Rahul Kumar

Agricultural Engineer (B.Tech.) with Ph.D. research in GIS & Remote Sensing from MNNIT Allahabad and over 3 years 5 months of research experience. Proficient in satellite and climate data analysis, DEM and slope analysis, soil testing interpretation and crop pattern studies. Skilled with ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS Imagine, MATLAB and precision farming tools such as InfoCrop and EPSim.

Experienced in agricultural water management and simulation modelling; strong background in applying remote sensing for agronomic decision support.

PhD Researcher – GIS Cell – Department of GIS & Remote Sensing at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Conducted Ph.D. research on the role of GIS in precision farming, synthesizing satellite and climate datasets for agronomic analysis.
• Analysed terrain slope using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data in ArcGIS and MATLAB to support land suitability studies.
• Processed and interpreted satellite-derived precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity, temperature and solar irradiance for climate forecasting.
• Performed soil data analysis, soil testing interpretation and crop pattern studies to inform precision farming recommendations.

Summer Training Intern at ICAR, Patna

• Undertook summer training in Agricultural Water Management focusing on irrigation practices and water use in agriculture.

Mechanical CADD Trainee at CADD Centre, Prayagraj

• Completed Mechanical CADD training covering 2-D and 3-D design techniques.

Ph.D/Doctorate in GIS – Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad (2018)

B.Tech / B.E. in Agricultural Engineering – SAM HIGGINBOTTOM INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES(ALLAHABAD AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE) (2013)

12th in English – Bihar Intermediate Educational Council (BIEC) (2006)

10th in English – Bihar Secondary Examination Board (BSEB) (2004)