Anju Asokan | Satellite Imaging | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anju Asokan | Satellite Imaging | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, India

Summary:

Dr. Anju Asokan is a dedicated educator and researcher with a Ph.D. in Image Processing from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences. With a strong background in VLSI Design and Electronics and Communication Engineering, she has excelled both academically and professionally. Dr. Asokan has received numerous awards for her research contributions and excellence in teaching. Her experience spans academia and industry, where she has held various positions, including Assistant Professor and Senior Engineer. She is actively involved in mentoring students and contributing to the scientific community through her research in image processing, artificial intelligence, and digital signal processing. Dr. Asokan is committed to continuous learning and adding value to the organizations she serves.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

  • Ph.D. in Image Processing
    Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, 2021
    CGPA: 8.77
  • M.Tech in VLSI Design
    Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, 2016
    CGPA: 9.73 (4th Rank)
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
    Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (CUSAT), 2014
    Percentage: 83.7% (Topper ECE)

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

Dr. Anju Asokan has a diverse background in both academia and industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sri Eshwar College of Engineering since June 2022, she excels in teaching and mentoring students in various engineering courses. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at Sri Krishna College of Technology from December 2020 to June 2022, where she guided students in both practical and theoretical aspects of engineering. Her industry experience includes working as a Senior Engineer at Tata Elxsi, Trivandrum, from November 2016 to November 2017, where she gained valuable experience in testing and practical applications of engineering principles. Additionally, Dr. Asokan contributed significantly to the academic and scientific community as a Research Scholar at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences from December 2017 to December 2020, focusing on innovative research in image processing.

Achievements:

  • Best Young Researcher Award 2021 by IJMTST for research contributions.
  • Outstanding Research Paper Award by Novel Research Academy for the paper “Adaptive Cuckoo Search based optimal bilateral filtering for denoising of satellite images” published in ISA Transactions.
  • Program Committee Member and Reviewer for the International Conference on Cyber Technologies and Emerging Sciences.
  • Mentor for teams in the Yuva Innovators Challenge 2021.
  • Reviewer for IET Image Processing Journal and the Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing.
  • Best outgoing student award from Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  • Academic excellence award for all semesters of M.Tech exams conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Research Interests:

  • Image Processing
  • VLSI Design
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Fuzzy Logic

Author Metrics:

  • Citations (Google Scholar): 446
  • H-Index (Google Scholar): 11

Top Noted Publication:

“A self-adaptable Manta ray optimized Gabor filter for satellite image enhancement”

  • Authors: Asokan, A.
  • Journal: Earth Science Informatics
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 1503ā€“1517
  • Citations: 5

“Designing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Secured Framework to Improvise the Data Security of Confidential Academic Records”

  • Authors: Agarwal, M., Saraswat, M., Bahadur, P., Asokan, A., Bapat, V.
  • Journal: International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 5s
  • Pages: 38ā€“42
  • Citations: 2

“Content-Based Image Recovery System with the Aid of Median Binary Design Pattern”

  • Authors: Mehbodniya, A., Webber, J., Geetha Devi, A., Asokan, A., Bhanu, K.S.
  • Journal: Traitement du Signal
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 667ā€“674
  • Citations: 2

“Simulation Environment for the I9 Vanet Platform”

  • Authors: Avhankar, M.S., Pawar, J., Singh, G., Kaliappan, S., Purohit, K.C.
  • Conference: 2nd IEEE International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Applied Informatics (ACCAI 2023)
  • Year: 2023

“Novel Method for Recognizing Sign Language using Regularized Extreme Learning Machine”

  • Authors: Moorthi, K., Asokan, A., Sri Sathya, K.B., Kalpana, V., Rastogi, R.
  • Conference: 2nd International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Computing (ICAAIC 2023)
  • Year: 2023
  • Pages: 434ā€“440

 

Vinay Kumar | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vinay Kumar, Agricultural Engineering, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at SKUAST Jammu: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, India

Summary:

Dr. Vinay Kumar is a dedicated researcher and agricultural engineer with a passion for developing innovative solutions to improve farming practices. His academic background and research interests focus on leveraging sensor technology, data analytics, and precision farming techniques to address challenges in agriculture, particularly in hilly terrains. Dr. Kumar has received recognition for his contributions to the field, including awards, memberships, and appointments to editorial boards. He actively shares his knowledge and expertise through keynote speeches and educational initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and technology adoption in farming communities.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

  • University: Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India
  • Year: 2022

M. Tech. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

  • University: SKUAST-Kashmir (J&K), India
  • Year: 2017

B. Tech. in Agricultural Engineering

  • University: SKUAST-Kashmir (J&K), India
  • Year: 2014

Professional Experience:

Dr. Vinay Kumar has significant expertise in agricultural engineering, specializing in farm machinery and power engineering. He has engaged in research, development, and evaluation of agricultural technologies aimed at enhancing resource conservation and efficiency in farming practices. His professional journey includes collaborations with industry partners and academic institutions to address challenges in agricultural mechanization and precision farming.

Research Interest:

  • Sensor-Based Machinery for Resource and Soil Conservation
  • Precision Agriculture Technology
  • Precision Farming
  • Development of Manual Implements for Hill Agriculture
  • Energy Audit for Different Agricultural Operations

Top Noted Publication:

Estimation of Spatial Variability of Soil Profile Using Hydraulic Operated Real-Time Dual Sensor Based Integrated System

  • Journal: Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A
  • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)

Development of a Control Panel System and Android Bluetooth App for Real-Time Integrated Sensors

  • Journal: Current Science
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 125
  • Issue: 12
  • Pages: 1388ā€“1390

Hasmukh Varchand | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hasmukh Varchand, Remote Sensing, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at The Charutar Vidya Mandal University, India

Summary:

Mr. Hasmukh Varchand is a dedicated PhD student at N. V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, CVM University, specializing in Physics. His research focuses on hyperspectral signal analysis using the radiative transfer approach for airborne and satellite observations. Currently, he is developing algorithms for the detection and estimation of carbon dioxide and methane emissions using remote sensing data. With three years of experience in groundbreaking research, Mr. Varchand has presented his findings at national and international conferences and published in reputable journals. He holds a Master’s degree in Physics from Sardar Patel University and a Bachelor’s degree from Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University. Beyond academia, he actively participates in professional societies like the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society.

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šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education & Qualification:

Mr. Hasmukh Varchand’s educational background is as follows:

Ph.D. in Physics:

  • N. V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, CVM University (Currently pursuing)

M.Sc. in Physics:

  • Sardar Patel University, 2019

B.Sc. in Physics:

  • Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, 2017

Professional experience: Ā 

Mr. Hasmukh Varchand brings a wealth of experience in the field of remote sensing and environmental research. With a focus on hyperspectral signals and radiative transfer modeling, he has been actively involved in developing algorithms for detecting and estimating carbon dioxide and methane emissions using airborne and spaceborne satellite data. His collaboration with scientists from the Space Application Centre (SAC) – ISRO has further enhanced his expertise in sensor systems for greenhouse gas detection applications. Hasmukh has presented his groundbreaking research findings at various national and international conferences and has contributed significantly to reputable journals of Elsevier and IEEE. His proactive engagement in professional societies like the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) and the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (IEEE-GRS) underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering connections within the academic community.

Research Interest:

Hyperspectral signal analysis: Studying hyperspectral signals using the radiative transfer approach for airborne and satellite observations.

Theoretical modeling: Developing theoretical models for radiative transfer to better understand and interpret remote sensing data.

Greenhouse gas detection: Investigating algorithms and sensor systems for the detection and estimation of carbon dioxide and methane emissions.

Remote sensing applications: Exploring the application of remote sensing techniques in environmental monitoring and climate change studies.

Collaborative research: Engaging in collaborative research initiatives with experts from the Space Application Centre (SAC) – ISRO and other institutions to advance knowledge in remote sensing and environmental science.

Publication Top Noted:

CO2 concentration retrieval and emission rate estimation over Indian thermal power plants using radiative transfer approach and AVIRIS-NG data

  • Authors: HK Varchand, MR Pandya, JA Dave, PN Parmar, HJ Trivedi, DB Shah, …
  • Journal: Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment
  • Volume: 33
  • Year: 2024

Comparative analysis of two parameter-dependent split window algorithms for the land surface temperature retrieval using MODIS TIR observations

  • Authors: JA Dave, MR Pandya, DB Shah, HK VARCHAND, PN Parmar, HJ Trivedi, …
  • Journal: Journal of Agrometeorology
  • Volume: 25
  • Year: 2023

Point Source Carbon Dioxide Emission Monitoring Using Radiative Transfer Simulations and AVIRIS-NG Data

  • Authors: HK Varchand, MR Pandya, JA Dave, PN Parmar, HJ Trivedi
  • Conference: 2022 URSI Regional Conference on Radio Science (USRI-RCRS)
  • Year: 2022

Atmospheric Column Water Vapor Retrieval using Atmospheric Precorrected Differential Absorption Technique from AVIRIS-NG Data

  • Authors: JA Dave, MR Pandya, HK Varchand, PN Parmar, HJ Trivedi, VN Pathak
  • Conference: 2022 URSI Regional Conference on Radio Science (USRI-RCRS)
  • Year: 2022

Heat Wave Study using Satellite LST and Air Temperature Data over Gujarat Region

  • Authors: PN Parmar, MR Pandya, JA Dave, HK Varchand, HJ Trivedi
  • Conference: 2022 URSI Regional Conference on Radio Science (USRI-RCRS)
  • Year: 2022