I am a Professor of Geography with over two decades of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. Currently, I serve as Professor at the Department of Geography and Director of the Research and Development Cell at Raja Shripatrao Bhagawantrao Mahavidyalaya, Aundh, affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India.

🔬 Expertise & Research Areas:

• Geomorphology and Watershed Management
• Soil Erosion & Sediment Yield Modelling (RUSLE)
• Geospatial Technologies (GIS & Remote Sensing)
• Groundwater Resource Mapping and Management
• River Basin Morphometric Analysis
• Sustainable Land and Water Use Planning

📚 I have authored reference books on Geomorphology and Watershed Management and Advances in Geographical Studies, and published over 25 research papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals. I recently co-authored a Springer publication focused on groundwater prospects using morphometric and geospatial techniques.

🛰️ I coordinate academic outreach through the IIRS-ISRO EDUSAT program, guide Ph.D. and postgraduate dissertations, and contribute as a resource person and external referee for research coursework and viva voce examinations.

🌐 Research Interests:
I am passionate about using geospatial tools to solve real-world environmental problems—especially in semi-arid regions of India. My work aims to promote integrated watershed management, climate adaptation, and sustainable development at the grassroots level.

🤝 I look forward to engaging with fellow researchers across disciplines to exchange ideas, collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to open, impactful science.