Keval Jodhani | Water Resources Engineering |

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Dr. Keval Jodhani | Water Resources Engineering | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani is an outstanding early-career researcher whose impressive contributions in water resources, flood modeling, and environmental sustainability demonstrate strong potential for the Best Researcher Award. With a recent PhD (2024) and numerous publications in high-impact Q1 journals—including Scientific Reports and Results in Engineering—his research combines advanced tools like Google Earth Engine and machine learning to address pressing environmental challenges. Dr. Jodhani’s editorial roles and two granted patents reflect his active engagement and innovation within the scientific community. His experience includes funded projects and collaboration with ISRO, highlighting practical and impactful research. While his international collaborations and leadership as a principal investigator could be expanded, his current achievements and consistent productivity make him a highly deserving candidate. Overall, Dr. Jodhani exemplifies the qualities of a dedicated, innovative, and promising young researcher poised to make significant future contributions to his field.

Professional Profile 

Education🎓

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani has a strong academic foundation in civil and environmental engineering, marked by a steady progression of qualifications. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from B.V.M. Engineering College, affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), in 2014. Building on this, he completed his Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Water Resources and Management from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, also under GTU, with an excellent CGPA of 8.74 in 2016. Demonstrating a commitment to advanced research, Dr. Jodhani recently completed his PhD from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (P.D.E.U.), Gandhinagar, in July 2024. His doctoral research focused on soil erosion studies in flood-prone areas, showcasing his specialization in water resource management and environmental sustainability. Complementing his formal education, he gained valuable practical experience through a project trainee position at the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad, which provided hands-on exposure to satellite data applications. This robust academic background underpins his expertise and ongoing contributions to research in his field.

Professional Experience📝

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani possesses significant professional experience that complements his academic achievements. He has worked as a Project Trainee at the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad, gaining valuable expertise in satellite data and geospatial technologies, which are integral to his research in water resources and environmental monitoring. Since April 2019, he has been actively involved as a Schedule I GPCB Auditor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Nirma University, contributing to environmental compliance and consultancy projects with substantial financial turnovers each year. His role reflects strong practical knowledge and industry engagement. Additionally, Dr. Jodhani has served in various editorial capacities, including Associate Editor and Guest Editor for reputed international journals such as Elsevier and Springer, demonstrating his leadership within the research community. He has also managed funded research projects, collaborating as a Co-Principal Investigator, showcasing his ability to handle research administration alongside technical work. This blend of academic, consultancy, and editorial roles highlights his well-rounded professional experience.

Research Interest🔎

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani’s research interests lie at the intersection of water resources management, environmental sustainability, and geospatial technologies. He focuses on flood risk assessment and modeling, soil erosion studies, and sustainable groundwater management using advanced tools like remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning. His work extensively employs Google Earth Engine and Earth Observation data to analyze land use changes, water quality, and hydrogeological patterns, addressing critical challenges in urban flood management and groundwater quality monitoring. Additionally, Dr. Jodhani explores the application of multi-criteria decision-making techniques to develop integrated solutions for water resource sustainability. His innovative approach includes developing predictive models for urban flood scenarios and designing monitoring systems that support real-time environmental decision-making. By combining technical expertise with practical insights, his research contributes to advancing climate resilience, resource conservation, and environmental risk mitigation, making significant impacts on both academic knowledge and real-world applications in water and environmental engineering.

Award and Honor🏆

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani has earned several notable awards and honors that highlight his excellence in research and academic contributions. In 2025, he was honored with the prestigious Editor of Distinction Award, recognizing his outstanding editorial contributions to scientific journals. He serves as an editorial board member, associate editor, and guest editor for multiple reputable international journals published by Springer, Elsevier, and others, which is a significant achievement for a young researcher. Early in his career, Dr. Jodhani won the 1st prize for Best Poster Presentation at KAIZEN, LDCE in 2016, showcasing his research communication skills. Additionally, his innovative spirit is reflected in the granting of two design patents related to urban flood management and groundwater quality monitoring. These accomplishments demonstrate his dedication to advancing research, contributing to scientific literature, and fostering innovation in environmental and water resource engineering. Collectively, these awards and honors affirm Dr. Jodhani’s growing reputation as a promising young researcher.

Research Skill🔬

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani possesses a diverse and advanced set of research skills that enable him to tackle complex environmental and water resource challenges effectively. He is proficient in geospatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS, ERDAS, and Google Earth Engine, which he uses extensively for remote sensing, land use classification, and environmental monitoring. His expertise includes hydrological modeling using Delft3D and Delft Dashboard, enabling accurate flood risk assessment and soil erosion studies. Additionally, Dr. Jodhani integrates machine learning techniques and multi-criteria decision-making approaches to enhance predictive modeling and decision support systems in water management. He is skilled in data analysis and programming environments like Google Colab, facilitating the application of cutting-edge computational methods. Complemented by strong problem-solving and management abilities, his technical and analytical proficiency allows him to conduct high-impact research that bridges theory and practice in sustainable environmental engineering. These skills make him a versatile and innovative researcher in his field.

Conclusion💡

Dr. Keval H. Jodhani clearly demonstrates the qualities of a rising star in civil and environmental engineering research. His prolific publishing record in top journals, technical skills, editorial contributions, and focus on sustainability make him highly deserving of this recognition. With continued emphasis on leadership in research grants and international collaborations, he is well-positioned to be a leading researcher in his field.

Publications Top Noted✍

  • A review on analysis of flood modelling using different numerical models

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, D. Patel, N. Madhavan

    • Year: 2023

    • Citations: 50

  • Assessment of forest fire severity and land surface temperature using Google Earth Engine: A case study of Gujarat State, India

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, H. Patel, U. Soni, R. Patel, B. Valodara, N. Gupta, A. Patel, …

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 44

  • Soil erosion assessment by RUSLE, Google Earth Engine, and geospatial techniques over Rel River watershed, Gujarat, India

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, D. Patel, N. Madhavan, S.K. Singh

    • Year: 2023

    • Citations: 36

  • Synergizing Google Earth Engine and Earth observations for potential impact of land use/land cover on air quality

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, N. Gupta, A.D. Parmar, J.D. Bhavsar, H. Patel, D. Patel, S.K. Singh, …

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 30

  • Unveiling seasonal fluctuations in air quality using Google Earth Engine: a case study for Gujarat, India

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, N. Gupta, A.D. Parmar, J.D. Bhavsar, D. Patel, S.K. Singh, …

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 15

  • Shoreline change and rate analysis of Gulf of Khambhat using satellite images

    • Authors: K. Jodhani, P. Bansal, P. Jain

    • Year: 2021

    • Citations: 15

  • Unravelling flood risk in the Rel River watershed, Gujarat using coupled earth observations, multi criteria decision making and Google Earth Engine

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, D. Patel, N. Madhavan, N. Gupta, S.K. Singh, U. Rathnayake

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 14

  • Land use land cover classification for REL river using machine learning techniques

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, D. Patel, N. Madhavan

    • Year: 2023

    • Citations: 13

  • Channel planform dynamics using earth observations across Rel river, western India: A synergetic approach

    • Authors: K.H. Jodhani, D. Patel, N. Madhavan, U. Soni, H. Patel, S.K. Singh

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 10

  • Integrating GEE and IWQI for sustainable irrigation: A geospatial water quality assessment

    • Authors: U. Vyas, D. Patel, V. Vakharia, K.H. Jodhani

    • Year: 2024

    • Citations: 8

Mahsum Aydin | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Mahsum Aydin | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey

Mahsum Aydin is a distinguished civil engineer specializing in hydrology and hydraulic engineering. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Ataturk University and pursued postgraduate and doctoral studies at Firat University and Dicle University, respectively. His research focuses on hydrological data analysis, flood modeling, and climate change impacts on water resources. Currently affiliated with Van Yüzüncü Yıl University in Turkey, Aydin has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications in reputed journals. His work has been cited in global studies, reflecting his influence in hydrological research. He continues to investigate innovative solutions for water resource management, flood forecasting, and drought analysis. His expertise extends to trend analysis methodologies, structural performance evaluation, and the development of new hydrological models.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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STRENGTHS FOR THE AWARD

🔹 Expertise in Hydraulics & Civil Engineering: Dr. Mahsum Aydin has specialized in Hydraulics Engineering, with a strong academic background, including a Doctorate from Dicle University.
🔹 Innovative Research Contributions: His research on hydrological data, synthetic unit hydrograph methods, and outlier detection in flood discharge calculations demonstrates a significant impact on water management and climate change studies.
🔹 Published Work in Reputed Journals: He has published six scientific papers in indexed journals, with studies on drought trend detection, CO2 emissions, and rainfall anomaly indices.
🔹 Collaborative Research Efforts: His contributions in co-authored studies, such as the performance evaluation of masonry structures, show interdisciplinary research capabilities.
🔹 Academic Recognition & Citation Impact: With citations and an h-index of 1, his research is gaining recognition in the scientific community.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS

🔹 Increasing Citation Count: While his research is valuable, efforts to enhance citations through collaboration and dissemination can further strengthen his impact.
🔹 Expanding Research Outreach: Participation in more international conferences and securing funded research projects would enhance his visibility and academic influence.
🔹 Diverse Research Topics: While his work is focused on hydrology and climate impact, exploring broader areas such as AI applications in hydrological modeling could further enhance his research scope.

EDUCATION 🎓

  • Doctorate (2012-2016) – Dicle University, Turkey – Civil Engineering (Hydraulics)
    • Dissertation: Development of the rockwater synthetic unit hydrograph method for Turkish basins.
  • Postgraduate (2010-2012) – Firat University, Turkey – Civil Engineering (Hydraulics)
    • Thesis: Development of a method for the detection of outliers in hydrological data and its application to the Euphrates and Tigris Basins.
  • Undergraduate (2001-2005) – Ataturk University, Turkey – Civil Engineering

EXPERIENCE 💼

  • Assistant Professor, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Turkey (Present)
    • Conducts research in hydrology, climate change, and water resource management.
    • Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in hydraulic engineering.
    • Supervises graduate students in hydrological modeling and flood risk assessment.
  • Researcher, Dicle University (2012-2016)
    • Developed new hydrological models for flood prediction.
    • Conducted statistical analysis of climatic variables and their impact on water resources.
  • Research Assistant, Firat University (2010-2012)
    • Focused on detecting outliers in hydrological datasets.
    • Contributed to various projects related to water management in the Euphrates and Tigris Basins.

AWARDS AND HONORS 🏆

  • Best Researcher Award – Recognized for outstanding contributions in hydrology and climate research.
  • Excellence in Hydrological Modeling – Awarded for innovative flood prediction models.
  • Top Cited Author Recognition – Featured in reputed hydrology journals.
  • Distinguished Lecturer Award – Honored for excellence in teaching at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University.
  • Grant Recipient for Water Research Projects – Received funding for drought and flood risk assessment studies.

RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬

  • Hydrology & Water Resource Management – Developing sustainable water management solutions.
  • Climate Change & Drought Analysis – Investigating the effects of CO2 emissions on hydrological patterns.
  • Flood Prediction & Outlier Detection – Creating methods to detect outliers and improve flood forecasting accuracy.
  • Hydraulic Engineering – Evaluating structural performance under harsh climatic conditions.
  • Trend Analysis in Hydrology – Applying innovative statistical methodologies to analyze water resource trends.

PUBLICATION TOP NOTES 📚

  • Are CO2 emissions a reason for drought in the United States? 🌍
  • The procedure of detecting drought trend by using Sen’s innovative trend analysis methodology 📊
  • Evaluation of the Usability of the Rainfall Anomaly Index (RAI) Instead of the Standard Precipitation Index (SPI) ☔
  • Structural Performance of Masonry Buildings Under Harsh Climate and Seismic Loads 🏗️
  • Development of a new method for detecting outliers and calculating flood discharge 🌊

CONCLUSION

Dr. Mahsum Aydin has demonstrated excellence in hydrological and climate impact research, making substantial contributions to water resource management. His expertise, coupled with his publications in reputable journals, positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With increased citations and broader outreach, his impact in the field will further grow, solidifying his position as a leading researcher in civil and environmental engineering.