Teaching

Subject	Subject Type	Semester
Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering	PG- Dept. Core	Monsoon 23-24, Monsoon 24-25
Environmental Engineering-II	UG- Dept. Elective	Winter 22-23, Winter 23-24, Winter 24-25
Hydrogeology and Well Hydraulics	PG- Dept. Elective	Winter 22-23
Hydrogeology and Well Hydraulics	PG- Dept. Elective	Winter 21-22
Flow and Transport Through Porous Media	UG- Open Elective	Monsoon 22-23, Monsoon 23-24, Monsoon 24-25
Environmental Engineering-1	UG- Dept. Core	Monsoon 21-22 Monsoon 20-21
Environmental Engineering-1	UG- Dept. Core	Monsoon 21-22 Monsoon 20-21
Environmental Engineering Laboratory (sharing)	UG- Dept. Core	Monsoon 20-21
Hydrology and Hydraulic Structures (sharing)	UG- Dept. Elective	Winter 20-21
Engineering Graphics	UG- Institute Core	Winter 21-22, Monsoon 21-22, Winter 20-21, Monsoon 20-21, Monsoon 19-20, Winter 19-20

Academics

Degree/ Qualifying Exam	Institute/University	Duration	CGPA/Per centage
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Thesis Title: Numerical modeling on transport of petroleum hydrocarbons in saturated subsurface systems. Guide: Prof. G. Suresh Kumar	Indian Institute of Technology Madras (Department of Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Program)	Jul 2013 – Jan 2019	9.6/10
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Specialization: Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering Thesis Title: Numerical modeling of solute transport through fractures with fracture-skin.	Indian Institute of Technology Madras, (Department of Civil Engineering)	Aug 2007 - Jul 2009	9/10
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) Specialization: Civil Engineering	College of Engineering Trivandrum, University of Kerala	Aug 2003 – May 2007	8.11/10
Higher Secondary Examination	Cottonhill government model girls’ higher secondary school, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	Aug 2001-May 2003	89%
Secondary School Leaving Certificate	Pattom government model girls’ higher secondary school, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	Jun 2000 - May 2001	93 %

Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Duration: 25/09/2019 – till date Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Duration: 25/06/2019- 24/09/2019 Product Engineer, Desalination Product Group, Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Duration: Aug 2010– July 2013 Engineer Trainee, Desalination Product Group, Boiler Auxiliaries Plant, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Duration: Jan 2009 – Aug 2010

Awards and Honors

Reviewer for reputed international journals like the Journal of Hazardous Materials, Scientific reports

Hydrogeology Journal, Environmental Earth Sciences etc.

MHRD Scholarship (July 2013-July 2018) for pursuing Ph.D. at Indian IITMadras

MHRD Scholarship (August 2007-July 2009) for pursuing M.Tech at Indian IIT Madras
Secured 253^rd rank in All India Graduate Aptitude Test Examination (GATE) in 2007.
Stood in top 1% in class in M.Tech program at IIT Madras.

Publications

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

Publications in International Journals

Akanksha Srivastava, Renu Valsala, Sheeja Jagadevan. Biogeochemical modelling to assess the effect of bioclogging on multiple electron acceptor-mediated petroleum hydrocarbon bioremediation in vadose zone. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Year 2024. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33232-x

Gautam Roy, Renu Valsala. Numerical model to assess the effect of hydrogeological characteristics of mine waste piles on capping efficiency in unsaturated conditions. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, Year 2024. DOI:10.1007/s41939-024-00488-2

Gautam Roy, Renu Valsala. Impact of capping on pyrite oxidation ion transport in unsaturated mine waste pile: A hydrogeochemical modeling study. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, Year 2024. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-024-01991-8

Gautam Roy, Renu Valsala. Hydrogeochemical modelling of pyrite oxidation ion mobility in unsaturated mine waste rock piles. Environmental Earth Sciences, Volume 83, Year 2024, Pages 127. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-023-11414-z

Akanksha Srivastava, Renu V, Sheeja Jagdevan. Biogeochemical modelling to assess benzene removal by biostimulation in aquifers containing natural reductants. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25557-w

Akanksha Srivastava., Renu V. Numerical modeling to assess the effect of soil texture on transport and attenuation of petroleum hydrocarbons in unsaturated zone. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25557-w

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Numerical modeling on co-colloidal transport of BTEX in fractured rock. Environmental Earth Sciences. 81, 37 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-021-10161-3
Wagh P, Sojan J M, Babu S J, Renu V, Bhatia S, Srivastav R. Indicative Lake Water Quality Assessment Using Remote Sensing Images-Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown. Water 2021; 13:73.
Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Co-colloidal BTEX and Microbial transport in a Saturated Porous System: Numerical Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis. Transport in Porous Media. 2019; 127 (2): 269-294. DOI: 10.1007/s11242-018-1191-2.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Mathematical modeling on mobility and spreading of BTEX in a discretely fractured aquifer system under the coupled effect of dissolution, sorption, and biodegradation. Transport in Porous Media. 2018; 123 (2): 421-452. DOI: 10.1007/s11242-018- 1049-7.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Multispecies transport modeling on biodegradation of Benzene, Toluene and Xylene in a saturated fracture-matrix system with multiple electron acceptors. Environmental Engineering Science. 2018; DOI:10.1089/ees.2017.316.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Interaction of dissolution, sorption and biodegradation on transport of BTEX in a saturated groundwater system: numerical modeling and spatial moment analysis. Journal of Earth System Science. 2018; 127:53.
Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Multi-component transport of BTX in a discretely fractured aquifer with fracture-skin: numerical investigation and sensitivity analysis. Environmental Earth Sciences. 2017; 76(17): 1-15. DOI:10.1007/s12665-017-6956-3.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Benzene Dissolution and Transport in a Saturated Sinusoidal Fracture with non-uniform Flow: Numerical Investigation and Sensitivity Analysis. Environmental Processes. 2017; 4(3):587-601. DOI: 10.1007/s40710-017-0252-9.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Numerical modeling on benzene dissolution into groundwater and transport of dissolved benzene in a saturated fracture-matrix system. Environmental Processes. 2016; 3(4):781-802. DOI: 10.1007/s40710-016-0166-y.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Temporal moment analysis of multi-species radionuclide transport in a coupled fracture-skin-matrix system with a variable fracture aperture. Environmental Modeling & Assessment. 2016; 21(4): 547-562. DOI: 10.1007/s10666- 016-9515-5.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Temporal Moment Analysis of Solute Transport in a Coupled Fracture- Skin-Matrix System. Sadhana - Academy proceedings in Engineering Sciences. 2014; 39(2): 487- 509.
Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Numerical modeling and spatial moment analysis of solute mobility and spreading in a coupled fracture-skin-matrix system. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 2012; 30(6): 1289-1302. DOI: 10.1007/s10706-012-9540-3.

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

International Conferences

Akanksha Srivastava, Renu Valsala. and Sheeja Jagadevan, 2024, June. Nitrate Mediated Biostimulation of Petroleum-based NAPLs in Subsurface Environment with Dynamic pH Scenarios: A Hydrogeochemical Modelling Approach. 21st Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society held at Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do during the period 23 Jun to 28 Jun 2024

Akanksha Srivastava, Renu Valsala, Sheeja Jagadevan. Hydrogeobiochemical Modelling for Bioremediation of Mono-Aromatic Hydrocarbons Using Nitrate-Sulfate-Reducing Assemblages in Aquifers. EGU General Assembly 2024. Vienna, Austria, 14–19 Apr 2024, EGU24-4243, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu24-4243, 2024.

Akanksha Srivastava, Renu Valsala, Sheeja Jagadevan. Biogeochemical Modelling for Monitoring the Impact of Microbial Clogging on Benzene Bioremediation in Unsaturated Aquifers. In AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts (Vol. 2023, pp. H11B-07). AGU Fall Meeting 2023, held in San Francisco, CA, 11-15 December 2023

Akanksha Srivastava. and Valsala, R., 2022. “Numerical Modelling of Benzene Biodegradation in Aquifers Under the Presence of Multiple Electron Acceptors”. Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. 15 th – 17 th December, 2022, Kochi Chapter.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Sensitivity analysis of higher order spatial moments for a coupled fracture-skin-matrix system. Third International Perspective on Current and Future State of Water Resources and the Environment. Jan 5-7, 2010, held at IIT-Madras.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Numerical Modeling on Two-Phase Fluid Flow in a Coupled Fracture- Skin-Matrix System. AGU Fall Meeting held at San Fransisco between 14th and 18th Dec 2015. Abstract ID: 69054, Paper Number: H54F-05.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Numerical Modeling on Fate and Migration of BTEX dissolving from a Residual Source Zone within a Saturated Groundwater System. 7th International Groundwater Conference (IGWC-2017) on Groundwater Vision 2030 – “Water Security, Challenges & Climate Change Adaption” (Theme: 6 & Technical Session: 10) held at New Delhi-India during 11-13 Dec2017.

Renu V, Suresh Kumar G. Modeling Investigations on Sorption of Petroleum Hydrocarbons to Clay Minerals in a Saturated Porous Aquifer. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference in Ocean Engineering (ICOE2018) Part of the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering book series (LNCE, volume 22), 2019.

Projects & Activities

Consultancy Project (for ONGC)

To conduct an independent study on assessment & validation of mine-wise water to ensure optimum and gainful utilization of mine water. Funded by Western Coalfields Limited. Sanctioned Amount - Rs. 47.77 Lakhs, Role-Co-CI, Status- Completed.
A comprehensive run-off management study inside the mining lease areas of Bolani Ores Mines. Funded by Steel Authority of India. Sanctioned Amount - Rs. 29.5 Lakhs, Role-Co-CI, Status- Under Progress.
Study to verify mine-water availability and potential of mine water for community use in BCCL. Funded by BCCL, Role: Co-CI, 79.94 lakhs, Status-Ongoing

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

- Faculty in charge Placement & Internship, Department of Civil Engineering, (Nov 2023 – till date)
- Member of Department Postgraduate Committee
- CDC Vice chairperson UG internships (December 2023-June 2024)
- Chief warden, Ruby & Rosaline hostel, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2022- June 2023)
- Warden, Ruby & Rosaline hostel, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2020- June 2022)
- Co-coordinator, Water Science and Technology Division, Centre for Water Resources Management, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (July 2022 – till date)
- Department coordinator for NABL accreditation, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.
- Faculty in charge, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- Member of Department Undergraduate Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.
- Member of Department Advisory Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad.
- Treasurer, Faculty in Charge, Civil Engineering Association

Guidance

PhD Supervision

1.		Ms. Akanksha Srivastava (20DR0009) Title: Numerical Modeling of Biogeochemical Interactions Influencing Bioremediation of BTEX in Unsaturated Zones Co-Supervisor: Prof. Sheeja Jagadevan Status: Thesis Submitted
2.		Mrk. Arindam Roy (22DR0057) – Collaborative PhD program with IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and Curtin University Title: An integrated Numerical and Machine Learning modelling on bioremediation of hydrocarbons in aquifers IIT (ISM) Co-Supervisor: Prof. Kironmala Chanda Status: In Progress
3.		Ms.Ankita (23DR0022) Title: Assessing the Impact of Heterogeneity on Pyrite Ion Transport in Fractured Mine Overburden Dumps: Hydrogeochemical Modeling Study Status: In Progress
4.		Mithu Prasad (23DR0078) Title: Numerical model development for assessing Residual CO₂ trapping in saline aquifers with fractured caprock Co-Supervisor: Prof. Archana Status: In Progress
5.		Rahul Kumar (23DR0289) Title: Numerical Modelling of multiphase flow in porous Media: Methods and applications Status: In Progress

PhD Completed: Dr. Gautam Roy, Title- Hydrogeochemical modelling for assessing the mobility of pyrite oxidation ions in unsaturated mine overburden dumps, Year of completion – 2024.

M.Tech Supervision

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Dwarampudi Sai Kalyan Bulli Reddy (23MT0133)

Title: GIS Integrated Groundwater Modelling to Assess the Effect of Various Extraction and Recharge Patterns on Water table Fluctuations

Status: In Progress

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Rahul Kumar (23MT0287)

Title: A sandbox approach to hydraulic gradient and hydraulic conductivity for porous sand using Darcy law

Status: In Progress

Rashmita Urmal (24MT0352)

Title: Ground water potential and mapping

Status: In Progress

M.Tech. Completed: Mr. Janmay Jai Gautam, Thesis title- Numerical modeling to investigate the transport characteristics of chlorinated solvents from a residual landfill source to groundwater, Year of completion - 2023