Dr. Lakhankar has led research projects supporting NOAA and NASA satellite missions focused on water prediction and ecosystem services. He has shown strong leadership in designing and managing field campaigns such as the Snow-SAFE site in Caribou, ME, the CUNY-SMART Soil Moisture Campaign in Millbrook, NY, and the NYC-Urban HydroMet Testbed, which installed 21 weather stations across NYC in schools and public spaces. These efforts enhanced weather prediction accuracy, generated valuable data, and promoted environmental awareness. He has mentored students, organized conferences, and led grant initiatives. His contributions earned him the S.T.A.R. Award (2022) and Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award (2024) at City College of New York.
Tarendra Lakhankar, PhD, PE
Director, Education & Training Pillar, CUNY CREST Institute
Co-Lead, Education Pillar, UNU-Hub, R-SIRUS, CCNY
Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Tech (CESSRST)
The City College of New York / CUNY
ST-185, Steinman Hall,
160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
Email: tlakhankar (at) ccny.cuny.edu
Office: 212-650-5815