Photo: Postdoctoral Research Associate Contact info Email: akumar1@umass.edu Research Interests: Application of remote sensing (field/satellite remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), RADAR) and geospatial science in water resources, mangrove forests, vegetation, and climate change studies. Empirical, semi-analytical, quasi-analytical modelling and algorithm development. Short-term and long-term impact assessment of natural hazards (hurricane, rainstorms) on inland and coastal environments. Google Scholar Profile http://cyanotracker.uga.edu/ https://researchgate.net/profile/Abhishek_Kumar412/ https://publons.com/researcher/1316047/abhishek-kumar/peer-review/ LinkedIn Twitter Other Affiliations: University of Massachusetts, Amherst CV: CV_Kumar_June_2021 - Abhishek Kumar.pdf (279.92 KB) Graduates on the Job Market: Hired Hired by: Massachusetts Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Environmental Conservation My dissertation focuses on the use of multiple new and past satellite sensors towards developing remote sensing models for detection, quantification, and monitoring of Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) in inland lakes and coastal lagoons. I was also lab instructor for three remote sensing courses that include "Remote Sensing of Environment (GEOG 4350)", "Digital Image Analysis (GEOG 4450)", and "Field Methods in Remote Sensing (GEOG 4460)". My primary research interest is the applications of remote sensing and geospatial science in water resources, mangroves/forest/vegetation, and climate change studies. Over the past four years at University of Georgia, I have been involved in several NASA and NSF projects that have utilized multi-platform remote sensing data toward aquatic, environmental, and natural resource management issues. My role in these projects was to develop remote sensing models, analyze data, and extract useful information and finally lead to write manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. I also maintain the CyanoTRACKER website (http://cyanotracker.uga.edu/) and social media platforms (https://twitter.com/cyanotracker) (https://www.facebook.com/cyanotracker) for this project, which is helpful to disseminate the timely information regarding CyanoHABs to the public and observe the broader impact of the project. Interests: Remote sensing of lake drawdowns and cyanobacteria blooms throughout the Northeast and Upper Midwest US Education Education: Ph.D. (2021), University of Georgia, Geography Dissertation Title: An integrated approach to utilize multi-platform data for monitoring cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms in inland waters. M.Tech (2014), National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Mining Engineering Thesis Title: Monitoring spatial and temporal variation of total suspended sediment in Chilika Lagoon using MODIS/Terra satellite imagery B.Tech (2012), Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering Final Project: Camera based interactive wall display Dissertation/Thesis Title: An Integrated Approach to Utilize Multi-Platform Data for Monitoring Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms in Inland Waters Degree Completion Date: Tue, 05/11/2021 - 12:00pm Of Note Of note: Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award-2021: CTL, University of Georgia