Deepali Gaikwad

My expertise aligns well with the objectives of this project, particularly in analyzing glacier-lake interactions, ice flow dynamics, and large-scale remote sensing datasets. I have experience utilizing multi-sensor satellite data (optical, SAR, and thermal) for tracking glacial lake evolution, ice surface velocity, and mass balance changes. Additionally, I have employed GIS-based spatial analysis, time-series modeling, and hydrodynamic simulations to evaluate ice-dammed lakes and their impacts on downstream hydrology. My background in hydrological modeling (HEC-HMS), hydrodynamic simulations (HEC-RAS), and susceptibility assessment (FR-AHP, FAHP, Monte Carlo least-cost path modeling). In addition, my experience in fieldwork in high-altitude Himalayan regions, collecting essential data on lake bathymetry, glacier thickness, and surface properties, would be valuable for the planned field campaign equips me with a strong foundation for contributing to your research on ice-dammed lake drainage events and their implications for ice flow. Additionally, my work involves analyzing the influence of external triggers, such as intense rainfall, rockfalls/landslides, avalanches, and earthquakes, on GLOF hazard and risk assessment, which resonates with the broader goals of your research group.