Rajtantra Lilhare

Rajtantra Lilhare is a Research Fellow in the Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), specializing in hydrological modeling of the Nechako River watershed in northern British Columbia. His work disentangles climate change impacts and flow regulation effects on river systems through advanced geospatial and hydrological techniques.

His academic background includes a PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) from UNBC (2020) and an MTech in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, India (2013). During his doctoral studies, he was supervised by Dr. Stephen Déry.

Dr. Lilhare's research focuses on hydrological modeling, climate change impacts, and environmental science, with particular emphasis on Canadian river basins including the Nechako and Nelson systems. His methodology integrates remote sensing, GIS, and multi-model intercomparison frameworks to assess water resource dynamics under changing climatic conditions, addressing critical gaps in understanding permafrost-affected hydrology and anthropogenic influences.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2023) reveals consistent themes in model intercomparison (notably the Nelson-MiP project), uncertainty quantification in hydrological simulations, and climate change impact assessments across northern watersheds. Key contributions include soil temperature-baseflow relationships, ensemble precipitation product validation, and sensitivity analyses across permafrost gradients, demonstrating methodological rigor in large-scale hydrological studies.

As a postdoctoral researcher, he collaborates with Dr. Stephen Déry on major initiatives like the Nelson-MiP project, though specific advising roles, grant funding details, and laboratory facilities are not publicly documented in his current profile.