Overview / Summary
The Centre for Excellence in Water Resources Management (CEWRM), Department of Civil Engineering, was initiated with the vision of becoming a centre for innovation in sustainable research, education, and training in water resources management and allied fields.
It was established as an initiative of the Department of Civil Engineering, BITS-PILANI, Hyderabad campus, in 2010.
Vision
To use innovation, training, and research to improve water management and sustainability.
Mission
To combine professional training, technology, and research to improve irrigation and water resource management knowledge, abilities, and solutions.
Aim & Objectives
- To use systems-based and scientific methods to address issues about water.
- To instruct students and professionals in the areas of water resources.
- To encourage studies in cutting-edge and contemporary water management fields.
Campus
Hyderabad Campus
Focus areas or Specializations of Center
Focus of the Centre:-
Research in water resources and irrigation management.
Training professionals in water resources and allied fields.
Thrust Areas:-
Impacts of climate change on water resources
Systems approach to hydrologic problems and modelling
Flood and Drought Studies
Soft Computing in Water Resources
Research in water resources and irrigation management.
Training professionals in water resources and allied fields.
Thrust Areas:-
Impacts of climate change on water resources
Systems approach to hydrologic problems and modelling
Flood and Drought Studies
Soft Computing in Water Resources
Key facilities or Resources provided by the Center
Water management and hydrology-focused research labs
Computer labs equipped with modeling and simulation software
Tools for gathering and analyzing data
Access to tools and assistance for fieldwork
Computer labs equipped with modeling and simulation software
Tools for gathering and analyzing data
Access to tools and assistance for fieldwork
Services
- Water management project consulting
- Encouragement of cooperation between the public and commercial sectors
- Professional advice for resolving actual water issues
- Assistance with research for professionals and students
Training & Workshops
Hydrology tool and technique workshops
Professional training courses in irrigation and water
Practical exercises with computer tools and simulation models
Short-term classes on the effects of climate change, drought analysis, and flood management
Professional training courses in irrigation and water
Practical exercises with computer tools and simulation models
Short-term classes on the effects of climate change, drought analysis, and flood management