Pioneering Work and Practical Application

• Dr. Arora was among the first to do pioneer work in extracting accurate land cover information from remote sensing data using Machine Learning techniques, particularly neuro-fuzzy classification and super-resolution mapping for mixed pixels. This is a fundamental contribution to the field.

• Developed and released a software for landslide hazard and risk assessment, which was also used for developing a model for landslide-safe route planning in the Himalayas. This has direct, life-saving applications. More Info

• Developed methods for snow cover extraction and depth estimation from remote sensing data that are used at an operational level by the Snow and Avalanche Establishment (SASE), a DRDO lab.

Academic Collaboration & Output

• Authored over 271 research papers, including 114 in peer-reviewed journals and 138 in conferences, and 19 book chapters. This volume of work demonstrates a prolific and sustained research career.

• The Google Scholar record shows over 9,200 citations, an h-index of 43, and an i-10 index of 86. These metrics are a strong indicator of the broad influence and high quality of the research.

• Supervised a significant number of graduate students, including 26 Ph.D. theses and 56 master’s theses. This shows a major contribution to the development of the next generation of researchers.

Applied Research and Industry Consultancy

• Executed 18 sponsored research projects with a total outlay of over INR 3.00 Crores.

• Completed 28 industrial consultancy projects with an outlay of over INR 6.00 Crores, including work for major organizations like Indian Railways on prestigious projects like the Rishikesh-Karna Prayag Railway Line. This demonstrates the direct, practical value of the research to industry and government.