Arnab Bordoloi

Geologist with 2 years of research experience in coal geology, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), and geotechnical characterization. Skilled in field investigation, core logging, gas content measurement, and advanced laboratory analyses (XRD, XRF, FE-SEM, petrography).

Project Associate – I at CSIR – Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) (2024-04 – 2026-03)

Project: A Systematic Assessment of CO2 Storage Potential of Indian Coalfields and Initiation of the First Pilot Injection Project under CSIR Mission Mode Project on CCUS

• Conducted desorbed and residual gas content measurements across multiple drilling sites, improving accuracy of gassiness classification.
• Performed core litho-logging and RQD analysis to support stratigraphic and coal seam correlation.
• Executed proximate, ultimate, GCV, HGI, surface area, and petrographic analyses; XRD, XRF, and FE-SEM, contributing to project reports and publications.
• Coordinated field visits to underground and open-cast mines and virgin coal blocks to assess degree of gassiness and chemical properties.
• Assisted in drafting manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations in line with project timelines.

M.Sc. Dissertation Researcher at Gauhati University (2022-03 – 2022-07)

Dissertation: Geotechnical Properties of Black Soil Found in Tenga-pukhuri, Sibsagar District, Assam

• Conducted field sampling and geotechnical characterization of black soils.
• Performed liquid limit, plastic limit, triaxial compressive strength, grain size distribution, XRD, and TGA analyses.
• Compiled and presented findings in a formal M.Sc. dissertation report.

CSIR-NET Qualified in Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences – CSIR-NET (2025-12)

M.Sc. in Geology – Gauhati University (2020 – 2022)

B.Sc. in Geology – Sibsagar College, Dibrugarh University (2016 – 2019)

Higher Secondary (Class XII) – J.B. College (2014 – 2016)

Secondary (Class X) – R.K.B.P. High School (2014)