Webinar #1: WATER SECURITY
25 Challenges • 25 Conversations • One Future for Punjab
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jaskaran Dhiman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill University, Canada, to our global conversation on Punjab’s water security.
🌱 An agricultural engineer by training, Dr. Dhiman brings a unique blend of agriculture, engineering, data science, hydrology, climate adaptation and environmental research. His academic journey spans Punjab Agricultural University, Auburn University and McGill University, along with professional experience as a Senior Data Scientist with the Government of Manitoba.
🔬 His research focuses on applying machine learning and data analytics to climate-change adaptation, hydrological modelling, wastewater reuse, and soil and water quality—areas critical to building resilient agricultural and water systems.
🌍 With 29 peer-reviewed publications and more than 40 international conference presentations, Dr. Dhiman brings a global perspective to some of the challenges facing Punjab and other agricultural regions.
🎙️ Join us as Dr. Jaskaran Dhiman shares his perspective on how data, technology and innovation can help shape a more water-secure and sustainable Punjab.
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00p.m (India) / 9:30a.m CST (USA)
🌍 LAND | Water Security
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About Dr. Jaskaran Dhiman
A professional agricultural engineer by training, Jaskaran has a diverse academic and professional background, spanning three continents and multiple disciplines. He holds a Ph.D. from McGill University, a master’s degree from Auburn University (USA), and a bachelor’s degree from Punjab Agricultural University (India). He has also worked as a Sr. Data Scientist with the Government of Manitoba, applying his skills in machine learning and data analysis to various domains. His research interests include use of machine learning for climate change adaptation, hydrological simulation, biomass handling, wastewater reuse, and soil and water quality. He has published 29 peer-reviewed papers and participated in more than 40 presentations at international conferences. He is passionate about finding solutions to global challenges related to the environment, climate change, and food security. He was honored with the prestigious Teaching Excellence Award at McGill University for his dedication and teaching commitment at the Department of Bioresource Engineering. His pedagogical contributions include teaching 12 courses as well as creating a specialized course titled “Data Analytics for Biosystems”, equipping students with Python and R programming skills.
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