🏆 Winner — WaPOR Hackathon 2026
CaneWise, proudly developed by MazKon HydroAnalytics in collaboration with EarthWise Nexa LLP, utilizing FAO WaPOR satellite telemetry for agricultural water management.
Floods Mapped.
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Droughts Quantified.
Harvests Secured.
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Climates Decoded.
CaneWise, proudly developed by MazKon HydroAnalytics in collaboration with EarthWise Nexa LLP, utilizing FAO WaPOR satellite telemetry for agricultural water management.
A multidisciplinary team of hydroinformatics experts, climate scientists, and strategic advisors driving resilience.
Founder & Director
15+ years of global experience in hydroinformatics, climate risk, and water systems. Specializes in advanced geospatial analytics and flood hazard modelling.
Advisor
Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, and Vinaya & Samir Kapoor Chair Professor in Climate Studies at the Centre for Climate Studies, IIT Bombay.
Advisor
Water governance and sustainability expert with 27+ years’ experience, advising on climate tech and water security, and serving as National Coordinator (Water) for The Climate Reality Project India and South Asia.
Technical solutions for institutions, consultancies, corporate partners, and researchers working on water, climate, agriculture, and ESG resilience.
Flood hazard mapping, exposure and vulnerability assessment, urban flood analytics, and risk-informed planning for resilient development.
Basin-scale water resources assessment, groundwater mapping, satellite remote sensing, land cover monitoring, and GIS decision-support workflows.
Drought risk analytics, vulnerability indexing, multivariate classification, and policy-ready reporting for regional and national planning.
AI/ML-enabled agricultural decision support, irrigation planning, crop water management, and geospatial analytics for sustainable farming systems.
Urban stormwater resilience planning, nature-based solutions evaluation, blue-green infrastructure strategy, and climate adaptation support.
Scope 1–3 GHG accounting, SBTi target setting, built environment carbon analytics, and reporting support aligned with BRSR, GRI, CDP, and EcoVadis.
Years of research & applied modelling
Peer-reviewed publications & conference papers
Research & industry projects across 5 countries
Projects in India, UK, Ireland, New Zealand & SE Asia
A selection of our high-impact consulting solutions spanning flood risk, drought vulnerability, and climate resilience for global clients.
Developing a comprehensive climate risk dashboard integrating multi-hazard indicators, geospatial analytics, and decision-support visualization for resilient infrastructure planning.
Assessment of eco-restoration and blue-green intervention impacts on flood mitigation, ecosystem services, and climate resilience.
Delivered a technical evaluation and case study on water credits, calculating impact-adjusted virtual water for a beverage production unit to support sustainability benchmarks.
Integrated assessment for Aravalli biodiversity park, Gurgaon, covering water and ecosystem service indicators.
Evaluating the impact of blue-green infrastructure and eco-restoration on urban flood mitigation, ecosystem services, and overall climate resilience along Golf Course Road.
Engineered a district-scale integrated water resources management plan, leveraging hydrologic modeling and geospatial analysis to guide government policy.
Developing a comprehensive climate risk dashboard integrating multi-hazard indicators, geospatial analytics, and decision-support visualization for resilient infrastructure planning.
Assessment of eco-restoration and blue-green intervention impacts on flood mitigation, ecosystem services, and climate resilience.
Delivered a technical evaluation and case study on water credits, calculating impact-adjusted virtual water for a beverage production unit to support sustainability benchmarks.
Integrated assessment for Aravalli biodiversity park, Gurgaon, covering water and ecosystem service indicators.
Evaluating the impact of blue-green infrastructure and eco-restoration on urban flood mitigation, ecosystem services, and overall climate resilience along Golf Course Road.
Engineered a district-scale integrated water resources management plan, leveraging hydrologic modeling and geospatial analysis to guide government policy.
* The following engagements highlight the global expertise our Founder brings to MazKon, executed as a key technical expert and team member during tenures at leading international organizations.
Executed regional river flood modeling across New Zealand and Java Island using advanced modeling tools, Python, and QGIS to generate exposure-oriented risk outputs.
Conducted deep-dive STAN rainfall and climate data analysis to support risk-oriented interpretations of shifting weather patterns across the United Kingdom.
Provided specialized hydraulic modeling support to simulate complex reservoir flood scenarios and dam breach risks for national environmental safety.
Delivered critical flood modeling and risk analysis for infrastructure planning, including the A96 Dualling Project and coastal interaction zones in Devon & Cornwall.
Executed regional river flood modeling across New Zealand and Java Island using advanced modeling tools, Python, and QGIS to generate exposure-oriented risk outputs.
Conducted deep-dive STAN rainfall and climate data analysis to support risk-oriented interpretations of shifting weather patterns across the United Kingdom.
Provided specialized hydraulic modeling support to simulate complex reservoir flood scenarios and dam breach risks for national environmental safety.
Delivered critical flood modeling and risk analysis for infrastructure planning, including the A96 Dualling Project and coastal interaction zones in Devon & Cornwall.
Customized geospatial and hydro-climatic modelling training for professionals and institutions.
An intensive, practical training program tailored for water resource engineers, environmental professionals, and researchers focusing on watershed hydrologic simulation, flood routing, and 2D floodplain mapping workflows.
Delivered a 2-week online training program on QGIS and geospatial analysis for around 20 students from Aligarh Muslim University. Conducted in collaboration with Earthwise Nexa LLP, Delhi, the program covered fundamental GIS concepts, spatial data management, map creation, geospatial analysis, and practical applications using QGIS.
Conducted a 1-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment at the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), sponsored by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Delivered a 1-day hands-on training session on hydrologic and hydraulic flood modelling using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS for Master's students enrolled in the Climate Change Programme at Azim Premji University.
Conducted a 1-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program on Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Assessment at the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), sponsored by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Delivered a 10-day in-person training program for the Indian Navy (Naval Operational Data Processing and Analysis Centre) focusing on QGIS and MATLAB applications for 2D and 3D geospatial visualization, analysis, and interpretation of oceanographic time-series data.
We actively mentor university students and early-career professionals through platforms like Practera. Our experts guide student teams in solving real-world hydro-climatic, geospatial, and sustainability challenges—bridging the critical gap between academic theory and industry practice.
We provide hands-on internship opportunities for highly motivated students in hydroinformatics, climate risk, and related topics. Interns work directly on live consulting and research projects, gaining practical experience with industry-standard modelling tools.
Highlighting our recent contributions to flood risk, climate analytics, and digital agriculture. Explore our complete library of peer-reviewed research for deeper insights.
Dwivedi, S., Sherly, M.A. Multivariate assessment of digital agriculture and irrigation potential: Application to India. Agricultural Systems, 227.
Sherly, M.A., Chaudhuri, R.R., Tarannum, F., Vasudevan, P. and Bera, S. Interlinking Science-Policy for Stormwater Management using Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure: A Case Study of Gurugram District. Urban India.
Upadhyay, M. and Sherly, M.A. Multivariate Framework for Integrated Drought Vulnerability Assessment – An Application to India. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 85.
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