International Conference

International Conference

&

Field Workshop
on
Paleopedology: Palaeosols, Geomorphic Evolution of landscape and Paleoclimate Change.
10-14 January 2008

Call for Papers


Organised by

Department of Geology

Anna University, Chennai 600 025

Sponsored by
UGC, New Delhi

DST, New Delhi

INSA, New Delhi

CSIR, New Delhi

Patron

Dr. D.Vishwanathan

Vice Chancellor,

Anna University, Chennai

Dr. Edoardo Costantini

Istituto sperimentale per lo studio e la

difesa Del suolo Piazza M. D’ Azeglio 30

50121 Firenze Italy.

Dr. Peter Jacobs

Educator & Paleopedologist

Department of Geography and Geology

Upham Hill, Room 220, 800, West Main Street,

Whitewater, WI 53190-1790, USA.
Dr. Birgit Terhorst

Institute of Geography, Hoelderlinstr.12.

D-72074 Tuebingen, Germany.
Dr. Alexander O. Markeev

MSU-RAS Soil Institute ,

Science Park of Moscow,

University Building 1, Vorobyovy Goru,

119 899, Moscow, Russia.
Dr. Alan Palmer,

Soil and Earth Sciences,

Institute of Natural Resources Massey University

PB 11-222, Palmerton North,

New Zealand.
Dr. D.K.Pal.

National Bureau of soil survey & land use planning,

Amravati Road,

Nagpur- 440 010.

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Hema Achyuthan

Organising Secretary

Department of Geology,

Anna University, Chennai 600 025, India.

Phone [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Venue: DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

Anna University, Chennai 600 025

Convenor

Dr. S.Sanjeevi

Prof & Head, Dept. of Geology,

Anna University, Chennai.
Members

Prof. L.Elango

Dept. of Geology,

Anna University, Chennai.
Dr. R.Nagendra

Asst. Prof.,

Dept. of Geology,

Anna University, Chennai.

Dr.S.Srinivasalu

Asst.Prof.,

Dept of Geology,

Anna University, Chennai.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Participants willing to present papers are required to submit 500 word abstract by 20 Аpril. 2007 indicating the session theme. Abstracts must be type written in MS word, title (12pt bold CAPITALS), authors name (10pt bold, Underline the presenting author), affiliation (10pt upper cases) and text (12pt normal, justified, 1.5 spacing) with Times New Roman font. Abstracts should be submitted either in attachment files to [e-mail] or by post (diskettes / CD's enclosed) to the organising secretary.

Registration Fee:

Indian Delegates Rs.1500/-

Overseas Delegates USD 200

Research Scholars /Students Rs. 500/-

Dates to Remember

Submission of Registration Form: 20. 12.2006

Second circular. (information on

boarding lodging and field trips;

details on Submission of Abstract: 20.4.2007

Intimation of Acceptance of

Abstract\ Papers 20.7.2007

IIIrd and Final Circular: 20.9.2007

INTRODUCTION

On the succussesful completion of the INQUA Commission of the International symposium on Palaeopedology at Suzdal during 2000 and Firenze 2004 it is pleasure to organize the forthcoming International conference and field workshop On Paleopedology: Palaeosols, geomorphic evolution of landscape and paleoclimate change. Date: 10 January — 14 January 2008.

Soils form one of the important parameter in landscape evolution. Different types of soils are developed and formed on various types of bedrock. Climate plays an important factor in determining the soil type and soil formation. Rate of bedrock weathering and type of pedogenesis forming the integral part of the landscape has not been well understood. Weathering pattern and weathering rates of rocks are governed by the mineral and chemical composition of the bedrock. Soils and ecosystem also play an important role in the exchange of carbon budget and CO₂ cycle in the atmosphere. Understanding soil formation as an important factor for landscape evolution demands a multidisciplinary approach.

This conference is designed to seek current understanding of soil formation under following headings: 1. Time and causes for bedrock weathering into soils with special reference to arid and tropical soils. 2. Methods for understanding soil formation and radiometric dating of soils. 3. Carbon budget and geochemistry of soils. 4. Soil micromorphology, Palaeopedology and climate change.

This international conference is foccussed in bringing together international scientists and researchers working on diferent aspects of soil formation and weathering processes.
HOST

Anna University is one of the premier institutions of higher education and advanced research in Science & Technology in India. The University was established in the year 1978 by integrating three well-known technical institutions of Chennai, namely, the College of Engineering Guindy, Madras Institute of Technology and Alagappa College of Technology.

The University offers an impressive range of academic courses namely B.E, B.Tech., M.E, M.S, M.Tech., M.Sc., M.Phil. and Ph.D. in various disciplines. The Department of Geology is actively involved in teaching and research through M.Sc. (Applied Geology), M.Phil. (Applied Geology) and Ph.D programmes. The department is sponsored under the UGC-SAP and DST-FIST programmes.
SOCIETAL CONTRIBUTION

The proposed conference is very significant to address the major pedology problems both in past and present periods, envisage future plans by emphasizing the importance of pedological problems and solutions. This programme will contribute to our understanding of the environmental issues of the geosphere.

THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE

1. 
   Weathering processes.
   
2. 
   Soil Physics.
   
3. 
   Soil Geochemistry and micromorphology.
   
4. 
   Soils and Paleoclimate study.
   

Field Workshop
During the conference 2 day field workshop will be organized around Chennai and Pondicherry-Neyveli to see the coastal soils and laterites.
Travel and Accomodation
Details of Travel and Accomodation will be given in the second and the third circular however delegates are requested to meet their own travel and accommodation expenses from their own resources. Partial funding will be will be granted to students on receiving funds from the funding agencies.

Accommodation will be provided for few out station participants on prior request under first come first served on charge basis. The approximate minimum tariff in the international guest house is Rs. 900/- per day.

(Registration Form)

International conference and field workshop

on

Paleopedology: Palaeosols, geomorphic evolution of landscape and paleoclimate Change.
Date: 10 January —14 January 2008.

Name.:

Designation:

Organisation/Institution:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_________________________________________________________________

Mailing address ________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: (O) (R)

Email:

Title of Proposed paper

_____________________
I intend to attend the Conference Y/N

Oral Presentation Y/N

Require Accomodation Y/N

Will attend the fieldworkshop

Registration Fee Details: DD No.

Date: Rs.

Bank:
Registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Bank draft should be in favor of_________________________payable at _________________.

Signature of Participant Date

Please return this form along with the abstract on or before 20.12.2006 to the Organizing Seceratary.

(photocopy of the form may be used)