Kunal Gupta

Hello, I am Kunal Gupta, a geotechnical engineer and researcher focused on landslide hazard assessment, early warning systems, and disaster risk mitigation. I am currently a National Post Doctoral Fellow (N-PDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, where my work centers on developing integrated geotechnical models to understand slope failure mechanisms in the Indian Himalayan Region. My research combines geospatial analysis, machine learning, and hydro-geotechnical modeling to enhance hazard prediction and strengthen risk management strategies, particularly for vulnerable mountain terrains such as the Himalayas. 

I earned my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from IIT Indore as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow, where I developed a regional landslide early warning system by integrating susceptibility maps and real-time rainfall thresholds. My work has led to significant advancements in landslide susceptibility mapping, seismic hazard assessment, and debris flow modeling. I have deployed real-time IoT-based monitoring systems along critical infrastructure corridors, enhancing early warning capabilities for disaster-prone areas.

Beyond research, I actively collaborate with international experts to advance global geohazard mitigation efforts. I have worked with the University of Florence on soil thickness modeling and contributed to a global study on landslide susceptibility mapping. My work has been recognized at leading conferences, including EGU and AGU, and published in top-tier journals such as Engineering Geology, Landslides, and Natural Hazards.

I am passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world applications to improve disaster resilience. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and cutting-edge technologies, I strive to develop data-driven solutions that make communities safer in the face of natural hazards.

Thank you for visiting my page, and I look forward to connecting with like-minded researchers and professionals.