Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shaikh

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Dr. Mustaq Ahmad Shaikh is a Senior Geologist at the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency (GSDA), Government of Maharashtra, with over 13 years of experience in hydrogeology, groundwater management, and geospatial applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Savitribai Phule Pune University (2023). His academic credentials include an M.Tech in Geoinformatics from IIT Bombay (2012), an M.Sc. in Geology from Solapur University (2009), a P.G. Diploma in Drilling Technology from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (2007), and a B.Sc. in Geology from Shivaji University (2006). Dr. Shaikh has excelled in competitive exams, securing top ranks such as 1st and 2nd in CSIR NET (LS) Earth Sciences, and 1st in MPSC for Senior Geologist. A prolific researcher, Dr. Shaikh has authored over 35 peer-reviewed journal papers on topics including groundwater scarcity, artificial recharge, GIS-based watershed analysis, sustainable water management, and artificial intelligence applications in groundwater management. He serves as a reviewer for journals such as International Journal of Science and Research Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science etc.