International Workshop on
Dam Safety
(IWDS 2024)
Venue: Conference Center, IIT Guwahati & CET E-class room IIT Guwahati
Date: 27/06/2024 to 29/06/2024
A three-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops
REGISTRATION
WORKING PROFESSIONALS: 6500 INR + GST@18% STUDENTS: 3500 INR + GST@18%
ONLINE ATTENDEES: 1000 INR + GST@18%
*REGISTRATION FEE DOESN'T INCLUDE TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION CHARGES
Workshop Overview
India ranks third globally with about 6,000 large dams, underscoring the critical importance of dam safety and management. The International Workshop on Dam Safety (IWDS 2024) will bring together dam professionals and experts from various inter-related disciplines both within India and around the world. This workshop will be a platform to discuss, reflect, and share knowledge, technology, and experiences in addressing dam safety issues.
The IWDS 2024 will feature Plenary Sessions, Technical Sessions, and Industry Sessions. Eminent dam safety professionals will deliver valuable presentations during the Plenary Sessions. The Technical Sessions will include several oral presentations covering various facets of dam safety, such as advanced geophysical techniques, the innovative use of underwater ROVs for dam health assessments, and cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques. Key issues like morphological impacts, sedimentation, seepage, flash floods, and debris accumulation will also be addressed.
Participants will benefit from a field visit, providing firsthand exposure to real-world dam monitoring and rehabilitation scenarios. Additionally, live demonstrations of the latest dam health monitoring equipment will be conducted. National and overseas organizations will showcase contemporary developments in technologies, construction materials, products, instrumentation, and services in an exhibition at the Conference venue. Several international experts and organizations of repute have agreed to participate, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.
Key Areas
Geophysical techniques for dam health assessment
Use of underwater ROVs in dam inspection
Rehabilitation techniques for dams
Morphological impacts of dams
Sedimentation management
Seepage control measures
Managing flash flood risks
Debris accumulation prevention
Developing effective Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
Field visit and live demonstrations of monitoring equipment
Target audience
This workshop is ideal for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, environmental engineers, emergency management professionals, researchers, government officials, dam operators, consultants, and students interested in dam safety, rehabilitation, and monitoring. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of dam safety and management practices. Join us at IWDS 2024 for an engaging and informative experience that will leave you equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to ensure the safety and longevity of our vital water infrastructure.
Workshop Patron
Prof. Devendra Jalihal,
Director, IIT Guwahati
Conveners
Prof. Subashisa Dutta
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. Santosha Kumar Dwivedy
Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. N R Mandal
Chair Professor
TIDF-TIH, IIT Guwahati
Resource Person
Dr. Ranbir Singh, IAS (R)
Chairman, Brahmaputra Board, Government of India
Anil Jain
Chairman
National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA)
Er. A B Pandya
President, Dam Safety Society
Prof. S S Panda
North Georgia University, USA
Shri S Khatua
Former Managing Director
Odisha Hydropower Corporation
Shri A. K. Dubey
Executive Director(Civil) & Project Head (Maithon Dam)
Damodar Valley Corporation
Dr. S. V. Vijayakumar
Scientist G, NIH Guwahati
Prof. Dhrubajyoti Sen
Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Prof. Pranab Kumar Mohapatra
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Gandhinagar
Prof. Arup Kumar Sharma
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. Anjan Dutta
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. S K Deb
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. K D Singh
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. Arunasis Chakraborty
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Prof. Arijit Sur
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Prof. K.K. Khatua
Department of Civil Engineering
NIT Rourkela
Prof. Anil Kumar Kar
Professor
Department of Civil Engineering, VSSUT, Burla
Prof. Bhagabata Panda
Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering, PMEC, Brahmapur
Prof. Monomoy Goswami
CIT, Kokrajhar
Alok Patnaik
Consultant, World Bank Projects
G. L. Bansal
Chief Engineer, CWC, Guwahati
Dr. Hrushikesh Sharma
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Dr. B Hazara
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Dr. Jagabandhu Dixit
Associate Professor
Shiv Nadar University
Dr. Abhishek Verma
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
IIT Guwahati
Dr. Vinay Chembolu
Assistant Professor
IIT Jammu
Dr. Ashutosh Sharma
Assistant Professor
IIT Roorkee
Dr. Bhabani Shankar Das
Assistant Professor
NIT Patna
Dr. Chandan Pradhan
Assistant Professor
NITK Surathkal
Dr. M Suresh
Assistant Professor
AITAM, Tekkali, Andhra Pradesh
Er. Bidya Dhar Moharana
NHPC Itanagar
Organizer Team
Dr. Sibananda Mohanty
Post-Doctoral Fellow
TIDF-TIH, IIT Guwahati
Dr. Monjusha Sarmah
Post-Doctoral Fellow
TIDF-TIH, IIT Guwahati
Dr. K.K. Nandi
Post-Doctoral Fellow
TIDF-TIH, IIT Guwahati
Associate Moderators
Rishi Ghose
Marketing Manager
TIDF-TIH, IIT Guwahati
Om P. Maurya
Research Scholar
IIT Guwahati
Pranay Barman
Research Scholar
IIT Guwahati
Arpita Das
Research Scholar
IIT Guwahati
Ambika Das
Project Assistant
IIT Guwahati
Bazal Hoque
Multipurpose Staff
IIT Guwahati
Venue
