Devika Nair

Devika Nair is a Researcher at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology, specializing in Hydrogeology. She completed her PhD in 2023 on 'Simulating long-term erosion equilibrium of a rehabilitated mine landform' and currently leads the HDR Project 'The Ranger mine' as Principal Investigator. Her work focuses on catchment hydrology, sediment modelling, and mine rehabilitation, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability.

• Education: PhD (2023), Charles Darwin University

Her research interests span erosion dynamics, landform stability, mine rehabilitation strategies, and sediment transport analysis. Recent studies include evaluating post-mining land restoration through long-term erosion simulations and assessing medium-term erosional trends in catchments. She has also contributed to waste management solutions in tropical regions and Central Australia.

Key Projects:

• The Ranger mine – Investigating landform evolution, suspended sediment dynamics, and landscape resilience in post-mining environments

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, blending hydrology, geology, and engineering. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in mine closure planning and sustainable land management.