Pinki Mondal

Pinki Mondal is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Masters in Data Science program at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Data Science Institute. She holds appointments in the Departments of Geography & Spatial Sciences and Plant and Soil Sciences.

Education:

• Ph.D., Geography, University of Florida (2011)
• M.S., Applied Geology, Jadavpur University, India (2004)
• B.S., Geology; Minor: Chemistry and Mathematics, University of Calcutta, India (2002)

Dr. Mondal’s research focuses on geospatial data science, using remote sensing and GIS to analyze environmental issues such as climate change impacts on agriculture, crop responses to weather variability, vegetation trends, and urban sustainability in Asia, Africa, and the USA. She leads the EASEL Lab, which emphasizes food security, ecosystem monitoring, and sustainable livelihoods.

Scientific Honors:

• Elevate the Discipline scholar (2023)
• IPBES Lead Author (2024)

Dr. Mondal has mentored students including Dr. Matthew Walter (2024 PhD), Dr. Manan Sarupria (2025 PhD), and current PhD candidates Matthieu Ahouangbenon and Abdul Qadir. Her lab actively engages in graduate and undergraduate research opportunities.