Projects, Research & Development

Summary:

  • Sponsored Research Projects (Abroad): 7
  • Sponsored Research Projects (India): 17
  • Major Industrial Research Projects: 40+
  • Major Consultancy Projects: 65+

Sponsored Research Projects

Completed Abroad

  • Eldho, T.I., D.L. Young (1999-2000): ‘The Velocity-Vorticity Method in the Solution of Estuary Hydrodynamics Problems Using Dual Reciprocity Boundary Element Method’, Report submitted to National Science Council, Department of Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Pfisterer, J., Eldho, T.I., Mohrlok, U. (July 1998): ‘Groundwater Pollution studies in Baden-Baden, Germany’ (in German), Project No. 749, Institute for Hydromechanics, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Eldho, T.I., Mohrlok, U. (May 1998): ‘Groundwater Pollution Remediation in Mannheim-Kaefertal - Numerical Modelling’ (in German), Institute for Hydromechanics, Project No. 748, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Mohrlok, U., Eldho, T.I., Sauter, M. (April 1998): ‘Groundwater Modeling in Hohenfels, Germany’, Institute for Hydromechanics, Project No. 746, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Mohrlok, U., Eldho, T.I. (October 1997): 'Numerical Simulation of Groundwater Pollution Remediation by Pump and Treat Method in Viernheim/Hessen, Germany' (in German), Institute for Hydromechanics, Project No. 744, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Stamm, J., Mohrlok, U., Eldho, T.I. (March 1997): 'Groundwater Pollution Remediation in Biblis, Germany' (in German), Institute for Hydromechanics, Project No. 741, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.
  • Stamm, J., Scholz, M., Mohrlok, U., Eldho, T.I. (1996-97): 'Numerical Simulation of Groundwater Pollution Remediation Alternatives in Viernheim, Germany' (in German), Institute for Hydromechanics, Project No. 734, University of Karlsruhe, Germany.

Sponsored Research Projects (India)

  • Climate, Water, Energy and Food Nexus – Future Perspectives (2024): Sponsored by SCPP-IOE- IRCC-IITB. (PI) - Completed.
  • Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in River Basins from Tadri to Kanyakumari (2018-2022): Sponsored by Ministry of Water Resources, Gov. India, New Delhi. (PI) - Completed.
  • Field Evaluation and Scale-up Model of Locally Available Fibers for Water Storage Tank Construction in Rural Villages for Water Management (2018-2022): Sponsored by Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. India (DST), New Delhi. (PI) - Completed.
  • Centrifuge and Numerical Modelling of Long-term stability of Retention Type Tailings dams (2016-21): Sponsored by BRNS-BARC Mumbai. (Co-PI) - Completed.
  • Centre for Computational Engineering and Science (CCES) (2016-21): Sponsored by BRNS-BARC Mumbai. (Co-PI) - Completed.
  • Modeling of Reactive Transport in Groundwater Using Meshfree Based Numerical Models (2016-21): Sponsored by BRNS-BARC Mumbai. (PI) - Completed.
  • State-of-the-art Research Facility for Sustainable Materials and Technologies in Civil Engineering Applications (2014-2020): Sponsored by DST (FIST Program), New Delhi. (PI/Co-PI) - Completed.
  • Water Research Initiative (2012-2016): Sponsored by IRCC-IITB. (PI) - Completed.
  • Investigations on Scouring Effects of Raft Foundation of Bridges by Hydraulic Model Studies (2013–2017): Sponsored by Maharashtra Public Works Department, Mumbai. (PI) - Completed.
  • Evaluation of Locally Available Fibers for Water Storage Tank Construction in Rural Villages for Watershed Management (2013-2015): Sponsored by Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. India (DST). (PI) - Completed.
  • Automated Leak Noise Monitoring (2012-2013): Sponsored by IRCC-IITB. (Co-PI) - Completed.
  • Integrated Flood Assessment Modeling for Urban Watersheds Using FEM, GIS and Remote sensing (2009-2014): Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi. (PI) - Completed.
  • Hydraulic Model Investigations for Design of Raft Foundation for Bridges (2009-2013): Sponsored by Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi. (PI) - Completed.
  • Integrated Watershed Modeling Using IRS Data, Numerical Models & GIS (2004-2008): Sponsored by ISRO Project Cell, Bangalore. (PI) - Completed.
  • Scope of Integrated Watershed Modeling Using IRS Data & GIS (2003-2004): Sponsored by ISRO Project Cell, Bangalore. (PI) - Completed.
  • Development of Numerical Models for the Prediction of Hydrodynamics & Salinity Transport in Branched Estuary Channels (2002-2005): Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi. (PI) - Completed.
  • Contaminant Transport Modeling & Experimentation (2001-2002): Sponsored by IRCC-IITB. (PI) - Completed.

Major Industrial Research Projects

(Technical Studies in Consultancy Mode)

  • Necessity of Implementation of Water Supply Projects on Priority for covering water supply shortage to Mumbai city (2024-25): MCGM, Mumbai (PI).
  • Physical Model Study for Make-up Water System for Talcher Thermal Power Project – 2x660 MW (2024-25): L&T Chennai (PI).
  • Technical advice on e-Water project on Godavari Basin (2017-26): WALMI, Aurangabad (PI).
  • Sump Model Study of Common Pump House of LIS No.1,10,11 & 12 (2016-19): Maharashtra Irrigation Dept., Jigaon Project (PI).
  • Physical Model Study for Make-up Water System for Nabinagar Thermal Power Project (2016-17): L&T Chennai (PI).
  • Physical Model Study for Make-up Water System for Meja Thermal Power Project: Sunil HiTech, New Delhi (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Tanda STPP (2015-16): NTPC, KBL Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Dariapilly STPP (2015-16): NTPC, KBL Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Gadarwara STPP (2015-16): NTPC, KBL Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Singareni STPP (2014-15): NTPC, KBL Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Backwater Study of Erai River in Chandrapur Dist. (2014-2017): Executive Engineer, PWD, Chandrapur (Co-PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study Intake Well for Muzaffarpur (2014-15): NTPC, Pochampad/ IVRCL Industries Ltd., Hyderabad (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Muzaffarpur STPP (2014-15): NTPC, WPIL Ltd., Kolkotta (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Kudigi STPP (2014-15): NTPC, Xylem Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • Surge Analysis for Huda Project (2014): Pratibha Industries Ltd., Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Surge Analysis of Urmodi Irrigation Project Stage 1 & 2 (2014): Sup. Engineer, Satara Irrigation Circle (Co-PI).
  • CFD Analysis of Sump Model Study of Vidhyachal STPP (2014): NTPC, Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara (Co-PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Vidhyachal STPP (2014): NTPC, Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for CW System of Lara STPP (2014): NTPC, Xylem Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for Intake Well of Mouda STPP (2013-14): KEC International Ltd., Mumbai (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for Mouda Thermal Power Project (2012-13): Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study for Solapur Thermal Power Project (2012-13): Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • CW Sump Model Study for 4x250 MW Nabinagar, STPP (2010-12): NTPC, Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • Hydraulic Model Studies for Intake well, BARH STPP (2010-11): NTPC, Nagarjuna Construction Co., Ltd., Hyderabad (PI).
  • Evaluation of Design Parameters for Design of Waste Weir, Raigad Project (2010-11): Maharashtra Irrigation Department, Nagpur Div. (PI).
  • Seepage Analysis for Design of Spillway, Bordi Nallah Medium Project (2009-10): Maharashtra Irrigation Department, Nagpur Div. (PI).
  • Hydraulic Sump Model Study Intake Well for NTPC, Mouda Project (2009-11): Pratibha Industries Ltd., Mumbai (PI).
  • Evaluation and Research Study of Prototype Rubber Dam (2009): IRMRA, Thane (PI).
  • Groundwater Model Study of Lodhva Mining Area (2008-10): Ambuja Cements Ltd., Mumbai (PI).
  • Makeup Water Sump Model Study for 3x500 MW INDIRA GANDHI SUPER THERMAL POWER PLANT, JHAJJAR (2008-09): Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • CW Sump Model Study for 3x500 MW INDIRA GANDHI SUPER THERMAL POWER PLANT, JHAJJAR (2008-09): Jyoti Ltd., Vadodara (PI).
  • Physical model study of STPP Sump Pump, BARH STPP (2007-2008): GAMMON India Pvt. LTD. Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Sump pump model study for Kosti (Sudan) (2007): BHEL, Hyderabad (PI).
  • Physical Model studies of Stage 2 Kalvakuruthy Lift irrigation Project (2006): Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd., Hyderabad (PI).
  • Physical Model studies for Bheema Lift irrigation Project Lift 1, stage 1 (2006): Patel Engineering Company Ltd., Hyderabad (PI).
  • Physical Model studies for Bheema Lift irrigation Project Lift 2, Stage 1 (2005): Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd., Hyderabad (PI).
  • Hydraulic Transient Studies for Parbati HEP (2005-2006): BHEL, Bhopal (PI).
  • Hydraulic Transient Studies for Almatti HEP (2005-2006): BHEL, Bhopal (PI).
  • Sump Pump Model Tests (2004): TATA Power, Hyderabad (PI).
  • Hydraulic Transient Studies for Mukerian HEP (Punjab) (2004-2005): BHEL, Bhopal (PI).
  • Hydraulic Transient Studies for TALA HEP (Bhutan) (2001-2004): BHEL Bhopal (PI).

Major Consultancy Projects

  • Vetting of flood study report for Vedganga, Hiranyakeshi, Ghataprabha and Tamraparni Rivers (2025-26): AD Engineers, Pune (Co-PI).
  • Vetting of flood study report for Ulhas and Waldhoni River (2025-26): AD Engineers, Pune (Co-PI).
  • Vetting of flood study report for Bhima River (2025-26): AD Engineers, Pune (Co-PI).
  • Vetting of design details and drawings of floating pontoon for Water supply scheme in Bardiya (2025-26): Vari Pontoon Pvt. Ltd. (PI).
  • Vetting of Pontoon design of Basnatapur Water Supply Scheme (2025-26): Vari Pontoon Pvt. Ltd. (PI).
  • Proof Pontoon Design proof checking and vetting for Udanpur Multi Village Scheme (2025-26): Vari Pontoon Pvt. Ltd. (PI).
  • Approval of design & drawings of floating pontoon pump construction for Chapora “Jal Jivan Mission" (2024-25): Vari Pontoon Pvt. Ltd. (PI).
  • Vetting of Design clarifications on executed slopes and validation of hydraulic design of CTP 14 Project, DFCC (2023-24): L&T Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Vetting of 25 year and 100 years return period flood study for Morna & Vidrupa Rivers of Akola City (2023-24): A.K.Vasulkar Eng., Pune (Co-PI).
  • Vetting of DPR and technical report of Renewable Hybrid Energy Project Facilities (2023-24): Vaitarana Solar-Hydro Powergenco Private Ltd., Pune (PI).
  • Vetting of Surge Analysis report of Rising Main - I & II, Dhule (2023-24): Mahalakshmi Infraprojects Pvt Ltd, Pune (PI).
  • Evaluation of Augmentation to Solapur City Water Supply (2020-21): Pochampad Construction, Solapur (PI).
  • Evaluation of Sump Model Study of VT Pump, Rourkela (2020-21): Tata Steel Utilities (PI).
  • Evaluation of Manmad City & Enroute Villages Water Supply Scheme (2020-21): Manmad Municipal Council (PI).
  • Improvement to Water Supply Distribution Network in Sectors 1-16 of Ghansoli Node (2020-21): Abahy Consultants (PI).
  • Vetting of geohydrological report, Worli Mumbai (2019-20): Iven Reality, Mumbai.
  • Evaluation of Hydraulic Design – Implementation of Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme (2019-20): L&T Construction, Chennai (PI).
  • Feasibility Report for Shifting / lowering Water Supply Pipeline in Navi Mumbai (2019-20): MIDC (PI).
  • Landslide Vulnerability Studies in Gajapati District, Orissa (2018-21): Orissa State Govt. (Co-PI).
  • Groundwater Evaluation of Goregaon-Mulund Link Road Tunnel (2018-21): MCGM, Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Flood Inundation Modeling upstream of Hatnur Dam (2018-21): (Co-PI).
  • Evaluation of Bullet Train Project Station at BKC (2018-19): MMRDA (Co-PI).
  • Proof Checking of Design of Retaining Structure for Spillway channel at Polavaram (2018-19): Navayuga Construction Co. (Co-PI).
  • Evaluation of drainage design of Mopa Greenfield airport, Goa (2018-19).
  • Evaluation of stormwater drainage design (2018-19): Reliance Petrol Pumps.
  • Evaluation of Mithi River Environmental Issue (2017-18): MCGM (Co-PI).
  • MCGM Drainage Design Checks (2017-18): MCGM (Co-PI).
  • Evaluation of hydraulic design of Tunnels (2017-18): L&T Constructions.
  • Expert opinion on hydraulic calculations of pipe network (2016-17): Savair Energy Ltd, Navi Mumbai.
  • Design evaluation and field implementation of Hydro-Kinetic Energy Conversion System (2016-17): Nostrum Technologies, Mumbai.
  • Evaluation of design of creek diversion (2016-17): JSW, Mumbai.
  • Evaluation of design of stormwater drop structure at Kannur airport (2015): L&T Mumbai.
  • Evaluation of Design of Sewerage Transition at Goregaon Node (2015): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Design Check of Water Supply Tank BDQ at Vikhroli (2015): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Work Plan & Methodology Evaluation for Mumbai Water Distribution Improvement Programme (2014): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Evaluation of design related to bridge scour, foundation and structure (2014): Navayuga Ltd., Hyderabad.
  • Technical Audit of Water Supply & RF meters of Navi Mumbai (Various Phases 2013-14): Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Co-PI).
  • Design Evaluation of Storm Water Drainage for Trivandrum City (2013-14): Kerala Sustainable Urban Developments Project.
  • Peer Review of Storm Water Drainage Works (Shivaji Nagar Nullah & Piramil Nullah) (2013-14): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Evaluation of the Performance of CWPRS Pune during 11th Plan Period (2013-14): Ministry of Water Resources, New Delhi.
  • Studies on Anti Sea Erosion Works at Kalai, Tithal & Udwada Villages (2012-14): Gujarat (Co-PI).
  • Clarifications on the Design particulars of 900 MLD Capacity Water Supply Project, Bhandup (2013): Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Co-PI).
  • Expert Opinion on Construction of Wall to Protect Mangroves in Irla Nullah (2012-13): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Expert Opinion on Bulk Water Supply Meters (2012-13): Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • Technical Audit of Real Time Data Collection of Water Supply Works (2011-13): Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Co-PI).
  • Drainage Study of Dronagiri SEZ, Navi Mumbai (2011-12): NMSEZ Dev. Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Co-PI).
  • Evaluation of Hydrological Adequacy of Roadside Drains for Pune Solapur Expressway (2011): TATA Pune-Solapur Expressways Ltd.
  • Expert Opinion on Testing of Hydro-Kinetic Energy Conversion System (2010-11): Nostrum Technologies, Mumbai.
  • Advise Open Well Protection (2010): BSNL, Mumbai.
  • Monitoring of Work & Designs of Integrated Water Supply System Improvement & Augmentation Project (2009-10): Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Co-PI).
  • Evaluation of Lift Irrigation Design (2008): Jain Irrigation Systems, Jalgaon.
  • Expert Opinion on CW Channel Design (2008): Tata Consulting Engineers, Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Technical Inputs for Regulations of Bulk Water Tariff (2008-09): ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
  • Water Meter Testing for CIDCO (2008): CIDCO, New Bombay.
  • Review of Surge Analysis Study (2007): HCC Ltd., Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Water Management for Wada Site, Mumbai (2007): Twinkle Environmental Ltd.
  • Technical Opinion on Necessity of Storm Water Drainage in the AISS Estate (2007): AISS, Estate, Sakinaka, Mumbai.
  • Proof Checking of Designs for Water Supply Pipeline Project, Navi Mumbai (2006): Pratibha Industries Ltd., Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Expert opinion on Automatic water meter testing (2006): Water Department, BMC, Mumbai.
  • Design Checking of Water Distribution networks (2006): CIDCO, Navi-Mumbai.
  • Leakage Study in Liberty Garden, Mumbai (2006): Municipal Corporation, Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Technical opinion on providing floodgates at Gazdar Bandh Nallah (2006): MCGM, Mumbai.
  • Technical design of the roadside and ROW drains in 18 corridors of MMRDA roads (2006): MMRDA Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Study on Drainage system of Nerul with reference to Deletion of Holding Pond (2006): CIDCO Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Expert Advice on flooding problem in Indian Airlines Colony (2005): Indian Airlines Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Expert Advice on flooding problem in Air India Nallah (2005): MCGM Mumbai (Co-PI).
  • Frictional Loss for the Proposed Water Supply Pipeline in State A. P. (2004): HCC Ltd. (Co-PI).
  • HDPE Coated Steel Pipe Testing (2004): SCAN India, Mumbai.
  • Evaluation of the Design of Water Treatment Plant (2003): M/s. A.K. Mukherjee.
  • Technical Inspection of Dhom- Mandhardev Regional Water Supply Scheme (2002): Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran, Mumbai.
  • Hydraulic Cooling System in Transformer of 185 MVA Transformer (2002): Crompton Greaves Ltd., Mumbai.