Pratik Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu (India) in the Department of Civil Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering (University Gold Medallist), a Master’s in technology degree in Environmental Engineering and Management (Institute Silver Medallist) and a Ph.D. in Water Science. He has authored over 25 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, more than 6 book chapters and a dozen research communications presented at various conferences.