The people behind the data

Management Team

A multidisciplinary team combining decades of field experience, technical depth and practical insight in applied geophysics.

Co-founder & Managing Director

Dr. Sanjay Rana

Co-founder and the Managing Director of the company, Dr. Sanjay Rana, is a geophysicist working in the field of engineering geophysics for last 35 years. Dr. Rana graduated in 1990 from University of Roorkee, now IIT Roorkee, in M. Tech. Applied Geophysics, as Gold Medalist, following which he served with state government and central government (Department of Atomic Energy) for 05 years. Since 1995, he is working tirelessly towards growth of geophysical industry in the country, exploring new & unique application areas in various fields like hydropower, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, etc. He has carried out geophysical investigations for more than 1500 projects in India and abroad. He has been instrumental in introducing various technologies in India including Ground Penetrating Radar, High Resolution Tomography, integrated dam safety investigations, Passive Seismic Tomography, etc.

Co-founder, International Strategy

Mr. P. S. Mukherjee

Mr. P. S. Mukherjee co-founded Parsan Overseas and has MBA, PGDIT (International Trade) qualifications. He has over 35 years of experience in the field of international trade, and has accomplished various projects in countries like Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, North Africa including Algeria, Mauritius, etc. He is involved in international expansion and strategic planning for the company.

CEO

Cdr. Ashutosh Kaushik

Cdr Kaushik is alumnus of IIT Roorkee and FMS, Delhi University. He is a naval veteran with more than 28 years of rich & varied experience in operational maintenance & project management. At PARSAN, he shoulders responsibilities of overall administration, field logistics and business development. He has also been an invaluable member for many challenging field campaigns.

General Manager, Geophysics

Ajay Mishra

Ajay Mishra is General Manager Geophysics. He did his M.Sc. Tech. Applied Geophysics from ISM Dhanbad, 2000. He is part of Parsan team since 2007 and has worked on numerous assignments across the fields of surface geophysics for hydropower, infrastructure, dam safety, ground water and environment. He heads the team of geo-scientists for projects in the field of engineering geophysics.

Manager, GPR & SUE

Vivek Sharma

Vivek Sharma is Manager (GPR & SUE) at Parsan Overseas. He completed his B.Tech. from Kurukshetra University in 2005, and has also pursued PGDBA in marketing management from SCDL Pune. He has been an integral member of Parsan since 2010. He works in the field of Geodetic, Topographic, DGPS and Gravity Magnetic surveys, and detection of utilities, foundations, cavities through Ground Penetrating Radar. He leads the team of survey engineers & geoscientists for projects in the field of geodetic surveys, subsurface utility engineering.

Geophysicist, Applied R&D

Dr. Abul Aas

Dr. Abul Aas is a geophysicist with over 5 years of experience in near-surface investigations, seismic interpretation, and geophysical innovation. He has contributed to major national programs including hydrocarbon appraisals (DGH, IHAP), groundwater exploration, MASW site characterization, and urban utility mapping. Notably, he developed a novel weight-drop seismic energy source for shallow imaging, published in the Journal of Applied Geophysics, strengthening applied R&D capabilities.

Senior Geophysicist, GPR

Priya Badyal

Priya Badyal is a Senior Geophysicist at Parsan Overseas Pvt. Ltd., bringing advanced expertise in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) processing and GPRslice interpretation. An M.Tech graduate in Applied Geophysics from Kurukshetra University (2003), she has been a vital part of the Parsan team since 2021. Priya's analytical skills and subsurface imaging proficiency significantly enhance our nearsurface geophysical investigations and project delivery.

Senior Geoscientist & EA to MD

Suchetana Banerjee

Suchetana Banerjee is a Senior Geoscientist and Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. A postgraduate from IIT Kharagpur, she brings interdisciplinary expertise spanning geotechnical analysis, scientific writing, and project coordination. With prior experience at Schlumberger, she contributes both technical depth and strategic insight to Parsan\u2019s research, operations, and external collaborations, enhancing the company\u2019s reach in geophysical investigations and scientific engagement.

Geophysicist

Ronak Dahiya

Ronak Dahiya, is an accomplished Geophysicist, holding an M.Sc. (Tech.) in Applied Geophysics. She possesses strong technical expertise in ERT, GPR, and Borehole Logging, using Python and RES2dinV for data analysis and modelling. Ronak previously contributed to a SEG-GWB funded project at CSIR-NGRI and brings exceptional field acquisition and research skills to the Parsan team.

Sr. Manager Accounts and Finance

Madhu Sudan Thapa

With over 25 years of experience in Account & Finance, He provides stewardship across the organisation’s financial affairs, strengthening financial discipline, governance and long-term stability. His deep understanding of finance and accounts contribute significantly to PARSAN’s sustained growth and operational excellence - Madhu Sudan Thapa

Human Resources

Aradhna Sharma

With more than a decade of experience in Human Resources, Aradhna brings a strategic and people-centric perspective to building organisations for long-term success. She works closely with leadership to shape people strategies that strengthen culture, enable organisational growth and align talent with business ambition. Known for her thoughtful and pragmatic approach, Aradhna believes HR is fundamentally about building the right environment for people and businesses to grow together. She brings a strong understanding of organisational dynamics, leadership and the evolving world of work to every people decision.