Group Members

R. Valli Divya (PhD Student)

I did my B.Sc. in Geology from National College (Bharatidasan University) and my M.Sc. in Geology from IIT Bhubaneswar. I have carried out research internships at PRL, Ahmedabad and IISC, Banglaore. I was featured in the documentary “Unearthing the Treasures of Ariyalur” (Lime Soda films) and been involved with NSS (National Service Scheme) during bachelors degree. I started my PhD at IIT Gandhinagar in July 2022 with CSIR-NET JRF. I am interested in understanding the importance of geological materials at conditions relevant to planetary interiors

I am a member of Geological Society of America, International Geoscience Education Organisation and UNIFY (United Nations International Federation of Youth for Water and Climate). I have done training with the  UN Women Training Centre on gender equality and women empowerment. 

Gulshan Kumar (PhD Student)

 I have completed my BS-MS from IISER Kolkata with a major in Physical Sciences and minor in Geological sciences. My M.Sc dissertation dealt with the 'Phenomenon of Over-blowing in Whistle'. I started my Doctoral degree at IITGN in July 2022. I am interested in understanding the behavior of Materials under extreme conditions.  

I am a two time bronze medalist in javelin throw and two times gold medalist in kabaddi (inter-IISER meet).