DEBASISH PAL

My research focuses on developing hydrological decision-support systems, such as digital twin frameworks for river basin, and optimizing peatland restoration strategies for water quality improvement. Throughout my research journey, I have tackled critical environmental challenges using data-driven and physics-based models. At the University of Oulu, I am designing a digital twin to support peatland restoration staregies by incorporating spatiotemporal analysis and multi-objective optimization into decision-making frameworks. Previously, I developed a simulation-optimization tool to strategically mitigate soil erosion in highly erosion-prone regions through the placement of check-am systems. During my doctoral research, I gained expertise in sediment-laden open-channel hydraulics. These experiences have shaped a multidisciplinary problem-solving approach, blending hydrological modeling, high-performance computing, and nature-based solution, contributing to long-term sustainability goals.