Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan

Prof. Dr. Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan
PhD, M.Sc, B.Sc, FHEA
Head of Applied Sciences Department
Professor

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 348
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2521
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: prasanna@curtin.edu.my

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/MV_Prasanna
Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205341080
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9555-5337

Background

Dr M.V. Prasanna currently working as a Professor and Head of Applied Sciences Department in Curtin University, Malaysia. He completed his Ph.D degree in 2008 at Annamalai University, India. He was a gold medallist in Post graduate degree. He has qualified State Educational Test (SET) under University Grants Commission (UGC), India for lectureship. He is a Fellow in Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK. He has 15 years of teaching and research experience, produced 3 PhD, 3 M.Phil and 8 Honours students under his guidance. He has published more than 100 Journal papers (indexed in Web of Science and Scopus) and 13 book chapters. Currently, he has the h-index of 32 from Scopus database. He has co-edited books and journal special issues, published by Elsevier and Springer. Currently, he is focusing on geochemical controls on water and sediment characteristics and their impact on human health and the environment.

Academic History

  • PhD (Geology-Hydrogeochemistry), Annamalai University, India (July 2008).
  • MSc (Applied Geology), Annamalai University, India (May 2004).
  • BSc (Geology), Madurai Kamaraj University, India (April 2001).

Research Interests

  • Hydrogeochemistry
  • Geochemical modelling
  • Isotope geochemistry 
  • Environmental geochemistry for soils and sediments
  • Geoelectrical method for water resources
  • Cave water geochemistry
  • Climate change 
  • Radiation measurements
  • Microplastics
  • Submarine groundwater discharge
  • Sustainable water resource management

Awards

  • “Best Paper Award” in International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation and Economy (ICDATE) 2023. Curtin University Malaysia.
  • “Best Lecturer Award” in Applied Geology Department, Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia at the Student Choice Awards in 2014, 2015 & 2020.
  • King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) for Research Institute has endorsed our paper entitled “A study on the defluoridation in water by using natural soil” for KACST awards for the best paper published in Applied Water Science Journal in collaboration with Springer for the year 2013. The article chosen reflect not only excellent science, but also the potential impact of the discoveries. The winning authors received the KACST Certificate, Medal and $5,000 (cited in the The Borneo Post Newspaper, Sunday February 22, 2015, Miri, Malaysia).
  • Awarded for “Best Publication for Lecturer” in School of Engineering and Science, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak, 2010 based on Excellence in Research for Australian Ranking (Cited in The Borneo Post Newspaper, Friday June 11, 2010, Miri, Malaysia).
  • Awarded JRF (Junior Research Fellow) by the DST (Department of Science and Technology), India in the project entitled “Hydrogeochemical and Isotopic studies in the Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu, India “, February 2004 – March 2007.
  • Awarded for the best paper presented in the national seminar on “Hydrology” at Madras University, Chennai, India 24th -25th, August, 2006.
  • Received gold medal for securing first rank in M.Sc., (Applied Geology) from Annamalai University, India for the year 2002-2004.
  • Received Ramasamy Padayachiar Endowment, instituted by the government of Tamilnadu for the year 2003-2004 in recognition of academic performance.
  • Received Thiru. A.Jayabalan prize for securing the first rank in the paper “Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology” of the M.Sc., (Applied Geology) degree examination.

Copyright

  • Modified push point sampler. Application no. LY2023Q04212.
  • Modified seepage meter. Application no. LY2023Q04213.
  • Metals in different size fractions (methodology flowchart). Application no. Y2022Q05844.
  • Miri Geology Mobile Apps. Application no. LY2022Q05843.

Publications (Journal/Book Chapter/Conference)

A. Book Chapters

  1. NM. Shameera, M.V. Prasanna (2023). Hydrochemistry and water quality assessment in Labuan Island, Malaysia. Recent Advances in Environmental Sustianbility. P.Li and V.Elumalai (eds.), Environmental Earth Sciences. Doi. 10.1007/978-3-031-34783-2_3
  2. K. Shankar, G. Gnanachandrasamy, M. Mahalakshmi, N. Devaraj, M.V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi (2021) Meteorological parameters and COVID-19 spread – Russia a case study. Environmental Resilience and Transformation in times of covid-19. Climate change effects on environmental functionality. AL. Ramanathan (Eds.), 2021, pp 179-190, Elsevier.
  3. D. Aaisyah, S. Sahari, A.A Shah, A. Qadir, M.V. Prasanna, R. Shalaby (2021) COVID-19 as an opportunity to make field-based earth sciences and other similar courses easily accessible and affordable. Environmental Resilience and Transformation in times of covid-19. Climate change effects on environmental functionality. AL. Ramanathan (Eds.), 2021, pp 333-342, Elsevier.
  4. M.V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, C. Thivya, S. Venkatramanan, N. Murali Krishnan (2019) A statistical approach to identify the temporal and spatial variations in the geochemical process of a coastal aquifer, South east coast of India. GIS and Geostatistical Techniques for Groundwater Science. S. Venkatramanan (Eds), 2019, pp 223-235, Elsevier.
  5. Sang Yong Chung, S. Venkataramanan, Hussam Eldin Elzain, S. Selvam, M.V. Prasanna (2019) Supplementary of missing data in groundwater-level variations of peak type using geostatistical methods. GIS and Geostatistical Techniques for Groundwater Science. S. Venkatramanan (Eds), 2019, pp 33-41, Elsevier.
  6. S. Chidambaram, S. Pethaperumal, R. Thilagavathi, V. Dhanu Radha, C. Thivya, M.V. Prasanna, K. Tirumalesh, Banaja Rani Panda (2019) Seasonal variations of groundwater geochemistry in coastal aquifers, Pondicherry region, South India. Coastal Zone Management. M. Ramkumar (Eds), 2019, pp 361-380, Elsevier.
  7. S. Chidambaram, C. Thivya, AL. Ramanathan, R. Thilagavathi, M.V. Prasanna (2018) Characterization of coastal aquifers in SE coast of India. Groundwater of South Asia. Abhijit Mukherjee (Eds), 2018, pp 475-495
  8. R. Thilagavathi, S. Chidambaram, C. Thivya, S. Pethaperumal, K. Tirumalesh, M.V. Prasanna (2016) Application of statistical techniques to identify the hydrogeochemical processes in coastal aquifers of Pondicherry region, Tamil Nadu. Geostatistical and Geospatial approaches for the characterization of natural resources in the environment. N. Janardhana Raju (Eds), 2016, pp 251-258.
  9. S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, C. Thivya, M.V. Prasanna, N. Ganesh, U. Karmegam (2015) A comparative study on the arsenic levels in groundwaters of Gangetic alluvium and coastal aquifers in India. Safe and Sustainable use of Arsenic-Contaminated aquifers in the Gangetic Plain. AL. Ramanathan, S. Johnston, A. Mukherjee, B. Nath (Eds), 2015, IV, 285 p. 82. ISBN 978-3-319-16123-5. 
  10. S.Chidambaram, K.Tirumalesh, M.V.Prasanna, R.Thilagavathi, S.Pethaperumal, G.Johnson Babu, P.Paramaguru (2015) Stable Isotopic Signatures for hydrogeochemical characterisation of groundwater from Pondicherry to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Management of Water, Energy and Bio-resources in the Era of Climate Change.
  11. S. Chidambaram, AL. Ramanathan, M.V. Prasanna and R. Manivannan (2011) Application of Hydro-Geochemical and Geo-Electrical Techniques to identify the impact of Tsumani in the coastal groundwater. The Tsunami Threat – Research and Technology. INTECH publisher, Edited by: Nils-Axel Mörner, ISBN 978-953-307-552-5, Chapter 28, page. 596-620, Publication date: January 2011.
  12. M.V.Prasanna (2010). Speciation of Ions in groundwater and its applications. Groundwater monitoring and management through hydrogeochemical modeling approach. I.K International Publishing group Pvt. Ltd. India, 624p, pp. 49-62. ISBN 9789380578163.
  13. M.V.Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, R. Nagarajan, S. Rajalingam and A. Elayaraja (2010). Geophysical Investigation in different litho units of Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu, India. Recent trend in Water Research: Hydrochemical and Hydrological perspectives. I.K International Publishing group Pvt. Ltd. India, 247p, pp. 1-7. ISBN: 9789380026916.
  14. M.V.Prasanna, S.Chidambaram, R.Nagarajan, A.Elayaraja and S.Rajalingam (2010). A study on trace metal pollution in the Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu, India. Recent trend in Water Research: Hydrochemical and Hydrological perspectives. I.K International Publishing group Pvt. Ltd. India, 247p, pp. 67-73. ISBN: 9789380026916.

B. Journal Publications

2024

  1. Yi Ning Fong, Dodge-Wan Dominique, M.V. Prasanna (2024). Observations on palynology of the Tukau Formation in northwest Sarawak, Malaysia. Bulletin of the Geological Society of Malaysia 78: 75-90 (indexed in Scopus and MyCite).
  2. Sun Veer Moollye, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, M. Anshuman, S. Chidambaram, Chua Han Bing (2024). A spatio-temporal assessment of seawater quality in Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef: Evaluating for metal pollution, sources and dynamics. Regional Studies in Marine Science 80: 103903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103903 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 2.1)
  3. M.V. Prasanna, Dodge-Wan Dominique (2024). Baseline survey of environmental parameters, radiation, and drip water hydrochemistry in Niah Caves (Sarawak, Malaysia). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. Doi:10.1007/s10661-024-13133-9 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 2.9).
  4. M.V. Prasanna, Anshuman, M, Dayarnan Raj, S, Jaithish, J (2024). Assessment of microplastics in highland rock salts of Northern Borneo. Journal of Environmental Management. 368: 122207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122207 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 8).
  5. Seow Sheng Qin, M.V. Prasanna, Dominique Dodge-Wan (2024). Distribution of natural radioactivity in different geological formations and their environmental risk assessment in Malaysia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33906-6 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 5.4)
  6. Fiona Bassy William, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan (2024). Spatial and temporal distribution of geochemical elements and their processes in different size fractions – Miri River (NW Borneo). Kuwait Journal of Science 51(1). 100136. doi.org/10.1016/j.kjs.2023.10.004. (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.1)

2023

  1. V. H. Loo, M.V. Prasanna, K. L. S. Fwu, F. Anthony and F. Motalebi, “Development of Mobile Apps for Miri Geology: Enhancing Student Learning,” 2023 International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation & Economy (ICDATE), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICDATE58146.2023.10248764.
  2. Anshuman Mishra, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, S. Chidambaram (2023). Spatiotemporal distribution of microplastics in Miri coastal area, NW Borneo: inference from a periodical observation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Doi 10.1007/s11356-023-29582-7 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)
  3. Fiona Bassy William, M.V. Prasanna, Anshuman Mishra (2023). Microclimatic variation in Miri Region (NW Borneo): Inference from rainfall and temperature trends, isotopic signature and air mass movement. Journal of Climate Change 9(3): 51-65 (indexed in WoS).
  4. Rakesh Roshan Gantayat, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, S. Chidambaram (2023). Spatial and temporal variations of geochemical processes and toxicity of water, sediments, and suspended solids in Sibuti River Estuary, NW Borneo. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28596-5. (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)
  5. M.V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, S. Venkatramanan, S. Selvam (2023). Editoral: Environmental isotopes for water resource management. Frontier in Water 5: 1211029. Doi. 10.0089/frwa.2023.1211029 (Scopus indexed).
  6. G. Rakesh Roshan, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, S. Chidambaram (2023). Distribution and fractionation of metals in tropical estuarine sediments, NW Norneo: Implication for ecological risk assessment. Journal of Geochemical Exploration. 252, 107253. (Indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.166).
  7. Jossiana binti Yussibnosh, M.V. Prasanna, Ninu Krishnan M.V (2023). Geochemical evaluation of mud volcanic sediment and water in Northern Borneo: A baseline study. Total Environment Research Themes. 100033. Doi.org/10.1016/j.totert.2023.100033.
  8. Dominique Dodge-Wan, M.V. Prasanna, Sheng Qin Seow (2023). Micro-mapping of terrestrial gamma radiation dose rate in typical urban homes in Miri City (Sarawak, Malaysia). Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. Doi.org/10.1007/s10967-023-08838-z (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.371).
  9. Parvin Raj Suresh Raj, M.V. Prasanna (2023). Occurrence and distribution of geochemical elements in Miri estuary, NW Borneo: Evaluating for processes, sources and pollution status. Chemosphere 316: 137838 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 8.943)
  10. Inez Neysa anak Nyambar, M.V. Prasanna (2023). Assessment on urban lakes along the coastal region of Miri, NW Borneo: implication for hydrochemistry, water quality, and pollution risk. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25172-9. (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)

2022

  1. I.B. Asmau, P. Eswaran, A.A. Firas, T.G. Haylay, D.W. Cecilia, S. Hassan, M.V. Prasanna, S.W. Boon, Y.Y. Jemilat (2022). Optimization of CO2 sorption onto Spent Shale with Diethylenetriamine (DETA) and Ethylenediamine (EDA). Materials 15, 8293 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.748).
  2. Ming Xian Gan, M.V. Prasanna (2022) Spatial and temporal variation of aquifer vulnerability in Miri coastal region of NW Borneo using resistivity survey and GIS. Regional Studies in Marine Science. 102651 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 2.166)
  3. O. Stephan, M.V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, R. Nagarajan, K. Clem (2022) Delineation of highland saline groundwater sources in Ba’klalan region of NE Borneo to improve the salt-making production using geochemical and geophysical approaches. Chemosphere 307, 135721. Doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135721 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 8.943)
  4. A.T Aliza Marai, M.V. Prasanna (2022). Occurrence, distribution and sources of microplastics in beach sediments of Miri coast, NW Borneo. Chemosphere 305: 135368. (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 8.943)
  5. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith, S. Chidambaram (2022) Isoscapes to address the regional precipitation trends in the equatorial region of southeast Asia. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth. Doi.org/10.1016/j.pce.2022.103159 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.311)
  6. M. Nepolian, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, S. Selvam, N. Devaraj, G. Gnanachandrasamy, M. Mahalakshmi (2022) Source, mobilization and distribution of uranium in a complex aquifer system: a spatial and temporal evaluation using geochemical, statistics and GIS approach. Environmental Earth Sciences. Doi.org/10.1007/s12665-022-10291-2 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 2.784).
  7. S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, K. Shankar, S. Dhanu Radha, G. Gnanachandrasamy, AL. Ramanathan, B. Prosun (2022) SARS-CoV-2 phase I transmission and mutability linked to the interplay of climatic variables: a global observation on the pandemic spread. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-17481-8 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223).
  8. S. Chidambaram, Banajarani Panda, K. Tirumelash, M.V. Prasanna, S. Dhiraj, AL. Ramanathan (2022) Isotopic signatures to address the groundwater recharge in coastal aquifers. Marine Pollution Bulletin 174 (2022) 113273. (indexed in Q1, IF 7.301)
  9. K. Pradeep, S. Chidambaram, H. Seshadhri, Banajarani Panda, K. Brindha, M.V. Prasanna, G. Ramesh, N. Ganesh (2022) A study on geochemistry and sources of colloidal fractions in coastal groundwater from different lithologies. Journal of Earth System Science 131: 62 Doi.org/10.1007/s12040-022-01812-5. (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.912)
  10. S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, M. Nepolian, K. Pradeep, P. Banajarani, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi (2022) Groundwater quality assessment for irrigation by adopting new suitability plot and spatial analysis based on fuzzy logic technique. Environmental Research 204 (2022): 111729 (indexed in Q1, IF 8.399)
  11. M. Mahalakshmi, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, N. Devaraj, GI. Gunarani, M. Gnanasekar, SK. Sahoo (2022) Mobilization and health risk assessment of fertilizer induced uranium in coastal groundwater. Environmental Research 203 (2022): 111791 (indexed in Q1, IF 8.399)

2021

  1. N. Devaraj, S. Chidambaram, K. Pradeep, M. Mahalakshmi, H. Muhammed, M.V. Prasanna, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi (2021) Impact of monsoon shower on the hydrogeochemistry of groundwater along the lithological contact: a case study from South India. Applied Water Science, doi. 10.1007/s13201-021-01538-7 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.874)
  2. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H.Vijith (2021) Analysis of trace metal concentration in rainwater samples collected from spatially separated coastal cities facing the South China Sea in Northern Sarawak, Borneo. Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment 15(4), 2021076. (indexed in Scopus)
  3. H.Vijith, M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna (2021) Modelling spatial variation in erosional status and geomorphic evolution of the Limbang River Basin in Northern Borneo through Hypsometric analysis. Geocarto International. Doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2021.2002428 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 4.889)
  4. M.V. Prasanna and S. Chidambaram (2021) Monsoon impact on the air quality during SAR-CoV-2 pandemic spread in Central Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah: Pre, during and post lockdown scenarios. Journal of Climate Change 7: 57-68 (indexed in WoS)
  5. M.V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, K. Shankar, G. Gnanachandrasamy (2021) Determination of vulnerable regions of SARS-CoV-2 in Malaysia using meteorology and air quality data. Environment, Development and Sustainability. Doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01719-z (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.219)
  6. S. Venkatramanan, S. Selvam, M.V. Prasanna (2021) Recent environmental geochemical trends in water and sediments – a framework on OSPRC. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28: 18422-18422. doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13496-3 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)
  7. S. Selvam, K. Jesuraja, S. Venkatramanan, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, K. Sivakumar (2021) Delineation saline and fresh water aquifers in Tuticorin of southern India by using geophysical techniques. Environment, Development and Sustainability. Doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01409-w (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.219)
  8. C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, R. Thilagavathi, M. Mahalakshmi, N. Devaraj, S. Dhanu Radha (2021) Potential interplay of Uranium with geochemical variables and mineral saturation states in groundwater. Applied Water Science 11:75 doi.org/10.1007/s13201-021-01396-3 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.874)
  9. S. Muthusamy, M. Jayaprakash, K. Sivakumar, S. Venkatramanan, M.V. Prasanna. S. Selvam, S. Chidambaram (2021) Elemental geochemistry of surface sediments from Manakudy estuary, south-west coast of India: Inferences to sources of elements and their accumulation. Geological Journal 1-19 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.489)
  10. Dominique Dodge-Wan, M.V. Prasanna (2021). Terrestrial gamma radiation dose rate mapping and influence of building materials: case study at Curtin University campus (Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia). Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 328: 163-180. doi.org/10.1007/s10967-021-07641-y (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.371)
  11. N. Devaraj, Banajarani Panda, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, Dhiraj Kr Singh, AL. Ramanathan, S.K. Sahoo (2021) Spatio-temporal variations of Uranium in groundwater: Implication to the environment and human health. Science of the Total Environment 775: 145787. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145787 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 7.963)
  12. V. Agastheeswaran, P. Udayaganesan, K. Sivakumar, S. Venkatramanan, M.V. Prasanna, S. Selvam (2021) Identification of groundwater potential zones using geospatial approach in Sivagangai district, South India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 14:8. doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-06316-4. (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.827)
  13. C. Thivya, K. Tirumalesh, G. Gnanachandrasamy, K. Shankar, S. Venkatramanan, S. Chidambaram. M.V. Prasanna (2021) Occurrence of heavy metals in groundwater along the lithological interface of K/T boundary, Peninsular India: A special focus on source, geochemical mobility and health risk. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 80: 183-207. doi.org/10.1007/s00244-020-00803-1 (indexed in WoS, Q3, 2.804)
  14. V.S. Adithya, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, K. Tirumalesh, c. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi (2021) Health risk implication and spatial distribution of Radon in groundwater along the lithological contact in South India. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 80: 308-318. doi.org/10.1007/s00244-020-00798-9 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.804)
  15. U. Vasudevan, Rakesh Roshan Gantayat, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, S. Venkatramanan, N. Devaraj, M. Nepolian, N. Ganesh (2021) Microbial contamination and its associations with major ions in shallow groundwater along coastal Tamil Nadu. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 43(2): 1069-1088 doi.org/10.1007/s10653-020-00712-1. (WoS indexed, Q1, IF 4.609)

2020

  1. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2020) Trend characteristics of rainy days and evaporation at a tropical rainforest region in East Malaysia, Borneo. Earth Sciences Research Journal 24(3): 301-311 (indexed in WoS, Q4, IF 0.779)
  2. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2020) Seasonal hydrochemical dynamics of surface water in the Limbang River, Northern Borneo – evaluating for spatial and temporal trends. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 13: 980 doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05936-0 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.827)
  3. Banajarani Panda, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, N. Ganesh, M.V. Prasanna, U. Vasudevan (2020) Source governed trace metal anomalies in groundwater of foothill aquifer and its health effect. Applied Water Science 10: 173. DOI: 10.1007/s13201-020-01253-9 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.874)
  4. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2020) Chemical characteristics of rainwater in the tropical rainforest region in northwestern Borneo. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27: 36994-37010 doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-09542-1 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)
  5. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2020) Spatial and temporal characteristics of monthly rainfall over Limbang River Basin, Northern Borneo: an evaluation through multivariate statistics. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 6: 2333-2343. doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-00817-7 (indexed in WoS)
  6. N. Sivakarun, P. Udayaganeshan, S. Chidambaram, S. Venkatramanan, M.V. Prasanna, K. Pradeep, Banajarani Panda (2020). Factors determining the hydrogeochemical processes occurring in shallow groundwater of coastal alluvial aquifer, India. Geochemistry 80: 125623. DOI: 10.1016/j.chemer.2020.125623 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.292)
  7. N. Devaraj, S. Chidambaram, U. Vasudevan, K. Pradeep, M. Nepolian, M.V. Prasanna, V.S. Adithya, R. Thilagavathi, S. Thivya, Banajarani Panda (2020) Determination of the major geochemical processes of groundwater along the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundry of Trichinopoly, Tamilnadu, India. Acta Geochimca 39: 760-781 Doi. 10.1007/s11631-020-00399-2 (indexed in WoS).
  8. V.S. Adithya, S. Chidambaram, K. Tirumalesh, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi, S. Venkatramanan, M.V. Prasanna, Dhanu R.S (2020) Seasonal changes in groundwater quality deterioration and chemometric analysis of pollution source identification in South India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27: 20037-20054. doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08258-6 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)

2019

  1. S. Manikandan, S. Chidambaram, M.V. Prasanna, Rakesh Roshan Ganayat (2019) Assessment of heavy metals pollution and stable isotopic signatures in hard rock aquifers of Krishnagiri district, South India. Geosciences 9: 200. doi:10.3390/geosciences9050200 (indexed in WoS).
  2. R. Paul, M.V. Prasanna, G. Rakesh Roshan, M.K. Singh (2019) Groundwater quality assessment in Jirania Block, west district of Tripura, India, using hydrogeochemical fingerprints. SN Applied Sciences 1(9): 1055. (indexed in WoS).
  3. Banajarani Panda, S. Chidambaram, K. Tirumalesh, N. Ganesh, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi, S. Venkatramanan, M.V. Prasanna, N. Devaraj, AL. Ramanathan (2019) An integrated novel approach to understand the process of groundwater recharge in mountain and riparian zone aquifer system of Tamil Nadu, India. Aquatic Geochemistry 25: 137-159. doi/org/10.1007/s10498-019-09357-8 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.517)
  4. R. Thilagavathi, S. Chidambaram, C. Thivya, K. Tirumalesh, S. Venkatramanan, S. Pethaperumal, M.V. Prasanna, N. Ganesh (2019) Influence of variations in rainfall pattern on the hydrogeochemistry of coastal groundwater – an outcome of periodic observation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26: 29173-29190 doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05962-w (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 4.223)
  5. C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, N. Devaraj, R. Thilagavathi, Banajarani Panda, K. Tirumalesh, M.V. Prasanna, U. Vasudevan, AL. Ramanathan (2019) Geochemical (process based) characterization of groundwater along KT boundary of South India. Geochemistry 79: 62-77. doi.org/10.1016/j.geoch.2018.11.005. (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.292)
  6. B. Navakanesh, AA. Shah, M.V. Prasanna (2019) Earthquake education through the use of documentary movies. Frontier of Earth Sciences 7:42. (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.498)
  7. M.V Ninu Krishnan, M.V Prasanna, H. Vijith (2019) Annual and seasonal rainfall trends in an equatorial tropical river basin in Malaysian Borneo. Environmental Modeling & Assessment 24: 569-584 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.333)
  8. M.V. Prasanna, Illiya Amalina Binti Ahmad Ramdzani, R. Nagarajan, S. Chidambaram, S. Venkatramanan (2019) Geoelectrical investigation along Miri coast, east Malaysia: evaluate the vulnerability of coastal aquifer. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (2019) 012042 (Scopus indexed).
  9. M. Cho Zin, G. Lenin, L. Huo Chong, M.V. Prasanna (2019) Real-time water quality system in internet of things. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 495 (2019) 012042 (Scopus indexed).
  10. VS. Adithya, S. Chidambaram, K. Tirumalesh, H.V. Mohokar, M.V. Prasanna (2017) Occurrence of Uranium in groundwater along the lithological contacts in central Tamilnadu, India: An isotope hydrogeochemical perspective. Exposure and Health 11: 277-290. DOI: 10.1007/s12403-017-0269-3 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF – 11.422).
  11. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijit (2018) Statistical analysis of trends in monthly precipitation at the Limbang River Basin, Sarawak (NW Borneo), Malaysia. Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics 131: 883-896. DOI: 10.1007/s00703-018-0611-8. (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 2.065)

2018

  1. M.V. Ninu Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2018) Fluctuations in monthly and annual rainfall trend in the Limbang River Basin, Malaysia: A statistical assessment to detect the influence of climate change. Journal of Climate Change 4(2): 15-29 (indexed in WoS)
  2. C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, Venkatraman, N. Ganesh, Banajarani Panda, M.V. Prasanna (2018) Short-term periodic observation of the relationship of climate variables to groundwater quality along the KT boundary. Journal of Climate Change 4(2): 77-86 (indexed in WoS)
  3. Banajarani Panda, S. Chidambaram, N. Ganesh, V.S. Adithya, M.V.Prasanna, K. Pradeep, U. Vasudevan (2018) A hydrochemical approach to estimate mountain front recharge in an aquifer system in Tamilnadu, India. Acta Geochemica 37: 465-488 (indexed in WoS)
  4. N. Devaraj, S. Chidambaram, RR. Gantayat, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi, M.V. Prasanna, B. Panda, VS. Adithya, U. Vasudevan (2018) An insight on the speciation and genetic imprint of bicartbonate ion in the groundwater along K/T boundary, South India. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11 (12). DOI: 10.1007/s12517-018-3622-3 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.827)
  5. S. Chidambaram, J. Sarathidasan, K. Srinivasamoorthy, C. Thivya, R. Thilagavathi, M.V. Prasanna, C. Singaraja (2018) Assessment of hydrogeochemical status of groundwater in a coastal region of Southeast coast of India. Applied Water Science 8:27. DOI: 10.1007/s13201-018-0649-2 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.874)
  6. S. Senthilkumar, B. Gowtham, M. Sundararajan, S.Chidambaram, J.Francis Lawrence, M.V.Prasanna (2018) Impact of landuse on the groundwater quality along coastal aquifer of Thiruvallur district, South India. Sustainable Water Resources Management 4: 849-873. DOI: 10.1007/s40899-017-0180-x (indexed in WoS).
  7. Banajarani Panda, S. Chidambaram, N. Ganesh, V.S. Adithya, K. Pradeep, U. Vasudevan, AL. Ramanathan, Shyam Ranjan, M.V. Prasanna, K. Paramaguru (2018) A study on mountain front recharge by using integrated techniques in the hard rock aquifers of southern India. Environment, Development and Sustainability 20: 2243-2259 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.219)

2017

  1. D. Dodge-Wan, M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, A. Anandkumar (2017) Epiphreatic caves in Niah Karst Tower (NW Borneo): Occurrence, morphology and hydrogeochemistry. Acta Carsologica 46: 149-163 (indexed in WoS, Q4, IF 0.822)
  2. M.V. Prasanna, R. Nagarajan, S. Chidambaram, A. Anand Kumar, C. Thivya (2017) Evaluation of hydrogeochemical characteristics and the impact of weathering in seepage water collected within the sedimentary formation. Acta Geochemica 36(1): 44-51 (Scopus indexed).
  3. R. Thilagavathi, S. Chidambaram, C. Thivya, M.V. Prasanna, K. Tirumalesh, S. Pethaperumal (2016) Dissolved organic carbon in multilayered aquifers of Pondicherry region (India): spatial and temporal variability and relationships to major ion chemistry. Natural Resources Research, 26(2): 119-135 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 5.146)
  4. C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, M.S. Rao, R. Thilagavathi, M.V. Prasanna, S. Manikandan (2017) Assessment of fluoride contaminations in groundwater of hard rock aquifers in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu (India). Applied Water Science 7(2): 1011-1023 (indexed in WoS, Q1, IF 3.874).
  5. S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, C. Thivya, U. Karmegam, M.V. Prasanna, AL. Ramanathan, K. Tirumalesh, P. Sasidhar (2016) A study on the arsenic concentration in groundwater of a coastal aquifer in south-east India: an integrated approach. Environmental, Development and Sustainability, 19(3): 1010-1040 (indexed in WoS, Q2, IF 3.219)
  6. C. Thivya, S. Chidambaram, R. Thilagavathi, K. Tirumalesh, M. Nepolian, M.V. Prasanna (2017) Spatial and temporal variations of radon concentrations in groundwater of hard rock aquifers in Madurai district, India. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 313: 603-609 (indexed in WoS, Q3, IF 1.371).
  7. MVN Krishnan, M.V. Prasanna, H. Vijith (2017) Optimisation of morphometric parameters of Limbang river basin, Borneo in the equatorial tropics for terrain characterization. Modeling Earth System and Environment 3: 1477-1490 (Scopus indexed)
  8. S. Chidambaram, M. Nepolian, AL. Ramanathan, J. Sarathidasan, R. Thilagavathi, C. Thivya, M.V. Prasanna, K. Srinivasamoorthy, Noble Jacob, Hemant Mohokar (2017) An attempt to identify and estimate the subsurface groundwater discharge in the south east coast of India. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment 6(2): 421-433 (Scopus Indexed).
  9. R. Thilagavathi, S. Chidambaram, C. Thivya, M.V. Prasanna, Tirumalesh Keesari, S. Pethaperumal (2017) Assessment of groundwater chemistry in layered coastal aquifers using multivariate statistical analysis. Sustainable Water Resources Management 3(1): 55-69 (Scopus indexed).

C. Conference Proceedings

  1. M.V.Prasanna, R.Nagarajan, A.Elayaraja and S.Chidambaram. Preliminary investigation on electrochemical parameters of Lake waters in and around Miri City, Malaysia. CUTSE 2011 Conference, Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia. 8-9th November, 2011.
  2. M.V.Prasanna and S.Chidambaram. Application of the Phreeqc Geochemical Model for Groundwater Studies. DST Sponsored Conference on “Role of Aqua Geochemical Modeling on Water Resources Pollution”, Annamalai University, India, 2011.
  3. G. Senthil Kumar, AL. Ramanathan, S. Chidambaram and M.V.Prasanna (2009). Hydrogeochemical studies of groundwater in Neyveli basin along the Cuddalore coast, SE coast of India. 2nd CUTSE International Conference 2009. Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia, 24 & 25th November 2009.
  4. M.V.Prasanna and S.Chidambaram (2009). Hydrogeochemical Modeling of Groundwater in the Gadilam River Basin, South India. Curtin Sarawak 1st International Symposium on Geology (ISGI-2009) “Utilizing innovative technologies for sustainable energy resources 2009” (5th Sep 2009).
  5. M.V.Prasanna and S.Chidambaram (2008). Hydrogeochemical nature of groundwater in the Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu, India. 1st Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International conference, CUTSE 2008, Malaysia, 24th – 27th November 2008.
  6. S.Chidambaram, M.V.Prasanna, K.Srinivasamoorthy and P.Anandhan (2007) A study on Thermodynamic stability of Groundwater in different litho units from Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu, India. Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies, Eds.: S.Rajendran et al., New Delhi Publishing Agency, New Delhi, pp.391- 400.
  7. K.Srinivasamoorthy, S.Chidambaram, P.Anandhan, S.Vasudevan and M.V.Prasanna (2007) Hydrogeochemistry of Fluoride in groundwater from NW part of Salem district, Tamilnadu. Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies, Eds.: S.Rajendran et al., New Delhi Publishing Agency, pp.413-422.
  8. A.John Peter, S.Chidambaram, M.V.Prasanna, K.Balaji, R.Ramesh, U.Karmegam, P.Paramaguru and S.Pethaperumal (2008). Identification of potable groundwater zones in and around Madurai region using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Proceeding on Hyperspectral remote sensing and spectral signatures applications, 2008. Eds: Rajendran et al., Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, pp. 289-297.
  9. K.Vijayaragavan, S.Chidambaram, M.V.Prasanna, K.Anandavel, S.Pethaperumal and A.John Peter (2008). Groundwater budgeting using GIS in a part of Pondicherry. Proceeding on Hyperspectral remote sensing and spectral signatures applications, 2008. Eds: Rajendran et al., Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, pp. 345-357.
  10. M.V.Prasanna, S.Chidambaram, K.Vasu, A.Shahul Hameed, C.Unnikrishna Warrier, K.Srinivasamoorthy, A.JohnPeter, P.Anandhan (2008). A study on Hydrogeochemical processes of groundwater in the Gadilam river basin, Tamilnadu. Proceeding on SSWRM 2008, Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, pp.13-21.
  11. M.V.Prasanna, S.Chidambaram, K.Vasu, A.Shahul Hameed, C.Unnikrishna Warrier, K.Srinivasamoorthy, A.JohnPeter, P.Anandhan (2008). Study on coastal groundwater in lower sub basin of Gadilam river, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, India. Proceeding on WATER 2008, Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem, pp.89-100.
  12. S.Chidambaram, AL.Ramanathan, K.Srinivasamoorthy, M.V.Prasanna, A.John Peter, S.Pethaperumal and M.Sathyanarayana (2007) An attempt to characterize the tsunami water in the coastal aquifer system near Pumpuhar-Tamilnadu. Proceeding on National Seminar on HYDROCARE 2007, vol.1, pp.220-227.
  13. S.Chidambaram, M.V.Prasanna, K.Srinivasamoorthy, A.John Peter and P.Anandhan (2007). Preliminary interpretation of environmental isotopes in River basin studies, Proceeding on one day workshop on Isotope Tracer Technique in Water Resources Development and Management. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, pp.31-37.
  14. K.Srinivasamoorthy, S.Chidambaram, P.Anandhan, M.V.Prasanna and A.John Peter (2007). Occurrence and Geochemistry of Radioactive Isotopes in groundwater, estimation of health risks and water treatment methods, Proceeding on one day workshop on Isotope Tracer Technique in Water Resources Development and Management. Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, pp.72-78.
  15. S.Chidambaram, AL.Ramanathan, P.Anandhan and M.V.Prasanna (2005) A study on salinity in coastal groundwater from puduchattiram to Chidambaram, East coast of India. Proceeding volume of the national seminar on Innovative techniques for sustainable development of water resources, Department of civil engineering, Annamalai University, pp.124-131.

Newsletter

  1. M.V. Prasanna (2018) Geochemistry of cave waters in Niah Great Cave, NW Borneo. Faculty of Engineering & Science R & D Newsletter. Issue 2/2018.
  2. M.V.Prasanna and Debbie Yeo Chieh Tsing (2012) Urban Lake Geochemistry in and around Miri City, East Malaysia – A Preliminary Observation. ENVIS Newsletter on Biogeochemistry, Vol.18, No.2, 2012-13, pp. 1-3.
  3. M.V.Prasanna (2010) Hydrogeochemical and Isotope Techniques in the Study of Multi-Aquifers System. Research and Development Newsletter, School of Engineering & Science, Curtin Sarawak Malaysia.
  4. S.Chidambaram, AL.Ramanathan, K.Srinivasamoorthy, M.V.Prasanna, P.Anandhan and R.Maninavan (2008) Significance of Organic biomarkers in geochemical studies. ENVIS Newsletter, Vol. 13(3), pp2-5.

Research Grants/Funding

On-going

  1. GIS based aquaculture site suitability in Sarawak: Implication for guidelines and recommendation to the farmers and policy makers. Curtin Malaysia Research Institute Collaborative Research Scheme (CMRI-CRS) – Co-investigator – RM50,000 (Dec 2022 – Nov 2024).
  2.  Mineralogical and geochemical constraints on the Tawau gold deposit, Sabah, Malaysia. Curtin Malaysia Research Institute Collaborative Research Scheme (CMRI-CRS) – Co-investigator – RM50,000 (Dec 2022 – Nov 2024).
  3. Submarine Groundwater Discharge (SGD) in Miri beaches: Delineating the SGD plume and contaminant flux flowing into the South China Sea. Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR) – Principal Investigator – RM20,000. (Nov 2022-Oct 2025).
  4. Is the Baram river a source of sediments found in the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Part? – A preliminary geochemical fingerprinting approach. Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCR) – Co Investigator – RM 20, 000 (2021-2023).
  5. Suspended solids and nutrients from the Baram, Miri and Sibuti Rivers: Their chemistry and distribution in the MSCRNP. Curtin Malaysia Research Institute (CMRI) Top Down Grant Full M.Phil. scholarship and operating funds – Co-Investigator
  6. Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics in sediments of Miri Coastal Environment. Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant – Principal Investigator
  7. Sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Tukau Formation. Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research Grant – Principal Investigator

Completed

  1. Determination of vulnerability zones based on spatial and temporal variations of metals in different size fractions – Miri Estuary (Sarawak). Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) – Principal Investigator – RM 90,200 (Nov 2020 – April 2023)
  2. Determination of microplastics (MPs) in Highland commercial salts from Bario and Ba’kelalan, Sarawak. SRDC Product Commercialisation Grant. Principal Investigator – RM 20,000 (September 2022 – April 2023).
  3. Hybrid Modification of ultra-tight porous media to improve CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) – Co Investigator – RM 88,400
  4. Review the technical requirements and conditions of surface drainage channel on slope along highway. Industrial Grant by Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR), Sarawak, Malaysia. Project member, RM12,000 (2021 & 2021).
  5. Highlands Salt Project. Community Project. Curtin Malaysia Research Institute (CMRI) Top Down Grant Full M.Phil. scholarship and operating funds – Principal Investigator
  6. A study on the status of salt water intrusion along the Miri coast, East Malaysia using Geoelectrical, Remote sensing and GIS techniques. Curtin Sarawak Collaborative Research Grant Scheme (CSCR) – Chief Investigator – RM 50,000
  7. Assessment of heavy metal pollution in water, sediments, plants and fishes of Miri River, Sarawak, Malaysia – a regular monitoring approach. Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI) – Research Group member – RM 300,000
  8. Sustainable Management of Surface Water Resources (Lakes and Rivers) in and around Miri City, Sarawak, Malaysia. Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF) – Chief-Investigator – RM 10,000.
  9. Spatial and Temporal variations in Drip water chemistry of Great Niah Cave, NW Borneo, Malaysia. Curtin Sarawak Research Clusters Fund (CSRCF) – Chief-Investigator – RM 12,500
  10. Geochemistry of Niah Speleothems, Sarawak, Malaysia: Implications for Paleo-Climate of NW Borneo – Curtin Sarawak Research Fund (CSRF) – Co-Investigator – RM 10,000

HDR Supervision

Ph.D

  1. Ms. Ninu Krishnan Modon Valappil (2016-2019), Rainfall Analysis and Hydrochemical Characterisation of the Limbang River Basin, Northern Borneo. (Supervisor 70%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: awarded, highly recommended by the examiners, Chancellor’s Award)
  2. Ms. Cho Zin Myint (2015-2017), Smart Wireless Network for Environmental Monitoring in IoT Environment (Co-supervisor: 20%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: awarded)
  3. Mr. Rakesh Roshan Gantayat (2016-2021), Geochemical Characteristics of Water, Sediments and Suspended Solids in Sibuti River Estuary and its Potential Effect on the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs (Supervisor: 60%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: awarded)
  4. Mr. Anshuman Mishra (2020-2023), Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics in the surface water of Miri Coastal Environment (Supervisor: 60%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: ongoing).
  5. Ms. Fong Yi Ning (2020-2023), Sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Tukau Formation (Supervisor: 30%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: ongoing).
  6. Ms. Vivian Dayong (2021-2024), Geochemical and petrographical characteristics of the Setap Shale Formation: Implications of provenance, tectonic settings, paleoweathering and paleoredox conditions. (Co-supervisor: 20%), Curtin University Malaysia (ongoing).
  7. Ms. Patricia (2022-2025), Assessment of Submarine groundwater Discharge (SGD) for contaminant influx (nutrients and metals) in the Miri coastal ecosystem, NW Borneo. (Supervisor: 80%), Curtin University, Malaysia (Started).

M.Phil

  1. Mr. Sun Veer Moollye (2015-2016), A Comparative Study on the Seawater Quality of the Coral Environment in Miri (Sarawak) and Sipadan (Sabah) (Co-Supervisor: 70%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: awarded)
  2. Mr. Navakanesh M Batmanathan (2016-2017), A Study on the earthquake generating faults in Ranau region, Sabah using Satellite images and Field investigation (Co-Supervisor: 60%)(Status: awarded)
  3. Mr. Stephen Ongetta (2018-2020), Identification of saline groundwater sources and the hydrogeochemistry in Highland of Ba’kelalan region using Geophysical and Chemical methods (Supervisor: 70%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: awarded, highly recommended by the examiners, Chancellor’s Award)
  4. Ms. Fiona Bassy William (2021-2022), Distribution and sources of selected ecotoxic metals in particulate, colloid, dissolved fractions and sediments in Miri Estuary (Sarawak) (Supervisor: 60%), Curtin University Malaysia (Status: submitted thesis)

Publication in Learning & Teaching

  • H. Loo, M.V. Prasanna, K. L. S. Fwu, F. Anthony and F. Motalebi, “Development of Mobile Apps for Miri Geology: Enhancing Student Learning,” 2023 International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation & Economy (ICDATE), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICDATE58146.2023.10248764.
  • Lenin Gopal, Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan, Veeramani Shanmugam and Zeya Oo. Wi-Fi Enabled Robots for Engineering Education. Enhancing Learning: Teaching & Learning Conference 2011, Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia, An International Conference on Teaching and Learning in higher education, 25-26 November 2011.

Teaching Grants

  • Secured Curtin Malaysia Community Engagement (CMCE) project for the title “Transforming geological knowledge and awareness to the Miri community through field excursion and hands-on experience” – Curtin University Malaysia – Chief Investigator (2024). Total fund – 1000.
  • Secured Curtin Malaysia Teaching Support (CMTS) project for the title “Groundwater Simulator to enhance the learning experience for Hydrogeology students” – Curtin University Malaysia – Chief Investigator (2023-2024). Total fund – RM1000.
  • Secured Curtin Sarawak Teaching Innovation Project (CSTIP) for the title “3D Structural Analogue Models for Geology Students” – Curtin University Malaysia – Chief Investigator (2017-2019). Total fund – RM2000.
  • Secured Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) Scheme for the title “A move towards interdisciplinary industry-driven project-based learning” – Curtin University Malaysia – Project member (2018) – Total fund – RM2000.
  • Secured Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) Scheme for the title “Development of Mobile Apps to Learn Geology in and around Miri Region for Engineering and Geology Students” – Curtin University Malaysia – Project member (2020) – Total fund – RM2000.
  • Secured Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) Scheme for the title “Pre-trip virtual field excursion for 1st year Geology students to enhance their field knowledge using digital platform” – Curtin University Malaysia – Project member (2021) – Total fund – RM2000.

Administrative Role

  • Committee member of Faculty Research & Development, Curtin University Malaysia from 2009-2015.
  • Head of Research Cluster (Energy and Environment), Faculty of Engineering & Science, Curtin University Malaysia from 2016 to 2018.
  • Honours Degree Coordinator for Applied Geology Department, Curtin University Malaysia from 2017 to till date.
  • Head of Applied Geology Department, Curtin University Malaysia from September September 2018 to June 2021.
  • Head of Applied Sciences (Applied Geology and Aquaculture), Curtin University Malaysia from July 2021 to till date.

Editor for Conference Proceedings

  • Conference Proceedings on “Innovative Green Technology for Sustainable Development”, 3rd CUTSE International Conference, CUTSE 2011, Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia, 8-9th November 2011, Edited by Dr Ujjal Kumar Ghosh, Dr Ramasamy Nagarajan, Dr M. V. Prasanna and Dr Amar Sahed. ISBN: 978-983-44482-2-6.
  • Conference Proceedings on Engineering Goes Green, CUTSE International Conference, CUTSE 2012, Curtin University Malaysia. In: Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 22(2) (2014). Edited by M.V. Prasanna, Hannah Ngu Ling Ngee, Zeya Oo, Rajamohan.
  • Conference Proceedings on “Science, Engineering and Technology for a Sustainable Environment”, 10th CUTSE International Conference, CUTSE 2015, Curtin University Sarawak, Malaysia, 6 & 7th November 2015. In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 121 (2016) 011001. Edited by Dr Vincent Lee Chieng Chen, Dr Lau Hieng Ho and Dr M.V. Prasanna. doi: 10. 1088/1757-899X/121/1/011001.
  • Conference Proceedings on “Digital Transformation and Innovations in the Digital Era”, 11th CUTSE International Conference, CUTSE 2018, Curtin University Malaysia, 26-28th November 2018. In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Edited by Dr M.V. Prasanna, Dr Ling Hup Chong, Dr. R. Nagarajan and Dr Lau Hieng Ho.

Editor for Book

  • Meso and Microplastic risk assessment in Marine Environment. Editing by Selvam Sekar, Venkatramanan Senapathi, Chidambaram Sabarathinam, Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan. Elsevier Publication 2024. (Scopus Indexed)
  • Groundwater contamination in coastal aquifers. Editing by Venkatramanan Senapathi, Selvam Sekar, Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan, Chidambaram Sabarathinam. Elsevier Publication 2022. (Scopus Indexed)
  • Environmental Resilience and Transformation in Times of COVID-19: Climate Change Effects on Environmental Functionality. Editing by AL. Ramanathan, S. Chidambaram, M.P. Jonathan, V. Prasanna, Pankaj Kumar, Franciso Munoz-Arriola. Elsevier Publication 2021. (Scopus Indexed)
  • GIS and Geostatistical Techniques for Groundwater Science. Edited by Venkatramanan Senapathi, Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan, Sang Yong Chung. Elsevier Publication 2019. ISBN: 978-0-12-815413-7 (Scopus Indexed)

 Guest/Managing Editor for Special issue in Journals

  • Recent environmental geochemical trends in water and sediments – A frame work on OSPRC. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer Publisher, 2021). Topic Editors: Venkatramanan, S. Selvam, V. Prasanna. (ISI & Scopus Indexed)
  • Trends and techniques in addressing anthropogenic pollution in groundwater – health perspective. Ecotoxicology and Environmental safety (Elsevier Publisher, 2021). Topic Editors: V. Prasanna, S. Chidambaram, S. Venkatramanan and S. Selvam (ISI & Scopus Indexed).
  • Environmental Isotopes for Water Resource Management. Frontiers in Water. Topic Editors: Venkatramanan, S. Selvam, V. Prasanna and S. Chidambaram.

Professional Services

  • Session Chair for International Association of Gondwana Research 2024 (IAGR 2024) Annual Convention and 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia. 18-22 November 2024, The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Session Chair for International Conference on Higher Education Learning and Teaching (ICHELT 2024). Curtin University Malaysia. 3 & 4 October 2024.
  • Chairperson of the academic audit panel for Ph.D Business Program, Curtin University Malaysia, 16-17 November 2022.
  • Reviewer: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Environmental Earth Sciences, Carbonates and Evaporates, Applied Geochemistry, Journal of Hydrology, Frontier of Earth Science, Contaminant Hydrology, Geoscience Frontiers, Arabian Journal of Geoscience, Applied Water Science, Health and Exposure, Environmental Processes, Journal of Earth System Sciences, Environment, Sustainable and Development, Acta Geochemica, Science of the Total Environment, Chemosphere, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Journal of Environmental Sciences, International Journal of Sediment Research, Regional Studies in Marine Science, Scientific Reports, Sustainable Water Resources Management, Groundwater Sustainable Development, Environmental Quality, Environmental Forensics, CATENA, Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, PLOS ONE, Kuwait Journal of Science, Urban Climate, Geoscience Frontiers, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, Environmental Pollution.
  • External examiner: M.Phil and Ph.D., thesis evaluation (Madras University, Bharathidasan University, Annamalai University, Periyar University, Presidency College, Gandhigram University, Aligarh Muslim University and Karunya University, India), Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, University of Zululand, South Africa, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
    Total number of thesis evaluated (PhD – 17; M.Phil – 4)
  • External Evaluator for the research proposals in Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
  • Session Chair and Judge for International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy (ICDATE) 2023. Curtin University Malaysia, 14-16 July 2023.
  • Chairperson of the academic audit panel for Ph.D Business Program, Curtin University Malaysia, 16-17 November 2022.
  • Member of Board of Studies for the Department of Disaster Management, Alagappa University, India, 2022
  • Member of Board of Studies for the Department of Geology, Alagappa University, India, 2022.
  • Internal Auditor for Academic Audit to Master of International Business Program, Curtin University Malaysia, 7-9 June, 2022.
  • Local Co-Chair (Malaysia) for IWGRS2021 International Conference.
  • Committee Member for the 11th CUTSE International Conference (CUTSE 2018) on Digital Transformation and Innovations in the Digital Era, Curtin University Malaysia, 26th to 28th November 2018.
  • Committee Member for the 2nd One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, Curtin University Malaysia, 26th to 28th November 2018.
  • Committee Member for the 1st One Curtin International Postgraduate Conference, Curtin University Malaysia, 10th to 12th December 2017.
  • Committee Member for the 10th CUTSE International Conference (CUTSE 2015), Curtin University Malaysia, 6th & 7th November 2015.
  • Committee Member for the CUTSE International Conference (CUTSE 2012), Engineering Goes Green. Curtin University Malaysia.
  • Chair & Judge for Final year students’ presentation in 6th Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International Conference, CUTSE 2014.
  • Committee Member for the 3rd Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International Conference, CUTSE 2011, Malaysia, 8th – 9th November 2011.
  • Chair & Judge for Final year students’ presentation in 2nd Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International Conference, CUTSE 2010.
  • Chairman for the 1st Geology Day 2009 in Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak, Miri, Malaysia, 5th September 2009.
  • Committee Member for the 1st Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International Conference, CUTSE 2008, Malaysia, 24th – 27th November 2008.
  • Chair & Judge for a session of Petroleum Geology in 1st Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Science and Engineering International Conference, CUTSE 2008, Malaysia, 24th – 27th November 2008.

Professional Associations

  • Fellow in Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
  • The International Association of Hydrological Sciences, UK – Life member.
  • Editorial Board Member in Geosciences Journal.
  • Member in Geological Society of Malaysia.
  • Board of Geologist, Malaysia (Registration No. FG 415).