0000-0002-3417-5912 About
I am a soil scientist specializing in digital soil mapping, geospatial analysis, soil fertility management, and sustainable land resource management. My research integrates soil science with machine learning, remote sensing, and spatial modelling to improve soil resource assessment and support data-driven agricultural decision-making.
I currently serve as a Scientist (Soil Science) at the Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station, Mahisapat, Dhenkanal, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), India. I earned my PhD in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry as a DST-INSPIRE Fellow and was awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship, which enabled me to conduct research at Iowa State University, USA.
My research interests include digital soil mapping using machine learning, pedology, soil fertility and nutrient management, remote sensing applications in agriculture, and climate-resilient soil management. Previously, I have also worked in areas of soil survey and classification, nutrient dynamics, soil health, acid soil management, and the application of advanced geospatial techniques for sustainable land-use planning. I have contributed to several national and international research initiatives and have published in leading journals and books in the fields of soil science, environmental monitoring, and land resource management.
Through my research, I aim to advance innovative and data-driven approaches for sustainable agriculture, improved soil health, and resilient farming systems, particularly in regions facing soil degradation and resource constraints.
Employment
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Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Scientist2023 - Present
Education
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Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology PhD2018 - 2023
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OUAT M.Sc. Ag2016 - 2018
Projects & Funding
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Publications (33)
- Geospatial assessment of soil fertility status and soil-based crop production constraints in the western undulating agro-climatic zone of Odisha Save
- Seasonal incidence of insect pests of sesame Save
- Spatial Assessment of Soil Fertility and Soil-related Constraints at KVK Farm, Sakhigopal, Puri, Odisha, India Save
- Influence of sample size and machine learning algorithms on digital soil nutrient mapping accuracy Save
- Soil Genesis Classification and Land Use of Some Soils in the Upper Mahanadi Basin Save
- Unveiling the potency of polymers and their environmental implications: an agricultural perspective Save
- Exploring the influence of polymers on soil ecosystems: prospective from agricultural contexts Save
- Spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall distribution and its variability in mid central table land zone of Odisha Save
- Soil Health: Concepts, Principles and Road Maps for Management in Regenerative Agriculture Save
- Remote sensing as a potential tool for advancing digital soil mapping Save