Florida Institute of Technology
High Tech with a Human Touch
PANDIT, Ashok
Professor, Department Head
Civil Engineering Department, College of Engineering
Personal Overview
AWRA
Chi Epsilon
American Society of Civil Engineers
Registered Professional Engineer
Educational Background
B.S., Cvil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
M.S., Water Resources Engineering Clemson University
Ph.D. Clemson University 1982
Professional Experience
2000 - present: Florida Tech., Professor and Department Head (Civil Engineering)
1998 - 2000: Florida Tech., Professor & Program Chair (Civil Engineering)
1997 - present: Florida Tech., Professor
1987 - 1997: Florida Tech., Associate Professor
1982 - 1987: Florida Tech., Assistant Professor
Courses Taught
-Fluid Mechanics (CVE3030)
-Hydraulics And Hydrology (CVE3032)
-Urban Hydrology (CV4035)
-Design Concepts In Urban Hydrology (CVE5035)
-Numerical Groundwater Modeling (CVE5037)
-Groundwater Hydrology And Contaminant Transport (CVE5039)
Dr. Pandit is a control group member of the ASCE Environmental Engineering Division Committee for Groundwater Quality. He is a registered professional engineer with experience in designing stormwater drainage systems, BMP designs, development of contaminant assessment reports and stormwater management planning.
Selected Publications
Refereed
Pandit, A., and Heck, H. H., 2008. "Estimations of SCS Curve Numbers for Concrete and Asphalt." ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Vol. 14, NO. 4, pp 335-345.
Youn, C. H., and Pandit, A. (February 2005) “Estimation of Long-Term Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of Wet Retention/Detention Basins Using the WEANES Model.” Korean Water Resources Association, May 20-21, Iksan, Korea.
Pandit, A., and Gopalakrishnan, G., 1997. "Estimation of Annual Pollutant Loads Under Wet Weather Conditions." ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp 211-218.
Pandit, A., White, J. H., Kakoullis, A. A., Akula, S. B., and David, J. R. 1997. " Volumetric Exchanges Between a Managed Marsh and a Coastal Estuary.” Florida Scientist, Vol. 60, No. 4, pp 223-235.
Pandit, A., Panigrahi, B . K., Peyton, L, Reddi, L. N., Sayed, S. M., and Emmett, H., 1997. "Groundwater Flow and Contamination Models: Description and Evaluation.” ASCE Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, Environmental Engineering Division, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp 127-138.
Reddi, L. N., Peyton, L, Pandit, A., Panigrahi, B . K., Sayed, S. M., and Emmett, H., 1997. "Models for Groundwater Flow and Contamination: Survey and Classification." ASCE Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management, Environmental Engineering Division, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 35-39.
Pandit, A., and Gopalakrishnan, G., 1996. "Estimation of Annual Storm Runoff Coefficients by Continuous Simulation." ASCE Journal of Drainage and Irrigation Engineering, Vol. 122, No. 4, pp 211-220.
Pandit, A. and Abi-Aoun, J., 1994. "Numerical Modeling of Axisymmetric Flow in an Aquifer Subjected to Pumping." Ground Water, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp 458-464.
Pandit, A., C.C. El-Khazen, and Sivaramapillai, S. P., 1991. "Estimation of Hydraulic Conductivity Values in a Coastal Aquifer." Ground Water, Vol. 29, no.2, pp 175-180.
Pandit, A. and El-Khazen, C. C., 1990. "Groundwater Seepage into the Indian River Lagoon at Port St. Lucie." Florida Scientist. V53, No., pp 169-179.
Proceedings
Pandit, A., and Heck, H. H, 2008. "Estimations of Curve Numbers for Concrete and Asphalt." World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, May 12-16, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Degia, K., Pandit, A., Kulkarni, S, Ali, N, Mittra, K, and D. Kirk, 2007. " Heating Effects Due to Land Development." Proceedings of the 43rd AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference, November 12-15, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pandit, A., and Youn, C. H., 2006. “Design of Stormwater Management Systems Using Continuous Modeling.” An International Perspective on Environmental and Water Resources, December 18-20, New Delhi, India.
Youn, C. H., Pandit, A., and Cho, H. B., 2005. “Estimation of Long-Term Pollutant Removal Efficiencies of Wet Retention/Detention Basins Using the WEANES Model.” Korean Water Resources Association, May 20-21, Iksan, Korea.
Pandit, A., and Youn, C., 2005. "Factors Affecting Long-term Performance of Wet Retention/Detention Basins by a Continuous Simulation Model." Proceedings of the World Water & Environmental Resources Congress, May 15-19, Anchorage, Alaska, on CD Rom.
Pandit, A., and Youn, C., 2005. " Description of a Continuous Simulation Model (WEANES) for Estimating Long- Term Efficiencies of Wet Retention/Detention Basins." Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Conference on Stormwater Research and Watershed Management, April 27-29, Tampa, Florida.
Pandit, A., Youn, C., and Green, W., 2003. "TMDL Simulations Using a Continuous Simulation Model CALSIM." Proceedings of AWRA’s International Congress on Watershed Management for Water Supply Systems, June 29-July 2, New York, New York.
Pandit, A., Youn, C., and Green, W., 2002. "Estimation of Annual Non-Point Pollutant Loads Using CALSIM: A Case Study." Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Urban Drainage, September 8-13, Portland, Oregon.
Pandit, A., Youn, C., and Green, W., 2002. "Estimation of Non-Point Annual Loadings Using a Continuous Simulation Model CALSIM." Proceedings of the North American Surface Water Quality Conference and Exposition, StormCon, August 12-15, Marco Island, Florida.
Pandit, A., 1997. "Modeling of Saltwater Intrusion Below an Estuary." Proceedings of the 1997 CSCE-ASCE Environmental Engineering Conference, July 23-25, Edmonton, Alberta Canada.
Gopalakrishnan, G. and Pandit, A., 1997. "Sediment Removal Boxes-A Hydraulic Model Study." Proceedings of IECA, 28th Annual Conference, February 28-March 2, Nashville, Tennessee, pp 363 - 376.
Pandit, A., and Regan, J., 1997. "What is the Impervious Curve Number?" Proceedings of the Stormwater and Water Quality Management Modeling Conference, February 20-21, Toronto, Canada.
Reposa, J. H., and Pandit, A., 1997. “Estimation of Nutrient and Sediment Losses from a Citrus Grove Using EPIC Under Different Fertilization and Irrigation Schemes." Proceedings of the Stormwater and Water Quality Management Modeling Conference, February 20-21, Toronto, Canada.
Pandit, A., and Gopalakrishnan, G., 1996. "Sediment Removal from Stormwater Runoff." Proceedings of the ASCE North American Water and Environment Congress '96, Anaheim, California, June 22-28, on CD ROM.
Reposa, J. H., and Pandit, A., 1995. "Inorganic Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sediment Losses from a Citrus Grove During Stormwater Runoff." Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Stormwater Research Conference, October 18-20, Clearwater, Florida, pp 147-156.
Gopalakrishnan, G. and Pandit, A., 1995. "Estimation of Annual Storm Runoff Coefficients by Continuous Simulation." Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Stormwater Research Conference, October 18-20, Clearwater, Florida, pp 127-136.
Pandit, A., Gopalakrishnan, G. and Castro, M., 1995. "Estimation of Annual Pollutant Loads Using a Continuous Simulation Method." Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Stormwater Research Conference, October 18-20, Clearwater, Florida, pp 137-146.
Pandit, A., Vasanth, V., Swain, H., Steward, J., and Reposa, J., 1994. "Simulation of Stormwater Nutrient Loadings Under Present and Future Conditions". Proceedings of Conference "Civil Engineering - Gateway to Florida's Future", sponsored by the ASCE, Florida Section, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 30 - October 1, 1994, pp 131-135.
Raybourn, H. M., and Pandit, A., 1994. "Estimation of River Bed Conductivity Used in MODFLOW." Proceedings of the 1994 Groundwater Modeling Conference, Editors: James W. Warner and Paul van der Heijde Fort Collins, Colorado, August 10-12, 1994, pp 497-500.
Pandit, A., Vasanth, V., Swain, H., Steward, J., and Reposa, J., 1993. "Simulation of Future Stormwater Nutrient Loadings from the Water Control District of South Brevard Under Managed and Unmanaged Conditions". Proceedings of the Third Biennial Stormwater Research Conference, Tampa, Florida, October 6-7, 1993, pp 140-150.
Pandit, A., Panigrahi, B. K., Peyton, L., and Sayed, S. M., 1993. "Strengths and Limitations of Ten Widely Used Ground Water Transport Models." Proceedings of the Joint CSCE-ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Montreal, Canada, July 12-14, pp 1249-1256.
Panigrahi, B. K., Pandit, A., Hebson, C. S., and Rowe, R. K., 1993. "Input Parameter Requirements for Ground Water Models." Proceedings of the Joint CSCE-ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Montreal, Canada, July 12-14, pp. 1265-1272.
Peyton, R. L., Reddi, L. N., Pandit, A., Panigrahi, B. K., and Emmett, H., 1993. "Classification of Ground Water Models." Proceedings of the Joint CSCE-ASCE National Conference on Environmental Engineering, Montreal, Canada, July 12-14, pp 1447-1454.
Pandit, A., Panigrahi, B. K., Peyton, L., and Sayed, S. M., 1993. "Strengths and Limitations of Commonly Used Ground Water Models." Advances in Hydroscience and Engineering, Volume 1, Proceedings of the International Conference on Hydroscience and Engineering, Washington, D.C., June 7-11.
Pandit, A. and White, J., 1991. "Analytical Solutions for Determining the Location of the Saltwater Interface Below a Strip Barrier Island." Proceeding of the Seventh Symposium of Coastal and Ocean Management, Coastal Zone 91, volume 2, July 9-12, Long Beach, California, pp 1469-1483.
Pandit, A. and Abi-Aoun, J., 1990. "Saltwater Intrusion in an Aquifer when it is Subjected to Pumping and/or Injection." Proceedings of the Eleventh International Annual Conference of the Canadian Applied Mathematics Society, May 29 - June 1, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, pp 579-583.
Pandit, A. and El-Khazen, C. C., 1989. "Groundwater Seepage into the Indian River Lagoon." Proceedings of the Specialty Conference on Water Resources Planning and Management. 21-25 May, Sacramento, California, pp 168-171.
Pandit, A. and Abi-Aoun, J., 1988. Galerkin Finite Element Model to Simulate the Response of Multilayer Aquifers when Subjected to Pumping Stresses. Proceeding of the VII International Conference of Computational Methods in Water Resources, 13-17 June, MIT, Massachusetts.
Pandit, A., and Anand, S. C., 1984. "Groundwater Flow and Mass Transport by Finite Element--A Parametric Study." Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference of Finite Elements in Water Resources, 19-22 June, University of Vermont, pp 319-328.
Pandit, A., and Anand, S. C., 1983. "Numerical Problems Associated with Simulation of Contaminant Transport Under Confined Conditions." Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Numerical Methods in Laminar and Turbulent Flow, 8-11 August, Seattle, pp 974-985.
Pandit, A., and Anand, S. C., 1983. "Finite Element Modeling of Contaminant Transport in Saturated Aquifers." Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Mathematical Modeling, 15-17 August, Zurich, Switzerland.
Anand, S. C. and Pandit, A., 1982. "Finite Element Solutions of Coupled Groundwater Flow and Transport Equations Under Transient Conditions Including the Effect of the Selected Time Step Sizes." Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Finite Elements in Water Resources, 21-25 June, Hannover, W. Germany.
Anand, S. C., Pandit, A, and Sill, B. L., 1980. "Some Considerations in Finite Element Solutions to Coupled Groundwater Flow and Convective-Dispersion Equations." Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Finite Elements in Water Resources, University of Mississippi, pp. 3.97-3.107.
Anand, S. C., and Pandit, A., 1980. "Effect of Mesh and Domain Sizes as Well as Under-Relaxation Factors on Finite Element Solutions of Non-Linear Groundwater Flow and Mass Transport Equations." Proceedings, International Conference on Numerical Methods for Non-Linear Problems, C. Taylor, D. R. J. Owen, and E. Hinton (Eds.). University College of Swansea, U.K., pp 591-602.
Books
Pandit, A., 1996. "Chapter 7: Model Evaluation" in Quality of Ground Water: Guidelines for Selection and Application of Frequently Used Models, ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 85, published by ASCE, New York, New York.
Pandit, A., 2002. "Chapter 23: CALSIM, Continuous Annual Load Simulation Model" in Mathematical Models of Small Watershed Hydrology and Applications, Edited by V. P. Singh and D. K. Frevert, published by Water Resources Publications, LLC, Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Reports
Pandit, A., Heck, H.H., Ali, Nawazish, 2009. “Cross Sectional Groundwater Modeling in the Indian River Lagoon, September 30, Final Report, Prepared for the St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida, 277 pages.
Pandit, A., Degia, A. K., Kirk, R. K., and K. Mittra, 2007. "Measuring and Modeling the Heat Energy Effects of Land Development Practices" Final Report, Prepared for the Florida Solar Energy Center, Florida, 387 pages.
Pandit, A., Heck, H. H., and N. Ali, 2007. "Monitoring the Performance of the Turkey Creek Sump" Final Report, Prepared for City of Palm Bay and St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida, 17 pages plus appendices (108 pages).
Pandit, A., and E. D. Cleary, 2004. "Assessment of Bed-Material Load and Design of a Sump in Turkey Creek at Palm Bay, Florida" Final Report, Prepared for City of Palm Bay and DMC, Florida, 17 pages plus appendices.
Pandit, A., and C. Youn, 2002. "Water Quality Modeling Study for Malabar, Florida; Estimation of Historical, Present, and Future Annual Pollutant Loads During an Average Water Year" Final Report, Prepared for the St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida, 24 pages plus appendices.
Pandit, A., Heck, H. H., and M. E. Jubran, 2000. "Estimation of Impervious Curve Numbers" Final Report, Prepared for the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida, 25 pages plus appendices.
Pandit, A., 1998. "Turkey Creek Watershed Modeling Study, Assessment of Current and Annual Pollutant Loads and BMPs" Final Report, Prepared for the City of Palm Bay, Florida, 23 pages plus appendices.
Pandit, A., 1998. "Turkey Creek Sanctuary Erosion Control; Modeling of Annual Erosion and Proposed Designs for Bluff Walls " Final Report, Prepared for the City of Palm Bay, Florida, 160 pages.
Pandit, A., and G. Gopalakrishnan, 1996. "Physical Modeling of a Stormwater Sediment Removal Box" Final Report, Prepared for Brevard County, Florida, and the National Estuary Program, 152 pages.
Pandit, A., 1996. "Turkey Creek Watershed Modeling Study, Assessment of Annual Pollutant Loads and BMPs" Final Report, Prepared for the City of Palm Bay, Florida, 119 pages.
Reposa, J. H., and A. Pandit, 1996. "Nutrient and Sediment Losses from Citrus Groves" in a report on the Cooperative River Basin Study for the Indian River Lagoon Estuary, prepared by United States Department of Agriculture, National Resources Conservation Service, Gainesville, Florida, pp 10-20.
Pandit, A., White, J. H., Kakoullis, A. A., and S. B. Akula, 1993. "Estimation of Volumetric Exchanges Between Mosquito Control Impoundments and the Indian River Lagoon in Saint Lucie County, Florida; July 1, 1991 to April 30, 1992." Final Report, Prepared for the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District, Fort Pierce, Florida, 122 pages and Appendices.
Pandit, A. and H. Swain, 1992. "Stormwater Quality Modeling in the Turkey Creek Basin." Final Report, Prepared for St. Johns Water Management District, Palatka, Florida, 223 pages.
A. Pandit and S. Sivaramapillai, 1990. Groundwater Modeling by FSEC 1.1. Final Report, Prepared for the Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 286 pages.
A. Pandit and H. Raybourn, 1990. Transformer Oil Migration in the Event of Leakage During Catastrophic Event. Final Report, Prepared for the Florida Power and Light Company, Juno Beach, Florida, 88 pages.
A. Pandit and C.C. El-Khazen, 1988. Surface Water/Groundwater Interchange Modeling in the Indian River Lagoon. Final Report, Prepared for the South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida, 144 pages.
A. Pandit and J. Abi-Aoun, 1988. A Finite Element Model to Predict the Flow of Subsurface Contaminants Due to Discharging or Recharging Wells. Final Report, Prepared for the Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 104 pages.
A. Pandit and C.C. El-Khazen, 1987. Groundwater Seepage Into the Indian River Lagoon from the Surficial Aquifer in Port St. Lucie, Chapter 1 of the Indian River Lagoon Joint Level II Report. Final Report, Prepared for the South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida, 76 pages.
S. C. Anand and A. Pandit, 1983. A Finite Element Model to Predict the Flow of Underground Contaminants Due to Leakage of Chemical an/or Radioactive Material from a Buried Containment. Final Report, Prepared for the Office of Water Policy, U.S. Department of The Interior, Washington, D.C., 257 pages.