Nitin Muttil

Dr. Nitin Muttil is a Full Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Advanced Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun, India. With a PhD from the National University of Singapore and an M.Tech. from IIT Delhi, he has built an extensive career in water resources engineering and environmental sustainability.

His academic journey includes positions as a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University in Australia (2006-2007) and Research Associate roles at both the National University of Singapore and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As Associate Dean, he plays a key leadership role in academic administration while maintaining an active research profile.

Professor Muttil's research expertise spans hydrologic modelling, hydroinformatics, water sensitive urban design, optimization/model-calibration using evolutionary algorithms, and GIS applications. His recent work has increasingly focused on sustainable urban infrastructure solutions for climate adaptation.

His primary research interests include:

• Urban heat island mitigation strategies
• Nature-based flood management solutions
• Green infrastructure for stormwater management
• Climate change impacts on water resources
• Sustainable urban design and planning
• Hydrological modeling and water resources engineering

Professor Muttil has published 141 research articles with over 5,236 citations, demonstrating significant impact in his field. His recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on practical, sustainable solutions for urban environmental challenges, particularly through green infrastructure approaches that integrate biochar, cool roof technologies, and nature-based flood management.

His collaborative research spans multiple countries including Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bhutan, reflecting an international perspective on water resources and urban sustainability challenges. This global approach allows him to address region-specific environmental issues while contributing to broader scientific understanding of climate adaptation strategies.