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Adarsh T

Also known as: Adhi

Climatehood Foundation, Fatima Mata National College, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, University of Kerala, Loyola College of Social Science, University of Calicut

ORCID iD 0009-0004-9803-8281
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Adarsh T is a geographer, researcher, and academic mentor specializing in physical geography, disaster management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Geography at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit and an M.A. in Development Studies at IGNOU. He holds an M.Phil. in Geography from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (2nd rank), an M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Calicut (2nd rank), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Geo-Information Science and Technology (PGDGIST) from the University of Kerala (5th rank). He also completed a B.Sc. in geography from the University of Kerala.

Adarsh has worked as an Assistant Professor (contract) in the Department of Geology at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, and as a Guest Faculty in the Department of Disaster Management at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Sreekariyam. He has extensive experience in GIS, remote sensing, and environmental research, contributing to projects on land use, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

He is a member of the Board of Directors and former Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Climatehood Foundation, an NGO focused on climate resilience and education. He is actively engaged in professional organizations, including the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM), IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) – Southeast Asia, and the Global Shapers Community (World Economic Forum). Additionally, he serves as a national advisor at the Global Youth Development and Empowerment Council (GYDEC).

As a certified climate educator with The Climate Reality Project, he has conducted 30+ climate education sessions in schools and colleges, promoting climate literacy and sustainability. His research interests include land use change, agricultural geography, and climate adaptation strategies.

Adarsh is a life member of the National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI), Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), and Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA). He is also associated with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), Indian Youth Biodiversity Network (IYBN), and other professional networks.

His professional and research pursuits focus on integrating geospatial technology and environmental research to address climate challenges, sustainable development, and ecosystem management.

Employment

  • Fatima Mata National College Assistant professor on Contract
    2022 - 2022
  • Loyola College of Social Science Guest Faculty
    2021 - 2022
  • Climatehood Foundation Member Board of Directors & CTO
    2019 - Present

Education

  • Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Geography
    2022 - Present
  • Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Master of Philosophy - M.Phil. in Geography
    2019 - 2021
  • University of Kerala PG Diploma in Geo-Information Science and Technology
    2018 - 2019
  • University of Calicut Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geography
    2016 - 2018
  • University of Kerala Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Geography
    2013 - 2016
  • Kerala State Higher Education Council Biology Science
    2011 - 2013

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (13)