Sanjiv K. Bhatia is a Professor and Director of Graduate Computer Science Programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1991), an M.S. from the University of Arkansas (1987), and a B.E. in Computer Science Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (1983). His research focuses on Image Processing, Computer Vision, Digital Terrain Modeling, and Intelligent Information Retrieval. Notable contributions include the RISE image search engine and face perception databases. He has taught numerous courses, including Operating Systems, Image Processing, and Cloud Computing. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on programming and problem-solving. He is active in ACM and AAAI, and his work spans academic leadership, software development, and interdisciplinary projects in environmental and forensic applications. His recent research explores geospatial analysis, urban decarbonization, and machine learning integration with environmental science. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive publication record and leadership roles highlight his academic contributions.











