Satyam Shah
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About Me

I’m a GIS and remote sensing specialist with a Master’s degree, passionate about turning complex spatial data into actionable insights. My expertise spans satellite imagery, GeoAI, SAR, hyperspectral analysis, LiDAR, and advanced image interpretation, along with geosurveying and point cloud processing whether in the field or through digital analysis. I help startups, organizations, and research teams solve real-world challenges by delivering high-quality geospatial solutions, from environmental monitoring and sustainability projects to innovative applications in conservation and spatial analytics. I thrive at the intersection of research, applied problem-solving, and practical GIS solutions, always seeking to leverage emerging technologies to uncover hidden patterns and insights.

Academic Background

  • Master’s Degree 🎓 Distinction

    University of Leicester

    Master of Science, Geographical Information Science (GIS)

  • Gatsby Plant Science Summer Program

    University of Cambridge

  • Bachelor’s Degree

    University of Leicester

    Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences (Zoology)


Professional Background

  • Earth Observation Intern

    Space Park Leicester (SPL), United Kingdom

  • KTP Project Contributor

    Bluesky International Limited, United Kingdom

  • Remote Sensing Expert

    Carbon Keepers, United Kingdom

  • Student Research Assistant

    National Forest, United Kingdom

  • Biodiversity Consultant

    University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Skills

GIS & Remote Sensing

Google Earth Engine

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

eCognition

Remote Sensing

Web Cartography

ERDAS IMAGINE

ENVI

Leaflet

Mapbox

Folium

Programming & Scripting

Python

JavaScript

R

Node.js

LaTeX

Geomatics & Surveying

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

UAV/Drone

LiDAR/TLS

SfM Photogrammetry

Pix4D

CloudCompare

OpenDroneMap

Agisoft Metashape

3D Reconstruction

Surfer

MeshLab

Data Visualization & Analysis

Power BI

Streamlit

Tableau

Matplotlib

Plotly

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Machine Learning & AI

ML/AI

Prompt Engineer

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

scikit-learn

Databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

DuckDB

Cloud Platforms

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Projects

Remote Sensing & Computer Vision

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Erdas Imagine ArcGIS Pro

LULC Temporal Dynamics of Kathmandu City

Remote Sensing

This model aims to analyze the correlation between vegetation and bare soil areas and also cloud percentage during 1st January 2018 – 1st January 2019.

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Python

Flood Detection with Sentinel-1

Adv. Remote Sensing

The project shows the implementation of Sentinel-1 data for flood detection.

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Python

Watershed-Based Tree Segmentation

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project involves analyzing intensity features of the image to identify regions of interest and separating them into different regions.

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Python

Detection of Crop Lines with Hough Line Transform

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project showcases the use of Hough Line Transform algorithm to detect crop lines.

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Python

Using SAM and GEOBIA to Classify Vineyard

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project makes use of the Segment Anything Model (SAM) and GEOBIA for vineyard classification.

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Python

Using Computer Vision Algorithms for Plant Detection and Counting

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project integrates CV algorithms for efficient detection and quantitative analysis of plant populations

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Python DL

Template Matching on OpenCV to Detect Cars

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies object detection CV algorithm to detect cars.

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Python ML

LULC of Netherlands using ML

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies HOG and SVM techniques integrated with OBIA for LULC classification.

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Python ML

PCA-Based Unsupervised Change Detection

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies PCA-based unsupervised classification to distinguish spectral patterns and reduce data dimensionality.

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Python ML

Texture Analysing using GLCM

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project performs texture analysis using the (GLCM) to extract spatial pattern features from imagery.

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Python ML

Edge Detection using HLT

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies HCD and the Probabilistic Hough Line Transform to extract key features and linear structures for precise feature identification.

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Python YOLO

Tree Detection with YOLOv12

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project uses YOLOv12 for tree detection showcasing a DL approach for accurate identification of individual trees.

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Python ML

Using Alpha Earth Embeddings for Clustering

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project leverages AlphaEarth embeddings to perform spatial clustering.

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Python ML

LULC Pixel Classification

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project performs LULC pixel-level classification using Google Alpha embeddings.

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Python DL

Semantic Segmentation for Coverage Mapping

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project implements semantic segmentation using PyTorch & TorchGeo to generate detailed land usage and coverage maps.

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Python DL

Semantic Segmentation using CNN

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies a CNN for semantic segmentation to perform pixel-level mapping.

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Python DL

U-Net for Semantic Segmentation & LULC Mapping

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies a U-Net architecture for semantic segmentation to perform pixel-level LULC mapping.

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Python DL

Training Model for Solar Panel Detection

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project focuses on training DL model for solar panel segmentation and delineation of solar panels.

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Python DL

Training Model for Building Segmentation

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project focuses on training DL model for building footprints segmentation.

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Python DL

DL-Based Orange Tree Detection

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project performs instance segmentation of orange trees and cars in aerial imagery using YOLOv8 with OBB.

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Python DL

Using YOLO to Detect Vegetables

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project implements a YOLO-based object detection pipeline to identify and count individual vegetable plants in high-resolution field imagery.

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Python DL

Using YOLO to Detect Trees

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project makes use of YOLO algorithms to detect various objects.

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Python DL

Using YOLOv5 to Detect Orange Trees

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project compares YOLOv5 and SSD, two high-speed, single-shot object detection models, for orange tree-detection.

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Python DL

Detection of Solar Panels using Faster RCNN

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project employs a Faster R-CNN architecture to accurately detect solar panels in high-resolution aerial imagery, enabling large-scale renewable energy mapping and monitoring.

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Python DL

Segmentation of Eucalyptus Zones in Eastern Mato

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project uses a U-Net DL model for semantic segmentation of multispectral satellite imagery to map and delineate eucalyptus plantations.

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Python DL DeepLabV3+

Using DeepLabV3+ To Segment Cana Weeds

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project employs the DeepLabv3 model for semantic segmentation to accurately delineate cana weed patches in agricultural fields.

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Python DL

Semantic Segmentation of Building and Houses

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project utilizes DL for the semantic segmentation of buildings in high-resolution aerial imagery.

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Python DL U-NET

Using U-Net to Segment River Lines and Bodies

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project utilizes a U-Net architecture for the semantic segmentation of rivers from satellite imagery, enabling accurate hydrological mapping.

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Python DL

Weed Classification in UAV Images with CNN

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project uses (CNNs) for weed classification in high-resolution drone imagery, enabling precise species identification.

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Python DL

Detection and Classification of Cars from Aerial Imagery

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project employs DL model to detect and classify cars in high-resolution aerial imagery.

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Python DL

Mapping Vegetation & Weeds with ANN

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project applies an ANN for mapping vegetation and weeds from imagery, performing pixel-level classification to distinguish crop areas from weed-infested regions.

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Python DL

Pixel Classification with ANN

Adv. Remote Sensing

This project uses an (ANN) to perform pixel-level classification of satellite imagery, enabling automated and accurate land cover mapping.

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Geospatial Data Analytics

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ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Pro

Banking Accessbility Network Analysis

Spatial Analytics

This dashboard shows the visualization of predator-prey ecological dynamics between Red Fox and Ground-Nesting Skylark.

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R

Pipeline Proximity Accidents Analysis

Advanced Spatial Analysis

This project analyzes accidents occurring in proximity to pipeline infrastructure across Ohio to identify high-risk areas.

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ArcGIS Pro Surfer Meshlab Pix4D

Survey Data Analysis

Geomatics Surveying

This project leverages a range of modern geomatics tools, including the analysis of point cloud data from LiDAR, TLS, and aerial photogrammetry, to perform detailed spatial analysis.

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R

Forest Tree Crown Segmentation & Biomass Analysis

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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R

Urban Pluvial Flood Simulation

Geomatics Surveying

This simulation was developed using a numerical model based on the Shallow Water Equation.The model analyzes surface flow direction and inundation patterns under actual urban topography, driven by rainfall conditions, to assess overland flow dynamics and flood-prone areas

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R

Solar Radiation Assessment for Panel Placement

Geomatics Surveying

This project showcases the potential of solar panel placements on rooftops by assessing zonal statistics and radiation.

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Metashape Pix4D

Digital Twin 3D Model

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Metashape Pix4D

3D Model of Resort

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Metashape Pix4D

3D Model of Ranch Site

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Metashape Pix4D

3D Model of Suburb (Austin)

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Metashape Python

Rooftop Condition Report

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Metashape Python

Thermal Mapping (Campus Rooftop)

Geomatics Surveying

Please check my github repo for a comprehensive report of this project.

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Cartography & Visualization

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ArcGIS Pro

Predation Patterns of Fox and Skylark Dashboard

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

The dashboard shows the predator-prey temporal dynamics between Fox and Skylark.

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ArcGIS Pro

Chicago Crime Spectrum Dashboard

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

The dashboard shows the crime rates and distribution of crime types across community areas of Chicago.

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Python

Isochrone Map of Manchester

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

Isochrone map depicting reachable areas within specific times for walking, cycling, and driving.

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ArcGIS Pro

Cartogram Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

Cartogram map showing unemployment vulnerability and aid claimants across Leicester.

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ArcGIS Pro

Proportional Symbol Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows stop and search patrolling hotspots across Leicester.

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ArcGIS Pro

Bivariate Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

Bivariate map showing unemployment and economic disengagement across Leicester wards.

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ArcGIS Pro

Choropleth Small Multiple Maps

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows the diversity and frequency of crimes across Leicester.

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ArcGIS Pro Space Syntax

Building Types Classification

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows landuse around Borwon Mongkol Temple classified into 9 classes.

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ArcGIS Pro QGIS

Landslide Hazard Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows landslide hazard susceptibility in the Municipality of Lakewood.

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ArcGIS Pro QGIS

Rainfall Return Flood Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows 100-YR rainfall return flood hazard susceptibility in the Municipality of Lakewood.

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ArcGIS Pro QGIS

Annual Average Rainfall Map

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This map shows the annual average weekly precipitation spread in the Municipality of Lakewood.

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QGIS2ThreeJS QGIS 3D Visualization

3D Terrain from Orthophoto and DEM

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This 3D interactive map shows the overlaid RGB orthophoto on top of DEM to better visualize depth.

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Python Leafmap 2D Visualization

Global Internet Connectivity

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This interactive map visualizes the backbone of global internet connectivity, highlighting the densest cable networks, critical coastal hubs, and regions with lower connectivity

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Python Leafmap 2D Visualization

Wind Flow Visualization

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This is a high-quality wind animation showing temporal changes in wind patterns across the UK.

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Python 2D Visualization

Global Flight Routes and Airport Network

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This is a high-quality informative visualization that reveals the underlying patterns of global air travel.

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R 3D Visualization

3D Land Cover Switzerland

Geovisualization and Advanced Cartography

This is a high-quality 3D LULC terrain render of Switzerland.

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GeoAI (AI for Geospatial)

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GeoAi ML Python Plotly

Developing Location-Based-Services(LBS) Application

Geographical Ai

This project consisted of making use of GR POI ranking algorithms to develop LBS system.

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Publications

Certifications

Achievement & Awards

Services

Geospatial Analysis

Geospatial Analysis

Spatial statistics, spatial modelling, site suitability, geoprocessing and map production.

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing

Satellite & UAV imagery processing, land-use mapping, change detection and feature extraction.

Cartography & Visualization

Cartography & Visualization

Publication maps, interactive web maps and data storytelling with Mapbox / Leaflet / D3.

Geospatial Data Science

Geospatial Data Science

Machine learning, predictive modelling, object detection and automated geoprocessing pipelines.

Field Surveying & Data Capture

Field Surveying & Data Capture

GNSS/GPS surveys, UAV flight planning & acquisition, total station support and ground truth collection.

3D Mapping & Point Clouds

3D Mapping & Point Clouds

SfM photogrammetry, LiDAR/TLS processing, point-cloud classification, DEM/DSM and 3D reconstruction.

Web Maps & Dashboards

Web Maps & Dashboards

Interactive dashboards, web mapping apps, geospatial APIs and cloud deployment for visualization/monitoring.

Research Support & Consultancy

Research Support & Consultancy

Study design, manuscript/data analysis, reproducible workflows, training and technical reports.