Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty | Remote sensing | Research Excellence Award
Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty | Remote sensing | Senior Analyst at MBRSC lab University | Dubai
Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty is a remote sensing and geospatial science professional whose work spans urban climate assessment, disaster management, and environmental monitoring, with a strong focus on land surface temperature dynamics and anthropogenic heat influences in rapidly urbanizing regions. He earned his academic training in the fields of Earth observation, geoinformatics, and remote sensing technologies, developing advanced expertise in thermal remote sensing, microwave remote sensing, and urban environmental modelling through both formal education and applied research experiences. Professionally, Dr. Chakraborty has contributed to the scientific community through roles in academic, research, and laboratory environments, including his current engagement with the MBRSC Lab at the University of Dubai, where he applies interdisciplinary geospatial techniques to environmental challenges in arid and semi-arid regions. His research experience includes extensive collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO) and other national and international institutions, contributing to studies on land use and land cover change, urban heat island effects, groundwater–heat interactions, sustainable development applications, and geospatial data integration for policy support. Dr. Chakraborty possesses advanced research skills in processing satellite imagery, thermal modelling, GIS-based environmental analysis, urban roughness parameterization, and the integration of in situ and remote-sensing data for environmental assessment. His methodological strengths include the use of multisensor datasets, geospatial modelling frameworks, environmental parameter retrieval, and algorithmic analysis of spatiotemporal patterns related to heat fluxes, land surface temperature, and urban microclimates. Over the course of his career, he has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed research publications that are widely cited within the fields of environmental management and geospatial science, contributing to a growing academic footprint that includes over 200 citations. Awards and honors associated with his work highlight his scientific rigor, collaborative research contributions, and commitment to advancing geospatial applications for sustainable development, although his most significant recognition comes from the widespread academic use of his research findings across multiple environmental and urban studies. In conclusion, Dr. Surya Deb Chakraborty stands as a dedicated researcher whose contributions to thermal remote sensing, geospatial modelling, and urban environmental assessment continue to support scientific understanding and practical solutions for sustainability, urban planning, and environmental resilience.
Academic Profile: Google Scholar
Featured Publications:
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Chakraborty, S. D., Kant, Y., & Mitra, D. (2015). Assessment of land surface temperature and heat fluxes over Delhi using remote sensing data. Journal of Environmental Management. Citations: 163
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Chakraborty, S. D., Kant, Y., & Bharath, B. D. (2014). Study of land surface temperature in Delhi city to managing the thermal effect on urban developments. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research. Citations: 26
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Bhatt, M. M., Gupta, K., Danodia, A., Chakroborty, S. D., & Patel, N. R. (2023). Detailed urban roughness parametrization for anthropogenic heat flux estimation using earth observation data. Heliyon. Citations: 6
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Das, S., Ganguly, K., Mitran, T., & Chakraborty, S. D. (2023). Applications of geospatial and information technologies toward achieving sustainable development goals. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources and Built Environments. Citations: 6
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Bhatt, M. M., Gupta, K., Danodia, A., Chakroborty, S. D., & Patel, N. R. (2023). Corrigendum to “Detailed urban roughness parametrization for anthropogenic heat flux estimation using earth observation data”. Heliyon. Citations: 1