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Dr. Manoj Jha is a professor of civil engineering who serves as the Chair of the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering Department at North Carolina A&T State University. With over two decades of experience in the field, he has made a significant contribution to academia.

Dr. Jha earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University and has since been at the forefront of cutting-edge research in the topic of water resources engineering. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including multi-scale modeling of hydrology, sediment transport, water quality, impact assessment of land use change and climate change, and modeling evaluations of urban and agricultural best management practices for water quality improvements. Methods and tools developed by his research have made an impact on how we should manage our watersheds to help solve the current water quality problems. Significant scientific contributions are evident by the large number of publications in reputable journals, numerous appearances at professional meetings, and very high and respectable citation index. He has served as a PI/Co-PI on several research grants and contracts worth millions of dollars in funding. A high level of productivity in scientific contributions is reflected in many awards and honors over the years.

In addition to his research, Dr. Jha is a dedicated educator. He has mentored countless graduate and undergraduate students, guiding them to success in their academic and research pursuits. His commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers has earned him numerous teaching awards and accolades.

As a department chair, Dr. Jha plays a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and advising, fostering collaborations with industry partners, and ensuring the department’s continued growth and excellence. He is known for his dedication to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, collegiality, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in advancing the department’s reputation.

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: Greensboro, US

Professor and Chair (Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering)
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Works (22)

Integrating Data Science Into Undergraduate Science and Engineering Courses: Lessons Learned by Instructors in a Multiuniversity Research-Practice Partnership

IEEE Transactions on Education
2025-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Md. Yunus Naseri; Caitlin Snyder; Katherine X. Pérez-Rivera; Sambridhi Bhandari; Habtamu Alemu Workneh; Niroj Aryal; Gautam Biswas; Erin C. Henrick; Erin R. Hotchkiss; Manoj K. Jha et al.
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Trends and Variabilities in Rainfall and Streamflow: A Case Study of the Nilwala River Basin in Sri Lanka

Hydrology
2022-12-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Ravindu Panditharathne; Miyuru B. Gunathilake; Imiya M. Chathuranika; Upaka Rathnayake; Mukand S. Babel; Manoj K. Jha
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Effects of Dynamic Land Use/Land Cover Change on Flow and Sediment Yield in a Monsoon-Dominated Tropical Watershed

Water
2022-11-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Kashish Sadhwani; T. I. Eldho; Manoj K. Jha; Subhankar Karmakar
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Assessing Streambed Stability Using D50-Based Stream Power Across Contiguous U.S.

Water
2022-11-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Manoj K. Jha; Dawit M. Asamen; Peter M. Allen; Jeffrey G. Arnold; Michael J. White
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Hydrological Impact Assessment of Future Climate Change on a Complex River Basin of Western Ghats, India

Water
2022-11-06 | Journal article
Contributors: R. Visweshwaran; RAAJ Ramsankaran; T. I. Eldho; Manoj Kumar Jha
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Streambed Median Grain Size (D50) across the Contiguous U.S.

Water
2022-10-25 | Journal article
Contributors: Manoj K. Jha; Dawit M. Asamen; Peter M. Allen; Jeffrey G. Arnold; Michael J. White; Katrin Bieger
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Using ABM to Study the Potential of Land Use Change for Mitigation of Food Deserts

Sustainability
2022-08-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Asmamaw A. Gebrehiwot; Leila Hashemi-Beni; Lyubov A. Kurkalova; Chyi L. Liang; Manoj K. Jha
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Comparison of Two Hydrological Models, HEC-HMS and SWAT in Runoff Estimation: Application to Huai Bang Sai Tropical Watershed, Thailand

Fluids
2022-08-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Imiya M. Chathuranika; Miyuru B. Gunathilake; Pavithra K. Baddewela; Erandi Sachinthanie; Mukand S. Babel; Sangam Shrestha; Manoj K. Jha; Upaka S. Rathnayake
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Hydrologic Utility of Satellite-Based and Gauge-Based Gridded Precipitation Products in the Huai Bang Sai Watershed of Northeastern Thailand

Hydrology
2021-11-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Miyuru B. Gunathilake; M. N. M. Zamri; Tharaka P. Alagiyawanna; Jayanga T. Samarasinghe; Pavithra K. Baddewela; Mukand S. Babel; Manoj K. Jha; Upaka S. Rathnayake
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Evaluation of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Measures for Sediment Yield in a Tropical Watershed in Thailand

Water
2021-10 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Mukand Babel; Miyuru Gunathilake; Manoj Jha
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Evaluation of the effects of chemically enhanced primary treatment on landfill leachate and sewage co-treatment in publicly owned treatment works

Journal of Water Process Engineering
2021-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Harsh V. Patel; Brian Brazil; Helen H. Lou; Manoj K. Jha; Stephanie Luster-Teasley; Renzun Zhao
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Understanding Data Science Instruction in Multiple STEM Disciplines

2021-07 | Conference paper
Contributors: Caitlin Snyder; Dawit Asamen; Mohammad Yunus Naseri; Niroj Aryal; Gautam Biswas; Abhishek Dubey; Erin Henrick; Erin Hotchkiss; Manoj Jha; Steven Jiang et al.
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Bilevel optimization of conservation practices for agricultural production

Journal of Cleaner Production
2021-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Moriah B. Bostian; Bradley L. Barnhart; Lyubov A. Kurkalova; Manoj K. Jha; Gerald W. Whittaker
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Impacts of Landscape Changes on Water Resources

Water
2020-08 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Manoj Jha
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Flooding Urban Landscapes: Analysis Using Combined Hydrodynamic and Hydrologic Modeling Approaches

Water
2020-07 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Manoj Jha; Sayma Afreen
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Experimental Evaluation for the Impacts of Conservation Agriculture with Drip Irrigation on Crop Coefficient and Soil Properties in the Sub-Humid Ethiopian Highlands

Water
2020-03-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdu Y. Yimam; Tewodros T. Assefa; Nigus F. Adane; Seifu A. Tilahun; Manoj K. Jha; Manuel R. Reyes
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Scaling-Up Conservation Agriculture Production System with Drip Irrigation by Integrating MCE Technique and the APEX Model

Water
2019-09-27 | Journal article
Contributors: Tewodros Assefa; Manoj Jha; Abeyou W. Worqlul; Manuel Reyes; Seifu Tilahun
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Experimental Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture with Drip Irrigation for Water Productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa

Water
2019-03-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Tewodros Assefa; Manoj Jha; Manuel Reyes; Seifu Tilahun; Abeyou W. Worqlul
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Modeling the Impacts of Conservation Agriculture with a Drip Irrigation System on the Hydrology and Water Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sustainability
2018-12-13 | Journal article
Contributors: Tewodros Assefa; Manoj Jha; Manuel Reyes; Abeyou W. Worqlul
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Evaluation of Long-Term SOC and Crop Productivity within Conservation Systems Using GFDL CM2.1 and EPIC

Sustainability
2018-07-29 | Journal article
Contributors: Kieu N. Le; Manoj K. Jha; Jaehak Jeong; Philip W. Gassman; Manuel R. Reyes; Luca Doro; Dat Q. Tran; Lyda Hok
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Assessment of Suitable Areas for Home Gardens for Irrigation Potential, Water Availability, and Water-Lifting Technologies

Water
2018-04-17 | Journal article
Contributors: Tewodros Assefa; Manoj Jha; Manuel Reyes; Raghavan Srinivasan; Abeyou Worqlul
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Evaluating Hydrologic Response of an Agricultural Watershed for Watershed Analysis

Water
2011-06-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Manoj Kumar Jha
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