Biography

Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal, the Chair Professor and Dean at IIT Indore, stands as a distinguished figure in the field of Environmental Engineering, particularly in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he secured a place in the Top 2% of scientists according to Stanford University's rankings in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. With a prolific academic record, Dr. Goyal has authored over 130 peer-reviewed international journal and conference papers, 04 edited books, 02 textbooks, and 35 book chapters, accumulating an impressive 4000+ Google Scholar citations. His research interests span. diverse areas including water management, climate change, wetlands, key biodiversity areas, flood modeli45-year-supply and audit, water scarcity, and drought. With a rich professional journey that includes stints at esteemed institutions like the University of Nebraska, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, IIT Guwahati, University of Waterloo, McGill University, and Nanyang Technological University, Dr. Goyal brings about 15 years of expertise in consulting, research, and project management for engineering projects globally. His involvement in prestigious fellowships, such as INSPIRE, JSPS, Commonwealth, and Erasmus, highlights his international recognition. Actively engaged in project management, feasibility studies, and climate change impact assessments, Prof. Goyal has played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of initiatives in his field.