HARSHITHA BYREGOWDA (Monali Adrija)

Currently pursuing my PhD, I am deeply immersed in the exciting world of remote sensing, geospatial data analysis, and image processing. My expertise, cultivated during my recently completed Master's program at South Dakota State University, lies at the intersection of these fields, with a strong foundation in sensor calibration and validation.

As a Graduate Research Assistant in the Image Processing Lab, I specialized in the critical calibration and validation of optical sensors, especially hyperspectral sensors, directly enhancing the accuracy and reliability of satellite imagery. My work on Hyperspectral Sensors provided hands-on experience applying and refining cutting-edge image processing techniques.

Crucially, my experience as a Vicarious Field Data Collection Assistant provided invaluable hands-on insight into acquiring essential ground truth data. This practical exposure directly supported my research, offering a holistic understanding of the data lifecycle from collection to calibration/validation.

Prior to my Master's studies, my role as a System Engineer at Infosys laid a strong foundation in coding and software development, complementing my Electrical Engineering background. This blend of academic rigor, hands-on field experience, and industry software acumen uniquely positions me for complex technical challenges and my continued doctoral research.

• South Dakota State University
• Image Processing Lab

• Presented a group research project on an agriculture secure system, responsible for developing a prototype using MSP430 in the quarterfinals of the India Innovation Challenge Design Contest in 2018 held by Texas Instruments, anchored by IIM, Bangalore.

Adrija, H.M.; Leigh, L.; Kaewmanee, M.; Pathiranage, D.S.; Fajardo Rueda, J.; Aaron, D.; Teixeira Pinto, C. ”Absolute Vicarious Calibration, Extended PICS (EPICS) Based De-Trending and Validation of Hyperspectral Hyperion, DESIS, and EMIT.”, Remote Sens. 2025, 17, 1301. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17071301.

Fajardo Rueda, J.; Leigh, L.; Kaewmanee, M.; Monali Adrija, H.; Teixeira Pinto, C. ”Derivation of Hyperspectral Profiles for Global Extended Pseudo Invariant Calibration Sites (EPICS) and Their Application in Satellite Sensor Cross-Calibration.”, Remote Sens. 2025, 17, 216. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17020216.