About Us
Learn about our mission, history, and commitment to advancing geoscience research and professional development.
Our Mission
To foster collaboration between Indian and American geoscientists by leveraging the strengths and resources of leading geoscience organizations, in order to advance the understanding and responsible application of geoscience for the sustainable development and management of Earth's resources and the environment.
Our Key Objectives
Research and Innovation
Advancing cutting-edge geoscience research
Education and Workforce Development
Building capacity and skills in geosciences
Funding and Scholarships
Supporting research and educational opportunities
Collaboration and Partnerships
Building international networks and cooperation
Public Engagement and Outreach
Promoting geoscience awareness and understanding
Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Responsible earth resource management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Promoting inclusive participation in geosciences
Our History
Established in 2024, the Indo-American Society of Geoscientists evolved from the North American Chapter of Society of Petroleum Geophysicists, India. This transformation reflects our expanded mission and broader scope in the geosciences field.
Our society was founded with the vision of creating a platform where geoscientists from diverse backgrounds could collaborate, share knowledge, and advance the field through innovative research and professional development opportunities.
Today, we continue to build on this foundation by organizing webinars, conferences, and research initiatives that address the most pressing challenges in geosciences, particularly in the areas of carbon storage and geophysical exploration.
Board of Directors
Current Office Bearers (2023)
President
Amit Padhi
Halliburton, Houston
Vice President
Sumit Verma
Endeavor Energy Resources
Secretary
Shashin Sharan
SLB
Treasurer
Debanjan Datta
Shell
Board Advisors
Mrinal K. Sen
Subhashis Mallick
Partha S. Routh
Raghu K. Chunduru
Sudarshan Singh
Leadership & Governance
Our society is guided by a dedicated team of experienced geoscientists committed to advancing the field through collaborative research and professional excellence.
Governance Structure: Board of Directors with representatives from both India and North America
Advisory Committee: Leading experts in geophysics, geology, and carbon storage technologies
Testimonials
"SPG-NA chapter helped me grab this rare opportunity by providing partial funds to cover my conference expense. The members have been a constant source of inspiration."
Vishal Das
Integrated MSc (Tech) Applied Geophysics, Batch: 2007-12
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, India
"Thankful to SPGNA chapter for sponsoring registration, travel, and accommodation for my SEG International Technical Conference presentation."
Dr. Rima Chatterjee
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Geophysics
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
"Grateful for financial support from SPG-NA chapter to attend the AGU Fall meeting 2010. Without their support, attending would not be possible."
Shaunak Ghosh
4th Year
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
"SPG NA extended support for my research paper presentation. Financial help was appreciated, but the moral enthusiasm and supportive environment meant even more."
Puneet Saraswat
5th Year student, Applied Geophysics (2007-2012)
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad