Santosh K. Panda

Santosh K. Panda, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor specializing in GIS & Remote Sensing. His current research focuses on understanding permafrost dynamics in Alaska and their responses to climate change. He integrates ground observations with remote sensing data to model complex Arctic systems, addressing urgent environmental challenges.

Education:

• Undergraduate training in India
• Graduate training in India and the U.S.A.

Research Interests:

• Permafrost dynamics and climate change interactions
• Remote sensing applications in environmental monitoring
• Surface hydrology, vegetation shifts, and wildfire impacts in Arctic ecosystems
• Wildlife habitat alterations due to permafrost degradation
• Societal impacts on Alaskan subsistence communities