Dr. Fareeduddin is National Mineral Award winner for his outstanding contribution related to application of geochemical concepts for identification of gold and tungsten mineralization in Rajasthan. He superannuated as Director, Geological Survey of India after serving over three decades in the Geological Survey of India between 1983 and 2015. He was also Member, National Centre for Mineral Targeting, under the Ministry of, Mines, Government of India. During 2016 to 2023, he worked as Principal Consultant Geologist, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRC) providing expert advice to the engineers and the management of the BMRCL on various engineering geological aspects related to the underground construction of the tunnels in Bangalore city. He was also the Chairman, Legacy Committee for 36th International Geological Congress (2016-2020). He is member of various geo scientific committees and in the editorial board of scientific journals. He worked as faculty at Geological Survey of India Training Institute, taught geological mapping, petrology, geochemistry and mineral exploration, currently he holds the position of Principal Consultant -Geo Marine Solutions Pvt Ltd for onshore exploration works.
Advisor
(Former Director, Geological Survey of India)
M. Sc. Geology, PhD
Dr. Fareeduddin is National Mineral Award winner for his outstanding contribution related to application of geochemical concepts for identification of gold and tungsten mineralization in Rajasthan. He superannuated as Director, Geological Survey of India after serving over three decades in the Geological Survey of India between 1983 and 2015. He was also Member, National Centre for Mineral Targeting, under the Ministry of, Mines, Government of India. During 2016 to 2023, he worked as Principal Consultant Geologist, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRC) providing expert advice to the engineers and the management of the BMRCL on various engineering geological aspects related to the underground construction of the tunnels in Bangalore city. He was also the Chairman, Legacy Committee for 36th International Geological Congress (2016-2020). He is member of various geo scientific committees and in the editorial board of scientific journals. He worked as faculty at Geological Survey of India Training Institute, taught geological mapping, petrology, geochemistry and mineral exploration, currently he holds the position of Principal Consultant -Geo Marine Solutions Pvt Ltd for onshore exploration works.