Physical Elements of Geography

Dr. A Balakishan has obtained his Ph.D. in Geography from Osmania University. He is currently Associate Professor of Geography at the Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad. His areas of interests include- Indian Ocean, Remote Sensing, GIS, Urban and Environmental studies.

Professor Dr. Afzal Shariegg did his M.A. in Geography form OSMANIA University.  Dr. Sharieff started his teaching career in a secondary school, teaching social studies and geography.  Later he was selected as a associate professor in the University.  He was promoted as a reader on the basis of his work and promoted as a full fledged professor.  Dr. Sharieff has attended many national seminars and workshops.  He is a member of many professional bodies and he lectures on geographical issues.  He writes for national newspapers and magazines.

Dr. Masood Ali Khan obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. He started his career as UGC Research Fellow, Dept. of Sociology in the same University. Presently he is working as Deputy Director, southern Regional Centre, ICSSR, Osmania University. His area of interest are information Technology in Social Sciences, Minority Problems, Urdu Press and Sociology of Islam. He has published many articles of different nature both in national and international journals. Dr. Khan has conducted more than 50 Seminars, Workshops and Research Methodology Courses sponsored by SRC-ICSSR. A widely travelled person, Dr. Khan has attended many national / international seminars / conferences.