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Santanu Misra
PhD (Jadavpur University)
Associate Professor, Department of Earth Sciences
Research Interest
The primary aim of my research is to understand the mechanical response (rheology) of composite rock systems in brittle to ductile deformation regimes. In addition, I intend to set a bridge between deformation and metamorphic processes, and explain deep-crustal phenomena, like partial melting and melt migration. The application of my research work covers a range of subjects- structural geology, tectonics, petrology and geodynamics, with a special emphasis on important factors controlling strain localization and deformation mechanisms during tectonic movement of lithospheric plates. The key tools I employ to understand these processes include mostly experimental rock deformations under elevated pressure-temperature conditions and field investigations, coupled with analytical and numerical modelling.
Office
Room no. 201, Old SAC Building
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur,
Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
Specialization
Structural Geology & Tectonics Experimental Rock Deformation and Rock Physics Deformation Mechanisms & Microstructure of rocks
Education
PhD, Jadavpur University, 2007PhD thesis title: Formation of high strain zones in rocks: a theoretical and experimental studyPhD thesis supervisor: Professor Nibir Mandal
M.Sc., Jadavpur University, 2001
B.Sc., Jadavpur University, 1999
Current Teaching
Structural Geology Microstructure Experimental Rock Deformation Rock Physics Rheology and Deformation Mechanisms Earth System Processes.
Selected Publications
MISRA, S., Ellis, S. and Mandal, N. (2014); Fault damage zones in mechanically layered rocks: the effects of planar anisotropy (Accepted), Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid Earth.
Almqvist, B.S.G., MISRA, S. and Mainprice, D. (2015); Melt production and percolation in synthetic quartz-mica schist: in situ detection via ultrasonic velocity drops and anisotropy reduction; Earth and Planetary Science Letters 425, 24-33; DOI:10.1016/j.epsl.2015.05.039.
Kushnir, A., Kennedy, L., MISRA, S., Benson, P., and White, J.C. (2015); Carbonates in thrust faults: High temperature investigations into deformation processes in calcite-dolomite systems; Journal of Structural Geology 70, 200-216.
Ghosh, S., Baruah, A., MISRA, S. and Mandal, N. (2014); Effect of bedrock anisotropy on hill-slope failure in the Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalaya: an insight from physical and numerical models; Landslide (in Press), doi: 10.1007/s10346-014-0513-x).
MISRA, S., Burg, J.-P., Mainprice, D. and Vigneresse, J.-L. (2014); Rheological transition during large strain deformation of melting and crystallizing metapelites. Journal of Geophysical Research-Solid Earth119, doi: 10.1002/2013JB010777.
MISRA, S., Boutareaud, S. and Burg, J.-P. (2014); Rheology of talc sheared at high pressure and temperature: a case study for hot subduction zones. Tectonophysics610, 51-52.
MISRA, S. and Burg, J.-P. (2012); Mechanics of kink-bands during torsion deformation of muscovite aggregates. Tectonophysics 548-549, 22-33.
MISRA, S. (2011); Deformation localization at the tips of shear fractures: ananalytical approach; Tectonophysics 503, 182-187.
Tumarkina, E., MISRA, S., Burlini, L. and Connolly, J.A.D. (2011); The role of deformation on partial melting in metapelites; Tectonophysics503, 92-99.
MISRA, S., Burg, J.-P. and Mainprice, D. (2011); Effect of finite deformation and deformation rate on partial melting and crystallization in metapelites; Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid Earth 116, B02205,doi: 10.1029/2010JB00786.
MISRA, S., Burlini, L. and Burg, J.-P. (2009); Strain localization and melt segregation in deforming metapelites; Physics of Earth and Planetary Interiors 177, 173-179.
MISRA, S., Mandal, N. and Chakraborty, C. (2009); Formation of Riedel shear fractures in granular materials: findings from analogue shear experiments and theoretical analyses; Tectonophysics 471, 253-259.
MISRA, S., Mandal, N., Dhar, R. and Chakraborty, C. (2009); Mechanisms of deformation localization at the tips of shear fractures: Findings from analogue experiments and field evidence, Journal of Geophysical Research – Solid Earth 114, B04204, doi: 10.1029/2008JB005737.
MISRA, S.and Mandal, N. (2007); Localization of plastic zones in rocks around rigid inclusions: Insights from experimental and theoretical models; Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid Earth, Vol. 112, B09206, doi: 10.1029/2006JB004328.
Awards & Fellowships
2010: Young Scientist Medal, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), India
2011 – 2012: Swiss National Fond Research Fellowship, 2011-2012.2010 – 2011: Swiss National Fond Research Fellowship, 2010-2011.2007 – 2010: Swiss National Fond Research Fellowship, 2007-2010.
2007: Professor N. N. Chatterjee Memorial Medal for important contribution in Geology from The Asiatic Society.
2005: CSIR Senior Research Fellowship, Govt. of India, in the field of Earth-Atmospheric-Planetary and Ocean Sciences.
2004: West Bengal Government State Senior Research Fellowship for pursuing PhD at Jadavpur University, India 2002: West Bengal Government State Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing PhD at Jadavpur University, India.
Professional Experience
Feb 2019 – present: Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India.
April 2015 – Feb 2019: Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India.
Jan 2013 – April 2015: Senior Scientist and Head of Rock and Soil Mechanics Laboratory, GNS Science, Wellington, New Zealand.
Jan 2014 – April 2015: Guest Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Jan 2009 – Dec 2012: Lecturer, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland.
June 2007 – Dec 2008: SNF Postdoctoral Research Scientist, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland.