Profile:
Education:
Prof. Dr. Tarun Kumar Lohani has a distinguished academic background in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. He began his educational journey with Matriculation from BSE, Odisha, India, in 1982, achieving a notable 73.71%. He pursued Intermediate of Science (I.Sc.) at Utkal University, Odisha, in 1984, followed by a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology from Utkal University in 1986, securing a first division with 62.5%. Continuing his academic pursuits, Prof. Lohani completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geology from Ranchi University, Jharkhand, in 1989, achieving 71.63% and first division honors. He furthered his qualifications with a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Environmental Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, graduating top of his class with an 8.8 CGPA in 2013. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from Utkal University, awarded for his pioneering research in Groundwater Hydrology, focusing on groundwater potential and quality assessment in the Athgarh region, Cuttack district, Odisha.
Professional Experience:
Prof. Dr. Tarun Kumar Lohani has held various distinguished positions in academia and administration. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering at the Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia, focusing on research and teaching in hydraulic engineering and water resources. Previously, he held key roles including Professor cum Dean at the Gandhi Institute for Education & Technology and Director cum Principal at the Universal Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lalru, Derabassi, Mohali, Punjab, India. His earlier career includes a tenure at Orissa Engineering College, Bhubaneswar, where he progressed from Lecturer to Head of Department (H.O.D.) in Civil Engineering, contributing extensively to curriculum design and academic leadership. Prof. Lohani’s career reflects a commitment to advancing education and research in Civil Engineering and Environmental Science.
Research Interest:
Prof. Dr. Tarun Kumar Lohani’s research interests focus on several key areas within Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. His primary areas of interest include groundwater hydrology, water resource management, environmental engineering, and hydraulic engineering. He is particularly interested in the sustainable utilization of water resources, the impact of human activities on groundwater quality, and innovative techniques in hydraulic and water resources engineering. Prof. Lohani’s research aims to address pressing environmental challenges and contribute to the sustainable development of water-related infrastructure and ecosystems.
Optimum utilization of quarry dust as partial replacement of sand in concrete
- Authors: TK Lohani, M Padhi, KP Dash, S Jena
- Journal: International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research
- Volume: 1(2)
- Pages: 391-404
- Year: 2012
- Citations: 132
Metaheuristic and Machine Learning-Based Smart Engine for Renting and Sharing of Agriculture Equipment
- Authors: M Rakhra, R Singh, TK Lohani, M Shabaz
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 73
3D modelling and visualization for vision-based vibration signal processing and measurement
- Authors: Q Yao, M Shabaz, TK Lohani, M Wasim Bhatt, GS Panesar, RK Singh
- Journal: Journal of Intelligent Systems
- Volume: 30(1)
- Pages: 541-553
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 52
A comprehensive approach of hydrological issues related to ground water using GIS in the Hindu holy city of Gaya, India
- Authors: TK Lohani, MT Ayana, AK Mohammed, M Shabaz, G Dhiman, V Jagota
- Journal: World Journal of Engineering
- Volume: 20(2)
- Pages: 283-288
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 51
A Secured Frame Selection Based Video Watermarking Technique to Address Quality Loss of Data: Combining Graph Based Transform, Singular Valued Decomposition, and Hyperchaotic …
- Authors: C Sharma, B Amandeep, R Sobti, TK Lohani, M Shabaz
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 46