This book offers a comprehensive guide to the geo-data revolution, emphasizing how cutting-edge advancements in spatial analysis and natural hazard mapping are transforming global industries and enhancing environmental monitoring.
Dr. Shray Pathak is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India. Dr. Pathak has received the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, India in June 2012 and completed his Master's and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India in June 2014 and February 2019 respectively. His research interests include hydrology, remote sensing, GIS, urban sustainability and climate change and mainly focuses on the risk assessment analysis of urban flooding in coastal and non-coastal regions under extreme climate scenarios. Till date he has amassed over 50 publications, spanning peer-reviewed journals, conferences, books and book chapters.
Dr. Anoop Kumar Shukla is an Assistant Professor at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India. He holds eight years of research experience in Research & Development in Geomatics Engineering, Water and Wastewater Management, and related subjects. Dr. Shukla has published 35 high-impact journal papers, 45 International/National Conference papers, and 23 book chapters. He earned his M.Tech in Geomatics Engineering and Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and GIS applications in water resources planning and management from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Dr. Shukla is a reviewer for more than 90 peer-reviewed international SCI journals.
Dr. Shreya Sharma serves as the Research and Development (R&D) and Corporate Manager at the Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH), a Technology Innovation Foundation (TIF) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Rupnagar, Punjab, India. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) in 2015, followed by a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance in 2017. In 2023, she completed her Ph.D. in Management from Devi Ahilya University, Indore. Her research interests span various domains, including capital market finance, corporate finance, green finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
