GGV, Bilaspur - India
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📘 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Dr. Umank Mishra's journey in civil engineering began with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from BIT Durg, Pt. RSSU, Raipur, India, completed in 2008. He continued his academic advancement with a Master's (M.Tech.) and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi. His Ph.D. research focused on the optimal design of riprap stone riveted earthen channels, an investigation addressing gaps in literature regarding cost-effective and performance-optimized canal designs.
🏛️ PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV), Bilaspur, Dr. Mishra has dedicated his career to advancing civil engineering education and research. His role involves teaching, mentoring, and conducting groundbreaking research, particularly in areas related to hydraulic structures and water resources engineering.
🛠️ CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS
Dr. Mishra's research interests encompass a broad range of topics within civil engineering, including optimization, remote sensing, Arc-GIS modeling, numerical simulation, hydrometry, and WRE&E computational hydraulics. His work often involves analytical and statistical modeling, focusing on the optimization of water resource systems and climate change impacts on the environment. His Ph.D. research notably contributed to the field by addressing the cost-effective design of sediment-laden flow channels under various operating conditions.
🏆 ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION
Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Mishra has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious MHRD, IIT (BHU) Fellowships for JRF and SRF. These awards underscore WRE&E his dedication to research and his contributions to the field of civil engineering.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Dr. Mishra's research has significant practical implications, particularly in optimizing water resources and designing sustainable hydraulic structures. His studies on the economic and efficient WRE&E design of earthen channels have influenced the development of cost-effective solutions for water management in regions prone to sediment-laden flows.
🚀 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
As an academic and researcher, Dr. Mishra continues to shape the future of civil engineering through his innovative research and dedication to teaching. His work in optimization and computational hydraulics is set to leave a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations of engineers to develop more sustainable and efficient water resource management systems.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
- Title: "Unveiling Seasonal Fluctuations in Air Quality Using Google Earth Engine: A Case Study for Gujarat, India"
Authors: Keval H. Jodhani, Nitesh Gupta, Aditya D. Parmar, Jimit D. Bhavsar, Dhruvesh Patel, Sudhir Kumar Singh, Umank Mishra, Padam Jee Omar, Ganesh Ji Omar
Journal: Topics in Catalysis
DOI: 10.1007/s11244-024-01957-1
- Title: "Synergizing Google Earth Engine and Earth Observations for Potential Impact of Land Use/Land Cover on Air Quality"
Authors: Keval H. Jodhani, Nitesh Gupta, Aditya D. Parmar, Jimit D. Bhavsar, Haard Patel, Dhruvesh Patel, Sudhir Kumar Singh, Umank Mishra, Padam Jee Omar
Journal: Results in Engineering
DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102039