Prerana Biswas
CLIMATE RESEARCHER
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced with conducting thorough research and analyzing data to support academic projects. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings. Knowledge of statistical software and effective communication techniques to present research results clearly.
Overview
4
4
Languages
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, TISS Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated on the TISS Mumbai and University of Sydney project to model climate change impacts on crop productivity in India.
- Executing satellite imagery analysis (Sentinel-2, PlanetScope) for NDVI and LAI calculation, leveraging Google Earth Engine and R.
- Parameterizing and calibrating DSSAT crop simulation models for soybean in rainfed environments.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research initiatives on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software for sustainability projects.
Teacher
Labour Management and Research Facility (LMRF), TISS Mumbai
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for students in Bachelor's in Sustainability Analytics
- Fostered student engagement through innovative teaching methods and technology integration.
Teaching Assistant
Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, TISS Mumbai
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported faculty in curriculum development and instructional material preparation.
- Facilitated interactive workshops on climate change concepts for diverse student groups.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Project Intern
Odisha Geospatial Data Centre, Survey of India
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow processes and improve communication.
- Executed thesis on "an assessment of green spaces of Bhubaneswar" as partial fulfillment of MSc in Geography and GIS
Education
PhD - Climate Change
Centre For Climate Change And Sustainability Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Mumbai05-2026
UGC NET-JRF QUALIFIED - Geography
UGC NTA
Bhubaneswar06-2021
Master of Science - GEOGRAPHY AND GEOINFORMATICS
Department of Geography And GIS, Central University of Karnataka
Gulbarga05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - APPLIED GEOGRAPHY
Department of Applied Geography, Ravenshaw University
Cuttuck05-2019
Skills
DSSAT modeling
Data analysis
R programming
ArcGIS Pro
QGIS 40
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Engine
Data visualization
Field research methods
Technical writing
Documentation
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on "Integrating Satellite Data with DSSAT for Soybean Yield Forecasting in Data-Scarce Smallholder Farms of India," at iCROPM 2026, Florence, Italy in 2026.
- Delivered poster presentation on "The Land of Glaciers Without Water: Ladakh" at Climate Action Now, IIT Gandhinagar, India in 2024.
Certification
NASA-ARSET Training Programme – "Monitoring Coastal and Estuarine Water Quality Using Remote Sensing and In Situ Data" | December 2021
Timeline
Teacher
Labour Management and Research Facility (LMRF), TISS Mumbai
09.2025 - 12.2025
Teaching Assistant
Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, TISS Mumbai
08.2025 - 12.2025
Research Assistant
Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, TISS Mumbai
06.2024 - Current
Project Intern
Odisha Geospatial Data Centre, Survey of India
01.2021 - 04.2021
PhD - Climate Change
Centre For Climate Change And Sustainability Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
UGC NET-JRF QUALIFIED - Geography
UGC NTA
Master of Science - GEOGRAPHY AND GEOINFORMATICS
Department of Geography And GIS, Central University of Karnataka
Bachelor of Arts - APPLIED GEOGRAPHY
Department of Applied Geography, Ravenshaw University
Conference and Workshops
- Workshop on "Introduction to Google Earth Engine and Its Applications in Spatial Analysis," Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, TISS Mumbai | August 2024
- 5-day conference "Climate Action Now" (CAN-2023) – sessions on climate change strategies and solutions, IIT Gandhinagar | January 2023
- Masterclass on "Sinking Cities," Centre for Urban Policy and Governance & Rujak, TISS Mumbai | January 2023
- 5-day International Webinar "Emerging Trends in Geosciences and Its Social Impact (ETGS 2022)," Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NIT Rourkela | April 2022