Tarun K.Raghuvanshi  Ph.D
  Consulting Engineering Geologist
  (Ex. Associate Professor in Engg.
  Geology, School of Earth Sciences,  
  Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia)
Research and Consultancy projects (Individually or as a Team Member)
Research Project :  Feasibility study on Potential Power Capacity Assessment for Ultra-Low Head Micro Hydropower Sites in Ethiopia
Sponsored by : NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting Inc,  Govt. of Japan
Position : Team Leader
Study Conducted at : School of Earth Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Study duration : Nov. 2013 to Feb. 2014
About Study: The study was an effort to explore and assess the potential for ultra-low head micro hydro schemes in the country. The study was conducted to assess potential for natural streams as well as for irrigation canal systems.
Investigated the causes of building failure at Harar Campus of Harmaya  University, South Eastern Ethiopia, during 2014

Consultancies - Engineering Geological Review and Investigations for Department of Hydro and Renewal Energy (Previously; Alternate Hydro Energy Centre (AHEC)), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Marjingla Hydro Electric Project (37 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India . (Sept. 2012)

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Marjingla Lower Hydro Electric Project (49.5 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Pake Bhung - I Hydro Electric Project (46 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Pake Bhung - II Hydro Electric Project (16 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012)..

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Pachuk - II Hydro Electric Project (55 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012) .

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Tsachu Hydro Electric Project (37 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Lachung Hydro Electric Project (2 x 20.5 MW), East Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2012).

Engineering Geological Appraisal of Tambakhani Tunnel, Uttarkashi, Uttrakhand, India (an. 2013).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Pareng Hydro Electric Project (3 x 4.85 MW), Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Feb. 2013).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Lower Nargum Hydro Electric Project (3 x 6 MW), West Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Feb. 2013).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Ankling Nargum Hydro Electric Project (3 x 6 MW), West Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Feb. 2013).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) of Phudung Nargum Hydro Electric Project (3 x 8 MW), West Kaming District, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Feb. 2013).

DPR Review (Engineering Geology and Geotechnical aspect) Gunguta Small Hydro Power Project (5 MW) in Chhattisgarh (Aug.2013) .

Review - Engineering Geology/ Geotechnical investigations of Kangtangshiri Hydro Electric Project (2 x 33 MW) Arunachal Pradesh, India (July, 2014)  

Review of Engineering Geological Suitability–Pachuk - I Hydroelectric Project (95 MW) Arunachal Pradesh, India (Sept. 2014)

Review of Engineering Geological Suitability of Yammeng Hydroelectric Project (3 x 4 MW), Arunachal Pradesh (Sept. 2014)

Engineering Geological Review of Kaladhungi Barrage Site – Baur River, District Nainital, Uttrakhand (Oct. 2014).

Review Comments on Engineering Geological Suitability Pemashelpu Hydroelectric Project (3 x 27 MW), Arunachal Pradesh, India (Oct. 2014)

Review Comments on Engineering Geological Suitability Pake Bhung 1 Hydroelectric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, India (Oct. 2016).

Review Comments on Engineering Geological Suitability Pake Bhung 2 Hydroelectric Project , Arunachal Pradesh, India (Oct. 2016).

Review Comments on Engineering Geological Suitability of Umran Hydroelectric Project (3 x 4 MW), Meghalaya, India (Feb. 2018).

Review Comments on Engineering Geological Suitability of Nongummer Hydroelectric Project (2 x 9 MW), Meghalaya, India (Feb. 2018).

Evaluation of 10 SHP projects being executed by Ladakh Renewable development Agency (LREDA) (Sept. 2018).

Regional flow regimes estimation for small hydro development (REFRESHA) in Uttrakhand (Research Project) (Sept. 2018).

Review of Engineering Geological Suitability of Yammeng Hydroelectric Project (3 x 5 MW), Arunachal Pradesh, India (Aug. 2019).

Review of Engineering Geological Suitability of Tharkot Artificial Lake Project, Pithoragarh, Uttrakhand, India (Feb. and Aug.2019).

Review of Engineering Geological Suitability of Kolidekh Artificial Lake Project, Lohaghat, Uttrakhand, India (Feb. and Aug.2019).

Engineering Geological Review of Tiuni - Plasu Hydroelectric Power Project (3 x 24 MW), Dehradun Distt, India (Feb. 2019).

Engineering Geological Review of Arakot - Tiuni Hydroelectric Power Project (3 x 27 MW), Dehradun Distt, India (Feb.2019)..

Engineering Geological Review of panyour Lepa Middle Hydroelectric Power Project (3 x 8 MW), Arunachal Pradesh, India (Feb. 2020)

Preliminary suitability Review of identified Pumped Storage Project (PSP) sites for Hydro power in Rajasthan State, India (Oct. 2021)

Preliminary suitability Review of identified Pumped Storage Project (PSP) sites for Hydro power in Maharashtra State, India (Nov. 2021)

Evaluation of 7 SHP projects being executed by Kargil Renewable development Agency (Oct. 2022).

Engineering Geological Investigations (1997 to 2003)

Geological and Engineering Geological Investigations of Kishau Dam Project, on river TONS in  parts of Himachal Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh (Phd Research Work)

Engineering Geological Suitability of site for RISHIGANGA Small Hydroelectric Project, District Chamoli (At AHEC)

Engineering Geological Suitability of site for BIRAHIGANGA Small Hydroelectric Project, District Chamoli, U.P (At AHEC)

Engineering Geological investigations for Rupin Stage I,II & III Hydro Electric Project Sites, Distt. Uttarkashi,Uttar Pradesh (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Suitability of site for Chaksi Small Hydroelectric Project, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Suitability of site for Uhl Small Hydroelectric Project, District Mandi, H.P (At AHEC).

Pre feasibility and engineering geological appraisal of Thugaon micro hydel sites in Pune Distt. of  Maharashtra (At AHEC).

Pre feasibility and engineering geological appraisal of Thosegar micro hydel sites in Satara Distt. of  Maharashtra (At AHEC).

Pre feasibility and engineering geological appraisal of Gangapur micro hydel sites in Satara Distt. of  Maharashtra (At AHEC).

Pre feasibility and engineering geological appraisal of  15 micro hydel sites in Darjeeling Distt. of West Bengal (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological investigations for Penstock alignment of Galogi SHP Project, Dehradun, U.P (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations of Manglay SHP site in South District Sikkim (At AHEC).

Preparation of DPR of Upper Rongnichu Project in Sikkim (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations at Relichu, Upper Rongli, Lachen and Ringyang SHP sites in Sikkim (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations for Chelong Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations for Bogdong Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Lel, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering  Geological Investigations for Sasoma Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Lel, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations for Wakha Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations for Pashkum Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological Investigations for Tambis Kanore Hydro Electric Project Site, Distt. Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir (At AHEC).

Engineering Geological investigations of Bilkot SHP project, Pauri Garhwal, U.P (At AHEC).

Identification of Potential water sources for Hydro Power generation sites, Irrigation and  Drinking water potential  in Darjeeling Tea Estates, W.B (At AHEC).

Pre feasibility studies of  7 micro hydel sites in Santhal Pargana Region of Bihar State (At AHEC).

Geographical Information System (GIS) based Projects (1997 - 2003)

Transport Network Project entitled “ Geographic Data Technology- Geographic Enhancement Programme” for a USA based client (At RMSI).

Regional flow regimes estimation for small hydro development” sponsored by Institute of  Hydrology, United Kingdom (At AHEC).

Himachal Pradesh Small Hydro Power Geographic Information  System Data Base (At AHEC).

Assessment of Impact of Hydropower Dams on Vegetation using RS and GIS (At AHEC).

Preparation of Non-Conventional Energy Sources GIS Database and Maps for MNES,Govt. of India (At AHEC).

GIS database of hydropower projects in Uttaranchal (At AHEC).

Geo-environmental Studies (1997 - 2003)

Conservation and Management plan for Nanital and four other lakes – Project sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forest, GOI, Delhi (At AHEC).

Conservation and Management plan for Dal-Nagin Lake – Project sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forest, GOI, Delhi (At AHEC).

Preparation of Mine Plan and Slope Stability Studies for Manal Limestone Quarry, Rajban,(H.P) (At Earth Sciences Deptt. IIT, Roorkee)

Preparation of EIA & EMP report for Manal Limestone Quarry, Rajban, Himachal Pradesh (At Earth Sciences Deptt. IIT, Roorkee).

Hydrogeological investigations around BRPL Complex, Bongaigaon, Assam (At Chemical Engg. Deptt. IIT, Roorkee).

Socio economic study around BRPL Complex, Bongaigaon, Assam (At Chemical Engg. Deptt. IIT, Roorkee).