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Dr. Pooja Parvathy Preetha is a distinguished environmental and water resources engineer with an experience of more than 10 years. She currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at Alabama A&M University, USA, since 2020. With a deep commitment to advancing environmental sustainability, Dr. Preetha’s academic and professional journey has been marked by significant achievements and contributions to the field of water resources engineering. Dr. Preetha holds a Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, specializing in water quality modeling, from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). She also earned a Master’s in Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT), and another Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UAH, further strengthening her expertise in the field. Dr. Preetha’s research interests are broad and interdisciplinary, spanning GIS, remote sensing, water quality modeling, environmental health, hydrological systems, integrated groundwater management, and data analytics. Throughout her career, Dr. Preetha has made significant scholarly contributions, authoring 22 peer-reviewed journal articles, 30 conference proceedings, and delivering 15 presentations at national and international forums. She has also played an active role in the academic community by serving as a reviewer, editor, and session chair for numerous journals and conferences. Dr. Preetha has participated in and led multiple research projects, many of which have secured funding from esteemed organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Her research is dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing challenges in water resource management, environmental health, and sustainability. She strives to translate her findings into practical solutions that can improve water quality, enhance environmental protection, and promote sustainable practices globally. As a passionate educator and researcher, Dr. Preetha’s work continues to make a meaningful impact on both the academic community and society at large. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in environmental and water resources engineering underscores her commitment to fostering a more sustainable and resilient future.