Available Research Facilities

1.      Radon Emanometer

2.      Radon Monitor

3.      Radiation Counting System

4.      Radon Dosimeters

5.      Spark Counters

6.      Constant Temperature Baths

7.      Gamma Ray Monitor

8.      Environmental Radiation Monitor

9.      SSNTD Detectors

10. Gamma Ray Spectrometer

11. Ecoscan Meter

12. Digital Balance

13. Muffle Furnace

14. Personal Computers

 

Research Staff

Dr. R.B.S. Rawat (1993-1995)

Dr. M.S. Kandari (1993-2000)

Mr. P.K. Aswal (1995-1996)

Mr. Keerat Singh (1996-1997)

Mr. Alok Nautiyal (1996)

Mr. Rajkishore Bisht (1997-1998)

Dr. Manbeer Singh Negi (1997 - 2003)

Dr. Yogesh Prasad (2002 – 2008)

Mr. Ganesh Prasad (2003 – Continue)

Mr. Subhash Chandra (2004 – Continue)

Mr. Gurupad Singh Gusain (2005 – Continue)

Ms. Ambika Negi (2006 - Continue)

Mrs. Manjari Badoni (2006 - Continue)

Ms. Anju Semwal (2007 - Continue)


Collaborators

  1. National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Chiba, Japan
  2. Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
  3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
  4. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun
  5. Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi
  6. Department of Physics, University of Delhi, Delhi
  7. Physical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad

 

Achievements

  1. This laboratory has participated in National Radon Survey with the collaboration of Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India
  2. This laboratory has conducted a National Workshop on Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors from March 27-30, 1997
  3. This laboratory has conducted a National Symposium on Environment from June 5-7, 2003
  4. This laboratory has conducted an Acquaintance Programme of Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi on 10 October, 2003
  5. Staff members and research students have participated in various national/international symposium/conference both in India and abroad
  6. This laboratory has published a number of research papers in the journals of national/international repute


Research Projects

  1. Environmental radon studies in Garhwal Himalayas, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India, 1993-1996
  2. Radon generation and transport modeling in soil, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India, 1994-1997
  3. Studies of Radon Thoron Levels in Garhwal and Kumaun Area", Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India, April 1996-2000.
  4. An investigation of geological controls on radon and helium in soil/water and its relation to radon availability in human environment, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India, 2002–2006.
  5. Study of the Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water of Himalayan Region, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India, 2003 - 2006.
  6. Characterization of Conducting Polymers and their Structural, Electrical, Optical Properties by using swift heavy ions”, Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi, 2004 – 2006.
  7. Studies of Natural Radionuclides in Himalayan Environment, Department of Atomic Energy, Govt of India, 2005 to Continue.
  8. Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline and Polypyrrole by using swift heavy ions, Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi, 2005 – Continue. 
 


Students Obtained/Registered for Ph.D. Degree

Dr. M.S. Kandari (1998)

        Radon Pollution Studies in Indoor and Outdoor Environments using Nuclear Track Detectors

Dr. Manbeer Singh Negi (2003)

         Environmental Radon/Thoron Pollution Studies in Underground Powerhouse of Tehri Dam Project

Dr. R.G. Sonkawade (2006)

        Radon, Thoron and Helium Studies in Air, Soil and groundwater: Application to Geothermal Resources and         Radiation Protection

Dr. Yogesh Prasad (2007)

         Occurrence of Radon in Soil and Water in Relation to Lithology and Seismic Activity in Garhwal Himalaya

Mr. Ganesh Prasad (2008)

        Radon Generation and Transport from Soil and natural Radiation Dosage to Human Respiratory System

Mr. Subhash Chandra (2008) Submitted

        Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline and Polypyrrole by using Swift Heavy Ions

Mr. Gurupad Singh Gusain (2005 - Continue) Registered

Ms. Ambika Negi (2006 - Continue) Registered

Mrs. Manjari Badoni (2006 - Continue) Registered

 

Following research students of this laboratory are appointed at various Government/Public Sector Organisations:

1.      Dr. R.B.S. Rawat: Lecturer, Post Graduate College

2.      Dr. M.S. Kandari: Lecturer, Govt Post Graduate College

3.      Mr. P.K. Aswal: DRP, BARC, Mumbai

4.      Mr. Satish Uniyal: DRP, BARC, Mumbai

5.      Mr. Keerat Singh: Dept of Telecommunication

6.      Mr. Alok Nautiyal: Dept of Education

7.      Mr. R.K.Bisht: DRP, BARC, Mumbai

8.      Dr. M.S. Negi: Lecturer, Dept of Education

9.   Dr. Yogesh Prasad: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

 

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