Curriculum vitae
PRANAV MUKTIBODH
DOB: 01-02-1988
Email: pranpat2005@gmail.com
Phone: +91-9852334992
+91-326-2296504
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To establish a career in geology where my organisational skills and strengths in technology will be
put to best use. I am committed to continuous training and development, and would like to
eventually progress to management level as a technical services manager, mine manager or
operations manager.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Examination
University
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology ISM, Dhanbad
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology
VBU, Hazaribag
Intermediate/+2
C.B.S.E.
Matriculation
C.B.S.E.
Institute
ISM, Dhanbad
PKRM College, Dhanbad
JNMSSS, Digwadih
ISL, Jharia
Year
% /GPA
2013
2009
2005
2003
7.08 (GPA)
67.13 %
58.80 %
73.80 %
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
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 Secured all India 7th rank in Post Graduate Entrance exam, 2010 of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. 
 Secured all India rank 39 in BHU Post Graduate Entrance Test organized by BHU, Varanasi, 2010. Also
cleared IIT JAM 2009 and 2010 consecutively in merit list. 
 Won 5th prize in Geology Quiz at Geoconjura, 2012 organized by Dept. of Applied Geology, ISM,
Dhanbad. 
 Won third prize in Minrageo Earth science Quiz competition organized Technical fest, Concetto,
2011 at ISM, Dhanbad. 
 Won fourth prize in Essay writing competition in Hindi Pakhwara 2011, organized by ISM. 
 Won 5th prize in Geology Quiz 2011 organized by Dept. of Applied Geology, ISM, Dhanbad. 
 Attended a certificate course titled ‘LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT’ organized by Dept. of 
Management Studies, ISM, Dhanbad. 
 Qualified for the personality test of Geologists’ Exam 2013 conducted by Union Public Service 
Commission, India. 
 Qualified for the personality test for Asst. Geophysicist Exam 2013 conducted by Union Public
Service Commission, India. 
 Qualified for the personality test for Geologists’ Exam 2014 conducted by Union Public Service 
Commission, India. 
 Qualified for the personality test for Geologists’ Exam 2015 conducted by Union Public Service 
Commission, India 
COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS
 Complete knowledge of Operating Systems, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. 
 Knowledge of Microsoft office applications for the versions 2003, 2007 and 2010. 
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 Possess working knowledge of different software packages like Strater, Grapher 8.0, Surfer 8.0
(Golden software), Rockworks, Rockpack III, GeOrient, Photoshop (all versions), AutoCAD(basics),
CorelDraw XIV, Kaleidagraph etc. out of my own interest 
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
1. Iron Ore Complex, Steel Authority of India Ltd., Dalli Rajhara, Chhattisgarh. (May-June,
2012).
Nature of Job - Summer Industrial Training at Iron Ore Complex, Dalli and Rajhara (Mining
Methods and Plant unit operations). Study of the mechanized and semi-mechanized mining
methods, Sampling (Grid, Blast hole, Chute, and Bulk etc.) and sample preparation for XRD
and XRF analysis, beneficiation of Iron-Ore, Preparation of Mining and Mine Plan scheme,
and preparation of cross-sections.
2. South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh (May-June, 2011).
Nature of Job-Summer Industrial Training at underground and opencast coal mines of Johilla
(Pali and Pinaura Mines) area of SECL. Preparation of Underground Maps and Mine plan,
Panel workout design, Seam correlation by borehole data etc. Studied in details about the
Working of a coal washery and unit operations and Grade determination of Coal (by Ultimate
and Proximate analysis) in laboratory.
FIELD EXCURSIONS
1. Structural Mapping in and around Precambrian Terrains of Gomoh-TopchanchiPradhankhunta and Baliapur, areas, Dhanbad, Jharkhand- Dec.-Jan. 2012.
Nature of Job- Identification and measurement of structural elements (bedding planes,
foliation, lineation, cleavage and joint intensity) and preparation of overall structural map of
the area to decipher evolution of metamorphic episodes of these areas.
2. Sedimentary Terrain Mapping Training, Sonbhadra and Mirzapur (U.P.)-Dec-Jan, 2011.
Nature of Job- Sedimentary Terrain Mapping in and around Sonbhadra and Mirzapur district,
(U.P.) Identification of litho-units and tracing their contacts onto topographic sheet (to the
scale), Constructing litho-logs of prominent exposures, recognition of sedimentary features
and to prepare a geological map of the area.
3. Economic Geology Field Training, Jharia Coalfield (BCCL and TISCO mines) Dhanbad,
Jharkhand -Dec, 2010.
Nature of Job -Economic Geology Field Training and Underground Mapping in and around Jharia
Coalfield. Learnt different mining techniques in underground and open cast coal mining
situations, Seam correlation, working of a coal washery, Determination of grade Coal and the
methods of ultimate and proximate analyses of coal.
4. Study of the geology of Chaibasa area, West Singhbhum. (Jan, 2009), Mapping of
Sedimentary units in Chaibasa area, West Singhbhum.
5. A Geological visit to Moonidih Coal Mines, Dhanbad, Jharkhand (Feb, 2007), A visit to the
Moonidih opencast coal mine.
6. Study of Lower Gondwana formations of Giridih, Jharkhand. (Jan, 2006) Mapping of
Karharbari Sedimentary formation.
7. Study of the Precambrian formations of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. (Dec, 2005),
Geological fieldwork in and around Dhanbad, Tracing and Mapping of contact between Pre
cambrian metamorphics and Gondwana formation, Petrological characters of Rapakivi
Metadolerites of Baliapur area and metamorphic rocks of Govindpur, Dhanbad.
M.SC.TECH DISSERTATION
"INTERMEDIATE DEPTH RECENT BENTHIC FORAMINFERA FROM ANDAMAN SEA AT
SITEANDWN 2002/1– AND-324 "
Brief Summary –
The study on benthic foraminifera was pursued on the samples obtained from the location
ANDWN 2002/1, AND-324. A total number of 212 benthic species have been identified. The ecological
preferences and distribution of benthic foraminifera were studied on the basis of the ecological
factors, like degraded or labile organic carbon influx, oxygen concentration in sediment-water
interface as well as pore water, salinity, temperature etc.
On the basis of faunal data, total no. of species, individuals, benthic and planktic ratio, , the
studied interval (AND-324; 0-9.25 cm) is subdivided into five periods depending upon the
paleoenvironmental changes.
 In the depth interval of ~ 0 to 1.6 cm, well oxygenated environment is represented, with low
productivity of the species. This interval is dominated by the presence of Cibicides species and
G.nitidula as well as low abundance of High organic carbon group; 
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 This is followed by the presence of High productivity in the interval of ~1.6 to 4.2 cm. The
high productivity environment is represented by the presence of Triloculina Species, S.lepidula and
U.probiscidea. S.lepidula is a good indicator of deep low oxygen and high organic carbon content
whereas U.probiscidea are characteristic of low oxygenated and high organic carbon rich sediments; 
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 In the interval in-between ~4.2 to ~4.8 cm indicates again, well oxygenated environment
with very low productivity (mainly, the decline in productivity of Cibicides sp.); 
 However, the Total Bolivina group shows a high values in this region ~ 4.8 to 8.3 cm which is
indicative of a reducing environment environment. The pore patterns and rounded periphery of the
test of Cibicides bradyi indicates adaptation to lower oxygen levels (Rathburn and Corliss, 1994). The
labile organic carbon group shows a decline in this region. This also shows a little high abundance of
high organic carbon group. This may indicate high input of terrestrial carbon in this period; and 
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 Finally, the sequence then follows highly reducing environment (~8.3-9.25 cm) less
abundance of Bolivinids ie. Total Bolivina. 
Also, a no. of locally disappeared elongated fossils viz., Siphonodosaria Lepidula,
Mucronina Sp., Pleurostomella Sp. etc. were found while analysing the samples under microscope.
LANGUAGES
  English; 
  Hindi; 
  Bhojpuri; 
  Magahi; and 
 Bengali. 
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Position of Responsibility:
 Volunteered in 34th National Games’2011; 
  Class representative for the Geological Society of ISM, Dhanbad for Batch 2010-2013. 
Social
Service: 
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  Volunteered in various social activities under National Service Scheme in 2010. 
Hobbies
and Pastimes: 
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 Kitchen gardening; 
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 Cooking; 
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 Playing videogames; 
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 Listening to western music; and 
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 Academic activities. 
MEMBERSHIPS:
  Student member of Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG); 
  Student member of American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG); 
  Student member of European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE); 
 Member of Russian Mineralogical Society. 
OTHER DETAILS:
Address for Correspondence:
PRANAV MUKTIBODH
C/O DR.SURESH PANDEY
Q.NO. N III/19, TEACHERS
COLONY INDIAN SCHOOL OF
MINES DHANBAD
PIN/ZIP- 826004
STATE- JHARKHAND,
INDIA Telephone: +91-326-2296504
Mobile No.: +91-9852334992
E-mail Id : pranpat2005@gmail.com
Marital Status: Married
Passport No: K1382927 Date of Expiry: 03/05/2022
LETTER OF MOTIVATION
Myself Pranav Muktibodh an M. Sc. Tech in Applied Geology from Indian School of Mines
(ISM), Dhanbad. I obtained my Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Geology from Vinoba Bhave
University, Hazaribag. Since my childhood, I have possessed a keen interest in Geology. I am in awe
of the pre-cambrian metamorphites exposed all over Dhanbad city which is a plateau area. When I
was young, I was mystified and enthralled by the sheer size of the hills in the surroundings and ups
and downs of the highway. I was inspired and encouraged by my father, who is a geologist. He
always motivated me to join a cause for study and preservation of ecosystems and forests. During
my college years I studied geology, building up a foundation of knowledge. On top of this, my
personal study has given me a deeper understanding, and engaged me with a desire to learn more.
I Possess requisite qualification i.e., M. Sc. Tech Graduate in Applied Geology from Indian
School of Mines, Dhanbad where I Studied thirty different subjects of Applied Geology. Most of
them are quite useful and relevant to the Position of Geologist in a metal mining industry, such as
Geological Exploration, Geophysical Exploration-theoretical as well as practical approach to various
Geophysical Techniques of Mineral, Hydrocarbon, Groundwater exploration using Seismic, Gravity,
Resistivity, Electromagnetic methods and Borehole logging techniques, Ore Geology, Environmental
Geology. Theoretical as well as practical knowledge of Geostatistics to be applied in spatial
modelling of an ore deposit and hence compute the ore reserve, tonnage, assay value etc. and
determine the cut-off grade for the mine (QA/QC analysis). I possess theoretical as well as practical
knowledge of Rock Mechanics which includes Engineering Properties of Rocks, Influence of
Geological factors, Normal and Shear stress components, failure criterions and theorems related to
RQD, Slope stability analysis by core logging. I am well acquainted with remote sensing and image
interpretation, Engineering Geology, Seismology, Geochemistry and Isotope geology.
I have complete knowledge of Operating Systems, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7,
Microsoft office applications for the versions 2003, 2007 and 2010. I also possess computer
knowledge in Strater which I used to prepare lithologs , Grapher 8.0 and Surfer 8.0 (Golden
software) for digitizing maps and preparing contoured maps , Rockworks for borehole logging ,
Rockpack III and GeOrient for preparing stereographic projections used in structural analysis ,
Photoshop (all versions), AutoCAD (basics), CorelDraw XIV, Kaleidagraph etc. out of my own interest.
With the above motivation I feel I would be benefitted personally with the knowledge and
experience that I would gain through this opportunity, I realise.