Aastha Sharma | Geography and Geospatial sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Aastha Sharma | Geography and Geospatial sciences | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi India

Aastha Sharma is a dedicated research scholar specializing in climate change, landslide hazards, disaster vulnerability, risk assessment, and GIS/Remote Sensing. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Jamia Millia Islamia University. Aastha has an impressive academic background with multiple degrees and diplomas, showcasing her commitment to her field. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her academic excellence and research contributions. Her work is widely published, and she actively presents her findings at national and international conferences.

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Education 🎓

Aastha Sharma has an extensive educational background. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Geography at Jamia Millia Islamia University, having completed her coursework with a commendable 79.75%. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management from IGNOU, India (73%, 2023) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing/GIS from Jamia Millia Islamia University (86.1%, 2021). Her academic journey also includes an M.Sc. in Geography from St. Bedes College, Himachal Pradesh University (80.5%, 2018-2020) and a B.A. Hons. in Geography from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi (72.4%, 2015-2018).

Experience 🌏

Aastha Sharma has garnered extensive experience through her academic and research endeavors. As a research scholar at Jamia Millia Islamia University, she has delved deeply into the impacts of climate change, landslide hazards, and disaster risk assessment. Her participation in various national and international conferences has further enriched her expertise and provided platforms to share her findings. Additionally, she has attended numerous training programs and workshops, enhancing her skills in GIS, remote sensing, and disaster management.

Research Interest 🔬

Aastha Sharma’s research interests are focused on climate change, landslide hazard assessment, disaster vulnerability, and risk assessment, with a strong emphasis on GIS and remote sensing technologies. Her work aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of environmental hazards, contributing to more resilient and sustainable communities.

Awards 🏆

Aastha Sharma has received several prestigious awards, including:

  • Qualified University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test for December 2021 and June 2022 in Geography.
  • Funding from the Indian Council of Social Science Research for her doctoral research (2023-24).
  • Best paper award at the International Geographical Union Thematic Conference (2022).
  • First Merit in Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from Jamia Millia Islamia University.
  • Second Merit in M.Sc. Geography from Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Scholarship for highest aggregate marks in B.A. (Hons) Geography semester V.

Publications Top Notes 📄

  • Sharma, A., Sajjad, H., Roshani, Rahaman, M.H. (2023). A systematic review for assessing the impact of climate change on landslides: research gaps and directions for future research. Spatial Information Research, Springer. DOI
  • Sharma, A., Sajjad, H., Rahaman, M.H., Saha, T.K., Bhuyan, N. (2024). Effectiveness of hybrid ensemble machine learning models for landslide susceptibility analysis: Evidence from Shimla district of North-west Indian Himalayan region. Journal of Mountain Science, Springer, Vol 21. DOI
  • Sharma, A., Sajjad, H., Bhuyan, N., Rahaman, M.H., Ali, R. (2024). Climate change-induced landslide vulnerability: Empirical evidence from Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier, Vol 110. DOI
  • Rahaman, M.H., Sajjad, H., Hussain, S., Roshani, Masroor, M., Sharma, A. (2024). Surface water quality prediction in the lower Thoubal river watershed, India: A hyper-tuned machine learning approach and DNN-based sensitivity analysis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier. DOI
  • Roshani, Sajjad, H., Rahaman, M.H., Masroor, M., Sharma, Y., Sharma, A., Saha, T.K. (2024). Vulnerability assessment of forest ecosystem based on exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, India: A geospatial analysis. Ecological Indicators, Elsevier. DOI

Trevan Flynn | Digital soil mapping | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Trevan Flynn | Digital soil mapping | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | University of Sydney | Australia

Short Bio 🌍

Trevan Flynn is a seasoned researcher and lecturer specializing in geostatistics and soil science. Based in Aspen, Colorado, Trevan collaborates with academics globally—from the USA to Pakistan—producing reliable soil and environmental data for land-use management. Utilizing advanced digital soil mapping techniques and Google Earth Engine in R, he supervises graduate students and contributes to a free database of soil information.

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Education 🎓

Trevan’s academic journey began at Stellenbosch University, where he earned his BSc in Soil Science and Horticulture with Summa Cum Laude honors in 2015. He pursued an MSc in Soil Science at the same institution, which was upgraded to a PhD in 2017. His dissertation focused on “Digital Soil Mapping Techniques Across Multiple Landscape Scales in South Africa.” Following his PhD, Trevan completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships, including Ecosystem Modeling at the Biological Centre CAS and Dynamic Soil Carbon Modeling at the Swedish University of Agriculture Sciences. He is currently a researcher at the University of the Free State, studying mineral and water resources in South Africa under Dr. Martin Clark.

Experience 💼

Trevan Flynn’s professional experience is extensive and varied. He is the Director of Rafikisol Soil Mapping for Africa, making soil spatial information accessible to African nations. As a Geospatial Analyst at Phyla Regeneration Systems, he develops spatial models for natural resources and consults on soil organic carbon improvements. Trevan also lectures at the Zambia Institute of Agriculture, teaching soil and crop sciences, sustainable agriculture, and smallholder farming. Additionally, he provides consultancy services through Phyla Ntaka Soil Health Advisory Services, specializing in hyper-local spatial models using Mid-Infrared spectroscopy. His earlier roles include being a Junior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University and a Geospatial Analyst at SASSCAL.

Research Interests 🔬

Trevan’s research interests are centered on digital soil mapping, geostatistics, and the use of advanced modeling techniques in environmental and soil science. He is passionate about developing reliable soil information for land-use management and improving hydrological models in arid regions. His work often involves coding in R and utilizing Google Earth Engine for large-scale environmental data analysis.

Awards 🏆

Trevan Flynn has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout his career. In 2022, he received the Best Paper Award from the South African Journal of Plant and Soil for his manuscript on high-resolution digital soil mapping. He was also awarded the National Research Foundation Innovation Bursary from 2017 to 2020, the Stellenbosch Merit Bursary from 2013 to 2019, and the Stellenbosch Travel Grant in 2017. In 2015, he received the Perold Medal, the Soil Science Society Silver Medal, and the Hortgro Science Prize for his academic excellence.

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