Dr. Brijendra Pateriya, assumed office of Director Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), Ludhiana on 12th May, 2011. He is a multidisciplinary expert and his main interests are in applied research in natural sciences and Geospatial & ITES technological applications for a wide range of user communities. A versatile and seasoned professional having 28 years of experience, possessing a rich and unique combination of academia, industry and senior government administrative cum management skills. He has developed his professional foundation as avid university faculty, groomed as a vivid researcher from premier institution, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai. Later In the year 2000 he joined Geospatial Industry and earned the expertise as a leader to deliver high quality services and solutions for worldwide stakeholders for over a decade.

Dr. Pateriya has been conferred with National Geospatial Award for Excellence-2016 by Indian Society of Remote Sensing. He has been awarded ISCA, “Certificate of Merit” under Young Scientist program. He holds 2nd Rank of University Merit during master’s degree courses and other recognitions to his credits. Under his leadership PRSC too receives awards and recognition at national level.

He has a distinct vision of global thinking, futuristic approach in the new space age and Information era of young India, and an unmatched leadership from diversified professionalism to contribute in science and technology for the welfare of the, society and institution building. He has demonstrated the abilities by adopting new initiatives and contributing significantly in the all round development and growth of the organizations he worked. His major contribution is to formulate plans and programs on the technical innovations and financial soundness of the institutions.

He is well associated with many professional learned bodies. He is a Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Indian Water Resource Society (IWRS), and Indian society of Geo-matics (ISG). Currently he is holding positions of Chairman of Ludhiana Chapter of ISRS, and Chairman of Ludhiana Chapter of ISG.

Dr. Pateriya is acting as Chair/members of various national and state level committees and boards constituted by government in different ministries, departments and academic bodies He is an expert member of selection and promotion committees of many organizations in the country. He is also supervising PhD students of IITs and Universities as co-supervisor in area of Geospatial and Natural Sciences. He has over hundred research papers published in international and national peer reviewed journals. He also has almost same numbers of papers presented in international, national and regional conferences, symposia’s and workshops. He has delivered several invited, inaugural and key note lectures in many scientific events. He is also actively participated in imparting trainings in Geospatial domain at international, national and state level programs to students and professionals. He is an excellent organiser of events and activities at different levels for budding and experienced professionals.

Dr. Pateriya is a multifaceted largely experienced dynamic professional of high calibre and humble to serve the nation and society at large.