My research lies at the intersection of experimental hydraulics, water resources engineering, and advanced modeling techniques for river and flood management. I focus on developing practical solutions to address challenges in sediment transport, scour depth prediction, and flood risk assessment—crucial for the safety and sustainability of hydraulic structures and riverine ecosystems.

Sediment Transport and River Hydraulics

• • Investigation of sediment transport dynamics in alluvial channels.

  • Modeling bed-load transport under varying hydraulic conditions.

  • Development of empirical and analytical models to predict sediment movement.

Scour Depth Prediction

• • Bridge pier scour modeling using empirical methods.

  • Advanced data-driven approaches, including Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and hybrid models, for accurate prediction of local scour.

  • Application of machine learning to improve design safety and reduce vulnerability of hydraulic structures.

Flood Risk Assessment and Management

• • Flood vulnerability mapping using geomorphometric analysis.

  • Integration of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for flood hazard prediction.

  • Strategies for flood protection and mitigation in river basins.

Application of AI/ML in Water Resources Engineering

• • Use of machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling in hydraulics.

  • Enhancing traditional engineering design with data-driven approaches.

  • Development of user-friendly tools for practitioners and planners.

I am committed to developing innovative, reliable, and accessible methodologies for engineers and planners managing India’s complex river systems. My work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advances and field-applicable solutions that support safer infrastructure, sustainable river management, and resilient communities.

• ANN-based models for predicting scour depth at bridge piers.

• Empirical approaches to bed-load transport in alluvial channels.

• Flood vulnerability assessment using geomorphometric and hydrologic analysis.

• Hybrid modeling for enhanced prediction of hydraulic phenomena.

A full list of my publications can be found on my Google Scholar profile.