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# Tarendra Lakhankar

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## Posts
- [Beyond Destinations: Finding Humanity (Jan 2026)](https://lakhankar.com/blog/beyond-destinations-finding-humanity-jan-2026/): Beyond Destinations: Finding Humanity Everywhere (India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines)
- [A Balkan Road Trip Through History (Sept–Oct 2025)](https://lakhankar.com/blog/a-balkan-road-trip-through-history-sept-oct-2025/): Scaling Time and Borders: A Two-Week European Discovery and Balkan Road Trip (Sept–Oct 2025)
- [The Economics of Karma: Introducing Karma Coins](https://lakhankar.com/blog/the-economics-of-karma-introducing-karma-coins/): The Economics of Karma: Introducing Karma Coins
- [Empowering NYC with a Network of Weather Stations](https://lakhankar.com/blog/empowering-nyc-with-a-network-of-weather-stations/): A few weeks ago, I installed the 21st weather station on the ground in New York City to measure temperature, rainfall, humidity, and soil moisture. Given the challenge of finding safe and open spaces in a crowded city, we were able to find space and installed the network of weather stations in public schools, community colleges, botanical gardens, and NY City Housing Authority (NYCHA) real estates to create a strong network of citizen science and community engagement across the city. There is a demand for more weather stations in schools, and we are currently seeking to support this endeavor. Any suggestions are welcome.
- [Dr. Lakhankar Receives Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award (Oct 2024)](https://lakhankar.com/news/dr-tarendra-lakhankar-receives-outstanding-adjunct-faculty-award/): Every journey begins with a dream, and sometimes, the most remarkable stories come from the most humble beginnings. Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar, now a celebrated educator and researcher at the City College of New York (CCNY), has just received the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. This prestigious recognition is an indication not only to his academic excellence but also to the resilience and perseverance that shaped his path.
- [Scaling New Heights: Journey to Everest Base Camp (Oct 2023)](https://lakhankar.com/news/scaling-new-heights-tarendras-journey-to-everest-base-camp/): From Everest’s heights to India’s heritage—science, culture, and discovery Trip to India in Sept - Oct 2023
- [Biography Launch of Dr. Lakhankar: Journey from village to NYC (Dec 2023)](https://lakhankar.com/news/biography-launch/): Dr. Lakhankar launched his autobiographical book in Marathi and Hindi languages on December 26th, 2022, written by Ms. Shubhangi Maske in Marathi and Ms. Vaishali Charthal in Hindi." The launch was a significant event for Dr. Lakhankar, as it marked the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to writing and sharing his story with the world. The launch was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers who celebrated Dr. Lakhankar's achievements and the values he represents. The book launch was a proud moment for Dr. Lakhankar and his family, who were able to share his journey with the world and inspire others to pursue their dreams, no matter how challenging their circumstances may be. 
- [Strengthening India – USA Academic Bonds (Sept 2022)](https://lakhankar.com/news/strengthening-india-usa-academic-bonds-transformative-visit-to-india/): In the realm of academia, collaborative partnerships and international research collaborations are crucial for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and advancing education. Such alliances not only foster cross-cultural understanding but also fuel innovation and intellectual growth. Dr. Lakhankar's recent visit to India, along with delegates from the City University of New York (CUNY), exemplifies the profound impact of global academic cooperation and the potential it holds for enriching the academic landscape.
- [Dr. Lakhankar received the CCNY President’s S.T.A.R. award (Oct 2022)](https://lakhankar.com/news/dr-tarendra-lakhankar-receives-outstanding-adjunct-faculty-award-2/): Text taken from: https://crest.cuny.edu/dr-tarendra-lakhankar-receives-the-prestigious-2022-ccny-presidents-s-t-a-r-award/
- [Snow Science & Satellite Remote Sensing – CREST-SAFE Campaign](https://lakhankar.com/news/crest-safe-snow-field-experiment-real-time-data/): Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar is the Principal Investigator of CREST-Snow Analysis and Field Experiment (CREST-SAFE), which has been conducted every winter season since 2010. The experiment is located at Caribou Municipal Airport and National Weather Service office in Caribou, Maine, an ideal location for snow studies due to its humid continental climate and high snowfall levels. The CREST-SAFE data is available online and can be accessed through https://www.noaacrest.org/snow/data.html.
- [Leading New York City – Weather Station Network Project (NY-uHMT)](https://lakhankar.com/news/new-york-city-urban-hydro-meteorological-testbed-ny-uhmt/): The NYC urban Hydro-meteorological Testbed (NY-uHMT) is a groundbreaking project led by Dr. Lakhankar, aimed at understanding the complex land-atmosphere interactions over urban areas. This project is the first of its kind in the world, consisting of 20 autonomous weather stations that will monitor both meteorological and hydrological states in real-time to generate data that can be used to improve weather/climate forecasting and prediction, aid emergency response, and critical decision-making.
- [The Other Side of Success: When the Journey Matters More Than the Job](https://lakhankar.com/blog/embracing-life-beyond-a-successful-career/): In the pursuit of professional success, it’s easy to become consumed by deadlines, titles, and ambitions. For many years, I too focused on building a meaningful career—something I take great pride in. But along the way, I began to realize that success isn’t just about the work we do. It’s also about the life we live in between. That realization inspired me to create a personal bucket list: 51 things to do before turning 51—a collection of dreams fueled by joy, curiosity, courage, and a deep desire to explore beyond the boundaries of work.
- [CREST Participates NASA SMAP Field Campaign (SMAPVEX19)](https://lakhankar.com/news/crest-participates-nasa-smap-field-campaign-smapvex19/): Dr. Lakhankar and the CUNY CREST Institute team are currently participating in NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive Validation Experiment 2019 (SMAPVEX19) to validate the accuracy of NASA's satellite remote sensing data related to soil moisture. This experiment is being conducted in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and Duchess County, New York, and involves an airborne campaign, deploying a temporary in situ network, and physical visitation and sampling to validate the accuracy of satellite-based geophysical products related to soil moisture.
- [2017 NOAA Satellite Conference, The City College of New York](https://lakhankar.com/news/2017-noaa-satellite-conference-the-city-college-of-new-york/): Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar played a crucial role in organizing the 2017 NOAA Satellite Conference and Workshops at The City College of New York in July 17-20, 2017. He served as Program and Technical Committee and various other roles to ensure the success of the conference.
- [Convening the two International Conferences in India and Nepal](https://lakhankar.com/news/convening-the-two-international-conferences-in-india-and-nepal/): Dr. Lakhankar played a significant role in organizing two international conferences on climate change and agriculture in India and Nepal in January 2017. The first conference was the International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Impacts on Livelihood, held in Kathmandu, Nepal from January 10-12, 2017. Dr. Lakhankar served as a member of the organizing committee and convener of the conference. The conference aimed to bring together researchers, academics, and experts from different fields to discuss the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, the environment, and livelihoods.
- [Relief Help to Nepal Earthquake Victims in Villages](https://lakhankar.com/news/relief-help-to-nepal-earthquake-victims-in-villages/): On April 30, 2015, a powerful earthquake shook Nepal, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale and affected several research sites hosted weather stations in the villages of Dhading and Syngja districts. In response to this devastating earthquake, Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar took the initiative with his friends and family in the United States to raise funds and purchase relief material from India (Kanpur) to provide aid to the affected communities.
- [Curriculum development in Advanced GIS Applications and Remote Sensing](https://lakhankar.com/news/curriculum-development-in-advanced-gis-applications-and-remote-sensing/): Dr. Lakhankar is being involved in developing curriculum on Advanced GIS Applications and Remote Sensing under USPCAS-W Course Partnering Program funded by USAID for Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) in Pakistan.  The goal is to develop and deliver instruction that is consistent with quality expectations at the leading institutions of higher education in the world.
- [Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment Project in Nepal](https://lakhankar.com/news/seminar-on-satellite-remote-sensing-at-aitm-kathmandu-nepal/): Dr. Lakhankar was invited to present on “Satellite Remote Sensing Application in Hydrological Monitoring and Modeling” at the Inception Workshop-Runoff Scenario and Water-Based Adaptation Strategies in South Asia. During the workshop, he met with several scientists from Global Change Impact Studies Center (GCISC), Pakistan, Center of Environment and Geographic Information Services (GECIS), Bangladesh, Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh, Andhra University (AU), India, and East West Center (EWC) to discuss possible collaborative research proposal ideas for Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India regions. This workshop provided a platform for experts from different countries to come together, share their knowledge and experiences, and discuss innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change and its impact on water resources and livelihoods.
- [Study helps pastoralists prepare for hazardous events](https://lakhankar.com/news/study-helps-pastoralists-prepare-for-hazardous-events/): Remote-sensing technologies, which use satellites to collect spatial data, may provide a more all-encompassing and accessible alternative, as it is not limited by geographical constraints like on-site monitoring stations.
- [Conduct consultative meetings and trainings in Nepal](https://lakhankar.com/news/test/): I along with my two colleague Dr. Ajay Jha, Dr. Nir Krakauer visited Kathmandu, Nepal to conduct consultative meetings with stakeholders (national and district level offices, local NGOs and other USAID implementers) about mitigating, adapting, and building economic opportunities around livestock issues due to climate change. While they were there, they also met with potential partners for a conference this January and trained young researchers on remote sensing applications.
- [Joint NOAA, USDA, CCNY Field Campaign Millbrook NY](https://lakhankar.com/blog/joint-noaa-usda-ccny-field-campaign-millbrook-ny/)
- [Dream and Hope – A Real Path to Success (Tarendra Lakhankar)](https://lakhankar.com/blog/dream-and-hope-path-to-success-tarendra-lakhankar/): My journey of dream and hope started in the village where I grew up, and it continues to inspire the students I meet today. I often visit the schools in the areas where I grew up and talk to the students. I tell them about my own journey and experiences, and how I was able to overcome the challenges that came my way. I want to give them hope and inspire them to chase their dreams. 
- [From Struggles to Science: A Journey Fueled by Willpower, Not Genius](https://lakhankar.com/blog/from-struggles-to-science-a-journey-fueled-by-willpower-not-genius/): Being a scientist, working on satellite data (from NOAA/NASA) at CUNY, is a long ways away from being born in a remote village in India to a family running a small tea shop, generating a daily income of less than $1. In order to attend school, from age 10, I had to travel to a nearby town by train and bus. I often didn't have money for tickets and spent the trip trying to avoid being caught by the ticket checker. This daily journey started at 8 in the morning and ended at midnight.
- [Building Bridges, Democracy and Playgrounds in the Margate Community](https://lakhankar.com/blog/building-bridges-democracy-and-playgrounds-in-the-margate-community/): Nestled in Edison, New Jersey, the Margate housing complex is home to 632 apartments and a vibrant, culturally diverse community—nearly 30% of whom trace their heritage to India. Yet, for more than three decades, until 2015, annual elections consistently failed to reach a quorum. This allowed the Board of Directors to handpick candidates, leaving residents with little say in governance.

## Pages
- [Spring 2026 – GIS for CE and SDGs](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/gis-for-ce-and-sdgs/): Course Description: This course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data Science with applications directly aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will learn how to collect, manage, and analyze geospatial and statistical data to address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, health, climate change, and sustainable urban development. Through a blend of lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world case studies, students will acquire the technical and analytical skills necessary to transform raw data into actionable insights that support informed policy, planning, and decision-making for sustainable development. As this course is cross-listed with GIS for CE, those students will work on a CE-related group project with typical hydrologic tasks, such as Terrain modeling, watershed delineation, computation, and extraction of river and watershed networks, including spatial analysis.  Pre-Survey for Class
- [Research Activities](https://lakhankar.com/photos-research/): Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar has led research projects supporting NOAA and NASA satellite remote sensing missions in water prediction and ecosystem services. He has shown strong leadership by designing and managing major field campaigns, including Snow-SAFE in Caribou, ME, the Soil Moisture Campaign at CUNY-SMART in Millbrook, NY, and the NYC-Urban HydroMet Testbed. The NYC testbed involved installing 21 weather stations across public schools, botanical gardens, and community colleges in New York City. These efforts have generated valuable data, enhanced weather and water forecasting, and raised environmental awareness. His work has resulted in publications in top-tier journals. Dr. Lakhankar has also mentored many undergraduate and graduate students, led research meetings, secured grants, and organized professional development activities. Here is a list of Research Publications.
- [World Adventure](https://lakhankar.com/adventure/): My love for travel and exploration began early in life. At just 10 years old, I left home for my education and commuted daily from my village to the nearest town by train and bus, always trying to get a window seat to watch the farmlands, village life, winding roads, and changing faces of fellow travelers. Those journeys sparked a deep curiosity in me and planted the desire to explore beyond my hometown. Over time, that curiosity became a true passion, and I strongly believe that travel is education. Historically, even pilgrimages were not only spiritual journeys but also a way to gain knowledge and experience the world. Travel teaches us about people, culture, traditions, and perspectives in ways that books cannot. Whether visiting historical landmarks, experiencing new landscapes, or sharing stories with locals, every trip enriches my understanding of the world. So far, I have visited 46 countries, and I plan to visit 54 more in the next seven years.
- [Education outreach](https://lakhankar.com/outreach/): Driven by a commitment to education and research, I visit universities, colleges, and schools to inspire students and foster a passion for scholarly pursuits. These visits demonstrate my commitment to mentoring and guiding the next generation of scientists and engineers, inspiring them to discover the transformative potential of education.
- [Tarendra](https://lakhankar.com/tare/): Presentation and Data Link
- [Geographical information System in CE](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/geographical-information-system/): Course Description: In this course students will learn how to use the underlying concepts of Geographic Information Systems for problems in Water Resources engineering. We will start with a review of the basic concepts of GIS, such as the use Coordinate systems, projections, data concepts, and geographic references. After refreshing this knowledge we will apply these concepts to typical hydrologic tasks, such as Terrain modeling, watershed delineation, computation and extraction of river and watershed networks including spatial analysis computations. Once we have mastered that the course will also introduce some modeling concepts and expand on the integration of time series and geospatial data in general. We will also add some components that address remote sensing data products and their analysis within the GIS environment. The course will be rounded out with some special topics related to challenges that remain for geospatial information systems, such as data heterogeneity, data about data (metadata), and how one can search best for data.
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- [Spring 2026 – Sus of High Value Crops](https://lakhankar.com/crops/): GIS Presentations, Assignments, and Data
- [ESA](https://lakhankar.com/esa-2/): Environmental Site Assessments
- [RIWI – Digital Tools Module](https://lakhankar.com/riwi-gis-module/): Students will work with in-demand digital tools used for spatial information and analytics, including Excel and Mapping using Google Earth. They will engage in team-based project activities to develop essential communication, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills.
- [HIRES – GIS Mapping](https://lakhankar.com/hires/): Module Overview: This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and demonstrates how GIS is applied in real-world contexts to support decision-making and problem-solving. Through hands-on experience with tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox, students will learn to analyze, manage, and present spatial data effectively. Throughout the course, students will develop a strong understanding of vector and raster data formats, learn how to manage spatial databases, and produce well-designed map layouts. They will also apply basic spatial analysis techniques and explore methods for communicating information through data visualization. By the end of the module, each student will develop and present a StoryMap to showcase a GIS project of their choice, integrating the skills and knowledge acquired during the course.
- [Life](https://lakhankar.com/life/): आज जरा जास्तीच वेळ डोळा लागला. पडद्यामागून सूर्यास्ताचं शेवटचं किरण खिडकीतून डोकावलं. आणि अंधारलेल्या खोलीत उजेड पसरला. मी खडबडून जागी झाले. घरात सर्वत्र अंधार पसरला, सूर्य जणू मी बाहेर येण्याची वाट बघत होता. अनेक वर्षात आमचं ठरलंय, आमची भेट झाल्याशिवाय तो मावळत नाही. परतीच्या प्रवासाला निघालेल्या लाल बुंद आकाशातल्या मावळतीच्या सूर्याकडे एकटक बघायला आवडतं मला. मी बोलते, भेटते, बरं वाटतं. निघालास, जा बाबा जा, दूर देशी असलेल्या माझ्या लेकरांवर सूर्योदयाचं पहिलं किरण होउन मायेचे पांघरुण घालं. तुच तर आमची प्रेरणा आहेस, कोणत्याही परिस्थितीत आपलं काम करत राहायचं तुझ्याकडूनचं तर शिकले मीआणि पोरांनाही शिकवलं. जा बाबा सातासमुद्रापार माझ्या लेकरांवर प्रेमाची पाखरण कर, त्यांच्या कर्तुत्वाचं तेचही सर्वत्र पसरु दे तुझ्यासारखं.
- [REU GIS Workshop: QGIS](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/workshop-gis-qgis-arcgis/): 2026 Summer REU Program at the City College of New York
- [Workshop: CWCC-Data Science](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/workshop-data-science/): Keywords: Data Science, Big Data, Trends, Analysis, Cleaning, Packaging data, and Cloud Computing (Amazon AWS).In this part, students will understand the overview of Data Science, covering a broad selection of key challenges in and methodologies for working with big data. Topics to be covered include data collection, integration, management, modeling, and visualization.  Student will get understanding of status of NOAA and other agencies, their need of cloud computing related to weather and climate modelling. Student will learn basic understanding of data cleaning, identifying data trends, and data analysis. Students will be introduced to Python and Jupyter Notebook with sample examples of cloud computing.
- [Workshop: Remote Sensing and GIS](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/summer-program/): Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GIS is a computer-based tool that uses spatial data to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS with as objective to develop an understanding of geographic space and how maps represent geographic space. A student will be able to read maps, as well as write about and discuss information gleamed from maps. By the end of the GIS module, students will be creating maps from sources both graphical and tabular data using QGIS. Students will be able to use GIS to build maps using data they collected during program. Students will present and discuss their mapping work based on data collected from different sources using PowerPoint presentation.
- [Storymap](https://lakhankar.com/storymaps/): ArcGIS Story Maps are one of the best ways to tell the project story. Create inspiring, immersive stories by combining text, interactive maps, and other multimedia content. Publish and share your story with your team, teachers or everyone around the world.
- [Introduction to GIS](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/introduction-to-gis/): In this class, you will learn about the basic principles of maps, their specialized contents, and how to create these maps. The class will also address approaches to map projections, reference systems, and where to find locations. The class will introduce you to basic objects such as points, lines, and polygons in addition to features and ways to organize these in classes. It will also cover principles of geographic information systems, learn about spatial analysis, and how to represent data via data models such as raster and vector formats in addition to store and organize data in a geo-database. You will get hands on experience in using GIS software and acquire basic skills to insert, create, and extract data from different sources in addition to manipulating these in the GIS environment. 4 hr/wk; one 2.0-hour lecture; one 2.0-hour Lab, 3 cr.
- [Solar Energy](https://lakhankar.com/research/solar-energy/): Information about solar radiation (affected by clouds and haze) is important for managing solar power systems, among other applications. This facility will compare re-analysis and satellite-based surface solar radiation products with station measurements to better understand their relative accuracy. 
- [Soil Moisture](https://lakhankar.com/research/soil-moisture/): The CREST-SMART (Soil Moisture Advanced Radiometric Testbed) field campaign, spearheaded by Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar, is dedicated to refining microwave radiative models of soil-vegetation systems and enhancing our understanding of the interactions between soil, plants, and the atmosphere. This initiative involves two primary methodologies: (i) employing L-band radiometry for microwave remote sensing, and (ii) implementing an extensive network for ground-level soil moisture measurements.
- [Snow Remote Sensing](https://lakhankar.com/research/snow/): Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar has led the CUNY Snow Analysis and Field Experiment (CUNY-SAFE) at Caribou Municipal Airport, ME, since 2010. This location, with a humid continental climate and anaverage snowfall of 116 inches, is perfect for studying snow. The experiment, equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, gathers extensive weather, radiation, and microwave emissions data. The research focuses on understanding microwave interactions with snow, aiming to enhance snow cover and water equivalent estimation techniques and develop methods for assessing snow depth and moisture using microwave radiometry. It also explores how snow moisture affects microwave emissions, involving different snowpack stages and remote sensing models like SNTHERM. The project contributes to satellite-based snow property retrieval methods, field training for students, and testing innovative instruments, enhancing knowledge of snow properties and their environmental impact. It's notably supported by four doctoral students' work installing equipment and data for snow modeling, leading to international journal publications, and training several master's and undergraduate students, advancing academic and practical experience in snow research.  https://crest.cuny.edu/snow/
- [Urban Extremes](https://lakhankar.com/research/urban-extremes/): Tracking micro-climate variables accurately within cities is key to enhancing urban resilience against climate change. It's important to understand a city's internal characteristics to improve living standards. Therefore, urban meteorological networks with automated data gathering are crucial for advanced urban climate monitoring and analysis.
- [Data Science](https://lakhankar.com/research/data-science/): Scientific methods in Remote Sensing (RS) are changing due to the impact of information technology and data science advancements, enabling the extraction of knowledge and insights from data. The data deluge, triggered by ever-increasing data acquisition rates in combination with data curation improvements, leads to scientific methods using complex machines, which, on the one hand, requires access to comprehensive data sources and archives and, on the other hand, also supplements the linking via Linked Open Data (LOD) with a fundamental understanding of the information stored there by machines.
- [Workshops in RS and GIS](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/workshops-in-rs-and-gis/): 2022 Summer Program (August 1-3, 2022) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- [Environmental Water Resources](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/environmental-water-resources/): Water and water pollution in the natural world. The hydrologic cycle. Atmospheric, surface and subsurface water. Hydrographs, unit hydrographs and flow routing. Mechanisms of contaminant transport. Sources and remediation of water pollution. Pollution in surface and groundwater. Topics covered:
- [Environmental System Sciences](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/environmental-system-and-sciences/): This course focuses on Earth as a system and explores the interdependent relationships among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere.  Through inquiry-based laboratories and field investigations students learn to take scientifically valid measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soil and land cover/phenology.  Students will gain experience in the analysis and mapping of scientific data, will design and investigate their own science inquiry, and present oral and written reports to their peers. The goal of this course is to provide an integrated background in earth system science and to become proficient at scientific practices including asking questions, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations, engaging argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information.
- [Remote Sensing and Imaging (ENGR 30100)](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/engr30100/): This introductory remote sensing course covers different environments where remote sensing can be applied, including discussion about a variety of space platforms and selected sensors that orbit the Earth. Emphasis is placed on the application of remote sensing on the interactions between the hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere and atmosphere as well as bio-productivity and geophysical/geochemical processes in the oceans. By the end of this Class you should be able to (1) Understand the principles of EM wave and interactions with surface/atmosphere that are relevant to remote sensing (e.g., surface scattering vs particle scattering), (2) Describe various types of remote sensing systems (e.g., photographic, electrooptical, passive microwave, etc.), (3) Understand the fundamental principles for different types of remote sensing systems, (4)  Understand resolutions and viewing geometry of different remote sensing systems, (5) Describe different satellite orbits that are used for Earth Observations
- [Geographical information System in WREE](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/geographical-information-system-old/): Course Description: In this course students will learn how to use the underlying concepts of Geographic Information Systems for problems in Water Resources engineering. We will start with a review of the basic concepts of GIS, such as the use Coordinate systems, projections, data concepts, and geographic references. After refreshing this knowledge we will apply these concepts to typical hydrologic tasks, such as Terrain modeling, watershed delineation, computation and extraction of river and watershed networks including spatial analysis computations. Once we have mastered that the course will also introduce some modeling concepts and expand on the integration of time series and geospatial data in general. We will also add some components that address remote sensing data products and their analysis within the GIS environment. The course will be rounded out with some special topics related to challenges that remain for geospatial information systems, such as data heterogeneity, data about data (metadata), and how one can search best for data.
- [Blog](https://lakhankar.com/blog-2/): Beyond Destinations: Finding Humanity (Jan 2026) A Balkan Road Trip Through History (Sept–Oct 2025) The Economics of Karma: Introducing Karma Coins Empowering NYC with a Network of Weather Stations The Other Side of Success: When the Journey Matters More Than the Job Joint NOAA, USDA, CCNY Field Campaign Millbrook NY Dream and Hope – A Real Path to Success (Tarendra Lakhankar) From Struggles to Science: A Journey Fueled by Willpower, Not Genius Building Bridges, Democracy and Playgrounds in the Margate Community
- [Publications](https://lakhankar.com/publications/): Dr. Lakhankar is an active member of multiple international professional organizations and have also been selected as chair and co-chair in International Conferences. He is actively involved in reviewing proposals (NSF, NASA, NSERC, etc.) and served as Guest Editor for international journals and reviewed manuscripts several journals including: (1) African Journal of Agricultural Research, (2) African Journal of Business Management, (3) Computers and Geosciences, (4) IEEE Transaction on Geosciences and Remote Sensing, (5) International Journal of Digital Earth, (6) International Journal of Remote Sensing, (7) International Journal of Water, (8) Hydrology and Earth System Sciences (HESS), (9) Journal of Applied Geography, (10) Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheric, (11) Journal of the American Water Resources Association, (12) Journal of Flood Engineering, (13) Journal of Mountain Science, (14) Remote Sensing (MDPI), (15) Scientia Agricola, (16) Scientific Research and Essays, (17) Vadose Zone, (18) World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development journal (WRSTSD), and (19) Water Resources Research (AGU). This page highlights the research publications of Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar in climate science, hydrology, GIS, and remote sensing.
- [Teaching](https://lakhankar.com/teaching/): As an educator and researcher, I am committed to advancing geospatial learning through practical, hands-on instruction in GIS, remote sensing, and environmental data analysis. My teaching philosophy focuses on empowering students with real-world skills that connect scientific concepts to meaningful applications in climate, water resources, and community resilience. These GIS and remote sensing teaching resources are developed by Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar to support geospatial learning for students and educators. Through workshops, field-based training, and interactive course materials, I aim to inspire the next generation of innovators who will use geospatial technology to address global challenges.
- [About Me](https://lakhankar.com/about/): From humble beginnings in the small village of Mundikota, India, to earning a doctorate from the City University of New York and becoming a Senior Scientist and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar’s journey embodies the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential of dreams. With over two decades of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Lakhankar has made significant contributions to hydrology, climate science, and remote sensing. As the Co-Director of the Education and Training pillar at the CUNY CREST Institute and a Co-Lead for Education and Capacity Building of the UNU-Hub at CCNY, he has spearheaded programs addressing critical challenges such as water resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable development while strengthening global partnerships and capacity-building initiatives. Beyond his research and leadership roles, he is a dedicated mentor who fosters cross-cultural collaborations and guides students across diverse disciplines to become the next generation of scientists and engineers. His story is a celebration of ambition, determination, and the transformative power of education—continuing to inspire and bridge cultures, disciplines, and aspirations to build a more sustainable future.
- [Gallery](https://lakhankar.com/gallery/): Photography deals in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished, there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. Of all the means of expression, photography is the only one that fixes a precise moment in time. The photographs are the only surviving records of the all moments we had in our lifes. I gathered such moments from my life down here and Its great joy to share them with you.
- [Research](https://lakhankar.com/research/): Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar's research interests are interdisciplinary in nature, but broadly fall into the common theme of exploring the use of remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) to solve problems in environmental engineering, water resources management, and other civil engineering areas.
- [Home](https://lakhankar.com/): 2024 Outstanding Faculty Award2022 CCNY President’s S.T.A.R. AwardBiography LaunchScaling New Heights: Tarendra’s Journey to Everest Base CampSatellite Remote Sensing based Snow ResearchWeather station Installation in New York City Public SchoolKarmaNASA Remote Sensing Field Campaign at Harvard Forest, MABiography Launch

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- [Technology](https://lakhankar.com/th-mega-menu/technology/): Technology Starliner setbacks force NASA to rely on SpaceX May 31, 2024 Technology Winter Dressing Tips When It’s Really Cold Out Jul 11, 2024 Sports Self Care Essentials Prioritiy Your Well Being May 31, 2024 Technology Green Tech: Sustain able Innov ations for a May 30, 2024
- [Lifestyle](https://lakhankar.com/th-mega-menu/lifestyle/): Lifestyle Winter Dressing Tips When It’s Really Cold Out Mar 26, 2024 Lifestyle The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating and Meal Prep May 30, 2024 Lifestyle The Artist of Hosted Planning the Perfect For us May 31, 2024 Lifestyle Sustain Living Eco-Friendly Habits for a Greener Planet May 31, 2024

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