THE SANGAM FOUNDATION
(IOPIO & FOI)
SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
MEMBERS OF SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
(Dr. HAREL THOMAS)
PRESIDENT SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL
Senior Faculty Member - Department of Applied Geology, Dr. H.S.G. University,
Area of Specialisation - Petrology, Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Environmental
Geology, Soil Geology & Computer Modeling.
Awards and Honors
USSR Government Fellowship, through Ministry of Human Resource and
Development, Government of India, New Delhi,1990.
Research Associate in the D.O.D. Project “Structural and Geochemical Studies in
Antarctica.” Under Dr. V.C. Thakur, Director and Dr.  K. K. Sharma Scientist E-II.
(Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology),1993.
Research Associate, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi,1994.
Recipient of Young Scientist Research Project Award from Department of Science
& Technology Government of India, New Delhi,1995.
Developed Software “MPET” for calculation of P-T and activities of common
metamorphic minerals based on different models published in recent years.
Developed Software for Structure Analysis.
Developed syllabus for M.Tech (Three years courses) Computer application for
the M.Tech students
He has recorded 23 footages on Metamorphic Petrology (For M.Sc/M.Tech & B.
Sc), which will be telecasted on  National Channel.   
Books Published: Felicitation volume on the topic, “Granulite Facies
Metamorphism and Crustal Evolution” Published by Atlantic Publisher and
Distributors, New Delhi   
AIMS:
a. To identify, recognize and link persons involved in Indian Diasporic studies and
writings, and by identifying and linking academic institutions actively engaged in
such studies, as a means of promoting and furthering Indian Diasporic studies and
establishing a global network beneficial to NRIs/PIOs.

b. To develop, maintain and enhance respective directory of academic institutions,
scholars, writers by category of works, and those who are the recipients of
internationally recognized awards for their respective work on the Indian Diaspora.

c. To plan, coordinate and hold conferences, seminars, symposia and forums on
issues related to the Indian Diaspora, both regional and international levels,
including global conferences on behalf of THE SANGAMFOUNDATION
International as become necessary.

f. To recognize those among NRIs/PIOs/FOI academicians
who have made notable achievements and for their community service.