Skills & Services
SKILLS
Image Processing Software:
Advanced at ESRI ArcGIS (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalogue, ArcScene), QGIS, Experience with ArcView, Arc/Info, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, ER Mapper, Idrisi, Geomatica etc.
Computer Programming:
Experience with Windows, UNIX. Knowledge of Python, R, C, C++ programming languages, Anaconda and Correlation/Regression Models (Random Forest, Decision Tree, liner Regression etc.) for estimation prediction in Machine learning.
Confidently useing Anaconda, pip, jupyter, matplotlib, numpy, pandas, scipy, scikit-learn etc. in Machine learning.
Advanced in statistical models such as Global Moran`s I, Getis-Ord Gi*, Compute z-score and p-value, Confidence level etc.
Lab Facilities:
Use of Beckman UV-5240 spectrophotometer (400-2500nm), ASD's PS-II (350-1050nm) & FieldSpec FR (400-2500 nm), radiation thermometers (8-14 um), GPS instruments, densitometers/scanners/digitizers, leaf area index point frame etc.
Satellite/Aircraft Sensors:
Experience with data processing, analysis & management of AMSR-E, SPOT, IRS, CBERS, Landsat, Sentinel, Radarsat, Hyperspectral, ALI, IKONUS, QuickBird, MODIS, AVHRR, ASTER etc. Demonstrated technical and management ability in building data processing system.
Other Software:
Use of Matlab, Inkscape vector graphics software, 3D printing software, Google Earth Engine, Advanced at Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Field work:
Geographical mapping, field sampling, green leaf area index (LAI) determination, reflectance & radiant temperature measurement, GPS, wildfire ecology, wetland, forest habitat assessments, vegetation species identification and general field research methods.
Spatial:
Experience in Earth Observation/Remote Sensing science, at a research level
Experience planning, implementing, and leading geo-informatics based collaborative projects
Spectral analysis (multispectral, hyperspectral), digital image processing of satellite and aerial data sets
Experience consulting with, advising, supporting and presenting geomatics related information to clients
Terrain modeling and geospatial analysis
Writing:
Proposals, reports, research papers, editing
Leadership and Education:
Earth Science Education and Curriculum Development
Society of Geography Students Co-Chair
Works well in a team environment; excellent communication skills
Students:
Every semester I get 3-4 bachelor or master degree students as an advisor or co-advisor for their assignments and project work
Languages:
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Portuguese
Academic Advising & Mentoring:
Teaching Assistant
2023 - Tian Jiayi at LNU-MSU College of International Business, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Research Assistant
2025 - Sidra Alam at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan.
2023 - Anara Zajnab at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan.
- Kamal Ud Din at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan.
- Anisa Zarjumieva at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan.
Students
2025 -Aqeela Muheen PhD at University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) Germany under DAAD exchange program and CAFDP - UCA. (Role: Mentor)
-Kamal Ud Din BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
2024 -Alima Shomamadova BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Javohir Mirmastov BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Anushervon Jumakhonov BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Shamima Alinazarova BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Co Advisor)
2023 -Zaynura Kaykovusova BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Tazarf Sharibova BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Suhaylo Gharibova BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Ahmad Gulbekov BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Co-Advisor)
-Rudoba Imronshoeva BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
-Mavluda Chinieva BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Co-Advisor)
2022 - Fariya Baig BS at University of Central Asia, Tajikistan. (Role: Main Advisor)
2020 - Sourabh Masih MS at Samara National Research University, Russia. (Role: Main Advisor)
2019 - Ahmed Saber MS at Samara National Research University, Russia. (Role: Main Advisor)
2016 - Thomas Walsh MS at American Sentinel University Colorado. USA. (Role: Main Advisor)
- Holly Richards MS at American Sentinel University Colorado. USA. (Role: Main Advisor)
- Hannah Fortney MS at American Sentinel University Colorado. USA. (Role: Main Advisor)
2015 - Roger Bickel BS at American Sentinel University Colorado. USA. (Role: Main Advisor)
- Dennis Jones BS at American Sentinel University Colorado, USA. (Role: Main Advisor)
2014 - Justyna Pastwa (Poland) PhD at Palacky University, Czech Republic. (Role: Committee Member)
2013 - Veronika Nevtipilov BS at Palacky University, Czech Republic. (Role: Committee Member)
2011 - Poliana Linhares MS at Federal University-RN (UFRN), Brazil. (Role: Committee Member)
2005-06 -15 MS students of Department of Remote Sensing and Geo-informatics, M.D.S. University Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. (Role: Main Advisor)