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Hi! I'm Monojit Saha, a passionate researcher focused on improving remote sensing techniques for snow depth and sea ice thickness in the Polar Regions. Currently, I'm completing my PhD in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland and actively involved with NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory. I enjoy collaborating with teams to enhance environmental monitoring and contribute to advancing climate science. With experience in satellite data analysis, field campaigns, and geospatial technology, I aim to bridge the gap between science and practical applications that benefit communities and the environment. When I'm not crunching data, I love sharing my knowledge and engaging with students and the public about the wonders of polar science and geography.…Hi! I'm Monojit Saha, a passionate researcher focused on improving remote sensing techniques for snow depth and sea ice thickness in the Polar Regions. Currently, I'm completing my PhD in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland and actively involved with NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory. I enjoy collaborating with teams to enhance environmental monitoring and contribute to advancing climate science. With experience in satellite data analysis, field campaigns, and geospatial technology, I aim to bridge the gap between science and practical applications that benefit communities and the environment. When I'm not crunching data, I love sharing my knowledge and engaging with students and the public about the wonders of polar science and geography.

Monojit Saha

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Hi! I'm Monojit Saha, a passionate researcher focused on improving remote sensing techniques for snow depth and sea ice thickness in the Polar Regions. Currently, I'm completing my PhD in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland and actively involved with NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory. I enjoy collaborating with teams to enhance environmental monitoring and contribute to advancing climate science. With experience in satellite data analysis, field campaigns, and geospatial technology, I aim to bridge the gap between science and practical applications that benefit communities and the environment. When I'm not crunching data, I love sharing my knowledge and engaging with students and the public about the wonders of polar science and geography.…Hi! I'm Monojit Saha, a passionate researcher focused on improving remote sensing techniques for snow depth and sea ice thickness in the Polar Regions. Currently, I'm completing my PhD in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland and actively involved with NASA's Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory. I enjoy collaborating with teams to enhance environmental monitoring and contribute to advancing climate science. With experience in satellite data analysis, field campaigns, and geospatial technology, I aim to bridge the gap between science and practical applications that benefit communities and the environment. When I'm not crunching data, I love sharing my knowledge and engaging with students and the public about the wonders of polar science and geography.

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Hi! I’m Monojit Saha, a passionate researcher focused on improving remote sensing techniques for snow depth and sea ice thickness in the Polar Regions. Currently, I’m completing my PhD in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland and actively involved with NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory. I enjoy collaborating with teams to enhance environmental monitoring and contribute to advancing climate science.

With experience in satellite data analysis, field campaigns, and geospatial technology, I aim to bridge the gap between science and practical applications that benefit communities and the environment. When I’m not crunching data, I love sharing my knowledge and engaging with students and the public about the wonders of polar science and geography.

Skills

ArcGIS

Python

Experience Level

ArcGIS

Expert

Python

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graduate Research Assistant at Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

August 1, 2024 - Present

Conduct research focused on improving near shore sea ice height and freeboard estimations as part of the ICESat-2 team to enhance Arctic sea ice monitoring.

Faculty Assistant at Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC), University of Maryland & NASA Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory

July 31, 2024 - July 25, 2025

Supported research projects from March 2024 to July 2024, actively collaborating to improve sea ice monitoring using remote sensing data.

Research Technician at Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba

January 1, 2023 - Present

Used satellite altimetry-based Sentinel-3 radar data to estimate lake ice thickness in Manitoban Lakes and collaborated with the Manitoba Government to enhance ice road monitoring for communities.

Teaching Assistant at University of Manitoba

May 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025

Assessed and supervised undergraduate and graduate students on projects involving QGIS, ArcGIS, and R-based geospatial applications in courses GEOG 7480 and GEOG 3730.

Writing Tutor at Academic Learning Centre, University of Manitoba

May 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025

Engaged with students to analyze writing drafts and provide constructive feedback to improve academic writing skills.

GIS Analyst (Summer Student/Part-Time) at Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC)

December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025

Converted desktop-based spatial geodatabase to ArcGIS Online platform, produced visualizations, and conducted spatial analysis for insurance assessments based on crop damage.

Research Apprentice at Geographical Research Unit, Bengal Institute

December 31, 2020 - July 25, 2025

Developed ArcGIS Dashboards and maps for COVID-19 response and environmental inventories supporting city-scale visualizations in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Sylhet.