Organizing Committee Member
A D Rao
Professor
Indian Institute of Technology
India
Biography
Dr A.D. Rao received his M. Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics from Andhra University in 1978 and Ph.D. degree in 1982 from IIT Delhi for his doctoral work on Numerical Storm Surge Prediction in India. Dr Rao joined the faculty of IIT Delhi in 1982. Dr A.D. Rao is at present holding a professor position since 2002 at CAS, IIT Delhi. His research interests include development of numerical models for storm surges, internal waves, ocean state forecast, airsea interaction processes. His contribution to the surge prediction system is very significant as the inland intrusion of surge waters is the main cause for extensive damage along the Indian coasts. He has published more than 190 papers in various national and international journals.
Research Area
Physical Oceanography