Dr. Darshan J. Mehta
OSD, Surat Regional Center
"Bridging Civil Engineering, Water Resources, AI, Research & Innovation to Create Real-World Impact.
I am a Civil Engineering professional, educator, researcher, and innovation ecosystem leader serving with the Government of Gujarat, with more than 12 years of experience in teaching, research, academic administration, and technology-driven innovation.
Currently serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at i-Hub Gujarat Regional Center, Surat, I contribute to strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting startups, student innovators, technology-driven initiatives, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation-led problem solving.
My academic and research expertise is primarily focused on Water Resources Engineering, Hydrological and Hydraulic Modelling, Flood and Drought Analysis, Climate Change Impact Assessment, Remote Sensing & GIS, Groundwater Assessment, and Water Distribution Systems. I am particularly interested in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), geospatial technologies, and advanced modelling approaches to address real-world challenges related to water, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.
My research interests includes Hydrological & Hydraulic Modelling, AI/ML Applications in Water Resources Engineering, Flood Risk Assessment & Operational Flood Management, Climate Change Impact Assessment, Drought Monitoring and Analysis, Remote Sensing & GIS Applications, Groundwater Quality & Vulnerability Assessment, Water Distribution Network Modelling & Optimization and Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
I have been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, reflecting the impact and influence of my research contributions in the scientific community. I have contributed through research publications and scholarly work, with 3,642 citations, an H-index of 32, and an i10-index of 80. My research reflects a commitment to developing practical, data-driven, and technology-
