Dr. Navneet Kumar is an environmental and water resources scientist with a Ph.D. in Engineering, specializing in water management and climate change impacts. He also holds a Master’s in Geoinformatics and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences, providing him with a strong interdisciplinary foundation.

With over 13 years of experience, Dr. Kumar has worked at the intersection of hydrology, environmental monitoring, and geospatial science. His research focuses on sustainable water management, land-use and climate change modeling, flood and drought risk assessment, and nature-based solutions. He has led projects across Africa and Asia, specializing in satellite-based environmental monitoring, wetland health assessment, and climate-resilient planning. Additionally, Dr. Kumar has expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy support, and developing decision-support tools for environmental planning and adaptation. He takes a systems-thinking approach to address water and environmental challenges, aiming for science-based, sustainable solutions.