Earth Science Forum Lecture Series 2026
22 October 2026
From Earth Observation to Intelligent Predictions: GeoAI for Understanding and Managing Earth Systems
Prof. Biswajeet Pradhan
Distinguished Professor & Director
CAMGIS, UTS: University of Technology Sydney, Australia
16 October 2026
Radiating Mafic Dyke Swarms: How Far Can They Go? Insights from Venus
Dr. Hafida El Bilali
Research Scientist
Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
15 October 2026
Large Igneous Provinces and Their Dyke Swarms: Earth-System Evolution and Insights for the Dharwar Craton
Prof. Richard E. Ernst
Department of Earth Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
08 September 2026
Teachers' Day Lecture 2026
Dr. Viswajanani J. Sattigeri
Scientist H & Head
CSIR – Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
01 September 2026
TRISHNA: An Indo-French High Resolution Thermal Infrared mission for understanding Earth System Science
Dr. Bimal K Bhattacharya
Sci./Eng.- G
Space Applications Centre, ISRO
30 June 2026
Transformative Role of Machine Learning in Addressing Climate and Weather-related Challenges
Prof. Subimal Ghosh FNASc, FASc, FNAE
Head, Centre for Climate Studies & Institute Chair Professor,
Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay
17 June 2026
Deep Ocean Mission and Blue Economy
Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy
Mission Director, Deep Ocean Mission
Former Director, NCCR
30 April 2026
Reconstructing some of the Iconic Fossil Vertebrates of India
Prof. Rajeev Patnaik FNASc, FASc
Centre of Advanced Study in Geology
Panjab University, Chandigarh
13 March 2026
Archean granitoids and secular changes in geodynamic processes: Insights from Dharwar Craton
Prof. M. Jayananda
Adjunct Professor and J.C. Bose National Fellow,
NIAS Bangalore