Ms. Anju Maria Joseph is currently serving as a Teaching Research Fellow (TRF) in the Department of Geology at the University of Madras since November 2024. She has extensive teaching experience in core and applied geology subjects, including Oceanography, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Environmental Geology, Sedimentology, Structural Geology, and Plate Tectonics.

Research Contributions:

Ms. Joseph has made significant contributions to the fields of sedimentology, environmental geochemistry, and aquatic ecosystem studies. Her research primarily focuses on microplastic pollution, trace metal dynamics, and the environmental assessment of riverine and estuarine systems. She has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed international journals, including Water Air Soil Pollution, Journal of Sediment & Environment, and Journal of Geosciences Research. She has also contributed to book chapters and conference proceedings and presented her research at national and international conferences.

Seminars, Workshops, & Conferences:

She has actively participated in numerous workshops, training programs, and international conferences focusing on environmental sciences, water resource management, GIS, remote sensing applications, and marine ecosystems. Her engagements include DST-SERB and ANRF-sponsored workshops and international programs such as “Only One Earth – Save Our Mother Earth” in Mexico City.

Research Interests:

• Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Systems

• Sedimentology and Environmental Geochemistry

• Trace Metal Dynamics in Riverine and Estuarine Environments

• GIS and Remote Sensing Applications in Earth Sciences

• Coastal Ecosystems and Contaminant Pathways

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award:

Ms. Anju Maria Joseph’s distinguished contributions to environmental geosciences, her prolific research publications, active participation in international and national scientific forums, and innovative work in aquatic pollution and sediment studies make her highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in scientific laurels. Her work demonstrates both academic excellence and potential for significant impact in her field.