Cycing
SETHU M R
Remote Sensing And GIS Expert
Ernakulam
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 5 years of educational and hands-on experience in Remote sensing, GIS, Wildlife, Ecology, Agriculture. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection, confidential document control and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Doctoral Researcher
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Kochi
01.2021 - Current
- Designed research projects and established clear trajectories to achieve intended information.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Established direct lines of communication with professors and supervisory staff and communicated necessary information where applicable.
- Collected data and observed trends while conducting Spatial analysis.
- Used Photogrammetry methods of investigation to research resources topics in depth.
- Collaborated with Marine professionals to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
Senior Analyst
Canopy Geospatial Solutions
Kochi
05.2019 - Current
- Discovered root causes of problems and identified appropriate solutions.
- Assessed data modeling and statistics to integrate high-level
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Evaluated and enhanced current cartographic representations.
- Increased productivity, accuracy and efficiency while reducing delays and eliminating errors during data upload procedures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed GIS databases and modified parameters for different needs.
- Developed GIS models and mapping solutions for unique requirements.
- Created effective maps, charts and other images based on project-specific requirements.
- Worked within ArcGIS Pro to evaluate quality of data and document deviations.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Junior Research Biologist - GIS
Salim Ali Centre
Coimbatore
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Project: Characterization of Community Reserves and Assessment of their
- Conservation Values in Meghalaya funded by NMHS and MoEFCC
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Educated users about how to operate and leverage GIS software for different applications.
- Developed GIS models and mapping solutions for unique requirements.
- Collected, compiled or integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
- Completed mapping projects involving Land Use and Land cover, Species distribution and Hydrogeology features.
- Combined remotely-collected and on-site data acquisition to generate unified geographic mapping information.
Junior Research Fellow
North Eastern Space Application Center
Shillong
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Project: Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Sericulture Development (Phase –II)
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
- Performed scientific research on multiple projects.
- Applied research technique to determine effectiveness of UAV interventions.
- Used UAV methods of investigation to research Agricultural topics in depth.
- Worked to improve collective knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and UAV Remote sensing.
Research Intern
Kerala Forest Research Institute, KFRI
Thrissur
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Interviewed or administered standardized tests to research subjects to collect data.
- Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians.
- Coded data in preparation for computer entry.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
Education
Ph.D. - Remote Sensing And GIS
Kerala University of Fisheries And Ocean Studies
Kochi, Kerala 12.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Remote Sensing & GIS
Kerala University of Fisheries And Ocean Studies
Kochi, India 07.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Devaswom Board College
Kottayam, India 05.2010 - 05.2013
Higher Secondary (Plus Two) - Computer Science
S.N.D.P.H.S.S Udayamperoor
Ernakulam, India 05.2008 - 03.2010
SSLC - General Studies
S.N.D.P.H.S.S Udayamperoor
Ernakulam, India 03.2007 - 03.2008
Skills
Other software: [Adobe Photoshop and Adobe suites, Office suites: MS- Office]
Instruments: [DGPS & GPS, CID Plant Canopy Imager]
Remote Sensing Expertise [UAV, Satellite, Image Interpretation]
Proficient in Photogrammetry
Research procedures
Resource development
Digitizing skills
Multitasking Abilities
GIS Analysis
[ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Arc Scene, ERDAS, SNAP, QGIS, Ferret, AutoCAD Map 3D, Google Earth Pro & GE Engine, ODM, Window GIS, GRASS, ENVI, Geo server, Open layers, Map server, Leaflet] expertise
Accomplishments
- Ichthyofaunal diversity in the upper-catchment of Kabini River in Wayanad part of Western Ghats, India - https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.6159.13.2.17651-17669
- Certificate on “UAV Remote Sensing and Applications” - OFF-Campus
- Outreach certificate Programme conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing /ISRO/Department of Space, Govt of India, In NESAC, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Certificate on “Remote Sensing and Digital Image Analysis” - OFF-Campus Outreach certificate Programme conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing /ISRO/Department of Space, Govt of India, In NE-SAC, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Certificate on “Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its Applications” – OFF Campus Outreach certificate Programme conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing /ISRO/Department of Space, Govt of India, In NE-SAC, Shillong, Meghalaya
- Flood Inundation Mapping and modelling of selected cities using UAV data
- Nano Diploma in Hacking and Geo-Engineering
- UAV, Aerial Imaging, Spatial Engineering, and Web-GIS
- Wildlife and Forest ecology
- Marine & Resources
- Atmospheric & Space Aspects
- Hydrogeology and Archaeology
- The Thirteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the
- Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
- Participated in a National workshop on “Popularization of Remote Sensing
- Based Maps and Geospatial Information” jointly organized by ISRS & ISRO in NE-SAC, Shillong
- Participated one day workshop on Harnessing the True Value of GIS” in NE-SAC, Shillong organized by ESRI, India
- Participated in ISRO Exhibition organized by ISRO, Trivandrum
- Participated in workshops in KFRI, Peechi, Thrissur
Interests
Trekking
Phtography
References
- Abdul Qadir – Research Assistant (University of Delaware), USA
Email: aqzeeshan78@gmail.com - Dr. Limna Mol V.P. – Assistant Professor, FOST, KUFOS, Kochi.
Email: limnamol.vp@kufos.ac.in - Dr. Phiros Shah – Head, Dept. of Oceanography, FOST, KUFOS, Kochi.
Email: phiros.shah@kufos.ac.in
Timeline
Doctoral Researcher
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Remote Sensing And GIS
Kerala University of Fisheries And Ocean Studies
12.2020 - Current
Senior Analyst
Canopy Geospatial Solutions
05.2019 - Current
Junior Research Biologist - GIS
Salim Ali Centre
08.2018 - 01.2021
Junior Research Fellow
North Eastern Space Application Center
04.2017 - 04.2018
Research Intern
Kerala Forest Research Institute, KFRI
02.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Remote Sensing & GIS
Kerala University of Fisheries And Ocean Studies
07.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Devaswom Board College
05.2010 - 05.2013
Higher Secondary (Plus Two) - Computer Science
S.N.D.P.H.S.S Udayamperoor
05.2008 - 03.2010
SSLC - General Studies
S.N.D.P.H.S.S Udayamperoor
03.2007 - 03.2008