Sharmila Pinninti
MSc Integrated Applied Geology · Aspiring Geoscientist | IIT KHARAGPUR | Exploring Early career opportunities
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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MSc Applied Geology (Integrated) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur · Graduated 2024
About
Master of Science (Integrated) student in Applied Geology at IIT Kharagpur with research and fieldwork experience in hydrogeochemistry, structural geology, sedimentology, and subsurface analysis. Proficient with geoscience tools and software, including ArcGIS, PHREEQC, GeoFry, and Google Earth Pro.
Experience
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Well Site Operations and Geopressure Analysis of Saraswathi FieldCairn Oil and Gas, Vedanta Limited · BARMER, RAJASTHANMay 2023 – Jul 2023
Studied rig components, drilling operations, data acquisition and sampling through rig-site visit. Performed gas-ratio analysis to interpret hydrocarbon type in the zone of interest. Developed pore-pressure model for Saraswathi Field using 7-well data and Eaton’s method. Defined mud-weight window and pore-pressure trends across subsurface formations. Developed a geomechanical model using rock-strength parameters and poro-elastic strain equations to identify fault regimes.
Education
- 2024
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2019
Class XII2019
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2017
Class X2017
Skills
Tools / apps / platforms
Projects
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Hydrogeochemical Analysis of Dissolved Solutes in Chaco-Pampean Plain, Andean Foreland, ArgentinaPHREEQC, Piper plots
MSc thesis conducted from Jan-May 2024 on geogenic arsenic sources and mobilization in shallow groundwater. Analysed 60 groundwater samples, applied PHREEQC modelling and saturation-index analysis, and identified key geochemical controls on arsenic mobilization.
🏆 Achievements & awards
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Graduate Engineer Trainee Selection at Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd. · 2023
Selected through the Geoscience Career Symposium 2023, Cochin (SPG).
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CSIR NET – Earth Sciences · 2026
Qualified.
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GATE-Geology · 2024
Qualified in 2024 and 2025.
⚽ Extracurricular activities
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Head Girl
Led student activities, maintained discipline and coordinated events.
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NSO – Health & Fitness Unit, IIT Kharagpur
Member of Units 3 and 12 during 2019–20 and 2020–21.
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Athletics – SN-IG Hall, IIT Kharagpur
Represented the hall in the Inter-Hall General Championship, 2019–20.