Dr. Vishal Bandugula
About Dr. Vishal Bandugula
Dr. Vishal Bandugula is a Remote Sensing and GIS Product Delivery Manager at Dendra Systems, with a strong background in ecological, agricultural, geological, and forestry environments. He has extensive experience in remote sensing, GIS technologies, and academic instruction, having held various roles in research and education across multiple institutions.
Work at Dendra Systems
Dr. Vishal Bandugula currently serves as the Remote Sensing and GIS Product Delivery Manager at Dendra Systems, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at Dendra Systems as a GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist from 2017 to 2023. In these roles, he has focused on utilizing remote sensing and GIS technologies to support various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Bandugula earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Remote Sensing from The University of Salford, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science from Osmania University, completed between 2004 and 2006, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology from the same institution, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in ecological, agricultural, geological, and forestry environments.
Background
Dr. Bandugula has a diverse professional background that includes roles in academia and industry. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Durham University from 2013 to 2014 and as a Research Geoscientist at Geospatial Research Ltd. from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he has experience as a Lecturer & Demonstrator at the University of Salford from 2010 to 2011 and as a Sales Associate at Merck Specialties Pvt Ltd in 2007.
Achievements
Dr. Bandugula has published research in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, demonstrating his research capabilities. He has significant experience in teaching GIS and remote sensing modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His technical skills include processing and analyzing remote sensing data, automating workflows using MATLAB and Python, and utilizing various GIS and remote sensing software tools.
Technical Skills and Tools
Dr. Bandugula possesses expertise in a wide range of GIS and remote sensing software, including ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS, QGIS, GRASS, and Ecognition. He is experienced in using Structure For Motion (SFM) software such as Pix4D and Agisoft Photoscan. His technical skills also encompass data collection using GPS, DGPS, terrestrial LiDAR, and fixed-wing UAVs, as well as advanced data processing and automation techniques.