M Gérard, X Quidelleur, SFR Khadri, ... Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth 114 (B6) , 2009 2009 Citations: 345
Ground water flow modeling for calibrating steady state using MODFLOW software: a case study of Mahesh River basin, India SFR Khadri, C Pande Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 2 (1), 39 , 2016 2016 Citations: 199
Assessment of groundwater potential zonation of Mahesh River basin Akola and Buldhana districts, Maharashtra, India using remote sensing and GIS techniques CB Pande, SFR Khadri, KN Moharir, RS Patode Sustainable Water Resources Management 4 (4), 965-979 , 2018 2018 Citations: 134
Mercury linked to Deccan Traps volcanism, climate change and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction G Keller, P Mateo, J Monkenbusch, N Thibault, J Punekar, ... Global and Planetary Change 194, 103312 , 2020 2020 Citations: 110
Estimation of crop and forest biomass resources in a semi-arid region using satellite data and GIS CB Pande, KN Moharir, SK Singh, AM Varade, A Elbeltagi, SFR Khadri, ... Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences 20 (5), 302-311 , 2021 2021 Citations: 109
Study of land use classification in an arid region using multispectral satellite images CB Pande, KN Moharir, SFR Khadri, S Patil Applied Water Science 8 (5), 123 , 2018 2018 Citations: 101
Assessment of land-use and land-cover changes in Pangari watershed area (MS), India, based on the remote sensing and GIS techniques CB Pande, KN Moharir, SFR Khadri Applied Water Science 11 (6), 96 , 2021 2021 Citations: 87
U-Pb zircon age constraints on the earliest eruptions of the Deccan Large Igneous Province, Malwa Plateau, India MP Eddy, B Schoene, KM Samperton, G Keller, T Adatte, SFR Khadri Earth and Planetary Science Letters 540, 116249 , 2020 2020 Citations: 82
Stratigraphy of Thakurvadi formation, western Deccan basalt province, India SFR Khadri, KV Subbarao, PR Hooper, JN Walsh Memoir-Geological Society of India, 281-304 , 1988 1988 Citations: 82
Stratigraphy of the Jawhar and Igatpuri formations, Western Ghat lava pile, India MS Bodas, SFR Khadri, KV Subbarao Memoir-Geological Society of India , 1988 1988 Citations: 64
Stratigraphy, form and structure of the east Pune basalts, western Deccan Basalt Province, India SFR Khadri, KV Subbarao, JN Walsh MEMOIRS-GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA 179 , 1999 1999 Citations: 49
Characterization of aquifer parameter in basaltic hard rock region through pumping test methods: a case study of Man River basin in Akola and Buldhana Districts Maharashtra India SFR Khadri, K Moharir Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 2 (1), 33 , 2016 2016 Citations: 41
Maastrichtian planktic foraminiferal biostratigraphy and paleoenvironment of Brazos River, Falls County, Texas, USA S Abramovich, G Keller, Z Berner, M Cymbalista, C Rak 2011 Citations: 40
Watershed planning and development based on morphometric analysis and remote sensing and GIS techniques: a case study of semi-arid watershed in Maharashtra, India CB Pande, KN Moharir, SFR Khadri Groundwater resources development and planning in the semi-arid region, 199-220 , 2021 2021 Citations: 34
Flow stratigraphy of a part of the Western Deccan basalt Province: A preliminary study MS Bodas, SFR Khadri, KV Subbarao, PR Hooper, JN Walsh Proc. 5th Session, Indian Geol. Congress, 339-347 , 1985 1985 Citations: 29
Groundwater quality mapping of PTU-1 Watershed in Akola district of Maharashtra India using geographic information system techniques SFR Khadri, C Pande, K Moharir International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 4 (9), 832-854 , 2013 2013 Citations: 28
Magnetic studies on a thick pile of Deccan Trap flows at Kalsubai SFR Khadri Geol. Soc. India Mem. 10, 163-179 , 1988 1988 Citations: 24
Chemical and magneto-stratigraphy of Malwa traps around Mograba region, Dhar District (Madhya Pradesh) SFR Khadri, JN Walsh, KV Subbarao Memoirs-Geological Society of India, 203-218 , 1999 1999 Citations: 23