Centre of Excellence

Socio-Environmental Sustainability for River Sand-mining

The CoE SEnSRS at IIT Ropar, a joint venture of IIT Ropar and the Government of Punjab, is dedicated to ensuring socio-environmental sustainability in river sand mining. We combine advanced geospatial technologies, field research, and policy engagement to safeguard communities and ecosystems while enabling responsible development.

Advanced Geospatial Technologies

Cutting-edge remote sensing and GIS for precise monitoring of sand mining activities and environmental impacts.

Comprehensive Field Research

Ground-truthing studies and ecological assessments to validate data and understand real-world impacts.

Policy Engagement

Partnering with institutions and communities to create responsible sand mining strategies for sustainable growth.

Announcements

Announcements

MAR 17, 2026

Hiring : PowerBI Expert — Applications Open: 11 Mar 2026 to 17 Mar 2026 [Last Date: 17 Mar 2026]

JAN 27, 2026

Invitation : GeoAI CON Inter-Session (Workshop & Meet) [Last Date: 27 Jan 2026]

JAN 25, 2026

PhD Admissions : Socio-Environmental Sustainability for River Sand-mining [Last Date: 25 Jan 2026]

NOV 24, 2025

Hiring : Junior Research Fellow (JRF) [Last Date: 29 Nov 2025]

NOV 24, 2025

Hiring : Field Investigator [Last Date: 11 Nov 2025]

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Recent Publications

Evolution of scatterometers in earth observations: A tutorial on products, applications and algorithms

Authors:Sartajvir Singh, Reet Kamal Tiwari, Vishakha Sood, Neelam Dahiya, Gurwinder Singh, Apoorva Sharma, Ravneet Kaur

DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-31380-6.00014-3

2026Book ChapterEarth Observation using Scatterometers (Elsevier)

ElsevierBook Chapter

Comparative analysis of C-Band and Ku-band-based scatterometers

Authors:Vishal Dutt, Ganesh Kumar Sethi, Sartajvir Singh

DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-31380-6.00008-8

2026Book ChapterEarth Observation using Scatterometers (Elsevier)

ElsevierBook Chapter

Scatterometer for the monitoring of seasonal dynamics of snow cover melt

Authors:Rajinder Kaur, Ganesh Kumar Sethi, Sartajvir Singh

DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-31380-6.00006-4

2026Book ChapterEarth Observation using Scatterometers (Elsevier)

ElsevierBook Chapter

Enhanced resolution cryosphere analysis with pan-sharpening of scatterometer dataset

Authors:Rajinder Kaur, Ganesh Kumar Sethi, Sartajvir Singh

DOI:10.1016/B978-0-443-31380-6.00012-X

2026Book ChapterEarth Observation using Scatterometers (Elsevier)

ElsevierBook Chapter

Events

GeoAI CON Inter-Session

Hands-on Workshop & Strategic Meet. Join us for this significant event focusing on GeoAI applications.

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GeoAI CON 2025

Summit and Hand-On tutorials.

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PAMC 2025

19th meeting of PAMC 2025.

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Services

Drone Mapping & Surveying

Advanced aerial survey and inspection solutions using high-performance DJI enterprise drones for mapping, GIS, and industrial monitoring.

DGPS serveying

High-precision geospatial solutions featuring the Trimble R10 GNSS Receiver and X9 3D Laser Scanning System for accurate coordinates and reality capture.

Bathymetry Survey

Precision underwater mapping and survey solutions using advanced unmanned surface vehicles and echo sounders for hydrographic surveys.

Web Development

Specialized web development exclusively for the hosting, visualization, and dissemination of data generated from our Drone Mapping, DGPS Surveying, and Bathymetric studies. We build high-performance, GIS-integrated platforms using HTML, CSS, and JS for survey result delivery.

Dashboard Development

Advanced data analytics and Power BI dashboards specifically tailored for monitoring and analyzing Drone, DGPS, and Bathymetry survey data. We convert raw geospatial results into interactive, actionable insights.

App Development

Specialized mobile application development for iPhone and Android, designed to streamline Drone, DGPS, and Bathymetry field data collection and monitoring.

Intellectual Property

Expert help with protecting your ideas, including brand name registration, checking for existing patents, and managing your legal rights.

Drone Mapping & Surveying

Advanced aerial survey and inspection solutions using high-performance DJI enterprise drones for mapping, GIS, and industrial monitoring.

DGPS serveying

High-precision geospatial solutions featuring the Trimble R10 GNSS Receiver and X9 3D Laser Scanning System for accurate coordinates and reality capture.

Bathymetry Survey

Precision underwater mapping and survey solutions using advanced unmanned surface vehicles and echo sounders for hydrographic surveys.

Web Development

Dashboard Development

App Development

Specialized mobile application development for iPhone and Android, designed to streamline Drone, DGPS, and Bathymetry field data collection and monitoring.