Person

Narain, Hari

Born
India
Occupation
Geophysicist

Summary

Hari Narain was in Sydney during the 1950s where he earned the first PhD awarded in Australia in geophysics. During his time he was on the faculty at the University of Sydney. His research involved extensive field surveys with a gravity meter and interpretation of the findings in relation to geological and crustal structure. Narain was noted for the quality of his survey work and as a consultant to private companies. In 1956 he returned to India to work in oil and gas exploration, ultimately becoming Surveyor General of India.

Details

Chronology

1952 - 1953
Career position - Teaching fellow, University of Sydney
1953 - 1955
Career position - Temporary Lecturer in geophysics, University of Sydney
1955
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Sydney
1955 - 1956
Career position - Lecturer in geophysics, University of Sydney
1956 -
Career position - Senior Geophysicist, Oil and Natural Gas Directorate, Department of Natural Resources, India
1956
Life event - Returned to India
1972 - 1976
Career position - Surveyor General of India

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Henderson, R. J., 'The second lecturer in exploration geophysics in Australia - later to become Surveyor General of India [Hari Narain]', Preview, 198 (2019), 32-4. Details

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