University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences Earth & Environmental Sciences Geophysics Professor of GeophysicsAppointed: 2007 |  |
QualificationsPh.D., Purdue University, Geophysics, 1989. M.S., Purdue University, Geophysics, 1985. B.Sc., University of Baroda, Geology, 1981. Expertise and Research InterestsPotential fields (gravity and magnetics) geophysics theory and its global/planetary, regional, geo-hazards and environmental applications Other ExpertiseAssociate Editor of Near Surface Geophysics (2008-Present)
Associate Editor of Geophysics (2001-2005)
Co-editor of special issue of Seismological Research Letters(Sept./Oct. 2002) on Illinois basin: Seismicity, Quaternary faulting, and seismic hazard
Co-editor of special issue of The Leading Edge (Aug. 2003) on Geophysics from Space
IAGA task force on preparation of the World Magnetic Anomaly Map (also Commission on Geologic Map of the World, CGMW)
IAGA task force on preparation of the Manual of Methods of Magnetic Anomaly Map Preparation
Member of the committee for High-altitude Magnetic survey of the U.S.
Member of the committee for the North American Gravity Database upgrade
MIMIC Space Mission Science Review Team
Earthquake risk assessment using potential fields studies
Treasure hunting using geophysical studies Future ResearchInterpretation of Mars magnetic anomalies
Investigation of global gravity and magnetic data collected by satellites (CHAMP, Ørsted, SAC-C, Magsat, POGO)
Compilation of World Magnetic Anomaly Map
Determination of Curie depths and elastic parameters of the Earth's lithosphere from magnetic and gravity data sets
Development of geophysical methods to detect and characterize environmental and UXO hazard Industrial RelevanceOil (Petroleum) and mineral exploration and environmental and geo-hazards detection
en-Reach (Founder) Building one-on-one partnerships between scientists & program managers in developed and developing countries to form a scientific infrastructure for the mitigation of geo-hazards as well as energy and resource exploration in a sustainable manner. KeywordsCOS Keywords:Geology, Geophysics, Magnetics, Mineralogy, Petroleum.Additional Terms:Environmental, Geo-hazards, Geophysics, Gravity, Magnetics, Mineral Exploration, Petroleum Exploration, Space Exploration.Languages(Reading, Writing, Speaking)English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent) Hindi: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent) Marathi: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent) French: (Basic, None, None) Bengali: (None, None, Basic) MembershipsAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science American Geophysical Union Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society Geological Society of India International Association for Mathematical Geology Society of Exploration Geophysicists Honors and Awards2006-2007,
Nominated for Outstanding Researcher,
Department of Geology,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale,
Geology/Geophysics
1996-1997,
WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICA'S TEACHERS,
Invited nomination by an undergraduate student,
Educational Communications, Inc.
1984-1986,
David Ross Fellowship,
David Ross Foundation,
Purdue University,
Geophysics
1971-1975,
High School Scholarship,
State Govt. of Maharashtra
Previous Positions2005, Senior Visiting Scientist (Summer 2005),
GeoForschungsZentrum, Potsdam, Germany,
Erdmagnetfelder/Geomagnetische Felder
2004, Short-term Senior Visiting Scientist (Gennaio 2004),
Instituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia,
Geomagnetismo
2003-2007, Professor of Geophysics,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale,
College of Science,
Geology,
Geophysics
2002, Senior Visiting Scientist (Summer 2002),
GeoForschungsZentrum, Potsdam, Germany,
Erdmagnetfelder/Geomagnetische Felder
1997-1998, Senior Visiting Research Scientist,
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center,
Geodynamics,
Geomagnetism
1997-2003, Associate Professor,
Southern Illinois University,
College of Science,
Geology,
Geophysics
1991-1997, Assistant Professor,
Southern Illinois University,
College of Science,
Geology,
Geophysics
1990-1990, Post-doctoral Research Associate,
Purdue University,
Science,
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences,
Geophysics
1982-1989, Research & Teaching Assistant,
Purdue University,
Science,
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences,
Geophysics
Funding Received- Hawaii Spacegrant, LPI, NASA:
Exploring Planets in the Classroom Workshop (to attend),
$1,000,
June 1998
to .
- U.S. Geological Survey:
Magnetic Anomalies of the continental U.S. from NURE data using the Comprehensive Model,
$50,000,
2006
to 2008.
- US-Egypt Joint Science & Technology Board/State Dept/NSF:
Spectral analysis of aeromagnetic data for geothermal reconnaissance of the west of the Red Sea region in Egypt,
$60,000,
2006
to 2008.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Geodynamics of the lithosphere using potential-field variations,
$152,000,
2003
to 2007.
- U.S. Geological Survey:
A Collaborative Project between Potential-fields Geophysical Laboratory at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the U.S. Geological Survey for Generating a Complex Model to Create Long wavelength Correction,
$41,000,
2002
to 2003.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Interpretation of the Mars Crustal Magnetic Anomalies,
$64,000,
2000
to 2004.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Comprehensive Models of the Near-Earth Magnetic Field,
$111,000,
1998
to 2002.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Geologic Interpretation of Satellite Altitude Crustal Magnetic Anomaly Data,
$133,000,
1998
to 2003.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
IPA Appointment for Research in Geomagnetism,
$140,000,
1997
to 1998.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Geophysical Characterization of Some Terranes and the Geophysical Modeling of Candidate Suture Zones,
$70,000,
1995
to 1999.
- UPIIP, SIUC:
Investigation of a New Geo-Physical Technique for Detection and Monitoring of Subsurface Contaminant Leakage,
$13,000,
1995
to 1996.
- National Science Foundation (NSF) & SIUC:
Development of environmental geoscience computer laboratory,
$61,000,
1995
to 1996.
- Office of Research, Development & Administration, SIUC:
New geophysical strategies for indirect monitoring of deterioration of buried steel drums containing hazardous wastes: The pilot study,
$21,000,
1993
to 1995.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Improved determination of vector lithospheric magnetic anomalies from Magsat data,
$18,000,
1992
to 1993.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Towards developing an analytical procedure of defining the equatorial electrojet for correcting satellite magnetic anomalies,
$70,000,
1989
to 1991.
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA):
Improving the geological interpretation of Magnetic and Gravity Satellite anomalies,
$70,000,
1987
to 1989.
Publications- E-mail Prof. Ravat, at dhananjay.ravat@uky.edu for electronic copies of publications, 1996-present.
- Ravat, D. (2007) Crustal Magnetic Fields, Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism (Editors: D. Gubbins & E. Herrero-Bervera), First Edition, Springer, 1020 pages, In Press, ISBN=1402039921 (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2007) Reduction to pole, Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism (Editors: D. Gubbins & E. Herrero-Bervera), First Edition, Springer, 1020 pages, In Press, ISBN=1402039921 (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2007) Upward and downward continuation, Encyclopedia of Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism (Editors: D. Gubbins & E. Herrero-Bervera), First Edition, Springer, 1020 pages, In Press, ISBN=1402039921 (bookchapter)
- Bexfield, C.E., J.H. McBride, A.J.M. Pugin, D. Ravat, S. Biswas, W.J. Nelson, T.H. Larson, S.L. Sargent, M.A. Fillerup, B.E. Tingey, L. Wald, M.L. Northcott, J.V. South, M.S. Okure, and M.R. Chandler (2006) Integration of P- and SH-wave high resolution seismic reflection and micro-gravity techniques to improve interpretation of shallow subsurface structure: New Madrid seismic zone, Tectonophysics, 420, 5-21
- Hinze, W.J., B. Coakley, T. Hildenbrand, G.R. Keller, X. Li, D. Plouff, D. Ravat, M. Webring (2006) Reply to "Vasanthi, A., Sharma, K.K., and Mallick, K., Discussion on the paper `New standards for reducing gravity data: The North American gravity database' by Hinze, W.J, Aiken, C.J. and 20 others: Geophysics, v. 70, No. 4, pp. J25-J32, 2005, Geophysics, 71, X32-X33
- Gaya-Pique, L.R., D. Ravat, A. De Santis, and J.M. Torta (2006) New model alternatives for improving the representation of the core magnetic field of Antarctica, Antarctic Science, DOI: 10.1017/S0954102006000095, 18, 101-109
- Salem, A., D. Ravat, R. Smith, and K. Ushijima (2005) Interpretation of magnetic data using an enhanced local wavenumber (ELW) method, Geophysics, DOI: 10.1190/1.884828, 70, L7-L12
- Hinze, W.J., C. Aiken, J. Brozena, B. Coakley, D. Dater, G. Flanagan, R. Forsberg, T. Hildenbrand, G. R. Keller, J. Kellogg, R. Kucks, X. Li, A. Mainville, R. Morin, M. Pilkington, D. Plouff, D. Ravat, D. Roman, J. Urrutia-Fucugauchi, M. Véronneau, M. Web (2005) New standards for reducing gravity data: The North American gravity database, Geophysics, DOI: 10.1190/1.1988183, 70, J25-J32
- Salem, A., D. Ravat, T.J. Gamey, K. Ushijima (2005) Chapter 16: Detection of buried steel drums from magnetic anomaly data using an artificial intelligence technique, pp.513-523, In D.K. Butler (eds), Near-Surface Geophysics, Investigations in Geophysics No. 13, Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 732p. pages, ISBN=1-56080-130-1 (bookchapter)
- Salem, A., D. Ravat, M.F. Mushayandebvu, K. Ushijima (2004) Linearized least-squares method for interpretation of potential-field data from sources of simple geometry, Geophysics, 69, 783-788
- Milligan, P.R., R. Franklin, D. Ravat (2004) A new generation of Magnetic Anomaly Grid Database of Australia (MAGDA) - use of independent data increases the accuracy of long wavelength components of continental-scale merges, Preview, 113, 25-29
- Ravat, D., and P.S. Millegan (eds.), Geophysics from Space (special Grav/Mag section), The Leading Edge, 22(8), 2003
- Ravat, D., and P.S. Millegan (2003) An introduction - Geophysics: Doing it in space, The Leading Edge, 22, 757-758
- Ravat, D., T.G. Hildenbrand, and W. Roest (2003) New way of processing near-surface magnetic data: The utility of the Comprehensive Magnetic Field Model, The Leading Edge, 22, 784-785
- Salem, A., and D. Ravat (2003) A combined analytic signal and Euler Method (AN-EUL) for automatic interpretation of magnetic data, Geophysics, 68, 1952-1961
- Ravat, D. (2003) New uses of continuous coverage satellite magnetic field data in studying the Earth's lithosphere In P. Stauning, H. Lühr, P. Ultre-Guerard, J. LaBrecque, M. Purucker, F. Primdahl, J. Jorgensen, F. Christiansen, P. Hoeg, and K. Lauritsen (eds), OIST-4 Proceedings, Copenhagen, Narayana Press, 79-82 pages (bookchapter)
- Bankey, V., and 17 others, Digital data grids for the magnetic anomaly map of North America (http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/ofr-02-414/), U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report, 02-414, 2002
- Wheeler, R.L., and D. Ravat (editors, special issue), The Illinois basin: Seismicity, Quaternary faulting, and Seismic Hazard, Seismological Research Letters, 73(5), 2002
- Ravat, D. B. Wang, E. Wildermuth, P.T. Taylor (2002) Gradients in the interpretation of Satellite-altitude Magnetic Data: An Example from Central Africa, J. Geodynamics, 33, 131-142
- Ravat, D., K.A. Whaler, M. Pilkington, T. Sabaka, and M. Purucker (2002) Compatibility of high-altitude aeromagnetic and satellite-altitude magnetic anomalies over Canada, Geophysics, 67, 546-554
- Ravat, D., K. Kirkham, and T.G. Hildenbrand (2002) A source-depth separation filter: Using the Euler method on the derivatives of total intensity magnetic anomaly data, The Leading Edge, 21, 360-365
- Salem, A., D. Ravat, T.J. Gamey, and K. Ushijima (2002) Analytic signal approach and its applicability in environmental magnetic investigations, Journal of Applied Geophysics, 49, 231-244
- Hildenbrand, T.G., J.H. McBride, and D. Ravat (2002) The Commerce geophysical lineament and its possible relation to Mesoproterozoic igneous complexes and large earthquakes in the central Illinois Basin, Seismological Research Letters, 73, 640-659
- Wheeler, R.L., and D. Ravat (2002) Introduction to the special issue on Seismic hazards of the Illinois basin, Seismological Research Letters, 73, 590-596
- Ravat, D. and M. Purucker (2002) Unraveling the Magnetic Mystery of the Earth's Lithosphere: The Background and the Role of the CHAMP Mission In C. Reigber, H. Luehr, P. Schwintzer (eds), In: C. Reigber, H. Luehr, P. Schwintzer (Eds.), First CHAMP Mission Results for Gravity, Magnetic and Atmospheric Studies, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Springer-Verlag, 251-260 pages (bookchapter)
- Salem, A., K. Ushijima, T.J. Gamey, and D. Ravat (2001) Automatic detection of UXO from airborne magnetic data using a neural network, Journal of Subsurface Sensing Technologies and Applications, 2 (3), 193-215
- Salem, A., D. Ravat, R. Johnson, and K. Ushijima (2001) Detection of Buried Steel Drums from Magnetic Anomaly Data using a Supervised Neural Network, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Geophysics, 6, 115-122
- Purucker, M., D. Ravat, H. Frey, C. Voorhies, T. Sabaka, and M. Acuna (2000) An altitude-normalized magnetic map of Mars and its interpretation, Geophysical Research Letters, 27, 2449-2452
- Ravat, D. (2000) Geomagnetism: External Fields In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 420-421 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Geomagnetism: Main Field, Secular Variation and Westward Drift In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 421-422 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Geomagnetism: Polarity Reversals In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 422-423 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Magnetic Pole In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 630-631 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Magnetic Field: Origin of Internal Field In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 631 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Magnetohydrodynamic Waves in the Earth In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 632 pages (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Aeromagnetic Surveying In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 6-7 pages, ISBN=978-0-19-8540 (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Curie Temperature In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 202-203 pages, ISBN=978-0-19-8540 (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D. (2000) Geomagnetic Measurement, Techniques and Surveys In P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds), The Oxford Companion to the Earth, P.L. Hancock and B.J. Skinner (eds.), Oxford University Press, Oxford, U.K., Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 417-420 pages, ISBN=978-0-19-8540 (bookchapter)
- Ravat, D., Z. Lu, and L.W. Braile (1999) Velocity-density relationships and modeling the lithospheric density variations of the Kenya Rift, Tectonophysics, 302, 225-240
- Ravat, D., and M. Purucker (1999) The future of satellite magnetic anomaly studies is bright!, The Leading Edge, 18, 326-329
- Ravat, D., and P.T. Taylor (1998) Determination of depths to centroids of three-dimensional sources of potential-field anomalies with examples from environmental and geologic applications, Journal of Applied Geophysics, 39, 191-208
- Taylor, P.T., and D. Ravat (1997) Reply to comments by R. Pucher and T. Wonik on 'An interpretation of the Magsat anomalies of central Europe, J. Applied Geophys., 34, 83-91,', Journal of Applied Geophysics, 36, 217-219
- Hildenbrand, T.G. and D. Ravat (1997) Geophysical Setting of the Wabash Valley Fault System, Seismological Research Letters, 68, 567-585
- Ravat, D. (1996) Magnetic properties of unrusted steel drums from laboratory and field-magnetic measurements, Geophysics, 61, 1325-1335
- Ravat, D. (1996) Analysis of the Euler method and its applicability in environmental magnetic investigations, Journal of Environmental Engineering and Geophysics, 1, 229-238
- Ravat, D., R.A. Langel, M. Purucker, J. Arkani-Hamed, and D.E. Alsdorf (1995) Global vector and scalar Magsat magnetic anomaly maps, Journal of Geophysical Research - Solid Earth, 100, 20111-20136
- Taylor, P.T., and D. Ravat (1995) An interpretation of the Magsat anomalies of central Europe, Journal of Applied Geophysics, 34, 83-91
- Ravat, D. and W.J. Hinze (1993) Considerations of variations in ionospheric field effects in mapping equatorial lithospheric Magsat anomalies, Geophysical Journal International, 113, 387-398
- Ravat, D., W.J. Hinze, and P.T. Taylor (1993) European tectonic features observed by Magsat, Tectonophysics, 220, 157-173
- Ravat, D., W.J. Hinze, and R.R.B. von Frese (1992) Analysis of MAGSAT Magnetic Contrasts across the African and South American Lithospheric Plates, Tectonophysics, 212, 59-76
- Taylor, P.T., W.J. Hinze, and D. Ravat (1992) The Search for Crustal Resources: Magsat and Beyond, Adv. Space Res., 12, (7)5-(7)15
- Ravat, D., W.J. Hinze, R.R.B. von Frese (1991) Lithospheric Magnetic Property Constrasts within the South American Plate Derived from Damped Least-Squares Inversion of Satellite Magnetic Data, Tectonophysics, 192, 159-168
- Hinze, W.J., R.R.B. von Frese, and D. Ravat (1991) Mean Magnetic Contrasts between Oceans and Continents, Tectonophysics, 192, 117-128
- Goyal, H.K., R.R.B. von Frese, W.J. Hinze, and D. Ravat (1990) Statistical Prediction of Satellite Magnetic Anomalies, Geophysical Journal International, 102, 101-111
- von Frese, R.R.B., W.J. Hinze, C.A. McGue, and D. Ravat (1989) Use of Satellite Magnetic Anomalies for Tectonic Lineament Studies, in Qureshy, M.N., and W.J. Hinze (eds.), Regional Geophysical Lineaments - Their Tectonic and Economic Significance, Geol. Survey of India Memoir, 12, 171-180
- von Frese, R.R.B., D. Ravat, W.J. Hinze, and C.A. McGue (1988) Improved Inversion of Geopotential Field Anomalies for Lithospheric Investigations, Geophysics, 53, 375-385
- Ravat, D., L.W. Braile, and W.J. Hinze (1987) Earthquakes and Plutons in the Midcontinent - Evidence from the Bloomfield Pluton, Seismological Research Letters, 58, 41-52
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