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Zuhail Abdullah

gn0720@myamu.ac.in
+91 8178074996
Uttar Pradesh, India, IN

Summary

Interdisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of remote sensing, GIS, machine learning, and hydrological modeling.

Education

  • Remote Sensing and GIS Applications
    2023
    Aligarh Muslim University
    GPA: 7.4/10
  • Computer Applications
    2021
    Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
    GPA: 69%

Work Experience

  • Junior Research Fellow
    2026-04-01 -
    National Institute of Hydrology
    Working 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 Person
    2025-02-01 - 2026-03-31
    National Institute of Hydrology
    Developed 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 Engineer
    2023-08-01 - 2024-10-31
    Skitbit 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, Rajasthan
    2024
    National Conference on Population Dynamics, Development and Environment: Problems & Prospects
    Conference presentation at Aligarh Muslim University.
  • AI-Powered Inversion and Big Data Scenario Analysis for River Management
    2024
    International Conference on Sustainable Urban Water Management in Fast Growing Cities
    Conference presentation at BITS Pilani.
  • Benchmarking Machine Learning Models for Non-Stationary Hydro-Climatic Extremes
    Working paper
    Working paper on hybrid and generalizable machine learning frameworks.

Interests

  • Research Interests
    Climate extremes, Drought monitoring, Hydro-climatic risk, Climate regionalization, Remote sensing, Water resources