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Dr Nitin Bhatia PhD
Research Officer - Precision Agriculture
Contract Research UnitProviding expertise in hyperspectral remote sensing and AI by utilizing advanced techniques to extract meaningful information from airborne/spaceborne and lab-based hyperspectral sensors. Estimate the greenhouse gases using remote sensing data. Develop machine learning/deep learning-based models for classification and regression problems. Develop atmospheric correction modules and other image correction modules. As a continuous work of my PhD, I have developed my own atmospheric correction module on Python platform. Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to technical employees, and PhD and master students. Quantify the propagation of uncertainty in the chain of processes. Sensitivity analysis of parameters/models involved in estimating nutrient content of pasture lands.
My research includes hyperspectral remote sensing and AI with a deep understanding of how to acquire and analyze data from sensors that capture information across a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. I possess expertise in developing algorithms and statistical models to process hyperspectral data and extract meaningful information about natural and built environments. With extensive knowledge of machine learning techniques and can apply them to analyze and interpret complex data sets. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in programming languages (C/C++, Python, R, MATLAB etc).
Professional
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Twente (2018)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Hyperspectral remote sensing
Land use/Land cover change detection
Precision Agriculture
Sustainability
Greenhouse gases estimations
Forest carbon biomass
Research Opportunities
- PhD (01/07/2023) Hyperspectral remote sensing in prevision agriculture and to estimate greenhouse gases (for more information send an email to me: N.Bhatia@massey.ac.nz)
Thematics
Resource Development and Management
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000):
Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling (070104):
Agriculture, Land and Farm Management (070100):
Atmospheric Radiation (040103):
Atmospheric Sciences (040100):
Climate Change Processes (040104):
Conservation and Biodiversity (050202):
Earth Sciences (040000):
Environmental Impact Assessment (050204):
Environmental Monitoring (050206):
Environmental Science and Management (050200):
Environmental Sciences (050000):
Forestry Sciences (070500):
Information And Computing Sciences (080000)
Keywords
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Machine learning (AI) techniques
Precision Agriculture
Greenhouse gas estimation
Data science and Data processing
Multispectral remote sensing
Airborne and space-borne remote sensing
Uncertainty propagation analyses
Sensitivity analyses
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
| Position | Current | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Key Researcher / Named Investigator / Associate Investigator | 1 | 0 |
| Project Leader | 2 | 5 |
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
[Journal article]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
Conference
[Conference]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
[Conference]Authored by: Bhatia, N.
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
Doctor of Philosophy
Soon going to start with Dan Sturgess who is going to detect and quantify hydrothermal alteration and volcanic degassing using hyperspectral remote sensing
Jean Henri Odendaal developed (2022) a steerable needle robot with biomaterials for the application of 3D printing in situ towards vivo artificial muscles. He used the hyperspectral sensor to detect the firmness of hydrogels.
Current MSc students:
Sunmeet Bhatia's research focuses on detecting wild carrots using airborne hyperspectral data
Stefan Carter's research aims to identify regional hotspots where mature indigenous forest health in New Zealand is under threat using landscape configuration statistics and classified, multi-spectral satellite imagery
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Co-supervisor | 2 | 1 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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Dhanesha Nanayakkara Nanayakkara Hinidu
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Doctor of Philosophy
Utilizing multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing techniques for the timely identification of weed contaminants during hybrid vegetable seed production -
Dan Sturgess
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Doctor of Philosophy
Detection and quantification of hydrothermal alteration and volcanic degassing using hyperspectral remote sensing
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Co-supervisor of:
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2023
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Jean Odendaal
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Doctor of Philosophy
The Development of a Steerable Needle Robot with Biomaterials for the Application of 3D Printing In Situ Towards In Vivo Artificial Muscles