Mr. Sohel Rana | Soil | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Abhijeet Das is a research consultant specializing in water resources and GIS, with extensive expertise in hydrological modeling, environmental assessment, and spatial analysis. His academic and research contributions focus on surface water quality, pollution vulnerability, and sustainable water management across major Indian river basins such as the Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Baitarani. He has authored 94 research documents and received 256 citations across 130 referencing works, reflecting his growing academic impact and research visibility. His h-index of 9 underscores his consistent scholarly contributions and influence in environmental geoinformatics, water quality modeling, and GIS-integrated decision systems. Dr. Das’s research integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and remote sensing to advance predictive models for hydrological vulnerability and environmental sustainability. His innovative methodologies for water quality mapping, pollution source apportionment, and spatial decision support have supported both academic advancements and applied water governance frameworks. Through numerous international collaborations and conference presentations, his work has contributed to global initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), promoting scientific innovation for sustainable resource management.