Dr. Ing. Elena Pummer

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Associate Professor

My Profile

About

I'm a Professor in the Hydraulic Engineering Group at NTNU, Norway, driven by a deep passion for advancing our understanding of complex processes—such as flow, air, particles, and ice—while maintaining a holistic perspective. My goal is to translate this knowledge into innovative and sustainable designs and guidelines for hydraulic structures. The growing demand for excellence in hydraulic engineering, driven by changing environmental conditions, aging infrastructure, the need for sustainability, and advancements in computational power and measurement technologies, inspires me to make a meaningful contribution to the future.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Hydrodynamics Flow and Sediment Interaction/ Sediment transport Hydraulic Structures Ethohydraulics Experimental Modeling CFD Modeling

Major Achievements:

Technical Committees

Committee Name
Committee on Hydraulic Structures
Committee on Ecohydraulics
Committee on Fluvial Hydraulics
Committee on Fluid Mechanics
Committee on Ice Research and Engineering

IAHR Position

Committee Name	Position	Start Date	End Date
Committee on Hydraulic Structures	Member	2023-09-09	Now
IAHR Scandinavia Young Professionals Network	YPN Advisor	2023-02-09	Now
Europe Division	Member	2022-09-07	Now
Committee on Hydraulic Structures	Co-opted	2021-10-29	2023-09-09

My Papers and Presentations

Title	Year
Effects of a Channel Bend on the Supercritical Flow Characteristics and Sediment Movements Leading to Nonuniform Invert Abrasion	2025
Dimensionally Reduced Shallow Moment Simulations of a Pumped-Storage Plant Tunnel System	2024
Experimental Study of the Initiation of Isolated Boulder Motion Under Uniform Flow Conditions on a Horizontal Surface	2024
Lessons Learnt from Recent Flood Disasters in Europe: Indicative Cases	2024
Oblique Approach Flow on a Model Spillway Inlet: Physical Measurements	2024
Hydraulic Structures- At the Heart of 21st Century Global Sustainable Development	2023
Modified Guide Walls for Incremental Increase of Spillway Capacity	2023
Review of Structural Mitigation Measures for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods	2023
Supercritical Flow Characteristics in a Narrow Channel Bend	2023
Development and evaluation of an empirical equation for the screening effect of bar racks	2020
Experimental and Numerical Investigations Regarding the Hydraulic Performance of Underground Pump Storage Reservoirs	2013

My Videos

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IAHR Awards

IAHR Awards	Date