Dr Shweta
Varanasi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Consultant
ISARC-Varanasi
10.2022 - Current
- Currently working as a "National Consultant" at ISARC-Varanasi on multiple projects, including MAFRA "Rice Crop Manager: Scale and Dissemination of a Digital Tool Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Increased Incomes, and Yields" and MFS, which focuses on the Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS) in Bangladesh. I am the GIS in charge of these two projects. In addition, I am working on the NEXUS Gains project, which includes DSR and TPR crop mapping and suitability research.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality results.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
Remote Sensing Expert
Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC)
06.2017 - 09.2022
- Here,I have dealt with two major projects FASAL: Forecasting Agricultural output using Space, Agro-meteorology, and Land-based observations and PMFBY:Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna.
The primary objective of the FASAL project was to forecast the crop area and yield using various techniques. Crop acreage estimation involved analyzing multi-temporal and multispectral optical and microwave datasets. For yield forecasting, several methods were employed. My main contribution was utilizing semi-physical methods to estimate yield for different crops.
In my time here, I have created Yield Maps and crop acreage estimates for the following crops: Kharif (sugarcane, cotton, rice) and Rabi (wheat, mustard, and pulses).
PMFBY: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)_Yield estimation through smart sampling technique.
My work under "PMFBY" involved using Remote Sensing based Smart Sampling Technique (SST) to estimate pixel-wise yields of various crops, including Kharif and Rabi rice, sorghum, mustard, and wheat, at the Gram Panchayat level.In addition, these were my core responsibility. - Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Research Assistant
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Worked as “Research Assistant” at Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University Ahmedabad, in Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) sponsored project named “Satellite-based Value-added Agro Met Products for Early Warning to Farmers”.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Researcher
Space Application Center (ISRO)
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Worked on ISRO-GBP project “Energy and Mass Exchange in vegetation system” at Space Application Center (ISRO) Ahmedabad.
JRF
BIT Mesra Ranchi
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Worked as a JRF at BIT Mesra Ranchi in the ISRO (SAC) Project on the topic “Satellite Application in Land Surface Atmosphere Coupled Study over Eastern Part of the Country using INSAT 3D data Utilization Scheme”.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Geoinformatics
Uttrakhand Open University
Dehradun06.2023
Ph.D. - Agrometerology And Remote Sensing
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi01.2020
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Botany And Chemistry
Purvanchal University
Varanasi01.2007
Skills
- Team Lead and Project Management for MAFRA: “Rice Crop Manager: Scale and Dissemination of a Digital Tool Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Increased Incomes, and Yields” (Lead of the project _GIS Component)
- Team Lead and Project Management for MFS: Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems (SI-MFS) Bangladesh (Lead of the project _GIS Component)
- Team Lead for “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)” at National level since 2019-2022 for Yield estimation using “Smart Sampling Technology”
- Rich experience, skills and knowledge in ArcGIS, QGIS, Crop models, Satellite remote Sensing data, GEE, ERDAS, R, EARTH BLOX, ENVI, SNAP, SPSS, QGIS etc Additional experience in extensive field survey, journal/project writing and strong communication skills
- Hands on Expertise of handling different Multi-temporal and Multispectral optical (Landsat-08, LISS-III, Sentinal-2A, and AWiFS) and Microwave (SAR-Sentinal-1) data sets
- Extended field of Research Expertise: Crop Acreage, Crop Yield, Drought and Aridity Index, Crop health monitoring
- Assessment Biophysical (Leaf area Index, fraction of absorbed photosynthetic radiation) and Agro meteorological Parameters (Insolation, AET/PET, Soil Moisture, and Rainfall) in different climatological studies
- Team Leadership & Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Leadership
- Staff Management
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
Certification
- Certificate of participation on the topic 'Satellite Remote Sensing for Agriculture Application' conducted by NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) (April 14-May 5, 2020)
- Certificate of participation on the topic 'Remote Sensing in Crop Monitoring and Assessment' conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, Dehradun, India (19 May to 9 June 2020)
- Certificate of participation on the topic 'Remote Sensing Applications in Agricultural Water Management' conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO- Dehradun, India (3-7 August 2020)
Languages
Hindi
English
Fellowship And Award
- Selected for Institute Fellowship in BIT Mesra, Ranchi to pursue Ph.D. (2012)
- Got JRF for the project entitled 'Satellite Application in Land Surface Atmosphere coupled Study over Eastern Part of the Country using INSAT 3D data utilization scheme' in BIT Mesra (2011)
Conferences Proceedings
- Mapping rice establishment methods and identifying suitable DSR areas using geospatial and machine learning techniques in eastern and western Indo-Gangetic plains of India, Pavan Kumar Yeggina, Amit Kumar Srivastava, Virender Kumar, Kranthi Kumar Challa, Shweta, 6th International Rice Congress, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines, October 16-19, 2023
- Operational implementation of smart sampling (remote sensing based sampling) technology for crop cutting experiments under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, S.S. Ray, S.K. Dubey, Shweta, B. K. Bhattacharya, Rojalin Tripathy, K. N.Chaudhari, Seema Sehgal, National Symposium Remote Sensing for Environment Monitoring & Climate Change Assessment: Opportunities and Challenges
- An assessment of anthropogenic forcing’s on large-scale evapotranspiration using satellite remote sensing and GIS: A case study for Bihar, Shweta, Bimal K. Bhattacharya, Akhouri Pramod Krishna, National Symposium on Advancements in Geospatial Technology for Societal Benefits
- Long-term change analysis of satellite-based evapotranspiration over Indian vegetated surface, Shweta, Bimal K. Bhattacharya, Akhouri Pramod Krishna, Proc. SPIE 9877, Land Surface and Cryosphere Remote Sensing III, 98771F
- Estimating Potential Evapotranspiration using different methods, Shweta, Manoj Kumar, 1st Biannual Conference of Jharkhand Society of mathematical Sciences
- Trend of potential evapotranspiration over Indian subcontinents and its validation with ground data, Shweta, Manoj Kumar, Recent trends in Mathematics and their applications
- Change detection analysis using multi temporal remote sensing data a case study of- Ranchi city & its surroundings, Praveen Kumar Rai, Sweta, Abhishek Mishra, Mohammad Onagh, International seminar on Technology Energy and sustainable rural
Seminars Workshops Training Attended
- INCEPTION WORKSHOP on “Rice Crop Manager: Scale and Dissemination of a Digital Tool Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Increased Incomes, and Yields through Nutrient Management in Indonesia (RCM Indonesia)” at IRRI Indonesia (6-8 December 2022)
- One day GEOGLAM Pre-Symposium (ACRS 2017) Tutorial on 'Agricultural Monitoring' (22-Oct-2017)
- ISPRS-GEOGLAM International workshop on 'Earth observations for Agricultural Monitoring' (18-20 February 2019)
- Pre-Symposium Tutorials in '10th SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium' (02-04-2016 to 03-04-16)
- 10th SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing Symposium' (02-04-2016 to 03-04-16)
- NISAR Science and Application Workshop' from Space Application Center, Ahmedabad (19-20 November 2015)
- Workshop on 'Application of Remote sensing, GIS and GPS in Watershed Management' (3-07-15 to 5-07-15)
- Workshop on 'Solar cell' (2014)
- Workshop on 'Weather climate and meteorological hazard over Jharkhand region' (27-29 June 2013)
- Conference on 'Future direction for weather & climate research in the tropics' (2012)
- Workshop on 'Meteorological Satellite Kalpana: A decade of Service to the Nation' (2012)
- Workshop on 'BASICS OF REMOTE SENSING AND GIS' (16-18-2012)
- Conference on 'Recent Advances in Environmental Science & Technology' (24-11-2009)
Workshops Conferences Training Organized
- Organizing community for 'NISAR Science and Application Workshop' from Space Application Center, Ahmedabad (19-20 November 2015)
- Organizing community for GEOGLAM Pre-Symposium (ACRS 2017) Tutorial on 'Agricultural Monitoring' (22-Oct-2017)
Association Of Professional Body
- Lifetime member of Indian Meteorological Society (IMS)
- Lifetime member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) and Reviewer
Major Courses
- MASTER OF SCIENCE (GEO INFORMATICS) from Uttarakhand Open University 2021-2023
- Hydrology and Climate Change course from IIT-Kharagpur, West Bengal, India (01-07-2014 to 11-07-2014)
- Microwave and Remote Sensing Application course from NRSC (ISRO Hyderabad) India (7-18 May 2012)
- Basics of Remote sensing & GIS course from EDUSAT (IIRS) Dehradun, India (4-10-2010 to 09-12-2010)
Proficiency And Expertise
- Hands on expertise on weather instruments and AWS
- Hands on expertise with GIS Mapping and Remote sensing software
- Environmental monitoring
Work Style
Willing to perform basic tasks and move on to solve complex problems. Able to learn new knowledge and adapt to new environments quickly. Strong independent work style and excellent teamwork skills. Well-organized and passionate.
Publications
- Mustard Yield forecast using Radiation use efficiency method, Shweta, Praveen Kumar Rai, Ranju Joshi Pandey, Book chapter, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics in Climate Change Research - For Sustainable Development Goals
- Coupling of Evapotranspiration with Anthropogenic parameters -A case study of Central and Eastern India, Shweta, Bimal K.Bhattacharya, Akhouri PramodKrishna, Paper Under Revision, Scientific Reports(Nature)
- A Baseline Regional Evapotranspiration (ET) and Change Hotspots over Indian Sub-Tropics Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data, Shweta, Bimal K. Bhattacharya, Akhouri Pramod Krishna, Journal, Agriculture water Management, 208, 284-298, 4.1-SCI-Indexed
- Long-term change analysis of satellite-based evapotranspiration over Indian vegetated surface, Shweta, Bimal K. Bhattacharya, Akhouri Pramod Krishna, Proc. SPIE, Land Surface and Cryosphere Remote Sensing III, 98771F
- Selection of best method of ET estimation other than Penman Monteith and their application for the humid subtropical region, Shweta, Akhouri PramodKrishna, Journal, Agricultural Research, 04, 2249-720X (print version), 2249-7218 (electronic version)
- Analysis of Water Balance to Study Aridity Index and to Define Months of Water Deficit/Surplus In Relation To Crop Planning for Kharif and Rabi Seasons, Shweta, Akhouri Pramod Krishna, Journal, International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering, 07, 03, 0974-5904
- Multi-seasonal IRS-1C LISS III Satellite Data for Change Detection Analysis and Accuracy Assessment: A Case Study, Praveen Kumar Rai, Sweta, Abhishek Mishra, Mohammad Onagh, Journal, GIS Trends, 2011, 2, 13-19, 2146-0892
References
- Dr. Akhouri Pramod Krishna, Professor & Head, Department of Remote Sensing, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, INDIA, apkrishna@bitmesra.ac.in
- Dr. Renaud Matheiu, Senior Scientist, International Rice Research Institute, ISARC-Varanasi-221106, r.mathieu@irri.org
Training
- Five Days National Level Workshop on 'SPSS SOFTWARE & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY' organized by 'South Asian Institute for Advanced Research & Development in association' with SPSS (SAIARD) (01-09-2021 to 05-09-2021)
- One-month industrial training on 'Oil spill management' from O.N.G.C (17-05-2010 to 18-06-2010)
- 15 days training on 'Environmental monitoring' from N.T.P.C (22-07-2010 to 05-08-2010)
- Two-month training on 'Ganga pollution at Varanasi & Food adulteration analysis' from I.I.T, B.H.U Varanasi
Timeline
National Consultant
ISARC-Varanasi
10.2022 - Current
Remote Sensing Expert
Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC)
06.2017 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University
03.2017 - 05.2017
Researcher
Space Application Center (ISRO)
07.2015 - 02.2017
JRF
BIT Mesra Ranchi
11.2011 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Geoinformatics
Uttrakhand Open University
Ph.D. - Agrometerology And Remote Sensing
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Banaras Hindu University
Bachelor of Science - Botany And Chemistry
Purvanchal University
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