Air Quality Women's

SOBIA SHAH

Springfield, MO ***** +1-689-***-**** *****.*****@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sobia-shah EDUCATION

Master of Sciences Geography and Geology/Geospatial Expected: July 2025 Missouri State University, Springfield MO. GPA: 3.85/4.00 Master of Sciences: Development Studies May 2020

National University of Science and Technology Islamabad GPA: 3.43/4.00 Bachelor of Economics May 2017

Fatima Jinnah Women's University, Rawalpindi. GPA: 3.31/4.00 CERTIFICATES

Geospatial Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Expected: July 2025 Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

Data Analysis with R programming July 2024

Google.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistantship January 2024- Current

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO. School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability.

• Leveraged GIS, cartography, and spatial analysis tools (ArcGIS Pro, R, Google Earth) to create actionable geospatial datasets and visualizations for climate resilience and infrastructure planning research.

• Assisted 70+ students in Weather and Climate courses, focusing on climate dynamics, meteorology, and environmental processes through hands-on lab activities and data interpretation.

• Contributed to climate change research published in the Climate journal and provided insights into the role of green spaces in improving air quality in Texas.

Environmental and GIS Analyst December 2016-January 2019 Asían Development Bank implemented by the National transmission and Distribution Company, Pakistan

• Mapped and analyzed utility infrastructure (power, water, communication lines) for a 1,000 km transmission project, supporting resettlement and land acquisition across multiple provinces.

• Interpreted and digitized over 150 utility maps, engineering plans, and as-built drawings, contributing to a geospatial database for project teams.

• Coordinated with local agencies and stakeholders to gather and verify utility data, delivering reports and visualizations that supported national environmental standards and multi-million-dollar infrastructure investments.

PROJECTS

Research Project on Economic Impact of Wildfire on Building Losses August 2024 NSF and UCAR I-GUIDE, Summer School on Geospatial AI for Environmental Sustainability. Colorado, US.

• Used the ESRI ArcGIS platform and Python to assess the economic impact of wildfires on building losses in Texas. Conducted spatial analysis to estimate damage patterns and quantify financial losses. The results provided data for improving disaster response plans and guiding economic recovery efforts in affected areas. Research on Role of Green Spaces in Improving Air Quality in Texas November 2024 Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri

• Conducted spatial analysis using GIS tools to assess the impact of green spaces on air quality in Texas, quantifying pollution reduction and public health benefits. Findings supported recommendations for urban planning strategies to enhance environmental quality and resilience across the region. SKILLS

• ESRI ArcGIS Platform, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Google Earth

• R Programming, Python, Slack, Jupiter Notebook, SPSS, STATA

• Spatial Analysis, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, Publishing: Google Scholar Profile

• Languages: English (C1)

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