Mr. C.P. Kumar
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Mr. C.P. Kumar

Scientist 'G'
National Institute of Hydrology, India

Highest Degree
M.S. in Hydraulics and Water Resources from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India

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Biography

Mr. C. P. Kumar post-graduated in Hydraulic Engineering from University of Roorkee in 1985. From 1985, he has been working for National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee - 247667 (Uttarakhand). He is at present Scientist ‘G’ in Ground Water Hydrology division at NIH, Roorkee. His major research areas of interest include assessment of groundwater potential, seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers, numerical modelling of unsaturated flow, groundwater flow and contaminant transport, management of aquifer recharge, and impact of climate change on groundwater. He has authored more than 100 technical papers and reports. Many of his publications are available at http://www.angelfire.com/nh/cpkumar/publication/

Area of Interest:

Earth Science and Geography
100%
Groundwater
62%
Numerical Modelling
90%
Sea Water Intrusion
75%
Climate Change
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
23
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Kumar, C.P., B.K. Purandara and A.G. Chachadi, 2017. Subsurface Water Modelling using SWIM and FEFLOW. Asia Pac. J. Res., 1: 7-19.
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  2. Kumar, C.P., 2017. Hydrological research at national institute of hydrology, India. World J. Res. Rev., 5: 21-27.
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  3. Kumar, C.P., 2017. Groundwater Studies at National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, India. Int. J. Curr. Trends Eng. Res., 3: 1-15.
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  4. Kumar, C.P., 2016. Sea water intrusion in coastal aquifers. EPRA Int. J. Res. Dev., 1: 27-31.
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  5. Kumar, C.P., 2016. Modelling flow and transport in unsaturated zone. Global J. Eng. Sci. Res. Manage., 3: 48-53.
  6. Kumar, C.P., 2016. Contribution of women in hydrological research. Int. J. Res. Granthaalayah, 4: 14-26.
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  7. Kumar, C.P., 2015. Status and mitigation of arsenic contamination in groundwater in India. Int. J. Earth Environ. Sci., 1: 1-10.
  8. Kumar, C.P., 2015. Modelling of groundwater flow and data requirements. Int. J. Mod. Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 18-27.
  9. Kumar, C.P., 2015. Groundwater Assessment and Modelling. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, USA, Pages: 332.
  10. Kumar, C.P. and S. Singh, 2015. Concepts and modeling of groundwater system. Int. J. Innovative Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 262-271.
  11. Kumar, C.P. and S. Singh, 2015. Climate change effects on groundwater resources. Octa J. Environ. Res., 3: 264-271.
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  12. Kumar, P.C., 2014. Impact of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources. GRIN Publishing GmbH, Munich, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-656- 75552-4, Pages: 33.
  13. Kumar, C.P., 2014. Impact of climate change on agriculture. Int. J. Eng. Res. Manage., 1: 151-156.
  14. Kumar, C.P., 2014. Groundwater Data Requirement and Analysis. GRIN Publishing GmbH, Munich, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-656-75553-1, Pages: 27.
  15. Kumar, C.P., 2014. Assessment of Groundwater Potential. GRIN Publishing GmbH, Munich, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-656-75556-2, Pages: 23.
  16. Kumar, C.P., 2013. Water status and problems in India. J. Environ. Sci. Comput. Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 114-128.
  17. Kumar, C.P., 2013. Recent studies on impact of climate change on groundwater resources. Int. J. Phys. Soc. Sci., 3: 189-221.
  18. Kumar, C.P., 2013. Numerical modelling of groundwater flow using MODFLOW. Indian J. Sci., 2: 86-92.
  19. Kumar, C.P., 2013. Hydrological studies using isotopes. Int. J. Innovative Res. Dev., 2: 8-15.
  20. Kumar, C.P., 2013. Assessment and strategies for development potential of deeper confined aquifers in India. Asian Acad. Res. J. Multidiscip., 1: 247-258.
  21. Krishan, G., M.S. Rao, C.P. Kumar and P. Semwal, 2013. Identifying salinization using isotopes and ion chemistry in semi-arid region of Punjab, India. J. Geol. Geosci., 10.4172/2329-6755.1000128.
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  22. Singh, Surjeet, C.P. Kumar, A. Sharma and R. Vatsa, 2012. Water balance of the sonar sub-basin - a case study. J. Appl. Hydrol., 25: 25-38.
  23. Singh, Surjeet, C.P. Kumar, A. Sharma and R. Vatsa, 2012. Quantification of groundwater recharge using visual help in sonar sub- basin of madhya pradesh. J. Indian Water Resour. Soc., 32: 23-31.
  24. Kumar, C.P., 2012. Numerical model parameters for simulation of contaminant transport. Int. J. Sci. Res. Rev., 1: 45-63.
  25. Kumar, C.P., 2012. Groundwater modelling software-capabilities and limitations. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 1: 46-57.
  26. Kumar, C.P., 2012. Climate change and its impact on groundwater resources. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 1: 43-60.
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  27. Kumar, C.P., 2012. Assessment of impact of climate change on groundwater resources. Water Energy Int., 69: 25-31.
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  28. Kumar, C.P., 2012. Assessment of groundwater potential. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 1: 64-79.
  29. Kumar, C.P. and S. Mittal, 2010. Determination of soil hydraulic properties in a part of Hindon river catchment using SOILPROP software. ISH J. Hydraul. Eng., 16: 13-27.
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  30. Kumar, C.P. and S. Mittal, 2008. Soil moisture retention characteristics and hydraulic conductivity for different areas in india in selected states. J. Soil Water Conserv., 7: 41-45.
  31. Purandara, B.K., B. Venkatesh, N. Varadarajan and C.P. Kumar, 2007. Spatial variation of soil and hydrologic characteristics in selected watersheds of hard rock region. J. Applied Hydrol., 20: 35-44.
  32. Kumar, C.P., A.G. Chachadi, B.K. Purandara, S. Kumar and R. Juyal, 2007. Modelling of seawater intrusion in coastal area of north Goa. Water Digest, 2: 80-83.
  33. Kumar, C.P., 2007. Hydrology discussion groups on the net. Water Digest, 2: 89-94.
  34. Kumar, C.P., 2006. Management of Groundwater in Salt Water Ingress Coastal Aquifers. In: Groundwater Modelling and Management. Ghosh, N.C. and K.D. Sharma, (Ed.). Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp: 540-560.
  35. Kumar, C.P., 2006. Groundwater flow and contaminant transport models: an overview. J. Appl. Hydrol., 19: 94-110.
  36. Kumar, C.P., 2006. Groundwater Flow Models: An Overview. In: Groundwater Modelling and Management. Ghosh, N.C. and K.D. Sharma, (Ed.). Capital Publishing Company, New Delhi, pp: 153-178.
  37. Purandara, B.K., n. Varadarajan and C.P. Kumar, 2005. Modelling of soil moisture movement and solute transport in an agriculture field-a case study. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 53: 41-45.
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  38. Kumar, C.P., 2005. Groundwater Balance. In: The Encyclopedia of Water. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, pp: 162-169.
  39. Purandara, B.K., N. Varadarajan and C.P. Kumar, 2004. Application of chemical mass balance to water quality data of Malaprabha river. J. Spatial Hydrol., .
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  40. Kumar, C.P., 2004. Hydrology discussion groups on internet. Hydrol. J., 27: 117-120.
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  41. Kumar, C.P., 2004. Constraints in the numerical modelling of salt water intrusion. J. Soil Water Conserv., 3: 185-195.
  42. Purandara, B.K. and C.P. Kumar, 2003. Hydrologic characteristics of soils under different land covers in ghataprabha basin. J. Inst. Eng., 84: 1-5.
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  43. Kumar, C.P., 2003. Pitfalls and sensitivities in groundwater modelling. J. Inst. Eng., 84: 116-120.
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  44. Kumar, C.P., 2003. Estimation of ground water recharge using soil moisture balance approach. J. Soil Water Conserv. Soil Conserv. Soc. India, 2: 53-58.
  45. Kumar, C.P., 2003. Conceptualisation in groundwater modelling. J. Applied Hydrol., 16: 17-28.
  46. Kumar, C.P., 2003. Basic guidelines for groundwater modelling studies. ISH J. Hydraul. Eng., 9: 11-21.
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  47. Kumar, C.P. and B.K. Purandara, 2003. Modelling of soil moisture movement in a watershed using SWIM. Agric. Eng. J., 84: 47-51.
  48. Jain, C.K., C.P. Kumar and M.K. Sharma, 2003. Irrigation water quality in Ghataprabha Command Area, Karnataka Indian J. Environ. Ecoplann., 7: 409-420.
  49. Jain, C.K., C.P. Kumar and M.K. Sharma, 2003. Ground water quality in Ghataprabha Command Area, Karnataka. Indian J. Environ. Ecoplann., 7: 251-262.
  50. Kumar, C.P., 2002. Numerical simulation models for seawater intrusion. J. Indian Water Resour. Soc., 22: 125-130.
  51. Kumar, C.P. and S.S. Ratnoji, 2002. Modeling of solute transport in agricultural fields using SWIM. J. Hydrol., 25: 21-32.
  52. Kumar, C.P. and P.V. Seethapathi, 2002. Assessment of natural groundwater recharge in upper ganga canal command area. J. Applied Hydrol., 15: 13-20.
  53. Kumar, C.P., V. Kumar and V. Singh, 2001. Soil moisture characteristics in upper part of hindon river catchment. J. Applied Hydrol., 14: 1-9.
  54. Kumar, C.P., S. Mittal and S.L. Srivastava, 2001. Soil moisture retention characteristics at RD 838 of IGNP stage-II. J. Applied Hydrol., 14: 17-21.
  55. Kumar, C.P., D. Singh and S. Mittal, 2001. Determination of saturated hydraulic conductivity in upper part of Hindon river catchment. Hydrol. J., 24: 55-62.
  56. Kumar, C.P., B.K. Purandara and B. Soni, 2001. Variation of soil moisture characteristics in malaprabha and ghataprabha sub-basins. Hydrol. J. Indian Assoc. Hydrologists, 24: 27-36.
  57. Kumar, C.P., 2001. Simulation of sea water intrusion and tidal influence. ISH J. Hydraul. Eng., 7: 1-11.
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  58. Kumar, C.P., 2001. Common ground water modelling errors and remediation. J. Indian Water Resour. Soc., 21: 149-156.
  59. Kumar, C.P. and S.M. Seth, 2001. Derivation of soil moisture retention characteristics from saturated hydraulic conductivity. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 49: 653-657.
  60. Jain, C.K., K.K.S. Bhatia, C.P. Kumar and B.K. Purandara, 2001. Irrigation water quality in malaprabha sub-basin, karnataka. Indian J. Environ. Prot., 21: 348-354.
  61. Kumar, C.P., M. Arora and S.L. Srivastava, 2000. Soil moisture retention characteristics in upper part of Hindon river catchment. J. Indian Water Resour. Soc., 20: 76-83.