Prof. S.M. Borges obtained his M.Sc. degree from the University of Mumbai. He has held teaching assignments in K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Mumbai and St. Zaviers College, Mumbai.He is presently Head, Department of Geology, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Goa. He has to his credit outstanding research publications in Petrology and Geochemistry of Deccan Basalts, Carbonatities and Alkaine rocks.