Affiliated to the University of Calicut
Reaccredited by NAAC with 'A++' grade
Affiliated to the University of Calicut
Reaccredited by NAAC with 'A++' grade
Full Time Faculty
MSc.,MPhil., NET, PhD.
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Sl. No. |
Name of Programme |
Institution/University |
Year of passing |
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1 |
B.Sc Geology |
Christ College, IJK, Calicut Univ. |
1987 |
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2 |
M.Sc. Geology |
Govt College KGD, Calicut Univ. |
1989 |
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3 |
M.Phil. Geology |
Madras University |
1992 |
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4 |
Ph.D |
Mysore University |
1998 |
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Sl. No. |
Title |
Guide Name |
Institution |
Year From - To |
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1. |
Gneiss-charnockite transition in Kasaragod district Kerala, India |
Prof. K.C. Rajasekharan |
Dept of Geology University o f Madras |
1991-92 |
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2 |
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Prof. A.S. Janardhan |
Dept of Geology University o f Mysore |
1993-98 |
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SI. No. |
Name of Authors |
Title of the Article |
Journal Name |
Issue/Volume/pages doi: |
ISSN No.
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1 |
Abhijith Ajith , S. Smitha , K. Anto Francis , and Rakesh J. Pillai |
A novel DEM enhancement methodology to improve physics-based susceptibility modeling of rainfall-induced landslide along anthropogenically modified slopes |
Canadian Geotechnical Journal |
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2 |
K .Anto Francis J.K.Tomso, J.Amal Dev, Anjitha Joseph , K.P.Sarathlal, K.K.Ajay and P. G. Dilipkumar |
Himalayan type strongly peraluminous leucogranite from the western Madurai block, Southern Granulite Terrane, India: Evidence for Tonian crustal reworking |
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3 |
Abhijith Ajith, K. Anto Francis , Rakesh J. Pillai |
Evaluation of pore pressure variation and slope stability on terrace cultivation using physics based landslide susceptibility model |
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Print: 0169-555X Online:;1872-695X |
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4 |
J. Amal Dev, J.K. Tomson, Nilanjana Sorcar, K. Anto Francis |
Timing of UHT metamorphism and cooling in south Indian granulites: New P-T-t results from a sapphirine granulite |
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Print ISSN: 0301-9268. Online ISSN: 1872-7433 |
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5 |
K. Anto Francis |
Vestiges of ultra-high pressure granulite metamorphism from Kambam valley, Tamil Nadu; Evidence for deep crustal burial and tectonic unroofing from Madurai block, southern India |
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0019-5928 |
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6 |
K. Anto Francis |
Fluid inclusions from granulite grade lithologies of Kambam valley, Tamil Nadu and their constraints on the metamorphic history of southern granulite terrain, South India |
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0019-5928 |
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7 |
K. Francis Anto, A. S. Janardhan and B. Basavalingu |
Metamorphic evolution of calc-silicate lithologies from Kambam valley, Tamil Nadu and its implication for the evolution of southern granulites terrain |
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Print : 0016-7622 Online 0974-6889. |
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8 |
K. Francis Anto, A. S. Janardhan and P. Sivasubramanian |
A new sapphirine occurrence from Kambam valley, Tamil Nadu and its possible relation to the Pan-African tectonothermal event |
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0011-3891 |
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9 |
A. S. Janardhan and K. Francis Anto |
Transition zone charnockite – harbingers of granulite facies metamorphism? Example from South India |
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Print : 1342-937X Online: 1878-0571. |
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10 |
A. S. Janardhan and K. Francis Anto |
Evolution of granulite blocks of Southern India and their relation to the East Gondwana continent |
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Print:1464-343X Online: 1879-1956 |
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Sl. No. |
Title |
Type of programme* |
Venue/Place |
Role (participated/ coordinator) |
Date/Year |
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1 |
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Third International Conference on Earth & Environmental Science |
Durban, South Africa |
Participated and presented paper |
17 to 24 August, 2025 |
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2 |
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National Conference on Advances in Geosciences: New insights and sustainable solutions for safe living in mountainous region |
Shillong, Meghalaya |
Participated and presented paper |
8-10 April, 2025 |
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Sl. No. |
Title |
Type of programme |
Venue/Place |
Date |
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1 |
International training for Training the trainers |
International |
Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakuda |
23-25 January 2025 |
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Sl.No. |
Title |
Start date |
End date |
Funding agency |
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1 |
Metamorphic history of the Kerala segment of Madurai granulite block |
2017 |
2023 |
Kerala state council for science, technology and environment, Trivandrum. Total project outlay Rs. 24.23 lakhs |
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2 |
Research on Petrology, Hydrogeology, Disaster management and Neotectonism |
2016 |
2021 |
Kerala state council for science, technology and environment, Trivandrum. SARD scheme-Total project outlay 27.75 lakhs |
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3 |
Isotope techniques for the assessment of hydrological processes and water quality issues of Vembanad wetland system, South India |
2008 |
2011 |
Collaborative project with Bhabaha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. Funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna |
Topic of research interest
i) Igneous petrology-Granites are related rocks
ii) Metamorphic petrology-High grade metamorphic rocks and tectonic evolution of crustal blocks
iii) Landslides
iv) Isotope hydrogeology and groundwater exploration
Worked as Geological Assistant at State Groundwater Department from October 1997-December 2001 at Kozhikode, Thrissur, Malappuram and Palakkad districts. Worked involved scientific exploration for identifying feasible sites for the construction of open well and bore well, Bore well drilling supervision and preparation of lithologs, pumping test and preparation of projects for groundwater recharging.