FIBE2 Cohort 3 PhD researcher Shagun Garg (Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge) received the IET Travel Award to attend and present at the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) Scientific Assembly 2025, held at IIT Roorkee, India.
Shagun presented his research on satellite-based surface water mapping and flood detection in arid regions, including recent findings from his publication in Remote Sensing of Environment. His work focuses on improving the monitoring of lakes and ponds using combined optical and radar satellite data, enabling more accurate and frequent assessments that support urban flood resilience and drought planning.
During the Assembly, Shagun also participated in the South Asia Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (SAADRI)Pitch Competition on Water and Urban Resilience, where his proposal for a satellite-enabled early-warning and monitoring framework for urban lakes received first prize.
“Urban lakes play a vital role in managing water security and flood risk. Improving how we monitor them is key to building more resilient and sustainable cities.”
Shagun Garg, FIBE2 Cohort 3
The IET Travel Award enabled Shagun to collaborate with researchers and engineers across India and South Asia, receive feedback from experts in hydrology and remote sensing, and strengthen international research connections.
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“I am deeply grateful to the IET for this support and for enabling early-career researchers like me to participate in international scientific forums.”
Shagun Garg, FIBE2 Cohort 3