Dr. Nishu Chopra
Scientist , Thermal Geophysics, Rock Mechanics and Paleomagnetism
Specialization
Geothermal
Research Area
Dr. Nishu Chopra has received her B.Sc. degree in Computer Science with Physics and M.Sc. (Tech.) degree in Applied Geophysics from Kurukshetra University (India). She holds a Ph. D. in Geophysics with a specialization in Thermal Geophysics from Andhra University (Visakhapatnam, India). She is experienced in dealing with continental geothermal data. Her research work comprises the acquisition, processing, modelling, and interpretation of heat flow, thermal conductivity, and heat production data to elucidate the thermal structure of the lithosphere. She has expertise in the thermal properties of crustal rocks at elevated temperatures.
Ongoing Research Projects
- Application of bottom hole temperature of the oil well to determine heat flow and thermal structure and its implication in seismogenesis: A case study from Kachchh basin, India (PI)
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Geothermal prospecting in Tattapani hot spring region through integrated geophysical approach for industrial applications (Member)
Honors & Awards
- Heat flow fellowship (2024): Visiting Guest Scientist at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), Potsdam, Germany
- Certificate of Appreciation (2023): CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad, India
- Young Scientist Award (2022): Telangana Academy of Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- International Travel Grant (2016): 35th International Geological Congress (IGC), Cape Town, South Africa.
Publications
- L. Ray, S. Dey, Nishu Chopra (2024). Radioelement abundances and heat production in the Paleoarchaean and early Neoarchaean granitoids of the Singhbhum Craton, eastern India: Thermal and geodynamic implications. Geophysical Journal International, 236(2), 924-945.
- L. Ray, Nishu Chopra, N. Podugu, P.B. Sarolkar, A. Dutta, S.K. Prajapati, A.P. Dudhate (2023). Report on Workshop on “Geothermal Energy Resources of India: Present Status and Way Forward” at CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad. Journal of Geological Society of India, 99(11), 1626-1629.
- L. Ray, Nishu Chopra, S. P. Singh, S. Hiloidari, S. E. Rao (2023). Thermal conductivity at elevated temperature, density and geochemical signatures for the massive rhyolites of the Bundelkhand Craton, central India. Geophysical Journal International, 232, 1742-1755. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggac376
- L. Ray, R. K. Gupta, Nishu Chopra, D. Gopinadh, S. K. Dwivedi (2021b). Thermal and physical properties of basalt trap and basement cores from a deep borehole in the Koyna−Warna, Deccan Volcanic Province, western India: Implications on thermal modeling and seismogenesis. Earth Space and Science, 8, e2021EA001645. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021EA001645
- L. Ray, Nishu Chopra, S. Hiloidari, N. N. Naidu, V. Kumar (2021a). Thermal conductivity of granitoids of varying composition up to 300 °C and implications for crustal thermal models. Geophysical Journal International, 227, 316-332. https:doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggab191.
- Nishu Chopra, L. Ray, S. Dey, A. Mitra (2020b). Thermal conductivity, density, petrological and geochemical characteristics of granitoids from Singhbhum craton, eastern India. Geothermics, 87, 101855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2018.03.011.
- Nishu Chopra, L. Ray (2020a). Effect of temperature-pressure dependent thermal conductivity on 1-D crustal thermal modelling. Journal of Indian Geophysical Union, 24(1), 1-6.
- Nishu Chopra, L. Ray, M. Satyanarayanan, R. Elangovan (2018). Evaluate best-mixing model for estimating thermal conductivity for granitoids from mineralogy: A case study for the granitoids of the Bundelkhand craton, central India. Geothermics, 75, 1-14. https//doi.org/10.1016/j.geothermics.2018.03.011.
Books
Research Scholars
Educational Qualification
Ph. D, M.Tech (Geophysics), B.Sc. (Comp. Sci., Maths, Phys.)
Proffessional Experience
Scientist, CSIR-NGRI, 2022-Present
Research Scholar, CSIR-NGRI, 2014-2022
Proffessional Affiliations