Institute of Water Research

Professor Narendra N. Das is the Remote Sensing Lead at the Institute of Water Research (IWR). He is a leading researcher in Earth and environmental sciences, specializing in microwave remote sensing of soil moisture, hydrologic modeling, and agricultural water resource management. His work focuses on integrating satellite-based observations, including data from NASA’s SMAP, and NISAR missions, with physical and AI-driven models to enhance drought monitoring, irrigation optimization, and crop health assessment. Dr. Das has pioneered methods for high-resolution soil moisture retrieval and their applications in improving agricultural productivity and resilience. His research advances NASA’s and USDA’s missions in sustainable water use, climate adaptation, and food security through innovative, data-driven decision support systems.