Salil Goel

Dr. Salil Goel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in Geoinformatics. He has been serving at IIT Kanpur since 2018, following research positions at The University of Melbourne and RMIT University in Australia.

Education:

• PhD: The University of Melbourne and IIT Kanpur (Jointly awarded), 2017
• B. Tech M.Tech (Dual), Civil Engineering (Geoinformatics), IIT Kanpur, 2011

Dr. Goel's research focuses on the use and fusion of sensors such as LiDAR, Camera, Inertial and GNSS to solve problems related to localization, mapping and tracking involving various platforms including terrestrial and UAV systems. He is particularly active in indoor positioning and navigation, developing algorithms for localization and mapping in GNSS denied and challenging environments. His work bridges geospatial technology, sensor fusion, and practical applications in urban and indoor settings.

His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on cooperative positioning systems, UAV navigation, and mobile mapping technologies. His recent work has centered on indoor localization challenges, benchmarking measurement campaigns, and cooperative UAV localization networks, reflecting his commitment to advancing positioning technologies in environments where traditional GNSS systems fail.

Scientific Awards:

• Young Geospatial Scientist Award 2018 and Rachapudi Kamakshi Memorial Gold Medal
• Best paper award, IGNSS Conference, Sydney, Australia (2018)
• ION GNSS+ 2017 student paper award
• Best paper award, 10th International Conference on Mobile Mapping Technology, Cairo, Egypt (2017)
• MATS award, Melbourne School of Engineering (2017)

Dr. Goel leads the Geoinformatics Laboratory at IIT Kanpur, where he conducts research on sensor fusion techniques for challenging positioning environments. His work has implications for urban mobility, indoor navigation, and drone traffic management systems. While specific grant information is not provided, his numerous awards and publications suggest active research funding and collaboration with international institutions.

His laboratory focuses on developing practical solutions for real-world positioning challenges, particularly in environments where traditional GPS/GNSS systems cannot function effectively. This research has applications in emergency response, indoor navigation, and autonomous systems operation in complex environments.