Ms. Vairaveni E is an emerging geospatial professional specializing in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Since October 2025, she has been working as an RS & GIS Engineer at Geotech Geospatial Pvt. Ltd., where she actively contributes to applied geospatial solutions for urban planning, disaster management, and environmental sustainability. She possesses strong expertise in spatial analysis, geoinformatics modeling, and the integration of RS–GIS techniques for real-world problem solving.

Research Interests & Expertise

Her core research interests include:

• Urban flood resilience and stormwater management

• Forest fire susceptibility and disaster risk assessment

• Geotourism and sustainable coastal resource management

• Application of Fuzzy-AHP, hydrological indices, and multi-criteria decision analysis in GIS

• Remote sensing–based environmental and soil assessment

She has demonstrated proficiency in advanced GIS tools, spatial modeling, and Python programming for geospatial applications.

Research Projects & Contributions

Ms. Vairaveni has led and contributed to several impactful research projects, notably:

• Urban Flood Resilience Mapping in Bengaluru Urban District, integrating hydrological, physical, and socio-economic parameters to support sustainable city planning and groundwater recharge strategies.

• Forest Fire Susceptibility Assessment in the Kodaikanal Hill Range, using GIS-based Fuzzy-AHP to identify high-risk zones and support targeted mitigation and disaster preparedness.

• Geotourism Assessment of the Vedaranyam Coast, Tamil Nadu, promoting eco-friendly tourism while ensuring conservation of coastal and cultural resources.

Her work highlights the practical relevance of geoinformatics in climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development.

Publications & Academic Output

Ms. Vairaveni has an impressive publication record for an early-career researcher:

• Peer-reviewed journal articles, including a 2026 publication in Disaster Advances on forest fire susceptibility mapping.

• International book chapters, including an Elsevier publication on remote sensing indices for soil property assessment.

• Contributions to edited volumes published by Springer and Elsevier, reflecting interdisciplinary and international research collaboration.

Awards & Achievements

• 1st Prize – StoryMap Competition, GIS Day 2024, ArcGX TechLabs Pvt. Ltd., for developing an interactive GIS-based StoryMap on Ramsar Wetland conservation in Tamil Nadu.

• Recognized for innovative visualization and effective communication of geospatial science for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience.

Certifications & Professional Development

She has strengthened her technical foundation through certified training in:

• Python Programming (First Class) – IECD, Bharathidasan University

• GIS and Remote Sensing – IIRS

• Open-Source Tools for Geo-Web Applications – Geoversity, ITC

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award 

Ms. Vairaveni E is highly eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her:

• Strong and focused research output at an early career stage

• Publications in reputed international journals and books

• Demonstrated application of GIS and remote sensing for societal and environmental challenges

• Recognition through competitive awards and professional achievements

• Consistent contribution to interdisciplinary geospatial research with real-world impact

Her academic productivity, innovation, and commitment to sustainable geospatial science clearly position her as a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award.