My research interest lies in River, Ocean and Coastal Engineering, which encompasses various disciplines and expertise focused on studying and understanding coastal. marine environments and inland waterways. With a strong academic background and diverse experience spanning academia and industry, I aim to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in understanding coastal processes and developing sustainable solutions for coastal management and resilience.

My doctoral and postdoctoral research have primarily centered around the hydrodynamics and sediment transport dynamics in coastal and estuarine environments. Specifically, I have investigated the impact of ship-generated waves on sediment resuspension and bank erosion, employing a combination of field measurements, numerical modeling, and laboratory experiments. These studies have provided insights into the complex interactions between hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics, and morphological changes in coastal areas, crucial for predicting and mitigating coastal hazards.

Moving forward, I am committed to advancing research in coastal engineering and oceanography, with a particular emphasis on addressing emerging challenges such as sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events. My research interests encompass a range of topics, including ship-generated waves, sediment transport, the impact of climate change on coastal hydrodynamics, tidal and extreme event analysis, fluid-structure interaction, scour profile analysis, shoreline and bed morphodynamics and estuary hydrodynamics, among others. I am keen on fostering collaborations in research projects focusing on hydrodynamics and sediment transport in coastal environments, employing experimental and numerical modelling techniques.

All Publications

Field Measurement and Analysis of Ship Generated Waves in Hooghly River, India by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. Applied Ocean Research 128 - (2022)
Estimation of ship-induced sediment resuspension in intertidal waterways based on field measurements at the Hooghly River, India by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. Ocean Engineering 285, Part 1 - (2023)
Impact of Ship-Generated Waves on the Sediment Resuspension in Restricted Waterways by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering 149 - (2023)
Investigation of ship-induced hydrodynamics and sediment resuspension in a restricted waterway by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. Applied Ocean Research 142 - (2024)
Impact of the ship waves and tidal forces on the sediment re-suspension in inland waterways by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. The International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE) - (2023)
Estimation of the suspended sediment concentration due to ship-generated waves from Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP): a case study in Hooghly river, India by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. The 33rd International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference - (2023)
Numerical Modelling of ship waves and induced sediment transport in the Hooghly river, India by Chakraborty M., Sriram V. , Murali K. 23rd Congress of the IAHR-APD - (2022)

Completed Projects

Principal Investigator

Assessment for upgrading and strengthening of the oil jetty at Kandla of Deen Dayal Port Authority Deendayal Port Authority
Assessment of Dry Dock at Shalimar, Howrah YAMA CONSTRUCTIONS LLP
Design and analysis of a Pump Barge on Dabru River CIVIL ENGINEERS ENTERPRISES PVT LTD
Experimental study on the Incipient Movement of Sediments under Nearshore Hydrodynamics SRIC, IIT KHARAGPUR
Field Investigation, Survey and Numerical Model Studies for a Proposed Shipyard CONCEPTIA SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
Hydrosatatic and Structural Analysis of HDPE Pontoon Jetty DAS AND KUMARS
Initial layout Approval for New Project SHIROMANI INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Mathematical Model Study for Breakwater Layout and Design for Proposed Port Development KALINTH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED
Numerical Modelling and Design of Breakwaters KALINTH ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED
Structural Analysis of a Floating Platform YEOMAN MARINE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Vetting of Design-Roof over MCMV building at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa Goa Shipyard Limited
Vetting of Structural Design Analysis of Artificial Climbing Wall Krishna Enterprise

Alumni members

Ph. D. Students

Poonam Kumari

Area of Research: Coastal Engineering

Susmita Debnath

Area of Research: Coastal Hydrodynamics