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Key Notes
- Journal(s): 22
- Conference(s): 20
- Book Chapter(s): 1
- PhD: Current - 5 Awarded - 1
- Event(s) Organized: Workshop - 2
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PUBLICATIONS6
DOCTORAL STUDENTS6
PROJECTSResearch Areas
Agricultural Water Management
Climate and Land Use Change Modelling
Decision making under uncertainty
DSS for watershed management
Flood Modelling
Hydrological Modelling
Optimal Management and Allocation of Resources
Parameterization of watershed models
Spatial Optimization
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
| Degree | Institute | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Technology | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 2018 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 2018 |
| Bachelor of Technology | College of Agricultural Engineering Bapatla | 2012 |
COURSES HANDLED
| Course | L-T-P | Credit | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Development(CE413) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Applied Hydrology(CE76001) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Groundwater Hydrology(CE76004) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Advanced Hydrologic Modelling(CE76028) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Advances in Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Engineering(CE76005) | 3-1-0 | 4 | PG |
| Integrated Watershed Management(CE5713) | 3-0-0 | 3 | PG |
| Engineering Hydrology(CE252) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG |
| Advanced Hydrologic Modelling(CE5764) | 3-0-0 | 3 | UG, PG |
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal(s)
Beyond traditional metrics: a comprehensive framework for blue and green water scarcity assessment in a changing climate,
By Rafi, C. M. and Vema V.K.,
Taylor and Francis,
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
vol.,
pp.,
2026
Understanding Flood Behaviour: The Role of Antecedent Soil Moisture, Rainfall and Catchment Attributes Across Multiple Basins,
By Dasari, I., Vema, V.K., Jajjolla, B.,
Wiley,
Hydrological Processes,
vol.40,
pp.,
2026
The Role of Image Aggregation Techniques in Enhancing In-Season Crop Classification Accuracy: A Multi-Sensor Approach,
By Aashi A, Vamsi Krishna Vema,
Elsevier,
Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment,
vol.39,
pp.,
2025
A regionalization based machine learning framework for bias correction and downscaling of ESACCI soil moisture in data limited region: A case study over India,
By Dasari, I. and Vema, V.K.,
Elsevier,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.665,
pp.,
2025
Climate Change-Induced Hotspot Identification: A Multi-Variable Approach for the Godavari River Basin,
By Rafi, C., and Vema, V. K. ,
Springer,
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
vol.197,
pp.961,
2025
Catchment response to climate change under CMIP6 scenarios: a case study of the Krishna River Basin,
By Suram, A., Anand, R.P. and Vema, V.K,
IWA Publishing,
Journal of Water and Climate Change ,
vol.,
pp.,
2024
Spatial Variability of Rainfall: Deciphering Flood Characteristics and Model Precision,
By Dasari, I. and Vema, V.K.,
Taylor and Francis,
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
vol.69,
pp.1317-1334,
2024
Spatial and temporal classification and prediction of LULC in Brahmani and Baitarni basin using integrated cellular automata models,
By Indraja, G., Aashi, A. and Vema, V.K. ,
Springer,
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
vol.196,
pp.,
2024
Assessing the soil erosion susceptibility of watersheds based on morphometric parameters using different MCDM techniques and their evaluation with field survey,
By Das, B. and Vema, V. K. ,
Springer,
Environmental Earth Sciences,
vol.82,
pp.598,
2023
Assessment of the structural uncertainty of hydrological models and its impact on flood inundation mapping,
By Dasari, I. and Vema, V. K.,
Taylor and Francis,
Hydrological Sciences Journal,
vol.68,
pp.2404,
2023
Formulation of Wavelet Based Multi-Scale Multi-Objective Performance Evaluation (WMMPE) Metric for Improved Calibration of Hydrological Models,
By Manikanta, V., and Vema, V.K.,
Wiley,
Water Resources Research,
vol.58,
pp.,
2022
A study of the influence of rainfall datasets’ spatial resolution on stream simulation in Chaliyar River Basin, India. ,
By Senan, S., Thomas, J., Vema, V. K., Jainet, P. J., Nizar, S., Sivan, S., & Sudheer, K. P. ,
IWA Publishing,
Journal of Water and Climate Change,
vol.13,
pp.4234-4254,
2022
Impact of water conservation structures on the agricultural productivity in the context of climate change. ,
By Vema, V.K., Sudheer, K.P., Rohith, A.N., and Chaubey, I,
Springer,
Water Resources Management,
vol.36,
pp.,
2022
Impact of water conservation structures on the agricultural productivity in the context of climate change,
By Vema, V.K., Sudheer, K.P., Rohith, A.N., and Chaubey, I.,
Springer,
Water Resources Management,
vol.,
pp.,
2022
A decision support system for the identification of critical zones in a watershed to implement land management practices,
By Kumar, A., Vema, V.K., Kurian, C., Thomas, J., Sudheer, K.P.,
Springer,
Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment,
vol.35,
pp.973,
2021
Improving the crop productivity in rainfed areas with water harvesting structures and deficit irrigation strategies,
By Mandal, S., Vema, V. K., Kurian, C., Sudheer, K P. ,
Elsevier ,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.586,
pp.,
2020
Effective flood forecasting at higher lead times through hybrid modelling framework,
By Kurian, C., Sudheer, K. P., Vema, V. K., Sahoo, D,
Elsevier,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.587,
pp.,
2020
Uncertainty on the hydrologic design of water conservation structures and its impact on the effectiveness of the structure.,
By Vema, V. K., Sudheer, K. P., Chaubey, I.,
Springer,
Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment,
vol.34,
pp.973,
2020
Towards quick parameter estimation of hydrological models with large number of computational units.,
By Vema, V. K. and Sudheer, K P.,
Elsevier ,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.587,
pp.,
2020
Fuzzy Inference System for Site Suitability Evaluation of Water Harvesting Structures in Rainfed Regions,
By Vema, V, Sudheer, K. P., Chaubey, I.,
Elsevier ,
Agricultural Water Management,
vol.,
pp.,
2019
Hydrologic Design of Water Harvesting Structures Through Simulation-Optimization Framework,
By Vema, V., Sudheer, K. P., Chaubey, I,
Elsevier,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.563,
pp.460-469,
2018
Development of a Hydrological Model for Simulation of Runoff from Catchments Unbounded by Ridge Lines,
By Vema, V., Sudheer, K.P., Chaubey, I,
Elsevier,
Journal of Hydrology,
vol.551,
pp.423-239,
2017
Conference(s)
A Framework for Incorporating Temporal Variability in SWAT Parameters for Enhanced Hydrological Simulation Accuracy
By Pooja S.N. and Vema, V.K. ,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2026
Impact of Climate and Anthropogenic Changes on Groundwater Resources. Roorkee Water Conclave
By Velmuri, L. S. and Vema, V.K. ,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2026
Influence of Vegetation Dynamics on Hydrological and Carbon Responses under Future Climate Scenarios Using SWAT-C
By Vema, V.K. and Aashi, A. ,
EGU General Assembly,
2026
Integrating Satellite-Derived Parameters to Advance Ecohydrological Modeling of Forested Areas
By Aashi, A., and Vema, V.K.,
EGU General Assembly,
2026
A Geospatial and AHP-Based Approach for Delineating Groundwater Potential Zones in Vulnerable Groundwater Systems
By Nanjundagowda, P.B. and Vema, V.K. ,
EGU General Assembly,
2026
How Does Climate Change Alter the Partitioning of Rainfall into Blue and Green Water and Drive Water Scarcity?
By Rafi, C. M. and Vema, V.K. ,
EGU General Assembly,
2026
Evaluating Climate Change Effects on Blue and Green Water Scarcity Using the SWAT Model
By Rafi, C. M. and Vema, V.K. ,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2026
Assessing the Combined Effects of Climate Variability and Cropping Pattern Change on Surface and Groundwater Interactions
By Saikumar, L. and Vema, V.K.,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2026
Effect of Antecedent Soil Moisture Conditions on Flood Characteristics
By Vema, V.K., Indhu D., and Jajolla B.S. ,
41 IAHR World Congress,
2025
Assessing the Influence of Climate Extremes on Streamflow and vegetation in the Wainganga Basin: Identifying Vulnerable Hotspots Variability
By Chakkaralla, M.R., and Vema V.K.,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2024
Enhancing Flood Prediction: The Critical Roles of Spatial Variability of Rainfall and Soil Moisture Resolution in Hydrological Modelling
By Indhu, D. and Vema, V.K,
American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting,
2024
Assessment of Crop Yield Vulnerability to Climate Extremes in the Godavari River Basin
By Rafi, C.M. and Vema, V.K. ,
American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting,
2024
Exploring the Optimal Radar-Spectral-Temporal Features for Early Crop Classification
By Aashi, A and Vema, V.K.,
American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting,
2024
A framework to accurate estimation of soil moisture in data-scares region using Machine learning
By Indhu, D. and Vema, V.K.,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2024
Can remote sensing data limit equifinality in hydrological models?
By Aashi, A., and Vema, V.K,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2024
Does the spatial variability of the rainfall events affect the efficacy of the hydrological models?
By Indhu, D. and Vema, V.K. ,
EGU General Assembly,
2023
Application of soil moisture in regionalization framework for predictions in ungauged basin and its uncertainty quantification.
By Vema, V.K. and Pattabiraman, B.,
EGU General Assembly,
2023
A method to assess the influence of spatial variability of rainfall in flood prediction.
By Indhu, D.B., and Vema, V. K.,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2022
Impact of simulation uncertainty on flood inundation mapping.
By Nishanth, M., Indhu, D.B., and Vema, V. K. ,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2022
Comparison of MCDM techniques to identify potential sites for soil and water conservation practices.
By Das, B., and Vema, V. K. ,
Roorkee Water Conclave,
2022
Book Chapter(s)
Chapter 3 - Hydrological setting of Kerala.
By Thomas, J., S. Nizar, A. N. Rohith, P. J. Jainet, D. E. Sebastian, V. K. Vema, and K. P. Sudheer in
Ecohydrology of Kerala, Ecohydrology from Catchment to Coast,
Elsevier,
Book,
2025
PROJECT / CONSULTANCY
Formulation of Sustainable Adaptation Strategies to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change on the Groundwater Systems of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: INCGW, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Project Cost (INR): 5005132
Date of Commencement: 20-12-2024
Duration: 37 Months
Status: Ongoing
Type: Research
Sponsor: INCGW, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Project Cost (INR): 5005132
Date of Commencement: 20-12-2024
Duration: 37 Months
Status: Ongoing
Preparation of Watershed Development Plan : Ghansore block of Seoni District , M.P.
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: NTPC Jhabua Power Limited
Project Cost (INR): 1181000
Date of Commencement: 11-11-2025 Date of Completion: 11-03-2026
Duration: 5 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: NTPC Jhabua Power Limited
Project Cost (INR): 1181000
Date of Commencement: 11-11-2025 Date of Completion: 11-03-2026
Duration: 5 Months
Status: Completed
Technical Assessment of Nallah Widening Proposal for Kakatiya Mega Textile Park
Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: TGIIC
Project Cost (INR): 1416000
Date of Commencement: 01-10-2025 Date of Completion: 28-02-2026
Duration: 5 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: TGIIC
Project Cost (INR): 1416000
Date of Commencement: 01-10-2025 Date of Completion: 28-02-2026
Duration: 5 Months
Status: Completed
Ecohydrological Modelling
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 664000
Date of Commencement: 03-12-2024 Date of Completion: 07-12-2024
Duration: 1 Months
Status: Completed
Type: GIAN Course
Sponsor: Ministry of Education
Project Cost (INR): 664000
Date of Commencement: 03-12-2024 Date of Completion: 07-12-2024
Duration: 1 Months
Status: Completed
System studies for identification of most appropriate alternative plan for Subernarekha-Mahanadi Link project
Role:
Joint-Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: National Water Development Agency
Project Cost (INR): 8200000
Date of Commencement: 01-10-2022 Date of Completion: 31-05-2024
Duration: 20 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: National Water Development Agency
Project Cost (INR): 8200000
Date of Commencement: 01-10-2022 Date of Completion: 31-05-2024
Duration: 20 Months
Status: Completed
Decision Support System for Agriculture Water Management Strategies in Rainfed Agricultural Regions with Water Conservation Structures
Role:
Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: NITW Research Seed Money
Project Cost (INR): 500000
Date of Commencement: 01-12-2020 Date of Completion: 01-12-2022
Duration: 25 Months
Status: Completed
Type: Research
Sponsor: NITW Research Seed Money
Project Cost (INR): 500000
Date of Commencement: 01-12-2020 Date of Completion: 01-12-2022
Duration: 25 Months
Status: Completed
RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS
Current PhD Students
Aashi Agarwal
Area of Research:
Improving ecohydrological model predictions using remote sensing data
C. Mahammad Rafi
Area of Research:
Strategies to mitigate climate change impacts in a river bas
K. Veerendra Gopi
Area of Research:
Assessing the Surface water and ground water interactions under climate and land use changes
Pavithra B N
Area of Research:
Assessment of linkage between soil moisture-vegetation-erosion
P Veeranjaneyulu
Area of Research:
Impacts of Climate Change on the Groundwater Systems
Previous PhD Students
Dasari B. Indhu
(2024)
Area of Research:
Enhancing the flood predictions by considering spatial variability of hydrological variables
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME / GIAN
Ecohydrological Modelling
03-Dec-2024
→
07-Dec-2024
Event Type:
GIAN Course
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of Education
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Ministry of Education
Flood Management with the help of remote sensing and GIS
21-Aug-2023
→
27-Aug-2023
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: ISRO
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: ISRO
Modelling hydrological extremes under changing climate
02-Jan-2023
→
08-Jan-2023
Event Type:
Workshop
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
2023
DST International Travel Support
2016
IGCS Visiting Scholar Grant
2014
S.N. Bose Scholars Program Fellowship
Prof. Gerhard Rouve Memorial Prize
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- PIC Classrooms (Continuing from July, 2026)
- Treasurer - Civil Engineering Society (Continuing from July, 2026)
- Department Real Time Data Collection Processing and Dissemination (June, 2025 - June, 2026)
- Department Industrial Outreach Committee (January, 2025 - June, 2026)
- Program Coordinator M. Tech Water Resources Engineering (July, 2024 - July, 2026)
- Water Resources Computational Lab In-Charge (Continuing from July, 2024)
- Faculty Advisor for B. Tech III year Civil Engineering (June, 2022 - June, 2024)
Last updated on July 15, 2026