Dr. Akansha Patel is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, where she focuses on integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and sustainable agricultural applications. Her research interests include 1) developing remote sensing and artificial intelligence approaches for water quality assessment and harmful algal bloom (HAB) prediction, 2) advancing crop mapping and decision-support systems for sustainable agriculture, and 3) utilizing satellite-based observations and data-driven models to improve understanding of land and water resource dynamics.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

BTech, Electronics & Communication Engg., Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, India (2009–2013)

GRADUATE EDUCATION

MTech, Remote Sensing & GIS, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur, India. (2013–2015)

PhD, Earth Sciences and Geosciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. (2018–2023)

Specialization: Remote Sensing, Glaciology, Climate variability, and Image processing