Water Resources Development& Management

Pioneering sustainable water solutions through cutting-edge research and innovation at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

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Dr. Anshul Yadav

Contact

  • anshul.yadav@wr.iitr.ac.in
  • +91-94735 83417 (Mob) +91-1332-285617 (O)
  • First floor, Department of Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Dr. Anshul Yadav

Assistant Professor

Department of Water Resources Development and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India

Research Interests

Water treatmentWastewater treatmentMembrane bioreactorMembranesAdsorptionComputational fluid dynamicsDesign of treatment systems

Education

  • Ph.D., Engineering Sciences, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), India (2022)
  • M.Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2017)
  • B.Tech, Major: Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India (2017)

About

Dr. Anshul Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Water Resources Development & Management at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and the founding Principal Investigator of the Water Treatment & Monitoring Group (WTMG). His research unites advanced separation science with smart sensing, spanning membrane distillation, electrodialysis, adsorption, and the design of polymeric, composite, and MOF/ZIF-based membranes. By coupling these materials with IoT-enabled water-quality sensor networks, he pursues real-time, data-driven solutions for drinking-water security and industrial wastewater reuse. His work has led to multiple patents—peer-reviewed publications, and competitive funding from national agencies. Beyond the lab, Dr. Yadav integrates research, teaching, and outreach.

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Research Areas

Exploring cutting-edge innovations and scientific breakthroughs in water treatment and management.

Membrane-Based Water and Wastewater Treatment

Membrane-Based Water and Wastewater Treatment

Exploration of membrane technologies for efficient water and wastewater treatment.

Key Projects

  • Pressure-driven membrane processes
  • Membrane distillation
  • Electrodialysis and ion-exchange membranes
Advanced Materials for Separation

Advanced Materials for Separation

Development of novel materials for pollutant separation and removal.

Key Projects

  • Polymeric and composite membranes
  • MOFs/ZIFs for targeted pollutant removal
  • Nanomaterial-embedded membranes
Smart Water Quality Monitoring

Smart Water Quality Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of water quality with smart sensors and IoT.

Key Projects

  • Real-time water quality sensors
  • IoT integration using microcontrollers
  • Remote monitoring and data visualization platforms
Decentralized Water & Sanitation Solutions

Decentralized Water & Sanitation Solutions

Innovative sanitation and water solutions for rural and peri-urban areas.

Key Projects

  • Low-cost treatment systems
  • Fecal sludge management technologies
  • Community-level treatment units
Adsorption-Based Treatment Technologies

Adsorption-Based Treatment Technologies

Utilizing adsorption methods for removal of contaminants.

Key Projects

  • Bio-adsorbents and engineered materials
  • Heavy metal and dye removal
  • Regeneration and reuse of adsorbents
Sustainable Desalination Technologies

Sustainable Desalination Technologies

Environmentally friendly methods for seawater desalination.

Key Projects

  • Hybrid desalination systems
  • Solar-enabled desalination
  • Brine management and reuse
Process Integration & Optimization

Process Integration & Optimization

Designing integrated and efficient treatment processes.

Key Projects

  • Energy-efficient process design
  • Multi-barrier treatment trains
  • Life cycle and techno-economic assessments
Waste Valorization

Waste Valorization

Converting waste into valuable resources.

Key Projects

  • Resource recovery (nutrients, energy)
  • Circular economy in water sector
  • Sludge-to-energy systems
Environmental Sensing & Digital Twins

Environmental Sensing & Digital Twins

Simulating and monitoring water systems with digital technologies.

Key Projects

  • Simulation and modeling of water systems
  • Digital twins for smart cities
  • Data-driven decision support systems
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