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INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

JULY 2000

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

The Mission

The International Center for Water Resources Management at Central State University was formally created by the State of Ohio by H. B. 171 in 1987. The law stipulated that the Center shall develop methods to .."improve the management of water resources of Ohio and emerging nations" (Ohio Revised Code: 1987 Legislation, Page 504). This mission is directly linked to that of the University in offering programs with multi-cultural and global perspectives with particular emphasis on African and African American cultures; collaborating with other educational institutions, business organizations and government agencies to enrich learning experiences and educational opportunities for students; and in providing quality educational programs in the scientific technical fields where minorities have been traditionally underrepresented.

The C.J. Mc Lin International Center for 
Water Resources Management

The Academic Program

The Center now contains three academic programs that are interrelated - water resources management, geology and earth science. Students obtain baccalaureate degrees in these fields. It is now possible also to obtain a minor in water resources management. With these programs of study, the Center is also the focal point for environmental related studies at Central State University. The Center offers an interdisciplinary minor in environmental science in cooperation with the Department of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science (NSMCS).
Internally, the ICWRM is under Dean of the College of Business and Industry and works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering (MFE) and the Department of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science (NSMCS) in research, course offerings and in the general development of the University. The WRM curriculum takes advantage of related curricular strengths available at Central State.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Water Resources Management

When the International Center for Water Resources Management (ICWRM) was established at Central State University (CSU) in 1987 by Ohio Law, it provided for an innovative interdisciplinary program at the baccalaureate level that would integrate the engineering aspects of WRM with socioeconomic and environmental dimensions. At that time CSU was the only Institution that awarded an undergraduate degree in water resources management distinct from its selective inclusion in civil and environmental engineering curricula in the Nation. With its traditional base of students, the University aims at bringing diversity to the work force populace in the critical field of water resources management in which the representation of African -American is extremely low.
Areas of Emphasis Available

The current program allows for 4 areas of emphasis - engineering, environmental, socio-economic and managerial and computer applications, any one in which students can seek additional strengths. This would enable students to launch careers from a base in which they have excellent strengths. The WRM curriculum includes very innovative undergraduate courses such as Water Model Applications (WRM 401), Urban Water Problems (WRM 402) and Water Transportation Systems WRM (403). The basic curriculum enables the students to obtain an interdisciplinary focus on the issues related to water resources management.
Engineering Emphasis

Students emphasizing the engineering aspects will take courses in physics, mathematics including courses in multivariate calculus and differential equations, statics, dynamics and strength of materials addition to engineering based courses in water supply (WRM 206), wastewater systems (WRM 301), drainage systems design (WRM 304), and irrigation technology (WRM 303).
Environmental Emphasis

Students who would like to obtain special skills in the environmental areas will take advanced courses in chemistry and biology. Suitable for students seeking careers in environmental science, emphasis is placed on quantitative chemical analysis, advanced organic chemistry and ecology. Students seeking this emphasis will also take classes in water supply (WRM 206), wastewater systems (WRM 301), Soil and Water Pollution (WRM 307).
Socio-economic and Managerial Emphasis

In this stream students emphasize policy, economic and legal issues of water resources management in addition to seeking strengths in management, finance and information systems areas related to water resources management. Students will take water resources policy (WRM 302), socio-economic issues in water resources management (WRM 306), water law (WRM 308) and economics of water resources management (WRM 311) for this stream.

Computer Applications Emphasis

As in many fields, computer applications in water resources management are important and students will enhance their studies by choosing classes in computer aided drafting, modern computer languages and concepts of geometric models. Students will also be taking a course in water model applications (WRM 401) that will emphasize the use of computer models used in the industry.
Internship Requirements for Water Resources Management

Students are expected to work on internships in a water related field before graduating.. In the past students have engaged in internship at water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Ohio EPA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Goddard Space Flight Center of National Air and Space Administration (NASA), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Morgan State University, Alabama A & M University and Kent State University among other places. Many of these internships are engineering based.
Student Success

Graduates of the program have found careers in industry, government and universities. Of particular importance is the fact that the Department actively engages in research. Many of the undergraduate student researchers present their findings in the Willie J. Washington Annual Science Symposium held at Central State University during April which is a popular forum for undergraduate researchers from the colleges in the area. Student enrollment in the program has varied over the past years and typically correlates to the total enrollment in the University. The Department has generated articulation agreements with near by community colleges to attract additional students. The Department expects growth in students enrolled in engineering and computer applications areas. Students receive extensive attention in the Center and have typically performed well. The Department enjoys a retention rate of 87% and with its interdisciplinary curriculum has graduated 100% of all African -American students in the State of Ohio under the category of "physical sciences - other areas". About 38% of the graduates have gone on to graduate school and 60% of those who went on to graduate school, pursued higher studies in civil/ environmental engineering.

Internship Component

ICWRM emphasizes internship for students majoring in WRM and often arranges internships in governmental agencies and private companies summer internships. Students are also engaged in research projects enhancing their ability to conduct systematically, studies related to solving scientific and engineering problems related to water and environment.


Internship for WRM students at US EPA Labs in Cincinnati -Summer 2000
(Mr. Charlie Hurt and Mr. Terrell Hankins)

Internship for WRM students at US EPA Labs in Cincinnati -Summer 2000
(Ms. Niyah Curry, Dr. Sritharan and Mr. Gonzales -US EPA)

Field Studies

The program emphasizes field studies and students are often taken on field trips to see soil and water conservation structures, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and other water systems. Federal and state agencies such as US Geological Survey, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department, Cities of Dayton, Springfield and Xenia assist the ICWRM in the field studies.

Students on field trip, guided by NRCS staff

observing erosion control measures in a farm
RESEARCH CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE - IN HOUSE FACULTY RESOURCES
Water Resources Management

Applications of Operational Research in Water Resources Management; Reservoir Systems Management; Water Systems Rehabilitation; Flooding in Rural Communities
Resource Economics, Legal and Policy Issues

Water Resources and Natural Resources Economics; Water Resources Policy; Environmental Policy; Agricultural Policy; Water Resources Management of Nile Valley; Water Law; Environmental Law

Hydrology

Rainfall -Runoff Processes; High Performance Computing Applications in Hydrology; Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrology; Evapotranspiration Processes; Characterization of Infiltration; Wetland Hydrology; Biospheric-Atmospheric interactions
Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage

Control of Unsteady Flow in Open Channels; Computational Hydraulics; Environmental Hydraulics; Hydraulics as applied to irrigation and drainage; subsurface hydraulics - saturated and unsaturated flow

Environmental Engineering

Soil Reclamation and Groundwater Quality; Field-scale Representation of Hydrologic and Chemical Processes; Applications of Geo-statistics in Geo-chemical Modeling and Field Studies; Constructed Wetlands; Acid-Mine Drainage; Particles Settling in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Geology and Earth Science

River Sedimentation Studies; Geomorphology; Physical Geology; Urban Planning

RESEARCH FACILITIES

Facilities and Equipment

The International Center for Water Resources Management (ICWRM) is housed in the C. J. McLin Building which was completed in 1994 with $8.3 million assistance from the State of Ohio. This facility of total area 44,000 square feet contains research laboratory space for conducting research related to water and environment. The instructional laboratory spaces for water chemistry, water quality instrumentation, limnology, hydrology and hydraulics can also be used to conduct research. The computer laboratory consists of 20 stations and is connected to the internet with fiber optic cables. Currently, the ICWRM has two atomic absorption spectrophotometers (AA) , a gas chromotograph with mass spectrophotometer capability (GCMS) and a high performance liquid chromotograph (HPLC). The Center has ample facilities to conduct wet chemistry related to water testing. The hydraulics/hydrology laboratory has a high open-bay space in which physical modeling studies could be undertaken. The hydraulics laboratory has a 15 m open channel flume that can be used for research as well. The Center has a remote sensing laboratory which needs to be equipped at this point in time. However, this laboratory could be used to conduct Geographic Information Systems (GIS) research.

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer in the
Advanced Water Quality Instrumentation Laboratory

Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrophotometer in
the Advanced Water Quality Instrumentation Laboratory

ICWRM has the best Hydraulics -Hydrology laboratory in the area
Record of Research Efforts

Since its inception, the ICWRM has engaged in research for numerous agencies such as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), US Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), US EPA through Environmental Technology Commercialization Center (ETC2) and through University of Cincinnati, and US Department of Defense. The research areas included control of acid mine drainage in southeastern parts of Ohio, flood control, water resources development in arid areas using groundwater, river sedimentation, environmental technologies, irrigation and drainage. Research is typically assisted by students and is an effective tool of gaining valuable experience for the students as they seek careers in the area of water resources management. Research also enables the Center to acquire additional laboratory equipment. Currently, the Center has operational grants with ETC2 in Cleveland, USACE - Huntington District , US EPA and Air Force (Department of Defense). ICWRM is also engaged in developing numerous research proposals to a wide ranging agencies including NASA and US Department of Agriculture.
The ICWRM also has conducted important research projects overseas and has also collaborated with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSP) at CSU by assisting in the Senegal Water Management project. During 1990-1992 period, ICWRM studied the development of groundwater for agricultural development in East-Oweinat area in the south- west desert area and Wadi-El Assiuti in middle area in Egypt. The ICWRM also collaborated with the University of Science and Technology (UST) in Kumasi, Ghana in studying the environmental impacts of gold mining in the Obuasi Region.
Soil Sampling for US Army Corps of Engineers -Huntington District, W.Va

ICWRM conducts at regular intervals soil sampling tests for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) of the Huntington District, W. Va., for river systems in Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Soil gradation tests - sieve analysis, hydrometer tests, Atterberg limit tests are typically investigated. ICWRM has developed improved procedures for hydrometer tests. We have studied, Ohio, Monangahela and Illinois river bed samples have been analyzed among other systems by the faculty at ICWRM. During December 1999- January 2000, ICWRM assisted the Huntington District USACE with studying the habitat structures in the Marmet Pool of the Kanahwa River, in Huntington, W. Va.


WRM faculty and students conducting field research for
US Army Corps of Engineers in Marmet Pool of Kanahwa River in W. Va.
High Performance Computer Applications in Hydrology

Dr. Sritharan accompanied by three (3) ICWRM students carried out research for the NASA sponsored High Performance Computing Summer Research Institute at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland during Summer of 1997. The team performed simulation studies of surface water and sediment runoff using CRAY J916 computer at Morgan State University. Using the USDA's Computer Model KINEROS peak flows of runoff and sediment were correlated with watershed parameters using different storm patterns. Equations for peak runoff and time to peak were developed for general use by analyzing different watersheds of extents in the range of 250-750 square miles. The model is useful in tracking the after-effects of storms in watersheds by satellite imagery. The work culminated in a presentation by the team to NASA on evaluating satellite imagery needs for assessing the impact of flood events.

Biospheric - Atmospheric Interactions

A faculty-student team consisting of Dr. Sritharan and two students from the ICWRM was assigned to the Biospheric Sciences Division of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD during summer of 1995. They were engaged in adapting the Simple Biospheric Model (Sib2 Model) which is a sub-component of Global Circulation Model (GCM) for predicting evapotranspiration and yield performance from agricultural areas using satellite data. The team recommended new modifications to the radiation component after finding needs for improvement in the work by NASA in this regard.

Hydraulics of Surface- Subsurface Flow Interactions

The ICWRM was engaged by the Egyptian Council of Universities with funds from USAID to be part of the Wadi- El Assiuti Groundwater Resources Evaluation Project, in Egypt during 1991-1992.. Drs. Okunade and Sritharan conducted studies in collaboration with researchers from Assiut University in Egypt. The work involved in research related to the feasibility study of developing groundwater resources for agricultural development on a Wadi (dry-run) basin East of River Nile in middle of Egypt. Faculty team conducted a study of the surface hydraulics of flash floods including sediment transport phenomena in the area as it impacts the contribution to groundwater. The ICWRM developed a surface-subsurface flow interaction modeling procedure involving hydraulic modeling of surface flow coupled with the unsaturated flow in dry run (wadi) beds. This would enable further studies by Egyptian researchers to investigate groundwater recharge in the Wadi El Assiuti basin.

Site Visit to Wadi-El Assiuti by ICWRM Faculty and Egyptian Researchers

Professor Okunade and Egyptian researchers examining

geological maps of Wadi El Assiuti
Carbondale - Acid Mine Drainage Project

During 1990-1992 period, the Division of Reclamation (DOR) of the ODNR assigned ICWRM to undertake studies related to monitoring and evaluating a wetland constructed by the DOR in Carbondale, Ohio to mitigate acid-mine drainage from an abandoned coal mine site. This assignment by ODNR in an important project in southeastern part of Ohio enabled CSU to engage and train eleven (11) students from the areas of water resources management, chemistry and biology. Dr. Cadance Lowell and Dr. Murthy from the Department of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science at CSU participated in the study along with ICWRM faculty led by Dr. Sritharan. These students learned the use of advanced field and laboratory equipment through this project, which helped them in obtaining career opportunities and graduate school admissions. Students and faculty presented these findings in numerous conferences locally and nationally. Importantly, faculty involved in the project presented their findings at the site to a group of international visitors who attended an international conference on wetlands sponsored by the Ohio State University in 1992. ICWRM presented their findings in a final report titled " Carbondale Wetland Monitoring and Regulation Project" in June, 1992. The study resulted in developing an empirical relationship for iron removal efficiencies of wetlands constructed to ameliorate effects of acid mine drainage that can be used to design wetlands and assess existing wetlands.

Carbondale Wetlands, Ohio


Field Tests in Carbondale Wetlands, OH
Eastern Oweinat Groundwater Evaluation Project

Egypt is vigorously looking for sources of water besides the Nile River. Preliminary studies indicated that groundwater is available in the Eastern Oweinat region in the southern part of Egypt near to Sudanese border - West of Lake Nasser. Dr. Daniel Underwood and Dr. Sritharan from ICWRM studied, in collaboration with a team researchers from Cairo University, investigated the energy requirements, groundwater modeling, water use and cropping pattern issues for the proposed development of 190,000 acres of arid land . Dr. Underwood investigated different sources of energy for the abstraction and concluded that, at the prevailing rates of price structure for fossil energy, using diesel engines would be an optimal solution.

Egypt is looking for sources of water besides the Nile River

Studies conducted by the ICWRM team investigated the evapotranspiration requirements of the traditional crops expected to be raised under the project under high wind velocity regimes and recommended an optimal mix of crops for the region. Dr. Sritharan investigated the effects of uncertainties in the irrigation system parameters and recommended lengths of basins - the traditional irrigation methods adopted by Egyptian farmers under uncertainty regimes.
Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining in Obuasi Region of Ghana

ICWRM in collaboration with Office of Sponsored Research and Grants, Department of NSMCS (Chemistry) and Department of Manufacturing Engineering at CSU collaborated with University of Science and Technology (UST) in Kumasi, Ghana in investigating the environmental impacts of gold mining in Ghana with funds from USAID. The ICWRM team from CSU enabled their counterparts to investigate systematically the environmental impacts of gold mining - especially the effects of contamination by arsenic and mercury in the region in collaboration with NSMCS (Chemistry )Department at CSU. The impact of hydrologic events in the distribution of contaminants - especially with reference to mercury and arsenic was investigated. The collaboration resulted in faculty and student exchanges from UST to CSU and CSU to UST. The total funding received for all the components of this project was $500,000 from USAID.

UST Researchers Examining Contaminated Soil in Obuasi Region

CSU Researcher Examining Contaminated Soil in Obuasi Region
Partial List of Laboratory Equipment at ICWRM

ICWRM has a hydraulics/hydrology lab that is equipped with apparatus for fluid flow measurements in flumes, pipes, and sand-beds. The center also has a water quality lab that houses instruments to detect and measure concentrations of metals and organics in water and soils. The laboratory also has certified fume-hoods, a constant temperature freezer room and a continuous supply of deionized water. Basic wet chemistry can be performed within our center itself in a chemistry laboratory that is currently being used for instructional purposes. Following is the detailed list of the equipment in these labs.

Analytical Equipment

Hewlett Packard 6890 GC/Mass Spectrophotometer system

Perkin-Elmer Series 200 LC Pump with a 235 C Diode array detector

Perkin-Elmer 3300 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with a HGA 600 Graphite Furnace

Fisher Scientific AR 200 pH/Conductivity Meter

HF Scientific, Inc. DRT 100 B Turbidimeter

Phipps & Budd PB-700 Jar tester

AMSCO 3011 Gravity autoclave

WWR Scientific Explosion proof refrigerator

Hydraulic/Hydrology equipment

Armfield Limited 15-m S6 Tilting flume

Armfield Limited Basic hydrology system with a well control valve

Armfield Limited Fluid Friction apparatus

Armfield Limited Hydraulic Bench

Lysimeters

Soil Testing and Analysis

Beckman CS-6 Centrifuge

CL-305A ELE International Sieve Shaker

3512 Lab-Line L-C oven

Hydrometers

Permeameter

Apparatus for checking Atterberg Limits

COMPUTER LABORATORY

The ICWRM has a dedicated computer laboratory with 20 computers all connected with fiber optic lines to the internet. Instruction using water resources management software is carried out in this laboratory. This laboratory also contains the computer that records automatically the weather parameters - temperature, humidity, rainfall, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction from the electronic weather station in the Center.

SHORT COURSES AND TRAINING

ICWRM has conducted numerous short courses and training programs for advanced water professionals in current topics. Professionals from all over the world have come and taken advantage of these advanced educational opportunities that would enable their practice. Participants, in addition to from the U. S., have come from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and Korea among other nations. Short term training has ranged from a few weeks to 6 months at the ICWRM.

Visit by Water Professionals from Niger River Countries to the ICWRM

International Visitors to ICWRM in a well field in Greene County

Water Professionals from Egypt Participating in the First Short Course on Environmental Aspects of Streams and Canals with CSU Faculty and Director of ICWRM Dr. Henry Smith in 1989 Summer

Seminar for Dayton Area K- 12 Education Administrators on
Environmental Curriculum (2000)

Students from CSU and Wilberforce University attending a short course on Radiation, Radioactivity and Environment conducted by ICWRM in collaboration with University of Cincinnati

COLLABORATING INSTITUTIONS

Local

In addition to the expertise available in house at the ICWRM and at the various departments of CSU, we collaborate with the following institutions in the surrounding areas.

US Army Corps of Engineers - Huntington District, W. Va. and Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Cincinnati.

US Geological Survey - Water Resources Division, Columbus

Natural Resources Conservation Service, Greene County

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Columbus

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

The Ohio State University, Columbus

Wright State University

University of Dayton

Air Force Institute of Technology

National

The ICWRM has had a long working relationship with the Department of Civil Engineering at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO in seeking advice and collaborating on research projects. ICWRM enjoys a special working relationship with Dr. Neil Grigg, Professor of Civil Engineering and a National expert on water issues.
SERVICES AVAILABLE

Research

The ICWRM is capable of conducting water and environmental research using both in house and external resources as necessary to accomplish project goals. ICWRM can conduct laboratory research and field research on the research areas mentioned under research capabilities.

Short Term and Long Term Training

ICWRM can also engage in offering specialized training program in the field of water and water related environmental fields. These training programs may be tailor made to suit the needs and background of participants. The length of training may vary from few days to one year depending on the requirements of participants. The Center also would welcome faculty members from other institutions who would like to collaborate with the ICWRM faculty. Typically, the Center assists international participants and sponsoring agencies with finding accommodations in nearby Xenia and with transport to and from the Center.

ORGANIZATION

The International Center for Water Resources Management is in the College of Business and Industry which is under the leadership of Dr. Charles H. Showell Jr., who is the Dean of the College. Dean Showell is an experienced educational leader who is also responsible for the oversight of the Manufacturing Engineering Program at CSU. The Colleges are under Dr. Bonita T. Ewers, the Vice President for Academic Affairs. CSU is building up the academic programs at CSU under the guidance of Dr. Ewers. President of Central State University, John W. Garland has been leading CSU since 1997. Under his leadership CSU has made tremendous progress in the introduction of newer computer technologies on Campus among other achievements.

LOCATION

CSU is located in rural Wilberforce about 30 miles east of Dayton, on US 42. Wilberforce is four (4) miles north-east of Xenia which is the nearest town to CSU. The Campus is conveniently located between the larger cities of Columbus and Cincinnati and the proximity to larger centers of population enables visits to important centers in these cities convenient. Dayton is the home of the famous Wright Patterson Air Force Musem.

CONTACT ADDRESS

For additional details or enquiries please call:

Dr. Subramania I. Sritharan P. E.

International Center for Water Resources Management

Room 107, c. J. Mc Lin Building

Central State University

1400 Brush Row Road,

P. O. Box 1004

Wilberforce, Ohio 45384

Phone: (937) 376 -6212

Fax: (937) 376-6257

e-mail: sri@csu.ces.edu

RESUME OF FACULTY

Sam L. Laki, Ph.D. Tel (937) 376 6272 - W

Central State University Tel (937) 372 5615 - H

Wilberforce OH 45384 Fax (937) 376 6257

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, with specialties in Agricultural development and Resource Development, Department of Agricultural economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; 1992.
M.A. Economics, with specialties in Economic Development and Public Finance, Department of Economics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; 1991.
M.S. Agricultural Economics, with emphasis in Agricultural Finance and Project Appraisal, Department of Agricultural Economics and Management, University of Reading, Reading, England; 1981.
B.S. Agriculture with honors, Majoring in Agricultural Economics, Department of Rural Economy, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan, April, 1979.
OTHER TRAINING
Government Institutes, Inc., Course "U.S. Environmental Law ", March 1-3, 1999; Orlando, Florida. I earned 15 Government Institutes continuing education credits.
Indicators of Commercial Potential: Train-The-Trainer - December 15, 1998; The Hyatt Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. Dawnbreaker, Rochester, NY.
Indicators of Commercial Potential: Train-The-Trainer - October 28, 1998. Environmental Technology Commercialization Center. Dawnbreaker, Rochester, NY.
Government Institutes, Inc., Course "Ohio Environmental Law", October 30, 1997; Columbus, Ohio. I earned 7 Government Institutes continuing education credits.
U.S.D.A. course "Microcomputer Applications in Agricultural development." Department of Agricultural Economics, OSU. Stillwater, OK. July/August, 1987.
International Center for Improvement of Maize and Wheat one week course "Farming System Research and Development." Agricultural Research Corporation, Wad Medani, Sudan, January, 1985.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA)

Member, International Water Resources Association (IWRA)

Member, Sudan Studies association (SSA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 1, 1999 - To Date

Professor of Resource Economics, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.
September 1, 1997 - August 31, 1999

Associate Professor of Resource Economics, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.
January 1, 1993 - August 31, 1997

Assistant Professor of Resource Economics, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio.
July, 1983 - March, 1985

Agricultural Economist, Yambio Research Station, Yambio, Sudan. My duties included economic analyses of on-farm crop variety trials and conduct of baseline studies in Yambio district to assess resources available to the smallholders.

April, 1984 - March, 1985

Associate Director, Yambio Research Station, Yambio, Sudan. I assisted the Director in the day to day management of the 300 person Research station.

September, 1981 - June, 1983

Agricultural Economist, Planning Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Juba, Sudan. My duties included designing, implementing and evaluating development programs.

April, 1979 - August, 1980

Research Associate, Project Development Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Juba, Sudan. My duties included the conduct of crop monitoring and evaluation surveys in a World Bank funded 'Project Development Unit' area.

AWARDS AND GRANTS

Ford Foundation Grant for dissertation analysis and write up at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; August, 1990 - December, 1991.

Rockefeller Foundation dissertation internship award for field work at the Gezira Irrigation Scheme, Wad Medani, Sudan; May, 1989 - July, 1990.

Thoman Fellowship for international food security, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; July, 1987 - June, 1988.
Agricultural Bank prize to the best graduate in Agricultural Economics, Department of Rural economy, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, April, 1979.

PUBLICATIONS

Laki, Sam L., 1998. "Management of the Water Resources of the Nile Basin." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, Volume 5, Number 4, pp 288-296, December.
Laki, Sam L., 1996. "Economics of Crop Production in the Gezira Irrigation Scheme." Northeast African Studies, Volume 3, Number 3, pp 7-25.
Laki, Sam L., 1996. "Economic Aspects of Agricultural Production in the Gezira." Northeast African Studies, Volume 3, Number 3, pp 27-58.
Laki, Sam L., 1996. "Self-Determination: A solution to the Sudan Problem." Northeast African Studies, Volume 3, Number 2, pp 7-20.
Laki, Sam L., 1994. "Comparative Advantage for Gezira Irrigation Scheme Crops." Discovery and Innovation, Volume 6, Number 3, pp 319-325, September.
Laki, Sam L., 1994. "Food security in the Sudan." Northeast African Studies, Volume 1, Numbers 2-3, pp 119-128, December.
Laki, Sam L., 1994. Desertification in the Sudan: Causes, effects and policy options." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, Volume 1, Number 3, pp 198-205, September.
Laki, Sam L., 1994. "The Impact of Jonglei Canal on the Economy of the Local People." International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, Volume 1, Number 2, pp 89-96, June.

KRISHNAKUMAR V. NEDUNURI Ph. D - Assistant Professor

International Center for Water Resources Management Central State University Wilberforce, OH 45384 E-mail: knedunuri@csu.ces.edu

Phone: (937) 376-6260/Fax: (937) 376-6257

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Purdue University, USA, 1999

M. S. in Chemical Engineering Science with specialization in Process Systems and Control, Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T), Bombay, India, 1992.

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 1990.
EMPLOYMENT

September 1999-Current: Assistant Professor, Department of Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, USA.

August 1993-August 1994: Research Engineer, Computer Aided Design Center, I.I.T., Bombay, India

August 1993-August 1994: Senior Research Assistant, Computer Aided Design Center, I.I.T., Bombay, India

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH

Assistant Professor Current

International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH

Currently investigating the fate and transport of heavy metals in the presence of organic acids.

Modeling the surface and subsurface contamination and transport of heavy metals.

Studying the plant induced degradation of munition wastes.

Modeling the fate of metals and organic compounds in dredge sediments.

Stability and solution schemes for nonlinear problems in reaction engineering.

Graduate Research Assistant 1997-1999

Department of Environmental and Hydraulic Engineering, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN

Worked on geostatistical analysis of phytoremediation of soil contaminated with

hazardous substances A DOD Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration project.

Graduate Research Assistant 1994-1997

Department of Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Studied the beneficial effects of vegetation in metal pollution An EPA EPSCoR project.

Research Engineer 1993-1994

Computer Aided Design Center, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Bombay

Participated in the development of a dedicated process simulator for Zuari Agro

Chemicals limited; Implemented an Ammonia Plant Simulator as part of DOE project

Developed an interactive process optimization package; Worked on Data-reconciliation in Chemical Processes due to errors in Sensor measurements.

Graduate Research Assistant 1992-1993

Computer Aided Design Center, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Bombay

Modeling and Simulation of Primary Reformer; A heat exchanger program (HEATEX) for rigorous rating and basic design of shell-and-tube heat exchangers and condensers. HEATEX was designed and implemented for the industrial client- Zuari Agro Chemicals, a fertilizer company in India.

GRADUATE COURSE WORK

Soil and Water Remediation

Bioremediation Engineering, Soil Chemistry, Soil physical chemistry

Analysis of Groundwater Flow, Unsaturated Flow in Soils, Hydrology

Environmental Geotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Applied Microbial Processes

Water Quality Modeling, and Water and Wastewater Engineering

Chemical Process Control

Transport Phenomena (Fluid Mechanics, Mass and Heat Transport)

Advances in Process Control (Application of Functional Analysis and Linear systems)

Process Simulation Process optimization (Constrained, and Unconstrained optimization, Search methods)

Reaction Engineering

Mathematics and Statistics

Chemical Engineering Mathematics (Solution of PDEs)

Computational methods in Civil Engineering (Finite Differences, and FEM)

Geostatistics (variograms, and kriging method of interpolation)

Nonlinear Engineering Systems

Moment Analysis (spatial and temporal moments)

TEACHING

Department of Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS:

Lab course on Hydraulic Engineering - CE 552

Department of Environmental and Hydraulic Engineering, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN:

Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - CE 340

Department of Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH:

Introduction to Water Resources Management - WRM 204

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics - WRM 305

Groundwater - WRM 202

Urban Water Problems - WRM 402

Water Chemistry - WRM 309

Water Supply -WRM 206

Wastewater Systems - WRM 301

Streams and Lakes - WRM 309
Teaching Innovations:

Developed and conducted an online web-assisted course Introduction to Water Resources Management - WRM 200 using webCT.

Applied an interactive learning methodology to promote inquiry in students.

AFFILIATION TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Society of Civil Engineers; American Association of University Professors, Air & Waste Management Association, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Geophysical Union, European Geophysical Society.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS/PROCEEDINGS
Nedunuri K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., A.P Schwab, Influence of organic acids on mobility of heavy metals in rhizosphere (under preparation for submission).
Nedunuri, K.V., A.P. Schwab, and R.S. Govindaraju, Enhanced mobility of lead in soil rhizosphere: Model development and validation, Building Partnerships Proceedings of the 2000 Joint Water Conference on Water Resources Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management, Ed. Rollin H. Hotchkiss and Michael Glade, ASCE International Headquarters, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191.
Nedunuri K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., M.K. Banks, and A.P. Schwab, Role of spatial variability in the field-scale degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons using plants, ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering, 126(6), 483-490, June, 2000.
Nedunuri K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson, Modeling the role of active biomass in the fate and transport of lead in the presence of root exudates. Journal of Hazardous Substance Research, 1(9), 1-25,1998.
Govindarju R.S., and K.V. Nedunuri, Geostatistical Analysis of TPH Degradation in Field Soils, FED-Vol. 247, Proceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division, pp. 71-78, The 1998 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 15-20, Anaheim, California, 1998.
Nedunuri K.V., R.S. Govindaraju, A.P. Schwab, and L.E. Erickson, Geochemical Modeling of Lead in the vadose zone, ASCE North American Water and Environment Congress' 96, Anaheim, California, June 23-28, 1996.
Nedunuri K.V., R.S. Govindaraju, and L.E. Erickson, Modeling the role of biomass in heavy metal transport in vadose zone, Proceedings of the Twenty-sixth Annual Biochemical Engineering Symposium, Ed. L.E. Erickson, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, September 21, 1996.
Nedunuri, K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson and A.P. Schwab, "Modeling the role of Heavy Metal movement in Vegetated, Unsaturated soils with Emphasis on Geochemistry", Proceedings of the conference on Hazardous Waste Research, May 23-24, 1995, http://www.engg.ksu.edu/hsrc/proceedings.html

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

K.V. Nedunuri, Fate and transport of lead in soil columns, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 2000, April 14, Cincinnati, Ohio.

K.V. Nedunuri, Spatial variability in the degradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons using phytoremediation: A field-study a colloquium talk in the Department of Geology at Wright State University on May 25, 2000.

K.V. Nedunuri, Fate and transport of lead in the presence of organic acids, May 19, 1999, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, U.S.A.

K.V. Nedunuri and R.S. Govindaraju, Role of spatial variability in assessing field-scale phytoremediation strategies, European Geophysical Meeting, 1998, April 22-25, Nice, France.
PRESENTATIONS IN NATIONAL, AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES

K.V. Nedunuri, A.P. Schwab, and R.S. Govindaraju, Enhanced mobility of lead in soil rhizosphere: Model development and validation, 2000 Joint Water Conference on Water Resources Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management, July 30-August 2, 2000, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

K. V. Nedunuri, R S Govindaraju, L E Erickson, Modeling of Heavy Metal Movement in the Soil Rhizosphere, 1997 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, December 8-12, 1997, San Francisco, California.
K.V. Nedunuri, Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson, Modeling and simulation of Heavy Metal Transport in Rhizosphere soil: Influence of active biomass, 12 th Annual Conference on Hazardous Waste Research, May 19-22,1997, Kansas Airport Hilton, Kansas City , Missouri.
K.V. Nedunuri, Role of vegetation in the remediation of heavy metal contaminated soils, Enhancing the Science and Technology Infrastructure in Kansas Through EPSCoR, A Statewide EPSCoR Conference, Kansas Expocentre 17 th & Topeka Blvd Topeka, Kansas February 20-21, 1997.
K.V. Nedunuri, N. Muralidharan, Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson, A.P. Schwab, Modeling and Simulation of Heavy Metal Transport in soils, Third Annual Statewide EPSCoR Conference Linkages, Partnerships and Strategic Technologies/Manor Conference Center, Kansas Expocentre, Topeka, Kansas February 1-2, 1996.
K.V. Nedunuri, and Rao S. Govindaraju, Modeling of Heavy Metal Movement in the soil vadoze zone: Influence of organic acids, 1996 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, December 15-19, 1996, San Francisco, California.
K.V. Nedunuri, Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson, Modeling the role of microbial biomass in heavy metal transport in vadose zone, HSRC WERC Joint conference on the Environment, May 21-23,1996, Holiday Inn Pyramid, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
K.V. Nedunuri, Govindaraju Rao S., L.E. Erickson and A.P. Schwab, Modeling the role of Heavy Metal movement in Vegetated, Unsaturated soils with Emphasis on Geochemistry, Hazardous Waste Research conference, May 23-24, 1995, K-State Union, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
Anmala, J., Nedunuri, K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., and Koelliker J.K., Prediction of Watershed Runoff Using Artificial Neural Networks, 1995 First ASCE International Conference on Water Resources Engineering, San Antonio, Texas.
Anmala, J., Nedunuri, K.V., Govindaraju Rao S., and Koelliker J.K., Rainfall-Runoff Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks, 1995 12th Kansas Water Conference, Manhattan, Kansas.
Krishna Kumar V. Nedunuri, and R.K. Malik, Process Simulation of Ammonia Plants, Conference on Process Simulation of plants, 26-27, February 1993, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khaz, New Delhi, India.
Krishna Kumar V. Nedunuri, Minimum Reflux Ratio for Multicomponent Distillation, InChES' 89, Inter-University Chemical Engineering Paper Presentation Seminar, Department of Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalai nagar, 24-26 February, 1989.

Samuel A. Okunade Ph. D - Professor

International Center for Water Resources Management Central State University Wilberforce, OH 45384 E-mail: knedunuri@csu.ces.edu

Phone: (937) 376-6455 Fax: (937) 376-6257 e-mail: samokunade@hotmail.com

Education:

Ph.D. Geomorphology, Kent State University, OH (1986)

M.A. Regional and Urban Development, University of Pennsylvania, PA(1976)

M.S. Geology/Geography, University of Nebraska, NE(1972)

B.A. Earth Science/Geography, Central State University, OH (1970)

N.C.E. Nigerian Certificate in Education, Geography and English (1965)

New York State Teachers Permanent Certificate in Social Studies (1973)

New York State Teachers Permanent Certificate in Earth Sciences and

General Science (1973)

Experience:

1995-Present Assistant Director, Water Resources management, Central State

University, Wilberforce, Ohio

1993-Present Professor of Water Resources Management, Central State University,

Wilberforce, Ohio.

1989-1993 Associate Professor of Earth Science, Central State University,

Wilberforce, Ohio, Acting Chairperson of Earth Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio

Adjunct Professor of Geography, Urbana University, Urbana, Ohio
Professional Memberships:

The Ohio Academy of Science

Association of American Geographers

Ohio Geological Society

National Council of Geographic Education

Consultant to Xenia Schools Elementary Teachers of Earth Science
Selected Publications:
Okunade, Samuel A., S.I. Sritharan and Sam L. Laki, "Particle Sizes Distribution and

Atterberg Limits of Monangahela, Ohio and Kanahwa River Reconnaissance Bed Samples", A project report prepared for the Department of the Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington, WV,1995.
Okunade, Samuel A. and S.I. Sritharan, "A Surface-Subsurface Interaction Flow Modeling Procedure for Dry Bed Flows in Arid Zone". Technical Report, December 1992.
Okunade, Samuel A., "The Concept of Dynamic Equilibrium and Glacio-Isostactic Crustal Deformation". Presented at the 101st Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science, May 1992.

SUBRAMANIA (SRI) I. SRITHARAN Ph.D., P.E. PERSONAL DATA

Present Occupation: Professor and Chair /Director of Water Resources Management Department of Water Resources Management

International Center for Water Resources Management Central State University Wilberforce, OH 45384 Phone (Office): (937) 376-6275. (e-mail: sri @csu.ces.edu) Home: Address: 426, Towncrest Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45434 Phone (Home): (937) 429-5122

Citizenship: US

EDUCATION

Ph. D, Hydraulics Program, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1984.
M.S., Hydraulics Program, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1981.
B.S., Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ceylon, 1971 with Honors.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Professional Engineer, Ohio (Registration Number - E 56988)

Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Associate Editor, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (Through January 1997)

Member, Publications Committee - Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Member (Vice-Chair), On-Farm Committee / Water Resources Engineering of ASCE

Member, Design and Operation of Irrigation and Drainage Systems Committee of ASCE

Member, American Association of University Professors.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Expertise:

Surface Hydraulics - Physical and computer modeling of steady and unsteady flow in channels and pipes; control of hydraulic transients in open channels; applications of transient control for man made systems; erosion and sedimentation, vortex flow at hydraulic intakes ; convection and diffusion of contaminants; hydraulic structures; wetland hydraulics; application of hydraulics to irrigation

Sub-surface Hydraulics - Flow interaction between surface and subsurface flows under saturated and unsaturated conditions, field scale studies of convection and diffusion parameters under saturated and unsaturated conditions; applications of subsurface hydraulics to irrigation and drainage.

Water Resources Systems Analysis- Optimal design of water resources system design, operation and management

Hydrology (deterministic and stochastic) - Evaporation processes, rainfall-runoff correlation in watersheds, wetland hydrology.

Water Quality and Environmental Engineering- Wetland water quality kinetics and wetland design, water treatment and supply, wastewater treatment

Irrigation and Drainage - System design, operation and management. Computer aided design and management (CAD) and management of irrigation systems. Rehabilitation planning and design of irrigation systems. Interdisciplinary agricultural systems studies. Environmental impacts of irrigation and drainage. Irrigated Agricultural Development. Soil and Water Conservation
Professional Activities:

Actively engaged in numerous areas of water resources research and education. Associate Editor Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (Through January, 1997), Member of Technical Oversight Committees of Water Resources Engineering Division of ASCE on Publications, On-farm Irrigation and Design, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Systems. Active participation in numerous university committees.

HONORS

Has been invited to be included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Who's Who in Science and Engineering

Sigma -Xi, The Scientific Honor Society

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Engaged in research in the following areas:

Canal controls in the framework of implicit methods as alternatives to method of characteristics approach for gate stroking in open channel flow.

Biospheric-atmospheric interactions for General Circulation Models

Global changes in Rainfall-Runoff processes

Renewable energy technology applications in water resources systems

Drainage systems design under stochastic recharge in agricultural areas.

Environmental Technology Transfer

ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established a minor in Water Resources Management and an interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Science in collaboration with the areas of Chemistry and Biology

Strengthened the interdisciplinary curriculum by establishing 4 areas of emphasis.

Established liason with external agencies such as US Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for student internship.

Enhanced external funding and student recruitment to the Program

Collaborated with numerous units within CSU and Battelle in setting up the National Environmental Technology Incubator at the Center.

RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

High Performance Computer Applications in Hydrology

Summer Research - Worked as a research faculty for the NASA sponsored High Performance Computing Summer Research Institute at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Performed simulation studies of surface water and sediment runoff using CRAY J916 computer at Morgan State University. Using the USDA's Computer Model KINEROS peak flows of runoff and sediment were correlated with watershed parameters using different storm patterns.

Equations for peak runoff and time to peak were developed for general use by analyzing different watersheds of extents in the range of 250-750 square miles. The model is useful in tracking the after-effects of storms in watersheds by satellite imagery. (Summer 1997)
Biospheric - Atmospheric Interactions

Summer Research - Biospheric Sciences Division of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. Engaged in adapting the Sib2 Model which is a sub-component of Global Circulation Model (GCM) for predicting evapotranspiration and yield performance from agricultural areas using satellite data. Engaged in developing a full fledged proposal in collaboration with USDA. (1995)
Hydraulics of Surface- Subsurface Flow Interactions

Wadi- El Assiuti Groundwater Resources Evaluation Project, Egypt. - Research/ Feasibility Study of developing groundwater resources for agricultural development. Study of the surface hydraulics of flash floods including sediment transport phenomena in the area as it impacts the contribution to groundwater. Developed a surface-subsurface flow interaction modeling involving hydraulic modeling of surface flow coupled with the unsaturated flow in dry run (wadi) beds. Project funded by USAID (1991-1992).
Carbondale Wetland and Monitoring Regulation Project

Project aimed at finding mechanisms of iron removal and improving design standards for cattail wetlands constructed to treat acid mine drainage by monitoring an abandoned wetland in southeastern Ohio. Work involved studying the hydraulics/hydrology of the acid mine drainage from abandoned mines, measuring water quality, soil and plant parameters and the analysis of the data. Project resulted in a new formula for sizing wetlands to treat acid mine drainage. Project was funded by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement through Ohio Department of Natural Resources. (1992-1993)
Groundwater Resources Evaluation of Eastern Oweinat Region Project

This was a feasibility study of using groundwater for the development of about 190,000 acres of desert land for agriculture. Estimation of water requirements, determination of appropriate prime mover systems for the pumps and a study of expected hydraulic performance of the use systems were conducted. Project resulted in a number of recommendations for the design of the project. funded by United States Agency for International Development through Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities. (1990-1992)
Hydraulics/Hydrology Laboratory for the C. J. McLin International Center for Water Resources Management

Was responsible for assisting in the design and equipping the hydraulics/laboratory for the Department of Water Resources Management at the C. J. McLin International Center for Water Resources Management at Central State University - $8.3 million facility. Instructional and research hydraulic equipment was selected and purchased. Assisted in equipping the computer and remote sensing laboratories. Funded by the State of Ohio. (1990- 1994)

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate level - Fluid mechanics and hydraulics, hydrology, soil and water conservation, groundwater, irrigation system design, drainage systems design, water supply, wastewater treatment, urban water problems.

Advanced/graduate level- Hydraulics of surface irrigation, Environmental hydraulics, Applications of Optimization in Water System Rehabilitation

PROFESSIONAL RECORD SUMMARY

September, 97 - To Date

Professor and Chairman of Water Resources Management

Department of Water Resources Management

International Center for Water Resources Management,

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 45384

Functions: Providing leadership to the Department in the areas of curriculum development; external research funding; industry partnerships; liason with community colleges in the area; faculty development. Departmental Administration including management of a budget of $200,000/yr. Teaching and research in water resources management, hydraulic, hydrologic and environmental areas.
January, 89 - August 1997

Professor (Tenured) [ Associate 96-92; Assistant 1989-1992]

Department of Water Resources Management

International Center for Water Resources Management,

Central State University

Wilberforce, OH 45384

Functions: Teaching and research in water resources management, hydraulic, hydrologic and environmental areas. Assisting the Director the Water Resources Center in faculty recruitment, planning of the Center, purchase and installation of laboratory equipment, student advising and liason with cooperating agencies. Served in numerous University committees including Strategic Planning and Total Quality Managament (TQM).
September 1985 - December 1988

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO 80523

Functions: Research and Training in Water management of Irrigation systems, Hydraulic analysis of canal systems including transient phenomena.
April 1984 - August 1985

Research Engineer (Post -doctoral), Water Management Synthesis Project

Department of Civil Engineering

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO

Functions: Studies related to applications of hydraulics, water resources systems analysis groundwater phenomena to irrigation systems
September 1978 - March 1984

Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Functions: Research in hydraulics and water resources systems analysis; design of a pipe line system for Egypt
January 1973 - August 1978

Civil Engineer, Irrigation Department, Sri Lanka

Functions: Planning, design and construction of irrigation and other water resources systems
January 1972 - December 1972

Instructor in Engineering Mathematics, University of Ceylon, Peradeniya

Functions: Instruction in Engineering Mathematics and assisting in research on internal waves in density stratified liquids

PUBLICATIONS

"Time Integrated Plant Canopy Factors for Radiative Transfer Component of the Simple Biosphere Model", S. I. Sritharan and F. G. Hall (In preparation)
"Effect of Recharge Duration on Water Table Response in Tile Drain Systems", S. I. Sritharan and H. R. Gee, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 122, No.4, 1996.
Particle Size Distribution and Hydrometer Tests of River Bed Samples, Final Report, S. S. Okunade, S. I. Sritharan and S. L. Laki, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, Final Report Prepared for the Department of Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington, W. Va. August 1996
Time Integrated Radiative Transfer Parameters for the Simple Biosphere (SiB) Model, Final Report S. I. Sritharan, Visiting Scientist, Biospheric Sciences Division, Code 923, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, August 1995.
"Improved Procedures for Hydrometer Analysis of Sediment Samples", C. K. Ogouma, M. Gominho, S.I. Sritharan, S. A. Okunade and S. Laki. Paper presented at the Thirteenth Annual Symposium, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, April 29, 1995.

Particle Size Distribution and Atterberg Limits of Monangahela, Ohio and Kanahwa River Reconnaisance Bed Samples, Final Report, S. S. Okunade, S. I. Sritharan and S. L. Laki, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, Final Report Prepared for the Department of Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington, W. Va., January 1995
Carbondale Wetland Monitoring and Regulation Project, Final Report, S. I. Sritharan, C. A. Lowell and R. C. Murthy, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, March, 1993.
A Surface-Subsurface Interaction Flow Modeling Procedure for Dry Bed Flows in Arid Zone, S. I. Sritharan and S. A. Okunade, Final Report Prepared for the Wadi El Assiuti, Groundwater Resources Management and Land Use Evaluation Project, International Center for Water Resources Management, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, December, 1992.
"Effects of Uncertainties on the Limits of On-Farm Improvements in Irrigation Rehabilitation", S. I. Sritharan and W. Clyma , Journal of Water Resources Research, Vol.28, No.10, pp. -2559-2567, October, 1992

"Water Quality Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Using Wetlands: A Case Study in Carbondale, Ohio", S. I. Sritharan and V. I. Okereke, Proceedings of the Conference on Water Resources and Environment: Education, Training and Research, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, July 13 -17, 1992
Discussion paper on "Transient Hydraulic Model for Simulating Canal-Network Operation", S. Sritharan and W. Clyma to Journal of Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Volume 118, May/June 1992.
Irrigation Systems for East Oweinat Region: Effects of Uncertainties, S. I. Sritharan, Final Report on the Project on Groundwater Resources Evaluation of East Oweinat Area, Southwestern Desert, Egypt: Phase II - Volume 1. ICWRM, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, June 1992

"Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Using a Constructed Wetland", O. Aiyetigha, N. Agbenowosi and S. I. Sritharan Paper presented at the 101 st Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science, University of Akron, May 2, 1992

"Iron Removal Efficiency of the Carbondale Wetland System", N. Agnenowosi and S. I. Sritharan. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Symposium, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, April 11, 1992.

"Bacteriological Survey of Acid Mine Drainage", K. Hughes, R. C. Murthy, C. A. Lowell and S. I. Sritharan Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Symposium, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, April 11, 1992.

"Equivalent Kostiakov Parameters for SCS Infiltration Families", S. Sritharan, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 118, No. 1, February, 1992

"Evapotranspiration in High Wind Regimes", L. Coulibaly and S. I. Sritharan. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Science Symposium at Central State University, April 1991.

"Performance of Physically Based Methods of Crop Evapotranspiration: A Comparative Study", M. A. M. Ali and S. I. Sritharan. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Science Symposium at Central State University, April 1991.
Cropping Pattern and Water Requirement Studies for East - Oweinat Project, S. I. Sritharan, ICWRM, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH, January 1991.
Wadi El Rayan Project - Scope and Monitoring Requirements, A. H. Rady, W. F. Mankarous, H. Mostafa and S. Sritharan Water Distribution and Irrigation Systems Institute, Water Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, August 1990.

"Droughts in Surface Irrigation Projects ", S. Sritharan and H. Smith, Proceedings of the International Conference on Climatic Fluctuations and Water Management, Sponsored by WRC, IWRA and UNEP, Cairo, Egypt, Paper III.11 December 1989.

"On-Farm Application System Design and Project Scale Water Management ", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 114, No. 4, November 1988

"On the Sizing of Terminal Areas in Surface Irrigation Projects: I. Probabilistic Systems Analysis", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, Vol. 114, NO 1, Jan 1988.

"On the Sizing of Terminal Areas in Surface Irrigation Projects: II. Engineering Economic Analysis ", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, Vol. 114, NO 1, Jan 1988.

"Irrigation Gaps and Farmer Readiness in Irrigation Projects", S. Sritharan and E. V. Richardson. Proceedings of the Sixth Regional Conference, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Cairo, March 1987.
Feasibility Report on Mesqa Alternatives, S. Sritharan, E. N. Biggs, V. Wahab. CID/CSU Report, Colorado State University, May 1988.
Serry Canal Controls Design, S. Sritharan and R. Bakhoum, CID/CSU Report, January 1988.

"Serry Canal System Rehabilitation", S. Sritharan and F. Shahin. Working Paper Presented at USAID Seminar on Irrigation System Rehabilitation held in Karachi, Pakistan, January 1987.

"On-farm Implications of Low Infiltration Soils in Nile Valley", S. Sritharan, E. Barakat and N. A. Welson. Notes Presented at UNDP - FAO Seminar on Irrigation System Rehabilitation in Old Lands, Meridien Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, May 1987.
Serry Canal - Capacity Design, S. Sritharan, H. Shouman and R. Bakhoum CID/CSU Report, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO1986.

"Scheduling in Manually Controlled Canal Delivery Systems", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Paper presented at ASCE Specialty Conference in San Antonio, TX, July 1985.

"On-Farm Application System Design and Project Scale Water Management", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Paper Presented at ASCE Specialty Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1984.

"Application System Design and Long Term Water Table Build Up in Irrigated Areas", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Paper Presented at ASCE Specialty Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1984.

"Probability Based Design Evapotranspiration", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Paper presented at ASAE Summer Meeting, Knoxville, TN , 1984.

"Furrow Irrigation Runoff - A Linear Systems Approach", S. Sritharan, W. Clyma and E. V. Richardson. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, ASCE, VOl. 109, No.1, March 1983.
Hydraulic Design of El-Hammami Pipeline System, M. Moodie and S. Sritharan., EWUP Report, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 1981.

"Air Entrainment in Radial Flow Towards Intakes", by A. K. Jain et al.. Discussion Paper by S. Sritharan, Journal of Hydraulics, ASCE, May 1979.

"Stability of Double Surge Tank Systems - A Note on the Particular case of Equal Diameter Head Race and Tail Race Tunnels of Same Wall Material". Transactions of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 1978.

SELECTED LIST OF GRANTS

At Central State University, Wilberforce, OH.

1. Data Linkage Systems Project - USGS (1990-1991) - Principal Investigator. Funding was for setting up of a computer system to link up with the mainframe system in USGS, Columbus. Amount - $ 16,490.00
2. University Linkages Project on "Groundwater Resources Evaluation of Eastern Oweinat Region" with Cairo University from US AID/Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities - Principal Investigator. Funding was to assess the feasibility of pumping groundwater to develop about 200,000 acres in Southwest Egypt. Studied water evaporation, uncertainty in the processes and energy requirements for the project. (1990-1992) Amount - $ 100,000.00
3. Principal Investigator for the "Carbondale Wetland Monitoring and Regulation" Project from office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement through Ohio Department of NaturalResources. Studies on wetlands constructed to treat acid mine drainage. Amount- $ 76,610.67 (1992-1993)
4. University Linkages Project on "Groundwater Resources of Wadi El Assiuti" with Assiut University from US AID/Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities - Principal Investigator Studied Unsaturated flow phenomenon using finite difference models. (1992-1993). Amount - $ 50,000.00
5. Soil Particle Size Analysis Project (Co Investigator with Dr. Samuel Okunade), Funded by Department of Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington, W. Va. Studies on hydrometer and pipet analysis of soil samples. (1995- 1996). Amount - $22,000
6. Consortium for the Advancement of Renewable Energy Technology (Primary Investigator for Water Resources Management) Studies on wind and solar energy technologies and their environmental impact. (1997-1999). Funded ny NASA. Amount - $99,000
7. Environmental Technology Transfer ( Co-Principal Investigator for Water Resources

Management). Technology transfer project on commercializing US EPA technologies through transfer to small and disadvantaged businesses. Funded by US EPA through Environmental Technology Transfer Center. (1998-1999) Amount - $200,000
8. Habitat Structures in Kanahwa River, W. Va (Co Investigator with Dr. Samuel Okunade), Funded by Department of Army, Huntington District, Corps of Engineers, Huntington, W. Va. Studies on hydrometer and pipet analysis of soil samples. (1999- 2000). Amount - $21,500
9. National Environmental Technology Incubator (Co-Principal Investigator). Setting up an environmental technology incubator at ICWRM in collaboration with Battelle Memorial Research Institute with funds from Governor's Technology Action Fund (TAF) and Battelle Memorial Research Institute through Federal sources. (2000-2001). Amount $225,000.