Flood Risk & Climate Science
Manish Kumar Dhasmana
Climate Scientist · Hydrologist · Flood Risk Modeller
Climate scientist and hydrologist with deep expertise in flood risk assessment, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) applications, and extreme event attribution. I build near real-time flood monitoring, geospatial data-science, and hydrological modelling solutions to strengthen global flood-risk intelligence and disaster resilience.
Bengaluru, India
manishdhasmana49@gmail.com
Expertise
Skills & Tools
Domain knowledge and technical toolkit across Earth observation, data science, and geospatial engineering.
Domain Expertise
Programming & Data Science
Web & Visualization
Software & GIS Tools
Languages
Career
Professional Experience
Senior Consultant, Impact Forecasting
Oct 2024 - PresentAon · Bengaluru, India
- Developing and refining high-resolution flood risk models and incorporating climate change scenarios to evaluate future impacts.
- Utilizing geospatial data-science tools and statistical techniques for advanced extreme event attribution and risk intelligence.
Teaching Assistant
Jul 2019 - Jul 2024Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay · Mumbai, India
- Facilitated courses including Climate Systems and Climate Modeling (CM612), Hydroinformatics (CE764), Applied Hydraulic Engineering (CE228), and Fluid Mechanics Lab (CE233).
- Assisted with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CE235) at IIT Roorkee in Autumn 2022.
Research Fellow
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar · Gujarat, India
- Conducted extensive research on the project "Climate change and climate variability on Sabarmati River basin."
Research Fellow
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO · Dehradun, India
- Executed ensemble hydrological modelling for integrated water balance studies.
- Performed dynamic water resource assessments in a geospatial environment for Indian river basins.
Engineering Trainee
Aug 2016 - Nov 2016EMAAR MGF Land Limited · Gurugram, India
- Managed field execution of engineering plans and ensured stringent quality control standards on site.
Academics
Education
Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies
Jul 2019 - Oct 2024Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Specialization: Floods in India in a changing climate: attribution, impact, and risk assessment.
P.G. Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS (Water Resources)
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO
Awarded the prestigious Golden Jubilee Fellowship.
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016Uttarakhand Technical University
Awarded TFW Scholarship.
Research
Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, and conference contributions.
Journal Articles & Reports 5
- Attribution of 2022 early-spring heatwave in India and Pakistan to climate change: lessons in assessing vulnerability and preparedness in reducing impacts. Environmental Research: Climate 2(4), 045005.
- On the role of climate change in the 2018 flooding event in Kerala. Environmental Research Letters 18(8), 084016.
- Climate Change made devastating early heat in India and Pakistan 30 times more likely. World Weather Attribution 23.
- Changes in the resilience of the Indian Rail Network (IRN) due to increased flood risk in changing climate. Nature Communications In preparation
- Flood risk in India under future climate change and socioeconomic scenarios. Environmental Research Letters In preparation
Conference Proceedings & Abstracts 8
- Changes in the resilience of the Indian Rail Network (IRN) due to increased flood risk in changing climate. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2023, GC23I-1169.
- Evaluation of CMIP6 Models for Extreme Precipitation over India. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2022, A31G-01.
- Flood Risk in India Under Future Climate Change and Socioeconomic Scenarios. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts 2022, H56C-02.
- Multi-method attribution of the extreme precipitation and flood of 2018 in Kerala, India. EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU22-1270.
- Synergistic use of remote sensing, GIS and hydrological models for study of August 2018 Kerala floods. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences.
- Estimation of revised capacity in Gobind Sagar reservoir using Google Earth Engine and GIS. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences.
- Application of GIS for the design of potable water distribution system in IIRS. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences.
- Integrated Hydrological Study of August 2018 Kerala Floods using Remote Sensing and Hydrological Modelling.
Continuing Education
Training & Workshops
Artificial Intelligence for Detection and Attribution of Climate Extremes
Emerging Space Technology Applications for Compound Extremes (STAC-X)
Hydro-meteorological and Extreme Events Disaster Risk Management
Climate Change over High Mountains of Asia
Recognition
Awards & Grants
Outstanding Student Presentation Award (OSPA)
AGU Precipitation Student Award
International Travel Grant
Domestic Travel Grant
Say hello
Get in Touch
Beyond research
Beyond my research, I enjoy spending time outdoors—mountain biking, free climbing, and trekking in the Himalayas.
When indoors, I explore science-fiction and fantasy films and television, enjoy cooking, and keep up with the latest advances in climate science and Earth observation technology.
Contact details
Open to research collaborations and opportunities.
- manishdhasmana49@gmail.com
- manish.d@iitb.ac.in
- (+91) 9627452709
- Bengaluru, India