Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Dr. (Mrs.) Richa Sharma
Assistant Professor, Remote Sensing
M.Sc. (Physics), M Phil (Education), PhD
Contact Address
Permanent Address Department Of Remote Sensing, Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra
Local Address Department Of Remote Sensing, Birla Institute of Technology,Mesra
Phone (Office) 0651-2276003
Phone Residence 0
Email Id richasharma@bitmesra.ac.in
Joined Institute on : 2-Aug-1999

  Work Experience
 
Teaching : 23 Years

Research : 23 Years

  Professional Background

NRDMS-DST Winter School on Geospatial Technologies  (3-23 Jan 2022, IIT Madras)

UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Special Winter School-2014 (28 Nov ‘14 -18 Dec’14, UGC academic Staff College, Ranchi)

Certificate Course in Geoinformatics                                    (2000)  IIRS , Dehradun

Basic Course in   Photogrammetry and   Remote Sensing  (1998)   IIRS , Dehradun

Advance Course in   Astronomy                                           (1991)   Osmania University, Hyderabad

 

  Research Areas
 
  •  Applications of Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics in health
  • Forestry
  • Tourism
  • Surface mining.
  Award and Honours
 
  •  Nominated by the Planning Commission of India to Co-author  “ Jharkhand Development Report”,(2000).
  • Research work entitled “Establishing a corridor for the elephants of Jharkhand, India, using Remote Sensing and GIS” seleted for “ The Great Arc” commemorating 200 years of Survey of India (2003)
  Publications
 

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Kumari, P., Sharma, R., Rathore, V.S. (2022). COVID-19: Geospatial Analysis of the Pandemic—A Case Study of Bihar State, India, Using Data Derived from Remote Sensing Satellites and COVID-19 National Geoportal. In: Intelligent Data Engineering and Analytics. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 266.pp 425-428 Springer, Singapore.Edited by Satapathy, S.C., Peer, P., Tang, J., Bhateja, V., Ghosh, A. (eds) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6624-7_42  (SCOPUS INDEXED)

Prabir Kumar Das, S. K. Mohinuddin, Subrata Kumar Midya, Dilip Kumar Das,Richa Sharma and Soumya Bandyopadhyay (2021), “Can multiscalar meteorological drought indices detect soil moisture droughts? A study of Indian regions,” Hydrological Sciences Journal, 66:9,1475-1487, DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2021.1942475, Published online: 09 Jul 2021.(SCIE)
 

 Mukhopadhyay U.K., Sharma R.N.K., Anwar S., Dutta A.D., (Nov 2019), "Correlating Thermal Anomaly with Earthquake Occurrences Using Remote Sensing". In: Hassanien A., Azar A., Gaber T., Bhatnagar R., F. Tolba M. (eds) The International Conference on Advanced Machine Learning Technologies and Applications (AMLTA2019). AMLTA 2019. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 921. Springer, Cham. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14118-9_85,  Print ISBN 978-3-030-14117-2 (SCOPUS INDEXED)

Sharma, Richa N. K.; Bhatnagar, Roheet; Ojha, Abhishekh (2018), “Discrimination of Satellite Signals from Opencast Mining of Mineral Ores of Hematite and Uranium Using Digital Image Processing and Geostatistical Algorithms” in A. E. Hassanien et.al. (Eds.), Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 723 – The International Conference on Advanced Machine Learning Technologies and Applications (AMLTA2018), Springer International Publishing AG,  pp 193-199, Print ISBN 978-3-319-74689-0 (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74690-6_19).(SCOPUS INDEXED)

Sharma, Richa N. K., Bhatnagar, Roheet  and Singh A. K., (2012), “Surface Mining Signal Discrimination Using Landsat TM Sensor − An Empirical Approach”, Advanced Machine Learning Technologies and Applications, Communications in Computer and Information Science Volume 322, 2012, pp 222-233, Springer. (ISBN: 978-3-642-35325-3) (SCOPUS INDEXED)

Prabjot Kaur, Sharma, Richa, Mahanti N.C. and Singh, A.K. (2009) “Exploration of  Topsis (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) as an Alternative to Traditional Classification Algorithm in Small Areas of Lohardaga District of Jharkhand, India, Using Remote Sensing Image − A Case study”,  Research Journal of Earth Sciences 1 (2): 81-85.(ISSN 1995-9044 (© IDOSI Publications, 2009).

NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

Sharma R N K , Pandey A K and Sharma G P.,( May 2019), "Forest-cover change over Chotanagpur– An empirical approach on periodic sequence", The Indian Forester, 145 (6) : pp 501-512, http://www.indianforester.co.in ISSN No. 0019-4816 (Print) ISSN No. 2321-094X (Online). (Non SCI,Non Paid, Journal Enlisted in UGC Care)                                                                                     https://ugccare.unipune.ac.in/Apps1/User/WebA/SearchList

Vishwajeet Kumar, Richa Sharma, A.P. Krishna (2015), “ Spatio-Temporal Variability Assessment of Biophysical Parameters in the Tropical Deciduous Broadleaf Forest in Eastern India”  J. of Remote Sensing & GIS  pp 61-68. (ISSN: 2230-7990(online), ISSN: 2321-421X(print Volume 6, Issue 2 www.stmjournals.com)

Lal, R., Sharma, R N K., Sivakumar, R.  (2008) “Geoinformatics in Tourism  – A Case study”, Journal of Hospitality  Application and  Research, BIT, Mesra, Vol III no. ii – issue July 2008, pp 67-75

 

PAPER PRESENTATION

 IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM:

  • Kumari, Annu, Jain,G.V., Chhabra,A.K. and Sharma, Richa N. K.; (July 2020), " Comparision between standard classification methods for best suitability in urban scenario", 6thInt. Conf. electronics, computing and communication technologies, Banglore, IEEE Connect 2020
  • Sharma, R N K  and Singh, A K (2013), “Quantification of mine induced landscapes around Bauxite mines of Lohardaga District, Jharkhand using Remote Sensing and GIS”, Proc. National conference on Environment Friendly sustainable construction – Need of the hour, 2-3 March, 2012 BIT, Patna pp 12.
  • Sharma R N K .(2012) , “Generation of Surface mining Index using Landsat TM Satellite images − an Empirical approach”, 100th Indian Science Congress, 2-7 Dec, Kolkata.
  • Ghosh, S. and Sharma, R N K. (2005)  “GIS based Drug Survey − A case study within Ranchi Municipal Limits”, Proc: 8th Annual International Conference and exhibition in the field of GIS, GPS, Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing, New Delhi.
  • Bhatnagar,R, Bhatnagar S P, , Sharma,  R N K. (2005)  “ Potential site suitability for herbal plant cultivation using RS and GIS Techniques.,” Proc: 8th Annual International Conference and exhibition in the field of GIS, GPS, Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing, New Delhi.
  • Sharma, R N K., Kumar, U. (2003)  “ Exploration possibilities of Water recharge Areas − A Remote Sensing perspective”, Proc. Seminar on potential development and management of ground water resources in Jharkhand State”, Proc.Seminar of South Asian association of economic geologist (SAAEG), Ranchi regional and Association Chapter
  • Sharma R N K., Sinha A K , Nathawat, M S., Pandey A K.  (2002), “ Establishing a corridor for the elephants of Jharkhand , India using Remote Sensing and GIS”. Proc: Map Asia, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Sharma R N K., Nathawat, M S., Pandey A K., (2002),” Evaluation of Biological richness using RS and GIS – a case study of Birsa Munda Zoological Park, Ranchi, Jharkhand”, Proc.: ACRS , Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Lal, R., Sharma, R N K., Sivakumar, R., (2008) “Geoinformatics in Tourism –A Case Study”, International Conference on “Spectum of hospitality and tourism industry in the Global scenario”, held in BIT Mesra on 15th January 2008

 PUBLICATION IN  NATIONAL CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM:

  • Singh, Shubham and Sharma, Richa (2021). “Spatio-Temporal Variability of SO2 Concentration over India using Geospatial Techniques”, National Symposium on Advances in Remote Sensing: Trends,Challenges and Opportunities for Development (NS-ARS21),December 9 - 11, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi.
  • Sharan Himanshu and Sharma, Richa (2021). “Agriculture drought assessment and remote sensing as a tool”, National Symposium on Advances in Remote Sensing: Trends,Challenges and Opportunities for Development (NS-ARS21),December 9 - 11, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi.
  • Ramchandran, Aishwariya and  Sharma, Richa (2021). “Status of streams in the Doon Valley – A preliminary remote sensing based analysis ”, National Symposium on Advances in Remote Sensing: Trends,Challenges and Opportunities for Development (NS-ARS21),December 9 - 11, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
  • Sharma, Richa. (2017), "Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics Technology ", Proc.Recent advancements in Computre Science and Information Technology, Ranchi, 7.7.17.pp viii-x
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  • Mahajan, S., Vijendra, M.R., Sharma, R N K., (2004) “ Utility of GIS and Remote Sensing for upgradation of existing transportation network and its futuristic planning with regard to Ranchi, Jharkhand. Proc: National seminar on urban planning, Silliguri, North Bengal University.
  • Sharma, R N K, Suri,R K ., (2003), “ Water resource management for Ranchi Urban Agglomerate,” Proc. Annual convention of ISRS, Trivandrum.
  • Sharma, R N K.,  Kumar, U., (2002) “Identification of potential water recharge zones around Ranchi district of Jarkhand.”, Proc. ISPRS TC VII, Int.symposium on resource and environmental monitoring & ISRS Annual convention, Hyderabad.
  • Ravibabu, M V., Rao, M V., Jacob, Georg, Sharma R N K., (2002), “ Conformity analysis of cotton crop of Nalagonda, Khammam and Karimnagar districts in Andhra Pradesh using RS and GIS techniques.” Proc. Sixth ESRI India user conference. Hyderabad.
  • Sharma, R N K, Suri,R K ., (2001), “ Evaluation of bauxite active mining areas in Lohardaga Distt. Of J harkhand using RS and GIS technique. Proc.  ISRS Annual convention, Ahmadabad.  

Invited Talks

  • “ Ecological Restoration for Biodiversity conservation in the Human Landscape 26.3.22 at Govt. PG Collage Jhalawar, Rajasthan.

  • Sharma, Richa. (2017)," Detection of Mining in the Forests of Chotanagpur Plateau using Remote Sensing Signals", UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Recent Trends in Plant and Environmental Sciences", GNDUniversity, Amritsar, 2.9.2017

As a reviewer for:

  • Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing
  • Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Journal
  • SN Applied Sciences

Copyright

Literary work on Generation of Index for open cast mining by the use of Remote Sensing software which is useful on Hyperion and landsat Data and named it as a ‘Mineral Index’ .(No. L-86368/2019, 23.8. 19)

INTERNSHIP MENTORING:

Summer Internship on “Health GIS and COVID-19: A Case Study of West Bengal State, India.” 1st July 2021 to 31st July 2021.

 

  Member of Professional Bodies
 

 Indian Science Congress Association

Indian Society for Goematics

Indian Society for Remote Sensing

Indian Society for Technical Education

  Text and Reference Books
 

 CHAPTERS IN EDITED VOLUMES AND REPORTS:     

  1. Das, Somak, Jeganathan, C., Mondal, S. and Sharma, R., (2018), “ Geospatial modeling of Human-Elephant Conflicts” , Geomatics and Conservation Biology”, Editor: Michael O’Neal Campbell, ISBN 978-1-53614-468-0
  2. Sharma Richa NK., and Nathawat M.S.,  (2002 ) “Applications of remote sensing in agriculture”, Research Advances in Lac Culture, Ed. Kumar, K.K., Ramani, R.,Sharma, K.K.. , Indian Lac research Institute, (ICAR), Namkum, Ranchi.pp 271-277
  3. Sharma, Richa , N.K., et.al.  (2001), “Chapter No.13 – Natural Resources Development”, Jharkhand Development Report 2000”, created by XLRI Jamshedpur, on behest of Planning Commission of India. pp 220-246