Nagaland University hosted an international lecture series with AGH University of Krakow on Tethyan geodynamics, Himalayan stratigraphy, seismic hazards and global research collaboration.
DIMAPUR — The Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, hosted an international lecture series and interactive session on August 6 on the theme "From Alps to the Himalaya: Tethyan Geodynamics, Stratigraphy and Seismic Hazard" in collaboration with AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
The programme was organised under the Polish grant project, "Internationalisation of AGH University of Krakow through Educational and Research Cooperation with Academic Institutions in Central and South Asia," an update stated.
It aimed to promote collaborative research and educational opportunities through comparative studies of the European (Alpine) and Himalayan orogenic systems.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. SK Singh, Dean of the School of Sciences, highlighted the significance of Tethyan Himalayan-Alpine dynamics and encouraged participants to actively engage in scientific discussions.
Dr. Michał Krobicki of AGH University of Krakow highlighted the key geological features of the Alpine system, inspiring young researchers while outlining upcoming collaborative projects and workshops.
Addressing the gathering, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. N Venuh underscored the importance of international academic partnerships and comparative research in advancing geoscientific knowledge.
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The technical and interactive session, moderated by Ch. Mangi Khuman, featured presentations by faculty members, students and invited delegates. Dr. Krobicki spoke on the occurrence of Tethyan fossils, depositional environment reconstructions and their geodynamic significance. Dr. Krzysztof Starzec presented an overview of quaternary seismic deposits in the Indian and Nepalese Himalayas, while Dr. Anna Kwietniak demonstrated geophysical subsurface exploration techniques and earthquake hazard studies.
The programme concluded with discussions on strengthening long-term academic and research collaboration between Nagaland University and AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
Earlier, the inaugural session, chaired by Prof. SK Srivastava, began with a welcome address by Prof. Vikoleno Rino, Head of the Department of Geology.