Sukomal Modak, PhD
Sukomal Modak, PhD DirectorSukomal received his PhD in Structural Engineering from Purdue University in 1997. He is originally from Bengal but has made Northern California his home for the last…
Nir Krakauer, PhD
Nir Krakauer, PhDDirectorNir is an Assistant Professor of civil engineering at the City College of New York. Dr. Krakauer’s research interests include effect of climate on plants; underground water, surface…
Rosalie Say
Rosalie Say Chief Financial OfficerA long time volunteer of the non-profit, Rosalie has years of combined experience in trade and investment promotion, research, planning and management of development programs and…
Derek Whitworth, PhD
Derek Whitworth, PhDFormer PresidentDerek was with the Institute since its founding. Originally trained as a biochemist and then a chemical engineer he has worked on engineering projects in different countries…
Rash B. Ghosh, PhD
Rash B. Ghosh, PhDFounderCharles Townes Professor of Water ChemistryInventor of HydrogrameenRash earned his PhD from the University of Salford, Manchester, in the United Kingdom, studying the hydrodynamics and ecology of…
As Drought Persists, 17 California Communities Almost Out Of Water
Seventeen rural communities in drought-stricken California are in danger of a severe water shortage within four months, according to a list compiled by state officials. Wells are running dry or…