Curriculum Vitae

Pulakesh Pradhan

PhD Scholar in Geography | MPhil, UGC-SRF


๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact Information

pulakesh.mid@gmail.com | +91 8617812861 | Ravenshaw University, Odisha, India


๐ŸŽ“ Education

PhD Scholar in Geography | Ravenshaw University
Specialization: GIS, Remote Sensing, and Google Earth Engine

MPhil in Geography | Ravenshaw University

UGC-SRF (Senior Research Fellow)

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Python, R, JavaScript, LaTeX GIS & Remote Sensing: Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS
Data Science: Machine Learning, Phenology Analysis
Tools & Workflow: Git/GitHub, Chrome Extension Development

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Resource Person | Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Sept. 2025
- Conducted workshops on GEE and spatial data science.

Resource Person | Centurion University
March 2025
- Facilitated training sessions for PG students on geospatial technologies.

YouTube Creator | Spatial Geography
- Developed comprehensive courses on Google Earth Engine, Python, and R for a global audience.

๐Ÿ“„ Selected Publications

Pradhan, P. (2025). โ€œApplication of analytic hierarchy process for mapping flood vulnerability in Odisha using Google Earth Engine.โ€ In Google Earth Engine and Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation. DOI: 10.1016/j.gee.2025.025

Pradhan, P. (2024). โ€œAgricultural drought monitoring using Google Earth Engine.โ€ In Modern Cartography Series. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-23890-1.00011-6

๐Ÿ† Honors & Awards

  • Senior Research Fellowship (UGC-SRF)
  • Junior Research Fellowship (UGC-JRF)
  • Association of Indian Universities Eastern Zone Runnerup 2023

๐Ÿค Professional Memberships

  • Life Member, National Association of Geographers, India (NAGI) | Oct. 2025 - Present