Summary
Pritam Das is an Assistant Professor and PhD graduate from the University of Washington with 11 years of experience applying remote sensing, hydrological modeling, and data-driven tools to water infrastructure challenges. He builds science-driven solutions that span water security, information access, and operational efficiency, focusing on stakeholder-relevant products for managers and local communities. His dissertation developed satellite- and model-based methods to monitor and predict reservoir operations, blending computational hydrology with practical decision support. An ardent coder with industry internships in energy and geosciences, he brings a rare combination of field-aware geoscience modeling and production-oriented software skills. Based in Mumbai, he champions equitable, community-centered water management and seeks collaborations that pair data, technology, and engagement to improve wellbeing. Colleagues describe him as a deep thinker who intentionally aligns technical work to people’s needs and aspirations.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Civil Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Civil Engineering at University of Washington
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
High School, High School at KV ONGC Agartala