Free Pre-Conference Webinar Series
Get on fast track to mastering skills in Near Surface Geophysics
Join us for an exclusive series of free pre-conference webinars leading up to the 3rd Indian Near Surface Geophysics Conference (INSG 2025), scheduled for 12–14 November in New Delhi. Curated to provide early insights into key focus areas of the main event, these webinars bring together top experts to discuss cutting-edge applications of geophysics in dam safety, urban infrastructure, and environmental remediation. Whether you're a policymaker, engineer, consultant, researcher, or student, this is your opportunity to engage with the latest innovations and real-world case studies shaping the future of near surface geophysics.
What You Will Take Away
Knowledge from Experts
Webinars led by Dr. Sanjay Rana, a professional geophysicist with over 31 years of work experience.
Exclusive Content
Get up to speed with the latest practices, methodologies, tools and more.
Resources and Tools
Take home a plethora of resources and tools that you can use right away.
Subsurface Intelligence for Dam Safety: Geophysics Beyond the Surface
This webinar explores how advanced geophysical techniques are revolutionizing the way we assess, monitor, and safeguard dams. From detecting hidden seepage zones to identifying structural weaknesses in aging embankments, experts will showcase the power of methods like Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI), MASW, Cross-face and L-Section Seismic Tomography, and Streaming Potential in providing critical subsurface insights. Real-world case studies from India and abroad will highlight how geophysics enhances dam safety, guides rehabilitation, and supports proactive risk management.
X-Raying the City: Urban Geophysics for Safer, Smarter Infrastructure
This webinar delves into the vital role of near-surface geophysics in shaping resilient and intelligent urban infrastructure. Learn how techniques like Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), MASW, Seismic Tomography and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) are used to map buried utilities, detect voids, and assess subsurface hazards beneath our cities. With real-world examples from metro projects, roads, sewers, and building sites, the session highlights how geophysics supports urban planning, reduces construction risks, and enables smarter, safer cities.
Chasing Contamination: Geophysical Frontiers in Environmental Cleanup
This webinar focuses on the critical role of geophysics in identifying and managing subsurface contamination across landfills, industrial sites, and groundwater systems. Discover how techniques like Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI), MASW, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) are applied to trace pollution plumes, map buried waste, and support remediation planning. Through practical case studies from mining zones, brownfields, and industrial estates, the session highlights how non-invasive geophysical methods are becoming essential tools in environmental assessment and cleanup.
The Next Frontier: AI, ML, Drones & Integrated Geophysics for Subsurface Challenges
Step into the future of geoscience with this forward-looking webinar that explores how cutting-edge technologies are transforming subsurface investigations. Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), drones, and integrated geophysical methods are enhancing data acquisition, interpretation, and visualization. From faster decision-making to high-resolution 3D modelling and real-time monitoring, this session showcases innovations that are redefining efficiency and accuracy in geophysical exploration across sectors like infrastructure, environment, and energy.
Powering the Energy Transition: Geophysical Techniques in Pumped Storage, Solar, and Wind Siting
As the world accelerates toward renewable energy, this webinar highlights the vital role of near-surface geophysics in enabling safe and efficient siting of clean energy projects. Explore how techniques like Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI), Seismic Refraction Tomography, MASW, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) are used to assess geological suitability for pumped storage hydropower, wind farms, and solar installations. With insights into site selection, foundation evaluation, and risk mitigation, this session bridges geoscience and sustainable energy development.
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