H A R S H I T K U M A R G O D H A S A R A
O B J E C T I V E
Ambitious and self motivated person, with
research ethics and creativity, looking for an
opportunity where hard work and discipline will
be valued and allow me to apply and expand my
learned and earned knowledge and skills.
E D U C A T I O N
Murray State University
• MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• 2020 - Present • GPA: 4.0
Northwest Missouri State University
• MS in Agriculture
• 2019 • GPA: 4.0
Anand Agricultural University
• BS in Agriculture (Honors)
• 2013 - 2017 • CGPA: 7.3
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C E R T I F I C A T E S
Geographic Informaion Systems (2020)
• Murray State University
Geospatial Data Science (2020)
• Murray State University
Resource Management in Rainfed Drylands (2019)
• Commonwealth of Learning (Canada), IIT Kanpur,
UAS - Bangalore
Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension (2019)
• Commonwealth of Learning (Canada), IIT Kanpur,
UAS - Bangalore
ERDAS IMAGINE
ArcGIC Pro
ArcMap
GRASS GIS
Google Earth Engine
R Studio
Python
Microsoft Office
S O F T W A R E S
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead and manage as an individual and as part of a team
• Extensive experience with Spatial Analysis, Data Management, and GIS & Imagery with ability to troubleshoot midstream geospatial data related issues
• Application of different techniques for describing an area and distribution of land, water, and air masses along with their attributes, physical location, and relationships
• Analyze and interpret data and results to make decision, write and present reports based on evaluation
• Use LiDAR data to make DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for agriculture, forest, and environmental assessment
• Distinguish between multiple plant stress utilizing and analyzing spatial data
• Familiar and experienced with farm management, controlled environment farming, soil management, plant breeding, and plant protection techniques S K I L L S
E X P E R I E N C E
2020 - Preset Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Murray State University Graduate Assistant
• Assist in departmental research project of HAB's (Harmful Algae Bloom) along the Ohio River and their predictions using hyperspectral data
• Working on NASA project for mapping of invasive plant species using hyperspectral data
H A R S H I T K U M A R G O D H A S A R A
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Department of Agriculture, Northwest Missouri State University Graduate Research Assistant
• Assisted in the research project of Biological Control in Greenhouse Systems.
• Managed green house and hydroponics unit
ICAR- National Institute of Agriculture Economisa adn Policy Research, India Field Investigator
• Worked as field investigator for the project “Policy Imperatives for Promoting Value Chains of Agricultural Commodities in India”
• Interviewed 400 potato growers in Banaskantha and Sabarkantha district of Gujarat, India, and collected data regarding detailed cost of cultivation, selling prices, problems during crop period, and review for government crop insurance scheme.
• Submitted that data and detailed report to ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), which is apex body for agriculture in India. 2019 - 2020
2018
Agri Business Center, Boriyavi, Gujarat, India
• Got to know about different agricultural chemicals like pesticide, herbicides, etc., and range of fertilizers used in different crops.
• Learned about proper dosage and rate of the application of different chemicals.
• Prepared and managed trial plots in farmers field for different organic products.
2017 - 2018
Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS)
All India Agricultural Students Association (AIASA) A F F I L I A T I O N