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Welcome to Department of

Dr. Bakimchandra Oinam

Professor and Head of Department
Civil Engineering

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My personal viewpoint on GIS Technology and its Applications and particularly what “Geospatial Revolution” could mean to all of us?

“We have experienced various revolutions in the past, such as the Industrial Revolution and the Green Revolution, both of which changed society and all our lives. It was during the late nineteenth century that the world of GIS and remote-sensing education and its applications began its ascent the Western and Eastern scientific world. This multi-dimensional change in scientific outlook and its synergetic effect on existing fields of science might be termed the ‘Geospatial Revolution’.

This revolution led us to acquire and update our knowledge to suit the needs of high-end research in both the corporate and the scientific world. Nowadays GIS cannot be ignored when it comes to decision making and natural-disaster mitigation. Using GIS to solve, strengthen and cope with various complex real-world issues and problems has become a way of life for us.

Stepping into the geospatial field made me realise that it was not the colourful map alone that had to be dealt with, but a range of colourful and innovative ideas and challenges that could be applied to any field of science. It is a field of opportunity that I would like to call ‘Digging for the Ultimate Gold (or Goal)’.At this moment, within the realm of this revolution, I am not sure whether I am digging for my career goal in life, or ultimate gold in terms of work satisfaction – financial stability. But what is important and known to me is that we are all part of the global Geospatial Revolution. Maintaining an inquisitive and explorative attitude can, I believe, lead us into a constant learning process and contribute towards further development. The advancement of Information Technology, GIS and Remote Sensing Technology adds an immense potential for innovation and excellence. This is just the beginning; we are yet to see its transformation for a better world.”

- Extracted from the Feature article published by Oinam Bakimchandra, May (2009)GIM International, Netherlands


Research Focus: GIS, Remote sensing and Spatial Statistics

 I am working in areas of a) geostatistical methods/spatial interpolation techniques to generate a continuous precipitation surface for a complex topography; b) understanding the  role of GIS to capture and model the concept of Resource Management Domain (RMD) for sustainable Agriculture and c) developing a research methodology ( with reference to LADA framework) for understanding and mapping the land degradation at multi- scale. Since 2011, I have supervised many Post Graduate students in areas of feature extraction (Urban Road) from high resolution satellite data using fuzzy logic, habitat suitability modeling, forest fire risk assessment modeling, hydrological modeling, landslides hazard mapping, urban green space mapping, dasymetric mapping for generating gridded population and rainwater harvesting potential zone assessment etc.

Two PhD scholars are actively working with me in areas of spatial interpolation for exploring the spatial variability of rainfall in complex topography (Uttarkhand, India) and application of GIS in characterizing the RMD for sustainable agriculture (Mewat, Haryana, India ).

Any potential candidate who is enthusiastic and determine to carry out their master and PhD studies can write to me (Email: [email protected]) directly by expressing their research interest with a detailed CV and outline 1-2 pages of their  proposed research work.

Paper Published

A: Peer-Reviewed Journals and Articles:

Oinam, B., Walter, M., Scholten, T. and Wieprecht, S.,(2012)A Fuzzy Rule Base approach towards Developing and Mapping the Soil Protection Index (SPI): a Case Study on Upper Awash basin in Ethiopian Highlands. Land Degradation and Development. DOI: 10.1002/ldr.2166

Nayan Sharma, Georg Janauer, Md. Surabuddin Mondal, Oinam Bakimchandra, R D Garg (2012) Assessing Wetland Landscape Dynamics in the Deepor Beel of Brahmaputra Basin Using Geospatial Tools. Asian Journal of Geoinformatics, Vol.12, No.1, 2012, ISSN: 1513-6728.

B.R.Parida, B. Oinam, N. Sharma, Manzul.H and R. Kandwal (2008). Land Surface Temperature Variation with relation to Vegetation Types using MODIS Satellite Data in Gujarat state of India. International Journal of Remote Sensing, Volume 29, Number 14, 2008 , pp. 4219-4235(17)

Bikash Ranjan Parida and Bakimchandra Oinam, (2008). Drought monitoring in India and the Philippines with satellite remote sensing measurements. EARSeL eProceedings 7, 1/2008.

Bakimchandra Oinam (2008) ‘One needs not be a Rocket Scientist or a Nuclear Scientist...!’ Young Geo Professional Magazine, pp. 4-6, October 2008, Reed Business bv, The Netherlands.

Bakimchandra Oinam (2009) Geospatial Revolution, Column article on GIM International Magazine, May 2009 edition, The Netherlands.



B: Conference Papers/Proceedings:

Madhuri Kumari, Ashoke Basistha, Oinam Bakimchandra and C. K. Singh (2014) Comparison of Univariate and Multivariate Geostatistical Methods for Interpolation of Rainfall in Indian Himalayas of Uttarakhand Region, 16th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences, 17-20 October, 2014, New Delhi

Deepika Mann and Oinam Bakimchandra (2013) Creating a gridded population data of India: A comparison and evaluation study of Dasymetric mapping methods. 14th Esri India User Conference 2013, Dec 11th-12th 2013, New Delhi.

Aastha Sharma and Oinam Bakimchandra (2012) Accessibility to Urban Green Space: A GIS based Assessment. National Symposium on ‘Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security’ & Annual Convention of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics, Dec. 5 -7, 2012, New Delhi, India.

Jyoti Nayak and Oinam Bakimchandra (2012) Identification of Urban Roads using Fuzzy Logic. National Symposium on ‘Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security’ & Annual Convention of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics, Dec. 5 -7, 2012, New Delhi, India.

Aastha Sharma, Oinam Bakimchandra and Kanwal Nayan Singh (2012) Understanding the Plight of Urban Poor using Geospatial approach: a case study in New Delhi. 13th ESRI India User Conference, Dec 5th -6th 2012, Noida NCR, India.

Ankita Sharma, G.Areendran and Bakimchandra Oinam (2012) Simulation of Forest Fires Behaviour in different terrains of India- A case study of Uttarakhand and Maharastra. National Symposium on ‘Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security’ & Annual Convention of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics, Dec. 5 -7, 2012, New Delhi, India.

Bakimchandra Oinam and Silke Wieprecht (2009) ‘Is the immune system of our Blue planet weakening?’10th IAHR Colloquium„ Social, Economical and Political perspective of water“: 2nd December 2009, Stuttgart University.

Ngangbam Romeji and Bakimchandra Oinam, (2008). Mapping dynamic change in Phumdi distribution from multi-temporal satellite imagery: An assessment on Loktak Freshwater wetland, Manipur, India; XXI ISPRS Congress, Bejing, China.

N.Sharma, B.Oinam andB.R.Parida (2006) Remote Sensing Based Study on Channel Changes and Wetland Ecosystem Dynamics of Brahmaputra River in India. “International Conference on Riverine Hydro-ecology: Advance in Research and Applications”: 13-18th August 2006, University of Stirling, UK.

N. Sharma, B.R.Parida and B. Oinam, (2006). Assessment of annual soil erosion rate of Brahmaputra Basin in India using remote sensing and GIS-a comparative analysis of empirical based models. UNESCO-IHP-ISI workshop on “Sediment management in South and South East Asia”, 24-25 April 2006, Thailand.


C: Invited Talks/Lectures:


Oinam, B.C. (2012). GIS and Air Pollution. National Workshop on Air Pollution stress and adverse health effects on population of Delhi (TERI in collaboration with Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) held on 25th January 2012 at IHC, New Delhi, India.

Oinam, B.C. (2012)Applications of RS & GIS for Environmental monitoring and assessment. DoPT Programme “Environmental Scan and Food and Energy Security” 20-21 January, 2012 at TERI University, New Delhi, India.

Oinam, B.C. (2011). The role of GIS in Water Quality Management. National Workshop on Training Module Development in Drinking Water & Sanitation sector, 19-20th December 2011 at IHC, New Delhi, India.

Oinam, B.C. (2011). Use of GIS for risk/ vulnerability assessment and decision making. Orientation Programme on “Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation” 17th -21st October 2011 at TERI, IHC Complex, New Delhi.

Oinam, B.C. (2011). Application of Geospatial Technology (RS & GIS) in Water Resource Management. TERI-ITEC Courses 2011-12: Course IV - Climate change and sustainability, 3-21 October 2011 at Gual Pahari campus, TERI, New Delhi, India.

Oinam, B.C. (2011). Urban Water Network Management using GIS. Workshop on Urban Water Demand Management, 5th-7th 2011 at ADB Training Centre, New Delhi, India.


D: Thesis/Books Published:


Bakimchandra Oinam (2011) Integrated Fuzzy-GIS approach for assessing regional soil erosion risks. Mitteilungen / Institut für Wasserbau, Universität Stuttgart: H. 203. Stuttgart, Univ., Diss., ISBN 978-3-942036-07-8

Academic Information

Education Qualifications:

  • PhD degree from Institute for Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental Systems, University of Stuttgart, Germany. Title of Doctoral Thesis: “Integrated Fuzzy-GIS approach for assessing regional soil erosion risks”.(2007- 2011)
  • MSc degree in “Geoinformation Science” from IIRS, Dehradun in collaboration with International Institute of Geo-information & Earth Science, ITC, The Netherlands.  (2004 -2006)
  • M.E. degree (Construction Technology and Management) from Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, (MITS) under Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, M.P., India. (2001- 2003)
  • B.E. (Civil Engineering) from Tripura Engineering College, Tripura University (presently, NIT-Agartala, India). (1998-2001)

 

Academic and Research Experience:

  • (August 2012 – November 2014)  Associated as an Assistant Professor at Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, India. During this period, he was engaged in design and developing the UG Surveying lab and Civil Engineering Software Lab. He was also involved actively in teaching particularly in the field of Surveying, Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS for various under graduate students. (http://snu.edu.in)
  • (July 2011 – August 2012)  Associated as an Assistant Professor at Department of Natural Resource, Faculty of Applied Science, TERI University, New Delhi, India. During this period, he was involved in supervising students for Master thesis and PhD research. He was also involved actively in teaching particularly in the field of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS for graduate students. (http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/)
  • (February 2006- May 2007): Actively involved in a project implementation on “Topographic Analysis and Terrain fly through generation of Kullu Airport runway extension using automated generated DEM” as a Research fellow at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Roorkee, under a research project of Airport Authority of India, Kullu Manali, India. Additional study was carried out for soil erosion modeling, wetland mapping of Majuli in Brahmaputra River, India.

Other Activity Information

National & International Recognition/Awards:

  • B.E. (Civil Engineering), Gold Medalist -2001, Tripura University
  • 3 month - ITC Fellowship 2005, for undergoing a short-term course in “ GIS and Remote Sensing for Natural Hazards and Risk Assessment, EREG 2.0, ITC, The Netherlands
  • Awarded the DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) PhD scholarship for carrying out research at University of Stuttgart, Germany. (June 2007- June 2011)
  • Financial supports from Marie Curie Actions program, European Commission (EU) for attending Marie Curie Series of Events: METIER graduate training course: Helsinki in 2008 (Finland) ; Brussel in 2009 (Belgium)

Professional Memberships:

  • Member of ISEIS – “International Society for Environmental Information Sciences”, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 3R9, Canada
  • Member of IAHS – “International Association of Hydrological Sciences”, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BB, UK

Countries visited for Academic/ Research purpose:

  • The Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Finland
  • Belgium

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