The Founder
The expertise and vision behind HydroSage Advisory
About HydroSage Advisory
HydroSage Advisory is a specialized consultancy delivering expert-led solutions in water resources management, precision agriculture, and climate adaptation. Founded on four decades of research, field implementation, and institutional leadership, we bring the rigor of science and the pragmatism of real-world experience to every engagement.
Dr. Manoj Khanna — Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. Manoj Khanna is an internationally recognized expert in Water and Natural Resources Management with more than 40 years of professional experience. He served as Principal Scientist and led both the Farm Operation Service Unit (FOSU) and the Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping Unit (OHLU) at the Water Technology Centre, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.
Throughout his career, Dr. Khanna has led research teams of 43+ scientists across precision farming, climate resilience, and water productivity initiatives, managing project portfolios exceeding ₹110 million. He has published more than 200 research papers in national and international journals and supervised over 20 Master's and Doctoral students.
Currently, Dr. Khanna serves as Senior Consultant to the Delhi Premier Rotary Service Foundation for their Rotary International funded project "Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India," and as Technical Consultant to Invas Technologies Pvt Ltd, developing IoT and AI applications in agriculture.
He has also served as Former Secretary General of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) and has been instrumental in organizing international and national symposiums, workshops, and training programs.
Education
Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Melbourne, Australia
Specialized in Water and Natural Resources Management with focus on sustainable irrigation systems and climate adaptation strategies
Master of Engineering in Water Resources Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
Academically Best Student in the Department of Civil Engineering; specialized in advanced hydraulic systems and water resource optimization
Fellowships & Professional Recognition
Fellow, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers
Fellow, Institution of Industrial Engineering
Senior Professional Engineer, Engineering Council of India
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