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Read this doc on Scribd: vksharma bkgrd V.K.SHARMA, Geologist Sr in the Geological Survey of India [Project : Landslide Hazard Studies], Northern Region, Sec E, Aliganj, Lucknow (vksharma_gsi@yahoo.co.in) did his Bachelor of Science in Geology at the Meerut University, Meerut, India in 1975. He obtained his Masters in Applied Geology from the erstwhile University of Roorkee (now IIT-Roorkee), India in 1977. His areas of specialization are Engineering Geology, Landslide Investigation, Landslide hazard zoning, Macro seismic investigations and geo-environment impact studies of major civil structures. He has during the last 27 years accomplished various assignments dealing with geotechnical studies of dams, communications projects, urban centers, natural hazard studies and geo-environmental impact assessment of water resource development projects etc. essentially in the Himalayan terrain. He has contributed over 65 technical papers in various national and international journals/seminars symposia/workshops besides over 40 technical reports dealing with engineering geology and natural hazards
