The Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema hosted an international lecture series and interactive session titled “From Alps to the Himalaya: Tethyan Geodynamics, Stratigraphy and Seismic Hazard” in collaboration with the AGH University of Krakow, Poland on August 6.
Organized under the Polish grant project “Internationalization of AGH University of Krakow through Educational and Research Cooperation with Academic Institutions in Central and South Asia”, the program aimed to promote collaborative research and educational opportunities through comparative studies of the European (Alpine) and Himalayan orogenic systems.
Chaired by Prof SK Srivastava, the inaugural session opened with a welcome address by Prof Vikoleno Rino, Head of the Department, followed by keynote speech by Prof SK Singh, Dean of the School of Sciences, who provided insights into Tethyan Himalayan-Alpine dynamics and also encouraged the attendees for active participation in scientific deliberations.
Dr Michał KROBICKI, University of Krakow highlighted key geological features of the Alpine system to inspire younger researchers while detailing upcoming collaborative projects and workshops.
Prof N Venuh, Pro Vice-Chancellor, NU, Meriema, emphasized the need for international academic partnerships and comparative researches in advancing geoscientific knowledge.
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A technical and interactive session, moderated by Ch Mangi Khuman, brought together faculty, students, and invited delegates for specialised presentations.
Dr. Michal KROBICKI detailed the occurrence of Tethyan fossils, depositional environment reconstructions and their geodynamics; Dr Krzysztof STARZEC presented a comprehensive overview of Quaternary seismic deposits within the Indian and Nepalese Himalayas, while Dr. Anna KWIETNAIK demonstrated geophysical subsurface exploration analysis and earthquake hazard studies.
Overall, the event established a vital platform for advancing joint research, and long-term academic collaboration between Nagaland University and AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
