Full Professor in Hydraulics. Author of 230+ publications with global teaching and research experience.

Dr. Mukand S. Babel is Professor of the Water Engineering and Management (WEM) Program and Director of the Centre for Water and Climate Adaptation (CWCA) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. [...]

Prof. Prem Lal Patel is a distinguished expert in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering. He currently serves as the Director of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur. Prior to this, he was a Professor (HAG) at SVNIT Surat, holding roles such as Deputy Director and Dean of Academics. His research covers river mechanics, flood modelling, hydrological optimization, and climate change impacts. He has authored over 220 peer-reviewed publications and supervised numerous theses. He also established the Centre of Excellence on Water Resources & Flood Management at SVNIT.

Prof. T. I. Eldho is a Professor at IIT Bombay in Civil Engineering, specializing in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on advanced modeling techniques in groundwater hydrology, surface water flow, and coastal processes. He has guided numerous Ph.D. and Masters students and published widely. He also offers popular video courses and serves on editorial boards of reputed journals.

Prof. Z. Ahmad is a Professor at IIT Roorkee in Civil Engineering, specializing in Hydraulic Engineering. His research areas include channel and fluvial hydraulics, river engineering, and hydraulic structures. He has published over 170 papers with more than 2,100 citations. He also served as Dean of Infrastructure and received the G. M. Nawathe Puraskar for contributions to hydraulic research.

Prof. S. A. Sannasiraj is a Chair Professor at IIT Madras in Ocean Engineering. His expertise includes coastal and harbour structures, wind-wave modelling, wave impact analysis, and climate change effects on coasts. He has published over 350 works, supervised 23 Ph.D. scholars, and completed 50+ coastal projects. He has received several national and international awards and serves on various global committees.

Prof. S. N. Kuiry is an Associate Professor at IIT Madras in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering. His research includes open channel flow modeling, flood simulation, tidal wave propagation, and sediment transport. He has published over 25 journal articles and contributed extensively to conferences. His integrated models have advanced flood and urban water research.

Prof. N. V. Umamahesh is a senior Professor at NIT Warangal with 35+ years in teaching and research. His expertise spans hydrologic extremes, flood forecasting, and climate change impacts on water systems. He has published over 100 papers and contributes actively to water resources engineering projects.

Prof. Bimlesh Kumar, Professor at IIT Guwahati, specializes in environmental hydraulics and sediment transport. A recipient of awards including the R. J. Garde Research Award, he holds a Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore. His academic work includes multiple publications and guidance to students, contributing significantly to civil engineering education and research.

Prof. Rajib Kumar Bhattacharjya is a Professor at IIT Guwahati with research in Computational Hydraulics, Climate Change Impact, and Groundwater Management. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur and has previously served at NIT Silchar and Jorhat Engineering College. His expertise includes flood hazard assessment and AI-based modeling.

Prof. V. Jothiprakash is a Professor at IIT Bombay specializing in water resources engineering. With over 130 journal publications and many book chapters, his research spans reservoir operations, sedimentation, and stormwater systems. He is also a Guest Professor at UCSI University, Malaysia (2023–2025).

Prof. Rajib Maity is a Professor at IIT Kharagpur with research in hydroclimatology and AI applications in hydrology. He has published over 200 papers and two books. He is a recipient of multiple fellowships including Humboldt and DAAD, and is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (UK).

Prof. Manasa Ranjan Behera is a distinguished academic and researcher in Ocean and Coastal Engineering, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and the Interdisciplinary Program in Climate Studies at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. He earned his B.Tech. (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Odisha, in 2003, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Civil Engineering Graduate. He further pursued his M.S. (2006) and Ph.D. (2010) in Ocean Engineering from IIT Madras. His contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including the Prof. R J Garde Research Award in 2018 by the Indian Society for Hydraulics. He is actively involved in various professional organizations, serving on technical committees of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) and contributing to the development of sustainable coastal infrastructure. Prof. Manasa Ranjan Behera has an extensive publication record in the fields of ocean and coastal engineering, with over 24 peer-reviewed journal articles, numerous conference papers, and several book chapters.

Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal is a Professor of Civil Engineering at IIT Indore, specializing in water resources, hydro-climatology, and climate change. He has received several international fellowships, including JSPS, Commonwealth, and Erasmus. A prolific researcher, he has authored over 100 publications and is ranked among the top 2% scientists globally in environmental engineering (Stanford University, 2020–2024). He has held positions at McGill University, NTU Singapore, and the University of Nebraska. Currently, he serves as Dean of Infrastructure Development and BIS Chair Professor. His work integrates artificial intelligence with environmental systems for sustainable development and climate resilience.

Dr. T. Thomas is a retired Scientist 'F' from the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Central India Hydrology Regional Centre (CIHRC), Bhopal. Joining NIH in 1991, he served until his retirement in 2025 . Throughout his career, Dr. Thomas specialized in surface water hydrology, climate change impact assessments, and hydrological modelling. He led several significant studies, including a World Bank-funded project assessing climate change impacts on the Shakkar River basin. His research also encompassed drought vulnerability assessments and the integration of machine learning in flood forecasting.

Dr. Ravi Vyankatrao Galkate is Scientist ‘F’ and Head of the Central India Hydrology Regional Centre (CIHRC) at the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Bhopal. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in hydrological modeling, drought vulnerability assessment, reservoir sedimentation, and decision support systems. He has led key projects across the Narmada, Shipra, and Dhasan river basins, significantly contributing to integrated water resource management in Central India. Dr. Galkate played a pivotal role in developing a decision support system for the Shipra River basin, assessing the impacts of the Narmada-Shipra river interlink project. His research leverages advanced tools like MIKE BASIN and GIS for sustainable hydrological planning.