1. Curriculum Vitae
DR. PURUSHOTTAM R. SARDA
Durga Residency, B-51,
Nath Nagar, Nr Vitthal Mandir,
Mondha Naka, Aurangabad- 431001
Mobile : +91 9422217834, +91 9130017834
Email : prsarda04@gmail.com, Sarda_purushottam@rediffmail.com
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION -
Exam Board/University
Year of
Completion
% of Marks Class Obtained
S.S.C. M.S.H.S.E. Pune 1994-95 71.71 First
D.C.E. M.S.B.T.E. Mumbai 1997-98 60.37 First
B.E.(Civil) Dr. B. A.M. U., A’bad 2000-01 72.93 Distinction
M.E.(Civil-WRE) Dr. B. A. M. U., A’bad 2009-10 62.06 First
Ph.D. (Civil) Dr. B. A. M. U., A’bad 2016-17 - Awarded Aug. 2016
DISSERTATION / THESIS -
Thesis
Reservoir Water Quality Modelling using Artificial Neural Network and Multiple
Linear Regression Tool
Dissertation Optimization of Rural Water Distribution Network Design- A Case Study
B.E. Project Manufacturing and Feasibility of Fly Ash Bricks
RESEARCH PAPERS -
Journal Papers – [Published/ Accepted: 09/02]
1. “Water Quality Modeling of River by QUAL2Kw”, International Journal of Advances in
Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences, (IJAMTES), vol. II (6 (VIII)), March 2013,
pp.13-15.
2. “River Water Quality Modeling of Godavari Region”, International Journal of Multidisciplinary
Research, (IJMR), vol. I (12 (VII)), March 2013, pp.77-79.
3. “Assessment of Multi Parameters of Water Quality in Surface Water Bodies - A Review”,
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, (IJRASET),
(ISSN: 2321-9653) vol.3 (VIII), Aug.2015, pp.331-336. [5.011]
4. “Water Quality Modeling and Management of Surface Water using Soft Tool”, International
journal of science, engineering, Technology, (IJSETR) (E- ISSN: 2278-7798), vol. 4 (9), Sept
2015, pp.2988-2992. [3.59]
5. “Reservoir Water Quality Modeling for COD using Artificial Neural Network” International
Journal of Engineering and Management Research (IJEMR) (E- ISSN: 2250-0758) , vol.5 (4),
Aug. 2015, pp. 347-353. [1.50]
6. “Computation of Water Quality Parameters and Artificial Neural Network Architecture for
Modeling of Reservoir” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and
Technology (IJIRSET) (E- ISSN: 2319-8753), vol.4 (9), Sept. 2015, pp. 8906-8911. [
DOI:10.15680/IJIRSET.2015.0409086] [5.442]
7. “Surface Water Quality Changes for EC in Jayakwadi Reservoir, India”, Journal of Indian Water
Works Association (JIWWA), Oct- Dec. 2015, pp.510-516, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3310.1289.

2. 8. “Performance of ANNs for Prediction of TDS of Godavari River, INDIA”, International Journal
of Engineering Research (IJER) (E- ISSN: 2319-6890) vol.5 (2), Feb. 2016, pp. 347-353,
DOI:10.17950/ijer/v5s2/209. [1.50]
9. 10. “Statistical Analysis for Predicting Missing Data and Developing Parameter Interrelationship
for Jayakwadi Reservoir in Maharashtra State, India”, Journal of Korean Society for Civil
Engineering (KSCE-Springer) vol. 20 (5), July 2016, pp.1687-1691 [DOI: 10.1007/s12205-015-
0050-8]. [0.60]
10. “Development of Neural Network Technique for Prediction of COD-EC for Jayakwadi Reservoir,
INDIA”, International Journal of Engineering Trends & Technology, (IJETT). [1.795]
(Accepted)
11. “Water Quality Modeling and Management of River, INDIA”, International organization of
Scientific Research -Journal of Mechanical and civil Engineering (IOSR- JMCE). [1.753]
(Accepted)
Conference Papers – [National / International: 05/ 01]
1. “Optimization of Rural Water Distribution Network – A Case Study”, Hydro, National
Conference, at CWPRS, Khadakwasla, Pune, M.S., India, Dec.17-18, 2009, pp.802-808.
2. “Performance Evaluation of the Reservoirs –Water Audit”, National Conference on Environment
Pollution Management, at GEC, Aurangabad, M.S, India, Jan.28-29, 2011, pp.198-206.
3. “River Water Quality Modeling of Godavari”, 6th
International Congress of Environmental
Research, at Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Aurangabad, M.S., India, Dec.
19-21, 2013, pp. 854-866.
4. “Water Quality Modeling of Godavari River, India using Q2kw Soft Tool”, India Water Week
2015 - National Conference, at New Delhi, India. Jan. 13-17, 2015, pp. 5-13.
5. “Applications of Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Total Dissolved Solids in Godavari River”
4th India Water Week-2016 organised by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and
Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India at New Delhi, India, June 2016.
6. “Performance of ANN versus MLR, COD Prediction models in Water Quality Monitoring”, 32nd
National Convention of Environmental Engineers Challenges in Environment Management of
Growing Urbanization, at Yashada, Pune, M.S., India, in association with Institute of Engineers
(India) . Aug. 5-6, 2016.
DOMAIN OF RESEARCH - Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering,
Neural Modelling, Water Quality
PARTICIPATION -
1. Short Term Training Programme on Engineering Optimization, (EO-2010) sponsored by: ISTE
during 28 June -9 July 2010 at GEC, A’bad, M.S., INDIA.
2. National Workshop on “Impact of Climate Change on River Basin Management
(ICCORIBAM‐2013), Sponsored by TEQIP- II during 16 – 17 Aug., 2013 at GEC, A’bad , M.S.,
India.
3. One week Short Term Training Programme on Research Methodology - Concepts and Tools
(REMECOAT-2013) Sponsored by TEQIP Phase II, 16-20 Dec., 2013 at GEC, A’ bad, M.S.,
India.
4. All India Conference on JAL-PATHIK on” Contribution of Voluntary Organizations in Water
Sector” Sponsored by Indian Water Works Association, Institute of Engineers (India) , Sinchan
Sahyog, Bhartiya Jal Sanskiriti Mandal, India Water partnership during 8-9 Aug., 2015 at Institute
of Engineers , A’bad , M.S., India.

3. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE –
Name of Employer Designation Period
Zilla Parishad, Jalna Junior Engineer 13th
Dec 01 30th
June 03
Zilla Parishad, Jalna Sanitation Expert 4th
July 03 5th
Aug. 07
Zilla Parishad, Jalna Junior Engineer 6th
Aug.07 17th
Sept. 07
Zilla Parishad, A’bad Deputy Engineer 18th
Sept.07 21st
June 10
GoM, WRD, NMC,Vaijapur Assistant Engineer – II 8th
Sept. 10 31st
July 14
GoM, WRD, MPD, Kesapuri Assistant Engineer – II 1st
Aug. 14 29th
Feb. 16
GoM, WRD, AID, A’bad Assistant Engineer – II 1st
March 16 Till Continue
TRAINING ATTENDED -
Sr.
No
Name of Training Period
No. of
Days
Place of
Training
1
Induction Training of MPSC Selected
Assistant Engg.II
6 Dec.
2010
10 Dec.
2010
5
WALMI,
A’bad
2
Induction Training of MPSC Selected
Assistant Engg. II
13 Dec.
2010
24 Dec.
2010
12 RTC, A’bad
3
Quality control of Earthwork, Construction
work of a project
29 Mar.
2011
29 Mar.
2011
1 RTC, A’bad
4
Utilisation of Geosynthesis & Road, Canal,
Embankment works
28 June
2011
30 June
2011
3 RTC, A’bad
5
Recent Developments in Construction
Technology
27 Sept.
2011
30 Sept.
2011
4 RTC, A’bad
6 Mix Design of Concrete
2 May
2012
5 May
2012
4 RTC, A’bad
7
Course on Water Entitlement for MWSIP
and ongoing (under const.) projects
2 Aug.
2012
3 Aug.
2012
2
WALMI,
A’bad
8
Foundation course for newly recruited AE-
II (Civil) by MPSC IN WRD/PWD
4 Dec.
2012
15 Dec.
2012
12 RTC, A’bad
9 Accounting Procedure
17 Dec.
2012
19 Dec.
2012
3 RTC, A’bad
10 Joyful Living
20 Dec.
2012
21 Dec.
2012
2 RTC, A’bad
11 Stress Management
3 Jan.
2013
5 Jan. 2013 3 RTC, A’bad
12 Workshop on Quality control
2 Mar.
2013
2 Mar.
2013
1 RTC, A’bad
13 Techniques for Ground Water Recharge
7 May
2013
10 May
2013
4
WALMI,
A’bad
14
Course on Planning and Design of Pipe
Distribution Network in Gravity Flow
14 May
2013
16 May
2013
3
WALMI,
A’bad
15 E-Jalseva
24 June
2013
29 June
2013
6
Circle ,
A’bad

4. 16 Rain Water Harvesting Techniques
4 Feb.
2014
7 Feb.
2014
4
WALMI,
A’bad
17
Application of Advance MS Excel in
Irrigation Water Management
10 Feb.
2014
24 Feb.
2014
12
WALMI,
A’bad
18 Application of Advance MS Excel in IWM
2 June
2014
13 June
2014
12
WALMI,
A’bad
19 Refresher Course in I.W.M.
1 Sept.
2014
12
Sept.2014
12
WALMI,
A’bad
20
Ground Water Development &
Management
1 Dec.
2014
5 Dec.
2014
5
WALMI,
A’bad
21
Crop Water Requirement for Planning,
Design & Operation of Irrigation System
15 Dec.
2014
19 Dec.
2014
5
WALMI,
A’bad
22
Feedback Workshop of trainee officers of
Short Term Trainings
29 Dec.
2014
30 Dec.
2014
2
WALMI,
A’bad
23
Application of Geo-informatics
(RS/GIS/GPS) in Water Sector
5 Jan.
2015
9 Jan. 2015 5
WALMI,
A’bad
24 Drip & Sprinkler Irrigation
29 Jan.
2015
31 Jan.
2015
3
WALMI,
A’bad
25
Repair, Renovation & Restoration of Water
Bodies. (RRR)
2 Feb.
2015
3 Feb.
2015
2
WALMI,
A’bad
26 Rainwater Harvesting Techniques
9 Feb.
2015
12 Feb.
2015
4
WALMI,
A’bad
BOOK (Manual) PUBLISHED -
• “Tantrik Margadarshika” (Technical-Manual @ Sanitation) with support of Z.P. Jalna in 2005-06.
ATTENDANCE -
1. 152 G.P. are awarded in which I initiated program for ODF, Nirmal Gram Puraskar at Delhi by
Hon. Shri. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, President of INDIA on 22nd
Feb. 2006.
2. Workshop on Ecosan Toilets Construction from 16 to 19 Nov.2006, organized by UNICEF, Z. P.
A’ bad & CCDU, Mantralaya, Mumbai, M.S. & Technical Support from SCOPE, Trichi,
Karnataka.
3. Workshop cum Exposure Visit for District Level Officials of Maharashtra on T.S.C. from 14 to 16
March 2007, Organized by Environmental Sanitation Institute, Sugad, Dist. Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
AWARDED -
Best Civil Engineer in Development of Appropriate Technology by Hon. Rajesh. A. Tope,
Guardian Minister, Jalna District on 4th
Jan.2004.
Outstanding Performance in Sanitation by Hon. Rangitsingh Deol, District Collector, Jalna District
on 7th
Dec.2005.
Best Sanitation Expert for Promotion of Sanitation Technology for Rural Villagers by Hon.
Vijaysingh Mohite Patil, Minister of R&D, M. S. on 24th
Feb.2006.
Date- 17/8/16 Place - Aurangabad Signature