Jointly organized by
KSCSTE-Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute for Basic Sciences, TKM College of Arts and Science, & TKM College of Engineering, Kerala, India.
Welcome to the International Workshop on “Fractals and Multifractals from Theory to Practice: A Promising Domain for Efficient Hydro-Climate Modelling.” This event brings together academicians, researchers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving role of fractal and multifractal methods in hydrology, geoscience, and climatology.
Through this three-day program, participants will gain hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of fractal and multifractal analysis, along with a deep understanding of how these mathematical tools can be effectively applied across science, engineering, and technology. We hope that the interactions and discussions during the workshop will foster meaningful collaborations and inspire new directions in interdisciplinary research.
Fractals and multifractals, emerging from the pioneering work of mathematicians and physicists in the mid-20th century, have significantly advanced our understanding of complex natural and environmental systems. Many real-world processes, particularly in hydrology and climate science, exhibit scale-dependent variability and power-law behaviour characteristic of fractal or multifractal structures, especially in hydro-meteorological time series influenced by evolving climate conditions.
Reliable forecasting of hydro-climatic signals and effective detection of climatic shifts require analytical tools capable of capturing such inherent complexity. Fractal and multifractal approaches offer a robust framework for this, yet their operational use in the Indian context remains limited. Bridging this gap calls for a multidisciplinary dialogue among mathematicians, physicists, hydrologists, climate scientists, and practitioners to integrate theoretical methods into applied research.
This workshop aims to serve as a platform for such collaborative engagement. Alongside sessions on the theoretical foundations of scaling, fractals, multifractals, and fractal modelling, participants will explore a range of hydro-climatic applications. Importantly, the program includes dedicated hands-on sessions, providing attendees with practical experience in applying fractal and multifractal analysis techniques to real datasets, thereby equipping them to translate theoretical insights into meaningful practice.