Abishek Murugesan
Research Associate
Salem
Summary
As a passionate and motivated individual, I am deeply interested in exploring the latest technologies and technical knowledge related to Natural Science. My goal is to develop innovative research ideas that will lead to sophisticated and distinguished outcomes with a positive impact on society.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY
04.2018 - 06.2018
- HF radar - cross spectra data and its applications
- Technology/Tools: HIGH-FREQUENCY RADAR
Intern
INDIAN METROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Utility of remote sensed SCATSAT based winds over Bay of Bengal during VSCS Ockhi
- Technology/Tools: ArcGIS, GRADS
Intern
GeoSensing and Imaging Consultancy
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist in GIS and remote sensing projects, including spatial data collection, analysis, and visualization.
- Work with satellite and aerial imagery for geospatial analysis.
- Support the development and implementation of geospatial pipelines.
- Utilize GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools for data processing.
- Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges in geospatial imaging.
- Perform quality checks on geospatial data to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare reports, maps, and presentations based on geospatial findings.
Junior Research Fellow
Anand Agricultural University
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Project Overview: Development of Active-Passive Algorithm for high resolution soil moisture over bare and vegetation covered soil sponsored by Space Applications Center, ISRO, Ahmedabad
- Achievement: Contributed significantly to the development and operationalization of the EOS-04 high-resolution (500 m) fortnightly soil moisture product, enabling geophysical applications for societal benefits. Played a key role in ensuring data availability through the Bhoonidhi portal of NRSC, Hyderabad, supporting scientific research and practical applications.
GIS Engineer
GeoSensing and Imaging Consultancy
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Develop and optimize software processing pipelines for geospatial applications.
- Work extensively on image processing projects using GIS and remote sensing tools.
- Utilize Python for automating GIS workflows, data processing, and analysis.
- Implement machine learning and deep learning models for geospatial data classification, segmentation, and analysis.
- Perform spatial analysis and data visualization using QGIS, ArcGIS, and open-source geospatial libraries.
- Integrate AI-based techniques for automated feature extraction, object detection, and change detection from satellite/aerial imagery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop custom geospatial solutions for various applications.
- Ensure data accuracy, quality assurance, and documentation for GIS projects.
Education
12th HSC -
Sri Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School (SVMHSS)
Salem, Tamil Nadu 01.2016 - 12.2016
10th SSLC - undefined
Sri Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School (SVMHSS)
Salem, Tamil Nadu 01.2014 - 12.2014
Integrated Master of Technology (M.tech) - Geoinformatics
Central University of Jharkhand
Ranchi, India 05.2016 - 07.2021
Skills
R
Grads
Maltab
Python
Google Earth Engine (GEE)
PROSAIL
ARTMO
DGPS Survey
GIS Network Analysis
Satellite Image classification
Research
- M.Tech Thesis Dissertation, Central University of Jharkhand, 08/01/20, 07/31/21, Assessment of coastal vulnerability using Fuzzy - Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP): A Case from Kerala Coast, India, Statistical Models, ArcGIS, DSAS, MATLAB
- B.Tech Thesis, Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), 01/01/20, 06/30/20, Study of marine pollution and long-term sea surface temperature over Kerala coast using geo spatial techniques, SEADAS, ArcGIS, QGIS, Statistical models
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/05/98
- Nationality: Indian
Publications
- Analyzing the potential of polarimetric decomposition parameters of Sentinel–1 dual-pol SAR data for estimation of rice crop biophysical parameters., 10.54386/jam.v25i1.2039
- Application of Sentinel-1 SAR-derived vegetation descriptors for soil moisture retrieval and plant height prediction during the wheat growth cycle., 10.1080/01431161.2023.2170193
- Surface soil moisture estimation in bare agricultural soil using modified Dubois model for Sentinel-1 C-band SAR data., 10.54386/jam.v25i4.2303
Timeline
GIS Engineer
GeoSensing and Imaging Consultancy
08.2023 - 12.2024
Junior Research Fellow
Anand Agricultural University
03.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
GeoSensing and Imaging Consultancy
09.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
INDIAN METROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
05.2019 - 06.2019
Intern
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY
04.2018 - 06.2018
Integrated Master of Technology (M.tech) - Geoinformatics
Central University of Jharkhand
05.2016 - 07.2021
12th HSC -
Sri Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School (SVMHSS)
01.2016 - 12.2016
10th SSLC - undefined
Sri Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School (SVMHSS)
01.2014 - 12.2014