Jagdish Krishnaswamy

Dr. Jagdish Krishnaswamy is a distinguished ecohydrologist and landscape ecologist, currently serving as the Dean at the School of Environment and Sustainability at the Indian Institute for Human Settlement in Bangalore. He specializes in the complex interactions between hydrology and ecosystems, particularly in relation to the Himalayas, which are characterized by their geological youth and dynamic geomorphology. His research highlights the impacts of climate change and human activity on river systems, advocating for careful infrastructure planning to mitigate risks associated with natural disasters.