Smriti Shrestha
Focus Areas:
- Sustainability & Global Environmental Change
- Earth System Science
- Geospatial Analysis and Techniques
Country of Origin: Nepal
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Entered Program: Fall 2026
Expected Graduation: Spring 2030
Dissertation Topic: TBD
Research Statement: My research uses remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and machine learning to understand environmental and ecological change across space and time. I am particularly interested in satellite time-series analysis and spatial modeling of land use and land cover change, vegetation dynamics, water resources, and climate-driven landscape processes. My work aims to better understand interactions among climate, land, and water systems and their implications for natural and managed landscapes.
Adviser: Dr. Jane Southworth
Educational Background
- M.S. in Geography, Oklahoma State University, 2026
B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Kathmandu University, 2023