N. R. Patel | Agrometeorology Award | Excellence in Research

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Dr. N. R. Patel | Agrometeorology Award | Excellence in Research

Dr. N. R. Patel, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, India

Dr. N. R. Patel is a distinguished scientist specializing in Agricultural Remote Sensing and Satellite Agrometeorology. Currently serving as Scientist ‘G’ and Head at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO. With a Ph.D. in Agrometeorology, he holds extensive experience spanning over two decades at various positions within ISRO. Dr. Patel has received numerous accolades including the prestigious Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award. His contributions have been recognized globally through awards and editorships in prominent journals. 🌱🛰️🏆

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🎓 Academic Journey

Dr. N. R. Patel pursued his academic career with fervor, earning his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees from Gujarat Agricultural University, specializing in Agriculture, Agronomy, and ultimately Agrometeorology in 1996.

🌍 Professional Experience

He has held various positions at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, ISRO, ascending to the role of Scientist ‘G’ and Head of the Agriculture Department.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

His remarkable contributions have been acknowledged through numerous awards, including the prestigious Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award.

Research Focus

Dr. N. R. Patel’s research primarily revolves around leveraging remote sensing techniques to assess and mitigate agricultural drought. His work delves into developing and refining indices like Vegetation Condition Index (VCI), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), and Temperature/Vegetation Condition Index (TVDI). By integrating satellite data with meteorological parameters, he enhances understanding of drought dynamics and its impact on crop yield prediction. Additionally, his studies explore spatio-temporal patterns of drought stress, desertification assessment, and carbon-water flux interlinkages in diverse ecosystems. Dr. Patel’s multidisciplinary approach contributes significantly to sustainable agricultural practices and climate resilience. 🛰️🌱

 

Publication Top Notes

  1. Assessment of agricultural drought in Rajasthan (India) using remote sensing derived Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) and Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) 🌾 (2015) – Cited by 402
  2. Analyzing spatial patterns of meteorological drought using standardized precipitation index 🌦️ (2007) – Cited by 328
  3. Assessing potential of MODIS derived temperature/vegetation condition index (TVDI) to infer soil moisture status🌡️ (2009) – Cited by 244
  4. Predicting agricultural drought in eastern Rajasthan of India using NDVI and standardized precipitation index 🌿 (2013) – Cited by 141
  5. Analysis of agricultural drought using vegetation temperature condition index (VTCI) from Terra/MODIS satellite data🌏 (2012) – Cited by 140
  6. Estimation and analysis of terrestrial net primary productivity over India by remote-sensing-driven terrestrial biosphere model
  7. Drought risk assessment using remote sensing and GIS: a case study of Gujarat
  8. Canopy temperature and water stress quantificaiton in rainfed pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
  9. Estimating leaf area index and light extinction coefficient using Random Forest regression algorithm in a tropical moist deciduous forest, India
  10. Inter‐annual variability and climate control of terrestrial net primary productivity over India