Rao Govindaraju

Rao S. Govindaraju is a distinguished figure in civil engineering, serving as the Bowen Engineering Head and Christopher B. and Susan S. Burke Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis (1989), he has established himself as a leading expert in surface and subsurface hydrology, contaminant transport, watershed hydrology, and climate impact studies. His research focuses on developing innovative algorithms for hydrologic data analysis, with particular emphasis on addressing uncertainty and spatial variability in hydrological systems. Govindaraju's work has been consistently supported by prestigious agencies including NSF, EPA, DOD, and DOE, underscoring the significance of his contributions to the field. His leadership extends beyond academia, having chaired national committees and served on editorial boards of several journals. Currently, he holds the position of Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineers, and has served as President of the American Institute of Hydrology (2017-2018). Govindaraju's exceptional contributions to hydrological engineering have been recognized through numerous national and international awards and invitations for keynote lectures, cementing his status as a preeminent figure in the field.