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Zuhail Abdullah
Summary
Interdisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of remote sensing, GIS, machine learning, and hydrological modeling.
Education
- Remote Sensing and GIS Applications2023Aligarh Muslim UniversityGPA: 7.4/10
- Computer Applications2021Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar UniversityGPA: 69%
Work Experience
- Junior Research Fellow2026-04-01 -National Institute of HydrologyWorking on hydrological and hydrogeological studies for Punjab, with emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, groundwater analysis, irrigation assessment, and hydrological reporting.
- Prepared GIS-based spatial analysis using QGIS, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine.
- Built Python workflows for spatial interpolation and Sen's slope trend analysis.
- Integrated WRIS, GRACE, CGWB, WaPor, and DynamicWorld datasets for groundwater and streamflow analysis.
- Resource Person2025-02-01 - 2026-03-31National Institute of HydrologyDeveloped machine learning and hydrological training resources, including the ResSed forecasting platform.
- Led development of a deep learning-based GUI platform for time-series stochastic component forecasting.
- Implemented Monte Carlo simulations for uncertainty quantification.
- Delivered technical sessions on Random Forest, LSTM, regionalization, and stochastic hydrology.
- Software Developer / Data Systems Engineer2023-08-01 - 2024-10-31Skitbit Pvt. Ltd.Built Python data pipelines, REST APIs, validation systems, and ML-ready data workflows.
- Transformed unstructured technical logs into structured datasets.
- Developed APIs for internal applications and downstream ML models.
- Used Git-based workflows, CI/CD practices, testing, and data validation.
Skills
Geospatial Data Science
- Google Earth Engine
- QGIS
- ArcGIS
- GeoPandas
- xarray
- STAC
- ODC
AI/ML and Modeling
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- scikit-learn
- LSTM
- CNN
- SHAP
- LIME
Scientific Computing and Workflow Engineering
- Python
- NumPy
- pandas
- Dask
- R
- SQL
- Git
- Docker
- REST APIs
Hydrological Modeling
- SWAT
- HEC-HMS
- HEC-RAS
- drought indices
- groundwater analysis
Publications
- Machine Learning-based LSTM Model for Drought Prediction in Bikaner, Rajasthan2024National Conference on Population Dynamics, Development and Environment: Problems & ProspectsConference presentation at Aligarh Muslim University.
- AI-Powered Inversion and Big Data Scenario Analysis for River Management2024International Conference on Sustainable Urban Water Management in Fast Growing CitiesConference presentation at BITS Pilani.
- Benchmarking Machine Learning Models for Non-Stationary Hydro-Climatic ExtremesWorking paperWorking paper on hybrid and generalizable machine learning frameworks.
Interests
- Research InterestsClimate extremes, Drought monitoring, Hydro-climatic risk, Climate regionalization, Remote sensing, Water resources