Muthukumar Narayanaswamy Ph.d., P.e.

Muthukumar Narayanaswamy, Ph.D., P.E. has extensive work experience in the field of coastal and compound flood risk, innovation, and offshore and maritime engineering. Muthukumar currently serves as the Director of Coastal and Compound Flood Risk at The Water Institute, a position they have held since September 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Michael Baker International from 2016 to 2023, where they held various roles including Director of Innovation, Associate Vice President, and Senior Technical Consultant. From 2012 to 2016, they worked as a Senior Engineer at ABS Consulting, specializing in offshore and maritime projects. Before that, they worked at Atkins from 2010 to 2012 as a Senior Engineer and Project Engineer, focusing on FEMA coastal flood risk mapping and construction management. Muthukumar began their career at Halcrow in 2009 as a Project Engineer in the Maritime Business Group. Muthukumar Narayanaswamy holds a Ph.D. and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Muthukumar Narayanaswamy, Ph.D., P.E. has a strong educational background in engineering with a focus on coastal engineering. Muthukumar obtained their Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur from 1995 to 1999. Following this, they pursued further studies at the University of Delaware from 1999 to 2002, specializing in coastal engineering. Their education continued at The Johns Hopkins University from 2002 to 2008, culminating in the completion of their doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Coastal Engineering.

In addition to their academic achievements, Muthukumar Narayanaswamy has obtained certification as a Professional Engineer from the State of Texas. Further details regarding the specific time and institution from which they acquired this certification are not provided.