Upgupta. S

About

I am an Environmental Scientist specializing in Landscape Ecology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Conservation, with over a decade of experience applying geospatial technologies to understand and manage complex environmental systems.

My research focuses on the assessment of forest ecosystem dynamics, habitat fragmentation, climate vulnerability, biodiversity conservation, and landscape-level planning using satellite remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis, and ecological modelling. I am particularly interested in translating geospatial science into practical solutions that support conservation planning, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to multidisciplinary research projects on climate change impacts, greenhouse gas inventories, conservation prioritization, wildlife habitat assessment, and integrated landscape management. My work has supported national and regional initiatives by producing spatial decision-support tools, geospatial databases, thematic maps, and scientific evidence for environmental planning.

I have authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in journals including Climate Risk Management, Environmental Management, Land, Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, and Applied Ecology and Environmental Research. My research combines scientific rigor with practical applications to address real-world environmental challenges.

Beyond research, I enjoy mentoring students, delivering lectures and technical training, and collaborating with researchers, government agencies, and conservation organizations. I am committed to interdisciplinary research that bridges ecology, geospatial technologies, and policy for resilient and sustainable landscapes.

Research Interests
• Landscape Ecology
• Remote Sensing & GIS
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Forest Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Habitat Connectivity
• Conservation Prioritization
• Geospatial Analytics
• Carbon Assessment
• Nature-based Solutions

I welcome opportunities for research collaboration, teaching, interdisciplinary projects, and international partnerships in environmental science and geospatial technologies.

Employment

• Wildlife Institute of India Project Scientist
  2015 - Present

Education

• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Master of Technology
  2009 - 2011

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (1)

• Quantifying the Dynamics and Drivers of Landscape Change in an Opencast Coal Mining Area of Central India (East Bokaro, Jharkhand)
  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A: Physical Sciences 2020 DOI: 10.1007/s40010-018-0589-0
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