Department of Geology, Tri-Chandra Campus

Tribhuvan University

Ghantaghar, Kathmandu, Nepal

HomeWhy Geology?FacultyAdmissionScholarshipCourseLecture NotesFieldtripsResearchContact

 

 

Santa Man Rai, LECTURER

Teaching:

Petrology, Geology of Nepal, Historical Geology

E-mail: 

 

Internet Email:

santamanrai@yahoo.com

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 13703, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone :

00977-1-4268034 (O)

00977-1-6616178 (R)

Fax: 

00977-1-42220476

Mobile Phone:

00977-9841402831

Personal Website:

Profile

  • Institution: Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble, France

    Date From/To: 1995- 1998

    Degree/ Diploma: Ph.D. in Geology (Metamorphic Petrology and Tectonics)

  • Institution: Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble, France

    Date From/To: 1991-1993

    Degree/ Diploma: M.S. in Geology (Geodynamics)

  • Institution: Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Date From/To: 1986-1988

    Degree/ Diploma: M.Sc. in Geology

  • Institution: Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Date From/To: 1983-1985

    Degree/ Diploma: B.Sc. Geology

     

Research Interests

  • Himalayan tectonics

  • Stratigraphy

  • Metamorphic petrology

  • Pressure temperature evaluation and cooling history of rock

Publications

A.        Published Research Papers

 1.      Rai, S.M. and Upreti, B. N. (2007). Geology along the Arniko Highway between Barabise and Kodari (China-Nepal Boarder), central Nepal. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., (in press).

2.      Rai, S.M. and Bhattarai, T. N. (2007). Role of geologists for eco-tourism in Nepal.  

3.      Rai, S.M., Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Bhattarai, T.N., Ulak, P. D., Gajurel, A.P, Dahal, R. K., Dhakal, S.,. and Koirala, M.P. (2006). Studying geology and natural hazards in Himalaya-guidebook project for scientists, students and trekkers. International symposium on Geo-disasters, infrastructure Management and Protection of World Heritage Sites, Proceedings, organized by Nepal Engineering College, Nepal, Ehime University, Japan and National Society for Earthquakes Technology-Nepal,  pp. 190-193.

4.      Rai, S.M., Upreti, B. N., Yoshida, M., Bhattarai, T.N., Ulak, P. D., Dahal, R. K., Dhakal, S., Gajurel, A.P. and Koirala, M.P. (2005).  Geology of the Lesser and Higher Himalayan zones along the Kaligandaki Valley, central-west Nepal Himalaya. Proceeding of JICA Regional Seminar on National Disaster, Kathmandu, pp. 43-56.

5.     Ulak, P. D., Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Gajurel, A. P., Rai, S. M., Bhattarai, T. N., Dahal, R. K. and Dhakal, S. (2005).  A short geological communication on Tethys Himalayan rocks of the Kaligandaki River section, central-west Nepal Himalaya. Proceeding of JICA Regional Seminar on National Disaster, Kathmandu, pp. 57-63.

6.      Bhattarai, T. N., Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Rai, S. M., Ulak, P. D., Gajurel, A. P., Dhakal, S., Dahal, R.K. and Koirala, M. P. (2005). Mass movement hazard along the main trail from Beni to Muktinath, central-west Nepal. Proceeding of JICA Regional Seminar on National Disaster, Kathmandu, pp. 69-78.

7.      Dhakal, S., Upreti, B. N., Yoshida, M., Bhattarai, T. N., Rai, S. M., Gajurel, A. P., Ulak, P.D. and Dahal, R. K. (2005). Application of the SSPC system in some of the selected slopes along the trekking route from Jomsom to Kaban, central west Nepal. Proceeding of JICA Regional Seminar on National Disaster, Kathmandu, pp. 79-82.

8.      Rai, S.M., Guillot, S, Upreti, B. N., Pecher, A. and Le Fort, P. (2004). Mineral chemistry (biotite, muscovite, garnet and plagioclase), in the Kathmandu and Gosainkund regions, central Nepal Himalaya. Nepal. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 30, pp. 55-66.

9.      Gautam, T.P., Sonyok, D. R., Upreti, B. N., Rai, S. M. and Sakai, H. (2004). A preliminary engineering geological study in the northern part of the Taplejung window, far eastern Lesser Nepal Himalaya, Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v.  20, pp. 47-55.                                  

10.    Rai, S. M. (2004). Tourmaline chemistry in the Miocene and Paleozoic granites, central Nepal Himalaya. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 29, pp.
23-34.

11.    Rai, S. M. (2003). Distribution of boron in the rocks of Nepal Himalaya. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 28, pp. 57-62.

12.    Rai, S. M. (2003). Geo-chemical characteristics of gneiss of the Gosainkund Crystalline Nappe, central Nepal Himalaya. News Bull. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 20, pp. 77-81.

13.    Chamlagain, D., Rai, S. M., and Hayashi, D. (2003). Geology, structure amd metamorphism of the Mai Khola area, southwestern part of Ilam Bazaar, eastern Nepal. Bull. Fac. Sci., University of Ryukyus, Japan. No. 75, pp. 55-74.

14.         Upreti, B. N., Rai, S. M., Sakai, H., Koirala, D. R. and Takigami, Y. (2003). Early Proterozoic granite of the Taplejung Window, far eastern Lesser Nepal Himalaya. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 28, pp. 9--18.

15.         Rai, S. M. and Le Fort, P. (2002). Tourmaline chemistry in metamorphic rocks of the central Nepal Himalaya. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc., v. 26, pp. 7-15.

16.       Catlos, E. J., Harrison, T. M., Manning, C. E., Grove, M., Rai S. M., Hubbard, M. S. and Upreti B. N. (2002). Records of the evolution of the Himalayan orogen from in situ Th-Pb ion microprobe dating of monazite: Eastern Nepal andWestern Garhwal. Asian Earth Sciences, v. 20, pp. 459-479.

17.     Rai, S. M. (2001). Geology, geochemistry, radiochronology of the Kathmandu and Gosainkund Crystalline nappes, central Nepal Himalaya. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc. Spec. Pub., v. 25, pp. 135-155.

18.      Le Fort, P. and Rai, S. M. (1999). Pre-Tertiary felsic magmatism of the Nepal Himalaya: recycling of continental crust. Asian Earth Sciences, v. 17, pp. 607-628.

19.    Rai, S. M., Guillot, S., Le Fort, P. and Upreti, B. N. (1998). Pressure-temperature evolution in the Kathmandu and Gosainkund regions, Central Nepal. Asian Earth Sciences, v. 16, Nos. 2-3, pp/, 283-298.

20.    Rai, S. M. (1997). Evolution of Himalaya. Geoworld. Students Geological Club. pp. 12.

21.    Dangol, B., Thakur, K. C., Ulak, P. D, Rai, S. M. and Joshi, B. M. (1996). Preliminary study of the debris flow and landslides of Lother khola watershed, central Nepal. Bull. Dept. Geol., Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, v. 5, pp/ 61-75.

22.    Tokuoka, T., Takyasu, K., Hisatomi, K., Yamasaki, H., Tanaka, S., Konomatsu, M., Sah, R. B. and Rai, S. M. (1990). Stratigraphy and geologic structures of the Churia (Siwalik) Group in the Tinau khola-Binai khola, West Central Nepal. Mem. Fac. Sci. Shimane Univ., Japan, v. 24, pp/ 71-88.

23.        Rao, G. K., Bhattarai, T. N., Rai S. M. and Sharma, M. P. (1988). A note on iron rich groundwater in the Terai plain of Morang District, Eastern Nepal - Causes and solutions. Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc.,v.  6,  pp. 13-14.

B.      Published Abstracts

1.             Copeland P., Le Fort P., Rai S. M. and Upreti B. N. (1996). Cooling history of the Kathmandu Crystalline Nappe: 40Ar/39Ar Results. Abs., 11th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, Arizona, USA, 39.

2.             Copeland P., Le Fort P., Upreti B. N. and Rai S. M. (1997). Flexure of the Main Central Thrust in the Kathmandu area due to ramping on the Main Boundary Thrust. Abs., Goldschmidt conference, 1.

3.       Rai, S. M. (1988). Evolution P-T et thermochronologie du cristallin du haut-Himalaya sur la transversale de Katmandou, Himalaya du Népal central. Abs., Géodynamique des Chaînes de Montagnes, UPRES-A CNRS 5025, Grenoble, France, pp. 12-13.

4.       Rai, S. M. and Le Fort, P. (1993). A boron and tourmaline point of view of the central Nepal Himalaya. Abs., 8th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, Vienna, Austria, pp. 48-49.

5.       Rai, S. M. and Le Fort, P. (1995). Chemistry of tourmalines in the metamorphic rocks of the central Nepal Himalaya. Abs., Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc. Spec. Pub.,
v. 12, pp. 57-58.

6.       Rai, S. M., Guillot S. and Le Fort P. (1997a). Pressure-temperature evolution in the Kathmandu and Gosainkund crystalline nappes (central Nepal). Abs., 12th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, Roma, Italy, pp. 195-196.

7.       Rai, S. M., Le Fort,P. and Upreti, B. N. (1997b). Geology, structure and metamorphism in Kathmandu and Gosainkund regions, central Nepal. Abs., Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc. Spec. Pub., v. 16, pp. 20-22.

8.       Rai, S. M., Guillot, S., Le Fort, P. and Upreti, B. N. (1998a. Mineral chemistry and tectono-thermal evolution of the crystalline sheets in the Kathmandu region, central Nepal : Relation to geodynamic context. Abs., 13th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, Peshawar, Pakistan, pp. 157-159.

9.       Rai, S. M., Guillot, S., Le Fort, P. and Upreti, B. N. (1998b). Evolution P-T des régions de Katmandou et du Gosainkund, Népal central. Résumé, Réunion des Sci. de la Terre, Brest, France, pp. 181.

10.     Rai, S. M., Le Fort, P., Upreti, B. N., Guillot, S., Pêcher, A. and Debon, F. (1999). Lithology, structure and metamorphism of the Kathmandu and Gosainkund Crystalline Nappes, central Nepal Himalaya. 14th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, Germany, pp. 126-128.

11.     Rai, S. M., Upreti, B. N., and Sakai, H. (2001). Geology, structure  and metamorphism of  the Taplejung Window and frontal belt, far eastern Nepal Himalaya. Abs., Jour. Nepal Geol. Soc. Spec. Pub.

12.     Rai, S. M. (2003). Main Central Thrust in Kathmandu region, central Nepal. News Bull. Nepal. Geol. Soc., v. 20, pp. 52-53.

13.     Rai, S. M., Upreti, B. N., Guillot, S., Le Fort, P. and Pecher, A. (2004). Mineral chemistry (Biotite, Muscovite, Garnet, and Plagioclase) in the Kathmandu and Gosainkund Crystalline Nappes, central Nepal Himalaya. Fourth Nepal Geol. Congress, abs. pp. 4-5.

14.     Rai, S. M., Yoshida, M, Ulak, P. D. and Upreti, B. N. (2005). Observation of deformation and metamorphism in the Everest area, Eastern Nepal Himalaya. 20th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet workshop, France.

15.     Rai, S. M., Sakai, H., Upreti, B. N., Takigami, Y., Ghimire, S., Koirala, D. R., Gautam, T. P., Soyyok, D. R. and Poudel, C. P. (2004). Tectono-metamorphic evolution of the far-Eastern Nepal Himalaya. Extended abs., 19th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet workshop, Japan, v. 2., Issue 4, pp. 225.

16.     Iwano, H., Sakai, H., Danhara, T., Takigami and Rai, S. M. (2004). When did the metamorphic nappe cover the Lesser Himalayan authochton Am approach from study on thermal history of Proterozoic granitic rocks and Miocene fluvial sediments. Extended abs., 19th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet workshop, Japan, v. 2., Issue 4, pp. 162-163.

17.     Upreti, B. N., Sakai, H. am, Rai, S. M. (2000). Geology of the Taplejung window and frontal belt, far-eastern Nepal Himalaya. 15th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, China, 39-40.

18.     Upreti, B. N., Takigami, Y., Rai, S. M. and Sakai, H.  (2002). 1.5 Ga granite from the Lesser Himalayan Sequnece of Taplejung Window, far-eastern Nepal Himalaya. 17th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Intl. workshop, India, pp. 45-46.

19.     Yoshida, M., Rai, S. M., Gajurel. A. P., Bhattarai, T. N., and Upreti, B. N. (2004). A note on the relationship between the Higher Himalayan and Tethyan sediments along the Kaligandaki section, western Nepal. Fourth Nepal Geol. Congress, abs. pp. 6-7.

20.     Yoshida, M., Rai, S. M., Gajurel. A. P., Bhattarai, T. N., and Upreti, B. N. (2004). Relationship between the Higher Himalayan Crystalline and Tethyan Sediments in the Kali Gandaki area, western Central Nepal: South Tibetan Detachment revisited. Extended abs., 19th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet workshop, Japan, v. 2., Issue 4, pp. 285.

21.     Yoshida, M., Rai, S. M. and Upreti, B. N. (2005). Mylonite and ultramylonites along the Main Central Thrust in the Kaligandaki valley area, west-central Nepal Himalaya. 20th Himalaya-Karakoram-Tibet workshop, France.

22.     Rai, S. M., Yoshida, M., Ulak, P. D., and Upreti, B. N. (2005). Observation of deformation and metamorphism in the Everest area, Eastern Nepal. 20th Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Workshop, Aussois, France, Geologie Alpine, Memoire H. S. No. 44, pp. 155.

23.    Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Bhattarai, T. N., Rai, S. M., Ulak, P. D., Gajurel, A. P., Dahal, R. K., Dhakal, S. and Koirala, M. P. (2006).  Studying geology and natural hazards in Himalaya - guidebook project for scientists, students and trekkers. 21st Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Workshop, UK.

24.     Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N. and Rai, S. M. (2006). Cambrian to recent history of MCT-origin earthquake in the Himalayan terrain.

25.     Rai, S. M., Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Ulak, P. D., and Koirala, M. P. (2006). Geology of the Lesser Himalayan and Higher Himalayan Crystalline sequences along the Dudhkoshi valley, eastern Nepal Himalaya. 21st Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet Workshop, UK.

26.     Rai, S. M., Yoshida, M., Upreti, B. N., Bhattari, T. N., Ulak, P. D., Gajurel, A. P., Dahal, R. K., Dhakal, S., and Koirala, M. P. (2007). Eco-trekking guidebook project for Nepal Himalaya: Geology and natural hazards along the Kaligandaki and Dudhkoshi valleys. Abstract, 22nd Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet workshop, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Univ. of Hongkong, Hongkong.

27.       Rai, S. M., Parrish, R., Upreti, B. N., and Le Fort, P. (2007). Geochemistry and U-Pb ages of the Nardanda pegmatite of the Kathmandu Crystalline Nappe and Gulbhanjyang augen gneiss of the Gosainkund Crystalline Nappe, Central Nepal Himalaya. Abstract, 22nd Himalaya-Karakorum-Tibet workshop, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Univ. of Hongkong, Hongkong.

Membership

  • Life Member - Nepal Geological Society

  • Member - Nepal Professor's Association

  • Life Member - Stratigraphic Association of Nepal (SAN)
 
 

Home | Why Geology? | Faculty | Admission | Scholarships | Courses | Lecture Notes | Fieldtrips | Research | Contact

Copyright © 2004 - Department of Geology, Tri-Chandra Campus, Tribhuvan University
Website designed by Ranjan K Dahal, Send comments for website improvements, Last Updated: 2007/06/24

>