Reji

AI/ML Researcher and Geospatial Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience in machine learning, image processing, and data analytics, including 5+ years of focused PhD research in deep learning, LiDAR perception, hyperspectral/multispectral satellite image analysis, and multi-sensor fusion. PhD from IIST; experienced in TensorFlow and PyTorch for crop classification, biophysical parameter estimation, change detection, spectral target detection, and SAR analysis. Proficient in Python, C++, and geospatial tooling (Rasterio, GDAL, xarray, PyProj, ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI).

Published in Scientific Reports, IEEE GRSL, Precision Agriculture, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, and Biosystems Engineering.

Adhoc Faculty - IISER, Thiruvananthapuram - Thiruvananthapuram

(2023-01)

• Teaching machine learning, data science, and computer vision; mentoring BS–MS students on geospatial ML and remote-sensing research projects.

Assistant Professor (Guest) - College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram - Thiruvananthapuram

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Taught AI and Machine Learning at postgraduate level; guided B.Tech research projects.

Assistant Professor - Heera College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram - Thiruvananthapuram

(2012-01 - 2017-12)

• Taught CS curriculum including Image Processing and Programming; supervised final-year projects.

PhD - Spatial Data Science - Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram (2017-01 - 2023-12)

Master of Technology - Computer Science - University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (2009-01 - 2011-12)

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Technology - Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram (2005-01 - 2009-12)