My studies are mainly aimed at the Holocene evolution and environmental change of the delta/lagoon systems based on the landform analysis through aerial/satellite remote sensing techniques and extensive field investigations. I have carried out a number of research projects and published more than 30 papers in various Indian and international journals during the past 27 years of my research/teaching career.

During my stay in Japan, I plan to learn the modern methods of coastal environmental research being carried out at the ReCCLE under the leadership of Prof. K. Takayasu, and explore possibilities of Indo-Japanese cooperative research for a better understanding of the Indian delta/lagoon environments. I strive to familiarise the Japanese research community with the nature of some of the world`s largest deltas/lagoons along the east coast of India through a series of seminars and group discussions in various Japanese universities, besides helping the ReCCLE in formulating collaborative project proposals on Indian delta/lagoon environments.