CV

Doctoral Candidate

Karlstad University

• Conducting interdisciplinary research as part of the DEPRIMAP project, focusing on mapping and modelling deprived urban areas (DUAs) using geospatial data, morphometrics, and machine learning
• Delivering lectures and practical sessions in geomatics, with a focus on UAV applications
• Member of the CSR (Centre for Societal Risk Research) and CRS (Centre for Research on Sustainable Societal Transformation)
• Core member of DynEO4SLUMS and SESAC projects

Project Scientist I — Remote Sensing

National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India

• Development of pioneering shoreline management plans for key Indian states and UTs (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry), leveraging advanced GIS and remote sensing techniques to inform policy and conservation efforts
• Integral in synthesizing geodata, including demographic and environmental factors, to yield a holistic view of coastal dynamics
• Pioneered UAV-based data acquisition, processing, and deep learning analysis, setting new standards for coastal environmental assessment. Piloted UAVs in different terrains ranging from coastal areas to rugged remote terrains like islands across coastal states and UTs, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry
• Key member in the installation and processing of data for the Autonomous Beach Monitoring System (ABMS) at two key locations, a state-of-the-art high computing big data system for continuous monitoring of the coast
• Crafted and disseminated comprehensive technical reports, shaping coastal management and protection policies
• Engineered a bespoke field data collection app, optimizing the reporting of coastal structures and geomorphological features
• Conducted extensive field surveys, managed interdisciplinary collaborations, and leveraged stakeholder insights to integrate socio-economic data into environmental planning, enhancing the relevance and impact of coastal management strategies
• Authored and presented multiple impactful papers at national and international conferences and published research articles in international journals, underscoring the scientific community’s recognition of our cutting-edge research

Project Associate I — GIS & Remote Sensing

Wildlife Institute of India (WII)

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary subject matter experts in the field of Wildlife Research and Environmental Impact Assessment to generate study-specific models and analyses
• Create high-resolution regional analysis combining field data, proprietary data and satellite imagery
• Perform analysis and generate high-quality maps for the projects that include but are not limited to, human-wildlife conflict, species monitoring, road ecology, movement ecology, home-range modelling, habitat modelling, environmental impact assessment, and mitigation assessment
• UAV data collection and analysis for linear infrastructure projects and conservation priority landscapes

Research Intern

Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative (EMI)

• Supporting the ongoing projects of EMI through its ‘Global Internship Program
• Developing the GIS for Urban Resilience Boot camp training modules, exercises, and workbook
• Research and technical support for the development of EMI training programs, publications, promotional materials, and proposals
• Developing marketing strategies to increase the reach of EMI across different social media platforms
• App development using ESRI’s suite - ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survery123, App studio for ArcGIS

Summer Research Intern

Water and Climate Lab, IIT Gandhinagar

• Landsat imagery analysis for Urban Heat Island effects and vegetation-LST relationships across Indian cities
• Supervised by Prof. Vimal Mishra

GIS Project Manager / Secretary VSPCA USA

Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals (VSPCA)

• Responsible for the organization’s digital transformation as well as strategic planning for its digital presence and fundraising - Website, G suite, Social media platforms & other software
• Building legacy of the organization through scientific articles, story maps, and documentaries about their successful coastal resilience and biodiversity projects
• Worked on projects involving data collection, analysis, and visualization for the VSPCA’s sea turtle conservation program, as well as mapping the organization’s infrastructure
• Developed digital infrastructure manuals / training materials for the established softwares and tools like WordPress, website hosting & management, Hootsuite, G Suite, social media and funding strategies
• Training of interns - technical training, supervising, planning & scheduling the tasks & assignments
• Other roles at VSPCA: Technical Advisory board memeber, Digital Infrastructure and GIS committee member

PhD (ongoing)

Karlstad University

Risk and Environmental Studies / Geomatics

Master of Science (M Sc)

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente

Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, Urban Planning

Bachelor of Technology (Honors)

Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar

Civil Engineering