Research-Related Skills

• Water Management: Crop evapotranspiration modeling, Water Deficit Index, Water Use Efficiency, HRMET (High Resolution Mapping of Evapotranspiration) modeling, LiCOR 710 for ETa.

• Programming Language: Python, R

• Photogrammetry: UAV data (Multispectral and Thermal Imagery) analysis using Pix4D Mapper, Pix4D Field, and ENVI software

• Geostatistical analysis: Spatial variability/mapping in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and time series analysis using Python.

• Satellite: PlanetScope, Sentinel-2, Landsat-8, 9

• Field: Soil sampling at different depths, UAV flying (FAA certified), Data collection using Proximal sensors (Accupar 80, SPAD, FLIR thermal, GreenSeeker)

• Analytical instrumentation: Soil, canopy, and aerial reflectance sensors for soil characteristics, precision moisture, and nutrient management.

• Laboratory Instrumentations: Tensiometer, LICOR, pH and EC Meters, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Kjeldahl, Flame Photometer.

• Precision Tools: Emlid GPS for RTK correction, SPAD Meter, GreenSeeker, AltumPT, Accupar LP-80 Canopy Interception and Leaf Area Index, Teledyne FLIR Thermal Cameras

Media-Presence, Outreach, And Extension 

• The Crop Science Society of America (ASA, SSSA) featured my work as a student highlight on their Field, Lab, Earth Podcast. 

• Guest Lectured in AGED 212: Emerging Technology in Agriculture, Supervisor: Dr. Gaurav Jha (Spring, 2025)

• I took part in the 2024 All-University Open House and Summer Campers at K-State's Manhattan campus, showcasing several precision agriculture research tools.

• Served as Committee Chair of the Orientation Committee at Agronomy Graduate Student Association (AGSA) (2024-2025)

 

Mentoring and Collaboration

1. Mentor to Alejandro Mayorga Amaya—Guided in writing and revising a book chapter, providing feedback on content structure, clarity, and technical accuracy.

2. Mentor to Akshay Kumar Kona—Assisting in the project "Corn Yield Prediction Using Remote Sensing and Meteorological Data," providing support in data analysis, model development, and manuscript writing.

3. Collaborating with UNICAMP, Brazil, led by Dr. Lucas Amaral and Dr. Gaurav Jha on soil-based proximal and remote sensing, focusing on radar sensing, zone analysis, and data science applications.

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Research Grants

1. “On-Farm Water Stewardship by AI-Driven Precision Irrigation Technologies”

​Grant amount: $50,000

Primary Investigators: Gaurav Jha

Unlisted Collaborators: Udit Debangshi (supported in generating preliminary data using PlanetScope satellite data and graphics added to the proposal)

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Awards and Scholarships

Academic Awards & Scholarships

• Reitz Scholarship (2025)

Kansas State University

Award Prize: $1000

• Gamma Sigma Delta M.S. Graduate Student Research Award (2025)

Kansas State University

• Schrader/Massier Graduate Excellence Award (2024)

Kansas State University

Award Prize: $1000

• University merit scholarship holder (2019-2023)

Visva-Bharati University

• Young Achiever Award (2022)

Name of Conference: “Sustainable Development through Agriculture Production, Protection & Policy Landscape for Crop Care”

Organized by: Just Agriculture & MVN University, Palwal (Haryana).

Travel Awards

• Graduate Student Council (GSC) travel award (2025) for ASABE-2025, Toronto, Canada

Kansas State University

Award Prize: $950

• Graduate Student Council (GSC) travel award (2024) for ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX

Kansas State University

Award Prize: $400