Research Interest
River flow modeling, Shallow water flow, optimization techniques
Education Qualification
Ph.D, IIT Guwahati
Publications
International Journals:
- H. M. Kalita, An efficient hybrid numerical model for bed morphology calculations in alluvial channels, Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering, Vol. 47, Issue No. 2, Page Nos. 1189-1196, 2023
- K. Bora, H. M. Kalita, Best groyne series as countermeasure against river bend scour, Proceedings of ICE-Water Management, Vol. 174, Issue No. 4, Page Nos. 198-211, 2021
- H. M. Kalita, A Numerical Model for 1D Bed Morphology Calculations, Water Resources Management, Vol. 34, Issue No. 15, Page Nos. 4975-4989, 2020
- K. Bora, H. M. Kalita, A semi-coupled model for morphological flow simulation in river bend, Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 13, Issue No. 5, Page Nos. 1611-1622, 2020
- H. M. Kalita, A simple and efficient numerical model for simulating one dimensional dam break flows, International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology, Vol.-10, Issue No.-1, Page Nos-1-16, 2020
- K. Bora, H. M. Kalita, Determination of best groyne combination for mitigating bank erosion, Journal of Hydroinformatics, Vol.- 21, Issue No.- 5, Page Nos- 875-892, 2019
- H. M. Kalita, R. Das, A. Hajong, N. Kumar, D. Kharnaior, H. C. Dkhar, Experimental and numerical flow
simulation over weirs, Water Resources, Vol.-46, Issue No.-6, Page Nos -934–943, 2019.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, An implicit scheme for shallow water flow with wet dry interface, Water Resources, Vol.-45, Issue No.-1, Page Nos -61–68, 2018.
- H. M. Kalita, A new total variation diminishing predictor corrector approach for two-dimensional shallow water flow, Water Resources Management, Vol.-30, Issue No.-4, Page Nos -1481-1497, 2016.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, R. K. Bhattacharjya, Evaluation of optimal river training work using GA based linked simulation optimization approach, Water Resources Management, Vol.-28, Issue No.-8, Page Nos -2077-2092, 2014.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, Efficiency and performances of finite difference schemes in the solution of Saint Venant’s equation, International journal of civil and structural engineering, Vol.-2, Issue No.-3, Page Nos -941-949, 2012.
International Conferences:
- A Goswami, H M Kalita, Appropriate modeling for dam break flow simulation, International Conference on Recent Advances in Fluid Mechanics and Nanoelectronics, Period- 12-14 July, Place-Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, 2023
- A Goswami, H M Kalita, TWO Demensional Depth Averaged Boundary fitted Numerical Model for Open Channel Flow Simulation, 28th International Conference on Hydraulics, Water Resources and River Engineering (HYDRO), Period-21-23 December, NIT Warangal, 2023 (Accepted)
- D. Dutta, H. M. Kalita, Performances of Straight head and T-head groynes as river training structures, 4th International Conference on Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Period -13-16 December, Place -Bangkok, Page -6, 2018.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, C. Marthong, D. K. Sarma, A few simple CFD models for flow simulation around groyne, 2nd International Conference on Design, Mechanical and Material Engineering, Period -14-16 September, Place -Melbourne, Page -6, 2017.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, Numerical simulation of open channel flow over undulated and dry bed, 6th International and 43rd National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Period -15-17 December, Place -MNNIT Allahabad, 2016.
- A. K. Sarma, H. M. Kalita, R. K. Bhattacharjya, Simulation-Optimization Linked model for Deciding Optimal River Training Work, International Workshop on Morphology of River Brahmaputra, Period -23-24 October, Place -Guwahati, India, 2013.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, Need of two-dimensional consideration for Modeling urban drainage, International conference on Environmentally Sustainable Urban Ecosystems, Period -24-26 of February, Place -IITGuwahati, India, 2012.
- A. K. Sarma, H. M. Kalita, R. K. Bhattacharjya, Mathematical model study for controlling bank erosion of Brahmaputra river, International Conference on the Status and Future of the World's Large Rivers, Period -11-14 of April, Place -Vienna, Austria, 2011.
- H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, 2D Mathematical Modeling for Deciding Optimal Bank Protection Measures, International Conference organized by: Core Professional Group for the Brahmaputra, Period -18-19 of December, Place -Guwahati, India, 2010.
National Conferences:
- H. M. Kalita, A semi implicit finite difference model for dam break flow simulation over complex river bed, National Conference on Hydrology and Watershed Management (NCHWM-2017), Period -24-25 March, Place -NIT Silchar, 2017.
Book chapters:
1. H. M. Kalita, A. K. Sarma, Need of two-dimensional consideration for modelling urban drainage, Page Nos. 175-182, Urban Hydrology, Watershed Management and Socio-Economic Aspects, Springer, ISBN No 978-3-319-40194-2, 2016
2. H. M. Kalita, R. K. Bhattacharjya, A. K. Sarma, Linked simulation optimization model for evaluation of optimal bank protection measures, Page Nos. 283-302, Nature-Inspired Methods for Metaheuristics Optimization, Springer, ISBN No 978-3-030-26458-1, 2020
Projects
Sl. No | Title of the Project
| Sponsoring Agency
| Grant Amount
| Period
| Role
| Status
| Type
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1 | Development of an efficient model for simulation of shallow water flow incorporating wetting and drying technique
| NIT Meghalaya | Rs. 2,91,000/- | 2016-2018 | PI | Completed | Sponsored |
2 | Cost effective combination of T-head groynes for river bank protection
| SERB, DST | Rs. 19,16,150/- | 2016-2019 | PI | Completed | Sponsored |
3 | Vetting of DPR "Laying of new feeder mains under Tura Phase- I&II water supply scheme, Govt. of Meghalaya
| PHE, Govt. of Meghalaya | Rs. 26,24,000/- | 2018 | PI | Completed | Consultancy |
4 | Vetting of DPR "Greater Sohra water supply" scheme, Govt. of Meghalaya
| PHE, Govt. of Meghalaya
| Rs. 18,75,000/- | 2018 | PI | Completed | Consultancy |
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Conference/seminar/workshop/Symposium/STC organized
1. Five day short term course on the topic, "Recent Applications of CFD in Civil and Mechanical
Engineering” at NIT Meghalaya during 06/12/2021-10/12/2021, as Coordinator.
2. One day Symposium on the topic, "Soft measures for flood and erosion control" at NIT Meghalaya on 05/08/2021, as coordinator.
Invited lecture delivered
1. One day workshop on the topic, "Advancement in Water Modelling tools” at IIT Guwahati on 15/05/2019.
2. Three day workshop on the topic, "Advances in Integrated Water Resources Management" at IIT Guwahati from 16/12/2019-18/12/2019
3. Five day faculty development program on the topic, "Recent Trends of Research in Engineering & Technology" at Assam down town University from 25/07/2022-29/07/2022.
Confernce/Workshop/Seminar Attended
Workshop:
1. Online Short term course, "Classical and Metaheuristic Optimization Methods for Engineering planning and design" at IIT Guwahati on 22/02/2021-26/02/2021
2. A blended workshop on National Education Policy 2020 at NIT Meghalaya on 17/02/2021
3. Online Faculty Development Program "Outcome Based Engineering Education and Accreditation (OBEEA 2020)" at NIT Meghalaya on 21/09/2020-23/09/2020
4. Three day workshop on "Advances in Integrated Water Resources Management" at IIT Guwahati on 16/12/2019-18/12/2019
5. Brain Storming Workshop on "River-research to Evolve Sustainable-projects for People with Eco-friendly Climate-resilient Technology" at IIT Guwahati on 15/11/2019
6. One day workshop on "Land erosion in Brahmaputra and Barak Basin - Causes & Remedies" at Guwahati on 15/02/2019
7. Two days workshop on "Outcome Based Accreditation (Challenges and Opportunities)" at NIT Meghalaya on 22/09/2018-23/09/2018
8. Summer training program on Active Learning for Senior Faculty at IIT Indore on 02/07/2018-06/07/2018
9. WATER CHALLENGES IN INDIA: Knowledge sharing and exchange of experiences at New Delhi on 08/02/2017-09/02/2017
Courses Taught
Previous/Other Semester/Year
- Engineering Drawing, Autumn Semester, 2014
- Fluid Mechanics Lab, Spring Semester, 2014
- Fluid Mechanics, Spring Semester, 2015
- Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Autumn Semester, 2015
- Advanced Hydraulic Engineering, Autumn Semester, 2015
- Computational Methods in Water Resources Engineering Lab, Autumn Semester, 2015
- Hydraulic And Hydraulic Structures, Spring Semester, 2016
- Water Resources System Analysis, Spring Semester, 2016