Plate tectonics - geodynamic, palaeogeography and palaeoceanography

March 21 - April 22, 2022

KEYNOTE LECTURES

PhD Michał Krobicki - Department of General Geology and Geotourism, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Asst. Prof. Kabi Raj Paudyal - Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

DATES

Language of instruction: English
Courses will be organized online at AGH UST UPeL platform.
Total number of course hours: 30h+15h

Content and materials will be available only for registered and accepted students.

LECTURERS

PhD Michał Krobicki

Department of General Geology and Geotourism,
Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection
AGH University of Science and Technology 
30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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Michał Krobicki published more than one hundred fifty scientific papers on: stratigraphy, palaeontology, regional geology, palaeogeography, plate tectonics, palaeoceanography, palaeoclimatology. He gave more than one hundred seminars/lectures during international conferences/symposiums and some invited lectures (outside of Poland). His main field of interest is focus to history of the Alpine structures from Africa (Morocco – High Atlas) trough European Alps/Carpathians and Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet realms, especially from Jurassic perspective.
He is the leader of the International GeosCience Programme 710 (IGCP 710) under the auspices of UNESCO (2020-2024) untitled: Western Tethys meets Eastern Tethys, and memeber of several others IGCP projects. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Geotourism magazine – international journal of geosciences, geoparks and Earth sciences. At the AGH UST he is Coordinator for bilateral cooperation with universities of Southeast Asian countries (including Nepal) on both scientific and educational levels. His long-term cooperation with these countries increases impact on strengthening academic ties and openness.

Asst.Professor Kabi Raj Paudyal 

Central Department of Geology

Tribhuvan University

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Present Position: Senior Asst. Prof. in Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur

Present Responsibility: Coordinator of master’s degree Program of Engineering Geology

Academic Responsibility:

1. Editor-In-Chief: Journal of Academic Research published by National University Teachers' Association of Nepal, University Campus, Kirtipur and

2. Managing Editor: Stratigraphic Association of Nepal (SAN).

3. Past Responsibilities:

 Past President, Nepal Geological Society (NGS) (2017-2019).

Co-Convener: 10^th Nepal Geological Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal-2021

Chairman: Conference/International Association of Engineering Geology and Environment (IAEG)/ARC-11 (2017), Kathmandu

Chairman: 9th Nepal Geological Congress (2018), Kathmandu (2018)

 Convener: Upcoming Himalayan Karakoram Tibet (HKT) Workshop going to be held in Pokhara-2022, Nepal.

Field of Expert                           Geological Mapping, Petrology, Economic Mineral Deposits, Himalayan Geology, Engineering Geology, Hazard Mapping, Tectonics and Structural Geology

Academic Experience                  20 years University Teaching and Research in Nepal Himalaya

ABOUT THE COURSE

General Himalayan geology:

1. Concept of thrust sheet evolution and root zone problems of Lesser Himalayan Nappe and Klippen.

2. Deformation history of the Himalaya in relation to plate tectonics.

3. Metamorphism in Himalaya especially the mechanism of inverted metamorphism.

4. Mineral Resources in Nepal Himalaya and link with plate tectonics (multiple choice question answer teaching)

5. Active faults and its mapping in Nepal Himalaya

6. Distribution of igneous rocks in Nepal Himalaya

7. Geology of India, Pakisthan, Myanmar, Bhutan and Pamir region (Project work)

8. Locating the MBT in Nepal Himalaya and adjacent regions: Problems and controversies.

Geological hazards in Nepal:

9. Drainage system of the Himalaya and its tectonic implications

10. Landslide problems and situations in Nepal (Group discussion)

11. Aquifer system of Terai-Bhabar and Siwalik region of Nepal

Geology in practice:

12. Field visit pattern and data generation techniques in Tribhuvan University (at Central Department of Geology).

13. How to write a good field diary by geologists: an experience sharing

14. Research gap and recent trend of research in Nepal Himalaya: Problems and way forward (conference for students)

The programme is co-financed by the European Social Fund under the ‘Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development’ non-competitive project entitled  “Support for institutional capacity of Polish HEIs through establishment and implementation of international study programmes” (Action: 3.3 Internationalization of Polish higher education), specified in the application for project funding no. POWR.03.03.00-00-PN16 /18).

Contribution of European Funds: PLN 114 940,00