Primary research interest of Prof. Prasad K. Bhaskaran is to develop model physics and parameterization for source/sink mechanisms in ocean wave models having practical relevance in Ocean Engineering problems. His research expertise and interests include topics on ocean wave modelling, coupled wave-hydrodynamic models, coastal engineering, marine acoustics, coastal sediment transport mechanisms, tsunami, port & harbour engineering, water level prediction systems, operational oceanography, wind-wave climate studies, and topical studies on air-sea interaction dynamics for Indian Ocean region. Some of his unique contributions include parameterization of rain induced surface roughness and its implementation in third generation ocean wave models and mud-induced wave dissipation. He was a lead member in preparation of tsunami travel time atlas for Indian Ocean. He made significant contributions on application of soft computing techniques for retrieval of oceanographic parameters, development of comprehensive ocean atlas utilizing ARGO data, mixed layer depth and barrier layer thickness for Indian Ocean. He carried out numerous studies for tropical cyclones including response of Upper Ocean utilizing ARGO data, coastal vulnerability, assessment of historical cyclone tracks, storm surges, and associated coastal inundation for the east coast of India. He is also involved in development of water level prediction system for head Bay of Bengal region, and climatic assessment of extreme waves and water levels using coupled wave-hydrodynamic models. Other contributions include understanding bottom boundary layer characteristics for Hooghly estuary under combined wave-current interaction and development of suspended sediment concentration model over this region. He made unique contributions on extreme wind-wave climate over Indian Ocean region and assessment of coastal vulnerability for east coast of India. He has published 251 research articles in peer-reviewed National/International Journals and Conferences. He guided sixteen Ph.D and two Post-Doctoral students. He is a fellow of the Ocean Society of India and elected fellow of National Academy of Sciences, India.
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Design and development of a low-cost GNSS-tracked surface drifter for investigating tidal currents in a creek environment by Teppala V., Gurjar A., Bhaskaran P.K. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 313 - (2025)
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Extreme wind-wave characteristics in the North Indian Ocean in a Changing Climate by Bhaskaran P. K., Neelamani S. , Al-salem K. , Krishnan A. , Albert J. , Sreelakshmi S. Extreme Natural Events: Sustainable Solutions for Developing Countries 223-280 (2022)
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Contrasting influence of the 1997 and 2015 El Niño on the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall: Role of the Southern Hemisphere by Mahendra N., Chilukoti N., Chowdary J.S., Attada R., Kunchala R.K., Bhaskaran P.K. Global and Planetary Change 243 - (2024)
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Evaluation of ocean wave power utilizing COWCLIP 2.0 datasets: a CMIP5 model assessment by Yadav A., Kumar P., Bhaskaran P.K., Hisaki Y., Rajni Climate Dynamics 62 9447-9468 (2024)
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Land subsidence detection using sentinel-1 interferometer and its relation with environmental drivers: a case study for coastal Mumbai city by Sudha Rani Nalakurthi N.V., Behera M.R., Bhaskaran P.K. Spatial Information Research 32 665-681 (2024)
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Processes responsible for mixed layer variations near mesoscale eddies in the Bay of Bengal by Gulakaram V.S., Vissa N.K., Bhaskaran P.K. Ocean Dynamics 74 439-457 (2024)
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Evaluation of multi-level upper ocean heat content and its relationship with intensity and translation speed of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean by Albert J., Bhaskaran P. K. Theoretical and Applied Climatology - (2023)
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Mesoscale eddies with anomalous sea surface temperature and its relation with atmospheric convection over the North Indian Ocean by Gulakaram V.S., Vissa N.K., Bhaskaran P.K. International Journal of Climatology - (2023)
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Recent Warming Trends in the Arabian Sea: Causative Factors and Physical Mechanisms by Albert J., Gulakaram V.S., Vissa N.K., Bhaskaran P.K., Dash M.K. Climate 11 - (2023)
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Swell wave propagation and its characteristics while approaching the Indian Coast by Sreelakshmi S., Bhaskaran P.K. Climate Dynamics 60 1271-1295 (2023)
Principal Investigator
- Tropical cyclone induced storm surges and associated coastal flooding in a changing climate for the North Indian Ocean INDIAN NATIONAL CENTRE FOR OCEAN INFORMATION SERVICES (INCOIS)
Ph. D. Students
Anjana S
Area of Research: Tropical Cyclones
Anup Kumar Mandal
Area of Research: Impact of satellite derived products on storm surge forecasting
Teppala Vikranth
Area of Research: Marine observatory development and modeling
