KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Prof. D Nagesh Kumar, IISc Bangalore Prof. GVR Srinivasa Rao, Andhra University Prof. JP King, New Mexico State University, USA Dr. KS Sastry, Deputy Director, APSGWB Dr. KBVN Phanindra, IIT Hyderabad Prof. K Rajeswara Rao, MVGR College of Engg Dr. L Suri Naidu, NUS, Singapore Dr. Mukesh Kumar Goyal, IIT Guwahati Prof. NV Uma Mahesh, NIT Warangal Prof. TV Praveen, Andhra University Prof. V Srinivasulu, JNTUK Vizianagaram Dr. YRS Rao, Director, NIH-Kakinada Dr. YVNK Murthy, Director, NRSC
Sri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Chairman, MANSAS
PATRON Dr. KV Lakshmipathi Raju
Principal
ADVISORY BODY
Dr. DRK Raju Correspondent, MANSAS Prof. DJJ Ramachandra Raju Vice-Principal, Admin Dr. YMC Sekhar Vice-Principal, Academic Dr. D Prasada Raju Dean-Faculty Developm. Dr. R Ramesh Dean-R & D Dr. K Rajeswara Rao Dean-Civil Infrastructure Dr. K Suryanarayana Professor, Civi Engg Dr. P Markandeya Raju Professor, Civil Engg Dr. S Chandramouli
Academician/ Scientists - Rs 1500/Ph.D/ PG & UG Students - Rs 1000/Industry Participants - Rs 2000/Authors (In-absentia) - Rs. 1000/-
EMERGING TRENDS IN WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 30 March - 01 April, 2017
(Sponsored by SERB-DST,GoI)
Professor & HoD
ORGANISING SECRETARY
Dr. R Maheswaran
Associate Professor
COORDINATORS
Fees to be paid online @ www.etwree.com
Mr. A Varaprasad Mr. Kalyan AVS
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
ORGANISING MEMBERS
IMPORTANT DATES
BEST PAPER
Full Paper Submission - March 5th
WARDS
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Abstracts and Full paper submissions online Selected papers will be published with Springer CONTACT DETAILS
For any further information, please visit the website www.etwree.com or mail to
[email protected] Dr. R MAHESWARAN, Organising Secretary
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Mr. KALYAN AVS, Coordinator
CHIEF PATRON
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CONVENOR
REGISTRATION FEES
Abstract Submission - February 20th
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
[email protected] ; (91) 9966 119 507
Sri B Ramesh Raju Mr. S Murali Sagar Varma Mr. Ch V Ravi Sankar Mr. P Sudheer Mr. B Ramu Mr. TP Sreejani Mr. W Sai Deepak Mr. K Anil Pradeep Mrs. D Praseeda Mr. K Venkateswara Rao
Dr. Partheepan Ganesan Mr. V Vinay Mr. Rajendra Prasad Singh Mr. BV Joga Rao Mr. S Purushotham Rao Mr. SS Bhanu Sai Kumar Mr. K Santosh Kumar Ms. M Amulya Ms. T Jahnavi
Department of Civil Engineering MVGR College of Engineering Autonomous)
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Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Permanently Affiliated to JNTU, Kakinada ; Re-Accredited by NBA, NAAC with ‘A’ Grade of UGC, Listed u/s 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956
Vijayaram Nagar Campus, Chintalavalasa VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH INDIA. PIN - 535005 www.mvgrce.com www.etwree.com
CONFERENCE
Water is an essential ingredient for a society’s development. In the recent decades, water resources have been under severe stress in terms of quantity and quality. If we are to guarantee the future generation a better world to live, we have to judiciously manage and protect the existing water resources at global as well as local levels. This international conference is aimed at bringing together an eminent body of scholars and experts from around the world to share water-related research.
INSTITUTE
Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering was established in the year 1997 under the aegis of educational trust MANSAS (Maharaj Alak Narayana Society of Arts and Sciences) founded by Late Dr. PVG Raju, Raja Saheb of Vizianagaram. The college offers 7 UG & PG programmes in Machine Design, Structural Engineering, VLSI, CSE, CNIS, Power systems and Business Administration. The institution in collaboration with PTC, Siemens, WIPRO, TCS, Oracle, Ni Lab View, IIRS, CISCO and other reputed national level organizations offering additional skill development programs. The institute is ranked 13 in Top 20 Engineering Colleges in India with Excellent Industry Exposure.
DEPARTMENT
Department of Civil Engineering was established in the year 2009 offers UG in Civil Engineering and PG in Structural Engineering is accredited by NBA. The Department has state of the art infrastructure & well equipped laboratories 28 well qualified faculty with a blend of industry, R&D and teaching experience in varied specializations offer teaching-learning services.The department has a dedicated Computer Centre & Research Centre promoting active research. The department has certified competency for skill development leading to award of certification in Remote Sensing and STAAD.Pro in collaboration with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) and Bentley respectively.The department also offers consultancy services to various Govt. and Pvt. organizations.
OBJECTIVES
To bring together leading academic scientists, practitioners, stake holders and NGOs to exchange and share their experiences, practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the area of water resources management. To provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academic scientists, research scholars and student community to present and discuss the most recent trends in the area of water resources and environmental engineering. CONFERENCE THEMES Urban Hydrology Wetlands Management Hydrologic Modelling Applications of RS & GIS in WRE Impact of climate change on Water Resource Management Water Resources Policies and Planning – Interstate & International Water Treaties Watershed Management and Conservation Sustainability and Water Water Quality and Development Conveyance and Water Distribution Systems Household-centered water management Water systems (water saving, suitable quality versus usage, reuse and recycling) Rainwater Harvesting and Recharge Groundwater Flow Modelling Coastal Urbanization and Hazards Storm Water Management and Flood Forecasting Decision support systems Current and Future Vulnerability of Water Resources Fluvial Hydrology, Geomorphology Wastewater Management Technologies Aquaculture – Economic and Environmental Impact Water and Public Health Urban Flood Disasters River Navigation Interlinking of Rivers Water and Agricultural Development Reforms in Agricultural Practices in accordance with Water Resources Management Role of Technology in Drought and Flood Management – Technology Intervention
ADVISORY BOARD International
Prof Bruno Merz, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Germany Prof. Jan Franklin Adamowski, McGill University, Canada Prof. James Philip King, New Mexico State University, USA Dr. SivaKumar Bellie, UNSW, Australia Prof. Vladan Babovic, NUS Singapore Dr. Venkat Sridhar, Virginia Tech, USA National
Prof. AK Gosain, IIT Delhi Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, IIT Madras Prof. BR Chahar, IIT Delhi Prof. BS Murthy, IIT Madras Prof. D Nagesh Kumar, IISc Bangalore Prof. GVR Srinivasa Rao, Andhra University Dr. KBVN Phanindra, IIT Hyderabad Prof. Khosa Rakesh, IIT Delhi Prof. KP Sudheer, IIT Madras Prof. K Rajeswara Rao, MVGR Prof. M Ramesh, GITAM University Dr. Mukesh Kumar Goyal, IIT Guwahati Prof. NV Uma Mahesh, NIT Warangal Prof. TV Praveen, Andhra University Prof. V Srinivasulu, JNTUK - Vizianagaram Dr. Venuchandra, IIT Madras Dr. YRS Rao, Director, NIH - Kakinada Dr. YVNK Murthy, Director, NRSC