• Geodynamic evolution of Archean cratons, Proterozoic mobile belts, Western Ghats & Active Subduction Zones
  • Internal structure of volcanic eruptive centers by Muon Tomography
  • Deep lithospheric and asthenospheric structures; Insights into Indian Ocean Geoid Low & Origin of shear zones
  • Early Earth differentiation processes
  • Hydrocarbon fluid inclusions in sedimentary basins of India
  • Slope stability and landslide
  • Coastal ocean dynamics and boundary exchanges, their role on climate regulations
  • Origin, evolution and paleoclimatic implications of estuarine-continental margin sediments
  • Submarine Groundwater Discharge (Phase-II)
  • Critical zone studies of Peninsular India
  • River and ground water hydrology of Peninsular India
  • Evolution and water potential of natural springs of India
  • Bio-geochemistry and nutrient fluxes of rivers and coastal environments
  • Thermodynamical and microphysical processes of clouds & Cloud-aerosol feedback processes and its influence on weather systems
  • Dynamics of thunderstorms and lightning