Dhritiraj Sengupta

I am an Earth Observation Scientist with a PhD in Physical Geography from East China Normal University, China, I specialise in Earth Science research and the application of geoinformatics in urban planning and land use change analysis. With over 4 years of post-doctoral research experience in China and the UK, I have honed my skills in using Earth Observation (EO) data for shoreline change mapping.

I am passionate about integrating various elements of coastal zone management into Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and policy, leveraging EO and integrated GIS tools. I have extensive experience using both optical and radar remote sensing techniques to map long-term coastal changes, including land use, land subsidence, vegetation, and surface water.

In addition to my academic research, I actively participate in international collaborations and partnerships. I serve as a steering committee member of the International Geographical Union's Commission on Coastal Systems (igu-coast.org) and am a Fellow of Future Earth Coasts (https://www.futureearthcoasts.org/fellows/). I am also part of the management team for GEO AquaWatch and a UK-JAPAN RENKEI fellow. My role in these organizations involves promoting coastal geoscience education, disseminating scientific knowledge, and building strategic scientific partnerships on a global scale.

Key Expertise

Earth Observation and Remote Sensing: Expertise in optical and radar remote sensing techniques for coastal zone management.

International Collaboration: Active participation in global networks to promote geoscience education and partnerships.

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP): Integrating EO data into policy frameworks for sustainable coastal management.