Hydroclimate and Dam Safety
(HDS) Lab
Applying hydrology, hydroclimatology, and geophysics to ensure dam safety, secure water resources, and develop EAPs.
About us
The Hydroclimate and Dam Safety (HDS) Lab is an interdisciplinary research group focused on advancing knowledge and solutions for sustainable water resources management and resilient infrastructure. Our research integrates hydrology, hydroclimatology, climate science, and geophysics to address challenges related to dam safety, water security, climate change, and urban flooding. We employ field observations, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, numerical modeling, and geophysical investigations to understand water systems and assess risks from extreme events. The lab aims to support evidence-based decision-making for the planning, operation, and management of water infrastructure. Through research, innovation, and collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners, HDS Lab contributes to physical dam model studies, safer dams, resilient communities, and sustainable water resources under changing extreme climatic conditions.It also aims to carry out the Dam Break Analysis and develop the Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for the Indian Dams to ensure the Comprehensive Dam Safety.
Research Focus Areas
Hydrologic Modelling
We develop and apply advanced hydrologic models to understand and predict water flow and distribution in various catchments.
Downscaling and Climate Change Impacts
Our research focuses on assessing the impacts of climate change on water resources, including changes in precipitation patterns and extreme events.
Dam Safety and Risk Assessment
We conduct research on dam safety, including structural integrity, risk assessment, and emergency management.
Geophysical methods
We utilize geospatial technologies and remote sensing data to monitor and analyze hydrological phenomena.