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KRUTIKKUMAR PATEL

Graduate Research Assistant

 
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Phone:

(361) 228-0036

 

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Email:

patelkrutik56@gmail.com

 

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Address:

Room 230,

Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

917 W Ave. B, Kingsville, TX - 78363

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Hello! I'm Krutik

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I'm an experienced Graduate Research Assistant and focused Doctoral student at the Department of Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Skilled in hydrologic and hydraulics modeling, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, data interpretation, predictive modeling, and uncertainty analysis; field and lab expert in coastal resiliency assessment, watershed delineation, and their scale management, project management, land surveying; health, safety, and environment management and auditing.

EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
December 2018-Present

Graduate Research Assistant

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLE

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  • Managed and executed a PPP project with clients such as Texas General Land Office, Cameron County, several NGO’s, and Universities.

  • Planned and conducted best management practices, designed, and monitored innovative sea turtle nesting sites, and the restoration of coastal areas as per regulatory compliance.

  • Applied innovative techniques for dune strengthening, monitored and surveyed dune topography and orientation, studied sand accumulation and erosion, assessed native vegetation, and sand characteristics.

April - July, 2018

HSE Consultant

SAIRA ASIA INTERIORS PVT. LTD.

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  • Executed hazard identification, risk analysis, and control (HIRAC), risk management, hazard operability, safe operating procedure planning, hazard communication, emergency response, preparation of policies, and manuals related to WHS.

  • Consulted the organization for regulatory compliance documents, prepared safe operating procedures (SOP’s), and best management practices (BMP’s) to ensure safe and efficient logistics operation.

  • Conducted safety audits, WHS training for up to 250 persons, managed internal database by updating required information in a timely manner, led the organization towards a safe and sustainable approach.

  • Assisted all levels of organization for WHS tasks such as fall protection, noise protection, ergonomics, fire safety, waste management, air quality assessment, HAZOP, SOP for crane hoist, and forklifts.

Summer 2016

Internship

EN-VISION ENVIRO TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.

 

  • Assessed the improvisation needed in the Sewage Treatment Plant, G.N.F.C Colony, Bharuch.

  • Monitored and studied the effluent treatment plant in detail, Aniline-TDI Complex, G.N.F.C, Bharuch.

EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2021-2023

Doctor of Philosophy

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- KINGSVILLE

Environmental Engineering

2018-2020

Master of Science

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- KINGSVILLE

Environmental Engineering

2016-2018

Master of Science

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

Environmental Science

2013-2016

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

Environmental Science 

PROJECTS
PROJECTS

RESILIENT COASTAL DUNE ECOSYSTEMS FOR EROSION PROTECTION AND ENHANCED SEA TURTLE HABITAT FOR CAMERON COUNTY BEACHES ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS

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This project focuses on applying innovation in restoring coastal dunes using native vegetation and reducing coastal erosion in South Padre Island, an important area for migratory birds and critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle. General project tasks include management and execution of the project with clients such as Texas General Land Office, Cameron County Parks and Recreation, several NGO's and Universities; conducting best management practices, applying innovation and research in dune resiliency and strength, monitoring and surveying dune topography, research in the field of sand accumulation and erosion.

SKILLS
SKILLS

Project Management

Data Processing & Management 

Environmental Data Analytics

Topographical Surveying

AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SketchUp

Decision Making

Team Leadership

Data Visualization and Interpretation

Geospatial Data Management in ArcGIS

In-Situ Data Sampling and Monitoring

Engineering Design and Drafting

Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving

EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE

H&H Modeling

Watershed Scale Management 

Topographical Surveying

Water/Wastewater Treatment Design

Coastal Resilience Assessment

Flood Control and Planning

Water Resources Engineering

Workplace Health and Safety Management

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