Geospatial Lecture Series: Are our mountains changing: evolving cryosphere, mass movements, and cascading hazards #Talk 18th
The Geospatial Engineering Group, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with the IEEE GRSS Student Branch Chapter IIT Roorkee, is organizing the 18th talk under the Geospatial Lecture Series. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Anshuman Bhardwaj on the topic:
“Are our mountains changing: evolving cryosphere, mass movements, and cascading hazards”
The session will highlight the role of geospatial technologies and Earth observation in understanding changing mountain environments, cryospheric dynamics, and natural hazards under a changing climate.
Join us for an insightful interaction exploring emerging research and applications in remote sensing, hazard assessment, and Earth system science.
Venue: Aryabhatta Lecture Room, Geospatial Group, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee (Hybrid mode on MS Teams)
Date: 18th May, 2026 (Monday)
Time: 02:30 p.m.
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- Aryabhatta Lecture Room, Geospatial Group, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Roorkee
- Roorkee, Uttaranchal
- India 247667
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geospatial@ce.iitr.ac.in
- Co-sponsored by Geospatial Engineering group IIT Roorkee
- Starts 14 May 2026 06:30 PM UTC
- Ends 18 May 2026 09:00 AM UTC
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Dr. Anshuman Bhardwaj of University of Aberdeen
Are our mountains changing: evolving cryosphere, mass movements, and cascading hazards
This session will feature Dr. Anshuman Bhardwaj, who will deliver a talk titled “Are our mountains changing: evolving cryosphere, mass movements, and cascading hazards.” The lecture will explore the rapidly changing mountain environments influenced by cryospheric evolution, mass movements, and interconnected natural hazards under changing climatic conditions.
The session will highlight the role of geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and Earth observation in monitoring mountain dynamics, assessing hazard susceptibility, and understanding cascading impacts in fragile high-altitude regions. The talk will also provide insights into emerging challenges related to climate change, cryosphere variability, and disaster risk in mountainous terrains.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain:
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Understanding of cryosphere dynamics and changing mountain environments
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Insights into mass movements and cascading natural hazards in mountainous regions
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Knowledge of remote sensing and geospatial techniques for hazard assessment
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Exposure to Earth observation applications in climate and environmental monitoring
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Awareness of interdisciplinary research in geospatial science and disaster risk reduction
Target Audience
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Undergraduate and postgraduate students
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Research scholars and faculty members
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IEEE GRSS members
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Professionals and enthusiasts interested in geospatial science, cryosphere research, remote sensing, and hazard monitoring
Session Format
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Expert Lecture / Invited Talk
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Interactive Q&A and discussion session
Biography:
I am Head of Department (Planetary Sciences) and Senior Lecturer in Earth Observation and Planetary Sciences at the University of Aberdeen. I am also PGR Discipline Lead. My work sits at the intersection of climate science, geospatial innovation, and environmental risk, with a focus on understanding how environmental change translates into real-world hazards and societal impacts.
Over the past decade, I have developed an internationally recognised research profile spanning high-mountain hazards, Earth Observation, and planetary geomorphology. I have published more than 110 research articles and secured approximately £1.5–2 million in research funding as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. My work combines methodological innovation with applied impact, bridging fundamental science with real-world challenges such as climate resilience, water security, and geohazard mitigation.
In addition to my research, I am actively involved in international scientific communities through editorial boards, funding panels, and collaborative networks, contributing to the development of research agendas in Earth and environmental sciences.
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