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International Conference
&
Field Workshop

on

Paleopedology: Palaeosols, Geomorphic Evolution of landscape and
Paleoclimate Change.

10-14 January 2008




Call for Papers


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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 0091-44-22203392
Email hachyuthan@yahoo.com


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
geosciencesecretary@yahoo.com 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)