Dr. Sankaran  Rajendran
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Dr. Sankaran Rajendran

Assistant Professor
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Geology from Bharathidasan University, India

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Area of Interest:

Earth Science and Geography
100%
Geoscience
62%
Geochemistry
90%
Geomatics
75%
Remote Sensing
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Yuan, Y., T.M. Kusky and S. Rajendran, 2016. Tertiary and quaternary marine terraces and planation surfaces of Northern Oman: Interaction of flexural bulge migration associated with the Arabian-Eurasian collision and eustatic sea level changes. J. Earth Sci., 27: 955-970.
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  2. Rajendran, S., A.R. Al-Sayigh and T. Al-Awadhi, 2016. Vegetation analysis study in and around Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, using Geoeye-1 satellite data. Egypt. J. Remote Sens. Space Sci., 19: 297-311.
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  3. Rajendran, S., 2016. Mapping of neoproterozoic source rocks of the Huqf supergroup in the Sultanate of Oman using remote sensing. Ore Geol. Rev., 78: 281-299.
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  4. Thirunavukkarasu, A., S. Rajendran, R. Suresh, C. Sakthivel, C. Kasilingam and M. Sankar, 2015. Geochemistry of iron ore deposits of Tirthamalai area, Dharmapuri district, Tamilnadu, India-implication on the genesis. J. Applied Geochem., 17: 462-470.
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  5. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2015. Mapping of high pressure metamorphics in the As Sifah region, NE Oman using ASTER data. Adv. Space Res., 55: 1134-1157.
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  6. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2015. Mapping of Moho and Moho Transition Zone (MTZ) in Samail ophiolites of Sultanate of Oman using remote sensing technique. Tectonophysics, 657: 63-80.
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  7. Nasir, S., S. Rajendran, M. El Ghali, T. Hosni, K. Elzebdeh and G. Al-Rawas, 2015. Geotechnical assessment of dimension stone resources in Oman. Int. J. Chem. Environ. Biol. Sci., 3: 439-443.
  8. Eslami, A., M. Ghaderi, S. Rajendran, A.B. Pour and M. Hashim, 2015. Integration of ASTER and landsat TM remote sensing data for chromite prospecting and lithological mapping in Neyriz ophiolite zone, South Iran. Resour. Geol., 65: 375-388.
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  9. Chandrasekaran, A., M.V. Mukesh, S. Chidambaram, S.R. Singarasubramanian, S. Rajendran, R. Muthukumarasamy and M. Tamilselvi, 2015. Assessment of heavy metal distribution pattern in the sediments of Tamirabarani river and estuary, East Coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Environ. Earth Sci., 73: 2441-2452.
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  10. Basavarajappa, H.T., M.C. Manjunatha and S. Rajendran, 2015. Integration of hyperspectral signatures and major elements of iron ore deposits around Holalkere range of Megalahalli, Chitradurga Schist Belt, Karnataka, India. Indian Mineral., 49: 85-93.
  11. Basavarajappa, H.T., L. Jeevan, S. Rajendran and M.C. Manjunatha, 2015. Discrimination of Banded Magnetite Quartzite (BMQ) deposits and associated lithology of parts of Chikkanayakanahalli schist belt of Dharwar Craton, Karnataka, India using remote sensing technique. Int. J. Adv. Remote Sens. GIS, 4: 1033-1044.
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  12. Rajendran, S., S. Nasir, T.M. Kusky and S. al-Khirbash, 2014. Remote sensing based approach for mapping of CO2 sequestered regions in Samail ophiolite massifs of the Sultanate of Oman. Earth-Sci. Rev., 135: 122-140.
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  13. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2014. Recognition of minerals using multispectral remote sensing data: A case study in Sultanate of Oman. SQU J. Sci., 19: 37-52.
  14. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2014. Hydrothermal altered serpentinized zone and a study of Ni-magnesioferrite-magnetite-awaruite occurrences in Wadi Hibi, Northern Oman Mountain: Discrimination through ASTER mapping. Ore Geol. Rev., 62: 211-226.
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  15. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2014. ASTER spectral sensitivity of carbonate rocks-study in Sultanate of Oman. Adv. Space Res., 53: 656-673.
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  16. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2014. ASTER mapping of limestone formations and study of caves, springs and depressions in parts of Sultanate of Oman. Environ. Earth Sci., 71: 133-146.
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  17. Rajendran, S., S. Nasir, T.M. Kusky, A. Ghulam, S. Gabr and M.A. El-Ghali, 2013. Detection of hydrothermal mineralized zones associated with listwaenites in Central Oman using ASTER data. Ore Geol. Rev., 53: 470-488.
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  18. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2013. Mapping of manganese potential lithology using ASTER satellite data in parts of sultanate of Oman. Int. J. Geosci. Geomatics, 1: 92-101.
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  19. Rajendran, S. and S. Nasir, 2013. ASTER spectral analysis of ultramafic lamprophyres (carbonatites and aillikites) within the Batain Nappe, Northeastern margin of Oman: A proposal developed for spectral absorption. Int. J. Remote Sens., 34: 2763-2795.
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  20. Rajendran, S., S. Al-Khirbash, B. Pracejus, S. Nasir, A.H. Al-Abri, T.M. Kusky and A. Ghulam, 2012. ASTER detection of chromite bearing mineralized zones in Semail Ophiolite Massifs of the Northern Oman Mountains: Exploration strategy. Ore Geol. Rev., 44: 121-135.
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  21. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2011. Spatial distribution of groundwater quality in Paravanar river Sub-Basin, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Int. J. Geomatics Geosci., 1: 914-931.
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  22. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2011. Hydrogeochemistry of the paravanar River Sub-basin, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. E. J. Chem., 8: 835-845.
  23. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2011. Hydrochemical profile for assessing the groundwater quality of Paravanar River Sub-Basin, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Curr. World Environ., 6: 45-52.
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  24. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2011. Assessment of groundwater quality in Paranavar river Sub-Basin, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 92-103.
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  25. Sakthivel, R., N.J. Raj, V. Pugazhendi, S. Rajendran and A. Alagappamoses, 2011. Remote sensing and GIS for soil erosion prone areas assessment: A case study from Kalrayan hills, Part of Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 369-376.
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  26. Rajendran, S., O.S. Hersi, A. Al-Harthy, M. Al-Wardi, M.A. El-Ghali and A.H. Al-Abri, 2011. Capability of advanced spaceborne thermal emission and reflection radiometer (ASTER) on discrimination of carbonates and associated rocks and mineral identification of Eastern mountain region (Saih Hatat window) of Sultanate of Oman. Carbonates Evaporites, 26: 351-364.
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  27. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkarasu, G. Balamurugan and K. Shankar, 2011. Discrimination of iron ore deposits of granulite terrain of Southern Peninsular India using ASTER data. J. Asian Earth Sci., 41: 99-106.
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  28. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2010. GIS based groundwater quality mapping in Paravanar River Sub-Basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Int. J. Geomatics Geosci., 1: 282-296.
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  29. Raja, S., S. Rajendran, P.B. Ganesh and A. Thirunavukkarasu, 2010. Study on hyperspectral signatures for magnetite iron ore in Thattayengerpet region of Trichirappalli district in Tamil Nadu State, India. Int. J. Geomatics Geosci., 1: 188-196.
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  30. Balamurugan, G., S. Rajendran and V. Tirukumaran, 2010. Impacts of climate, topograpy and weathearing profile on hydrogeology and water resources assessment in semi­arid Terrain. Using earth observation­1 ALI, ASTER­DEM and GIS techniques. Int. J. Geomatics Geosci., 1: 119-130.
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  31. Arunageetha, S., S. Rajendran, P.S. Kumar, R. Kumaraperumal, S. Raja and P. Kannan, 2010. Rapid and simultaneous estimation of certain soil physico-chemical properties by regression modelling using the hyperspectral signature of agricultural soils. Res. Crops, 11: 339-344.
  32. Thirunavukkarasu, A., S. Rajendran, B.P. Ganesh, K. Shankar, K. Maharani, M. Rajamanickam and S. Raja, 2009. Rare earth elements geochemistry of banded iron formation of Tirthamalai Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, India. Int. J. Earth Sci. Eng., 2: 403-415.
  33. Shankar, K., S. Aravindan and S. Rajendran, 2009. Hydrogeomorphological mapping in Paravanar rive Sub-basin, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Int. J. Eco-Chronicle, 4: 161-170.
  34. Rajendran, S., S. Aravindan, T.J. Rajakumar, M. Sivakumar and K.R. Murali Mohan, 2009. Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Spectral Signature Applications. New India Publishing Agency, Pitam Pura, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-89422-34-9, Pages: 483.
  35. Qaid, A.M., H.T. Basavarajappa and S. Rajendran, 2009. Integration of VNIR and SWIR spectral reflectance for mapping mineral resources; A case study, North East of Hajjah, Yemen. J. Indian Soc. Remote Sens., 37: 305-315.
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  36. Qaid, A., H. Basavarajappa, S. Rajendran, S. Ashfaq and J. Xu, 2009. Calibration of ASTER and ETM + imagery using empirical line method-A case study of North-East of Hajjah, Yemen. Geo-Spatial Inform. Sci., 12: 197-201.
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  37. Ganesh, B.P., S. Rajendran, A. Thirunavukkarasu and K. Maharani, 2009. Visualizing uncertainty-How fuzzy logic approach can help to explore iron ore deposits? J. Indian Soc. Remote Sens., 37: 1-8.
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  38. Thirunavukkarasu, A., S. Rajendran, B. Poovalinga Ganesh, K. Shankar, S. Raja, M. Rajamanickam and K. Maharani, 2008. Trace element studies and origin of magnetite quartzite iron formations of northern district of Tamil Nadu, India. Asian J. Applied Sci., 1: 327-333.
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  39. Aravindan, S., M. Manivel and S. Rajendran and K. Shankar, 2008. Groundwater Investigations in the hard rock region of gadilam river basin, Tamil Nadu. J. Eco. Chronicle, 3: 21-30.
  40. Rajendran, S., S. Aravindan and K. Srinivasamoorthy, 2007. Mineral Exploration-Recent Strategies. New India Publishing Agency, Pitam Pura, New Delhi, ISBN: 81-89422-71-5, Pages: 511.
  41. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkarasu, B.P. Ganesh, K. Shankar and K. Maharani, 2007. Petrological and geochemical studies of amphibolites in parts of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian Mineralogist, 41: 169-175.
  42. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkarasu and B.P. Ganesh, 2007. Geochemistry of Iron ore deposits of Godumalai and Talamalai regions, Tamil Nadu. J. Applied Geochem., 9: 28-38.
  43. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkaraasu, B. Poovalinga Ganesh, K. Vinod Kumar and G. Bhaskaran, 2007. Discrimination of low-grade magnetite ores using remote sensing techniques. J. Indian Soc. Remote Sensing, 35: 153-162.
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  44. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkarasu, B.P. Ganesh and S. Thong, 2006. Petrochemical characteristics of Gabbro from Kanjamalai area, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Indian Mineralogist, 40: 141-148.
  45. Rajendran, S., A. Thirunavukkarasu and B.P. Ganesh, 2006. Mapping of regional geology of tamil nadu state in thermal-infrared emissive spectral region using MODIS terra hyperspectral data. Int. J. Eco-Chronicle, 1: 211-214.
  46. Rajakumar, T.J., S. Rajendran, R.S. Kumar and K. Manoharan, 2006. Evaluation of ground water potential zones along the Uppodai Sub-Basin of Chittar-Uppodai Basin, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre Misc., 14: 73-80.
  47. Ganesh, B.P., S. Rajendran, A. Thirunavukkarasu and G. Baskaran, 2006. Principal component analyses for the geological and geomorphological studies using landsat TM DATA. Int. J. Eco-Chronicle, 1: 187-192.
  48. Rajendran, S. and V.A. Chandrasekaran, 2001. Studies on aerial photographs and IRS-1C satellite data for surface reconstruction of urban area of Tiruchirapalli town, Tamil Nadu State, India. J. Geog. Regensburg, 35: 83-87.
  49. Rajendran, S. and V.A. Chandrasekaran, 2000. Geology and geochemistry of banded magnetite quartzite in Kanjamalai region, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Indian J. Geochem., 15: 1-20.
  50. Rajendran, S., V.A. Chandrasekaran, M.P. Selvam, J.M. Edwin and S. Saxena, 1999. Kanjamalai iron ore deposits in future exploitation: A review. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 7: 83-99.
  51. Edwin, J.M. and S. Rajendran, 1999. Exploration and development of groundwater in the crystalline rocks of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. J. Lands Syst. Ecol. Stud., 22: 24-36.
  52. Baskaran, G., S. Rajendran and J.M. Edwin, 1998. Ground water suitability for domestic and irrational in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Indian Geog. J., 76: 53-63.
  53. Rajendran, S., J.C. Samama and I. Arumugam, 1997. Study on interaction between subsurface lithology and groundwater in hard rock terrain-A case study of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 5: 1-12.
  54. Rajendran, S. and J.M. Edwin, 1997. Land use mapping of Salem district, Tamil Nadu using IRS-1B satellite data. J. Geog. Teachers, 4: 38-48.
  55. Edwin, J.M. and S. Rajendran, 1997. Contamination of fluoride in ground water: Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 5: 87-102.
  56. Rajendran, S., J.M. Edwin and V.A. Chandrasekaran, 1996. Spectral response of soils in Tiruchirapalli area, India. Indian Geogr. J., 71: 127-132.
  57. Edwin, J.M., D. Sankaragururaman, S. Rajendran and R. Jeganathan, 1996. Intensity of ground water pollution in Ariyalur-Udayarpalayam region of South India. Indian Geogr. J., 71: 133-136.
  58. Rajendran, S., V.A. Chandrasekaran and V.R. Haridas, 1995. Interpretation of soil resources by using remote sensing techniques-a case study part of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Natl. Geog. J. India, 41: 31-37.
  59. Rajendran, S., I. Arumugam, D. Lamy and S. Saxena, 1995. Identification of ground water favourable zones in Salem district, Tamil Nadu using IRS-1A satellite data. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 3: 15-31.
  60. Rajendran, S. and V.A. Chandrasekaran, 1995. Sedimentary basin analysis studies on Van Tivu, Tuticorin and East Coast of India. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 3: 29-43.
  61. Rajendran, S., V.A. Chandrasekaran and S. Saxena, 1994. Kanjamalai banded iron formation (BMQ) in spectral region using multiband ground truth radiometer: A case study under laboratory network. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 2: 25-31.
  62. Haridas, V.R., V.A. Chandrasekaran, K. Kumaraswamy, S. Rajendran and K. Unnikrishnan, 1994. Geomorphological and lineament studies of Kanjamalai using IRS-1A data with special reference to ground water potential. J. Indian Geogr., 16: 35-41.
  63. Rajendran, S. and J.M. Edwin, 1993. Mapping of surface water resources for urban development in and around Tiruchirapalli town, Tamil Nadu. J. Geol. Assoc. Res. Centre, 2: 25-30.