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Engineering
Water Resilience

Environmental and water resources engineer working across hydrology, hydraulics, climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, wet infrastructure, and sustainable water systems.

Water & Climate
Core Focus
40+
Research Publications
Global
International Exposure
25+
Engineering Projects
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Driven by science,
guided by water

I am an environmental and water resources engineer with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, and climate-resilient water systems. My work spans the full water cycle — from rainfall modelling and river hydraulics to sustainable drainage design and nature-based flood management.

Based in the Netherlands, I collaborate with research institutions, governmental bodies, and engineering teams to develop data-driven solutions for water infrastructure in a changing climate.

Hydrology & Hydraulics
Flood Risk Assessment
Climate Adaptation
Water Quality Analysis
Nature-Based Solutions
GIS & Remote Sensing
Wet Infrastructure
Sustainable Drainage

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Urban Flood Resilience Framework

Multi-hazard flood risk model integrating 50-year rainfall projections and impervious surface change for coastal cities.

Constructed Wetlands for Water Treatment

Design and monitoring of constructed wetlands achieving significant nutrient removal using nature-based engineering.

River Hydraulics & Flood Plain Analysis

1D/2D hydraulic modelling of river systems for flood plain delineation, infrastructure design, and climate-adjusted discharge scenarios.

Selected publications

2024

Compound flood risk under intensifying rainfall and sea-level rise: a probabilistic framework for coastal cities

Sharma, D., Tanaka, R., Silva, M. et al.

Nature Water · Vol. 2, 210–225

Water Climate Modelling
2023

Machine-learning emulation of hydrological models for real-time urban flood forecasting

Sharma, D., Osei, K., Martínez, L.

Journal of Hydrology · Vol. 621, 129562

Water Modelling Urban
2022

Hydraulic performance of nature-based flood retention in lowland river systems

Sharma, D., Ndegwa, P., Chen, W.

Water Resources Research · Vol. 58, e2022WR032541

Water Climate
2021

Quantifying co-benefits of green infrastructure: carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and stormwater management synergies

Sharma, D., Johansson, E.

Environmental Science & Technology · Vol. 55(14), 9880–9893

Climate Urban

Services & expertise

From hydrological assessments and hydraulic modelling to climate adaptation strategies and nature-based design — independent technical expertise across the full water engineering spectrum.

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Catchment modelling, 1D/2D hydraulic analysis, flood frequency estimation, and low-flow studies for infrastructure design.

Climate Adaptation

Translating IPCC scenarios into project-level risk profiles and adaptive management plans for long-lived water infrastructure.

Sustainable Drainage

SuDS masterplanning, green infrastructure design, bioretention systems, and permeable paving integrated into urban water strategy.

Water Quality & Monitoring

Environmental monitoring network design, remote sensing, and data dashboards for continuous water quality assessment.

Nature-Based Solutions

Design and assessment of constructed wetlands, river restoration, and green–blue infrastructure for multi-benefit water outcomes.

Research & Technical Writing

Peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, grant applications, and policy briefs connecting water science to engineering decisions.

Let's work on
water together

Interested in collaborating on water resources research, hydraulic modelling, or climate-resilient infrastructure? Use the form or connect via the links below.

Location
Netherlands

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