Editing Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam
| image         = Jaya_Kumar_Seelam.jpg
| caption       = Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam
| birth_date    = 1970
| birth_place   = North Goa, Goa, India - 403004
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Chief Scientist
| institution   = CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography
| field         = Ocean Engineering
| alma_mater    = University of Queensland; Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupathi
| education     = PhD; MTech; B. Tech
| awards        = Fellow; Fellow; International Training Fellowship
| orcid         = 0000-0003-0406-3204
}}

'''Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam''' is an Indian chief scientist and researcher specialising in '''Ocean Engineering, particularly in Coastal Processes, Beach Processes and Coastal Protection'''. He is attached to '''CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, North Goa'''. He holds a PhD from University of Queensland and Over the course of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.

== Early Life and Education ==

A native of North Goa, Goa, India - 403004, Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam was born in '''1970''' and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He invested deeply in his academic training, earning advanced degrees that equipped him with the theoretical grounding and methodological expertise central to his later research. He holds a '''PhD''' from University of Queensland (2012), and a '''MTech''' from Indian Institute of
Technology, Madras (1993), and a '''B. Tech''' from Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupathi (1991). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific research career would be built.

== Academic Career ==

He was appointed '''Chief Scientist''' in the Department of Ocean Engineering at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, North Goa, a role he fulfilled with distinction (2020–present). As '''Professor''' in the School of Oceanography at Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research ((AcSIR)), North Goa, he made significant contributions (2012 -).

Over the decades, he has contributed not only through research but also through active mentorship of junior researchers and graduate students. His administrative contributions have further strengthened the academic infrastructure of his institution.

== Research Contributions ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Coastal Processes''' within the broader framework of '''Ocean Engineering''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. In addition to his core research, he has pursued investigations into '''Beach Processes and Coastal Protection''', further consolidating his reputation as a versatile and wide-ranging scholar.

A hallmark of his research philosophy is the conviction that academic knowledge must serve society. To this end, he has cultivated partnerships with governmental agencies, research councils, and industry partners, ensuring that his work addresses problems of genuine societal importance.

== Publications ==

The scholarly output of Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam encompasses approximately '''20 publications''', including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. The influence of his scholarly output is evidenced by over '''809 citations''', demonstrating the impact his work has had on the wider research community. The '''h-index of 15''' attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1041 Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

In recognition of his exceptional scholarly output and institutional contributions, Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam has received the following honours:

- The '''Fellow''' awarded by Indian Society of Hydraulics
- The '''Fellow''' awarded by Institution of Engineers
- The '''International Training Fellowship''' conferred by UNESCO-IOC

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1041 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Dr+Jaya+Kumar+Seelam+CSIR-National+Institute+of+Oceanography |publisher=CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/1041 Dr Jaya Kumar Seelam – Official Vidwan Profile]

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