Saransh is a PhD Scholar in NIAS. He is a Geographer by training. He completed his graduation and post-graduation from University of Delhi and Delhi School of Economics. Previously, he has worked as associate in the project titled ‘Social Impact Assessment of Kalpasar Dyke in Gulf of Khambhat ‘. He is interested in applications of Remote sensing and Geoinformatics in Impact Assessment Methodologies particularly in large scale projects. As a part of the project, he has developed an in-house digital and offline socio-economic data collection tool, undertook field survey over 90 days, performed analytics and co-authored multiple reports for development agencies. He has presented research papers in international conferences, three of which are in review currently and expecting to be published in near term. His academic interests range from modelling socio-physical phenomena, algorithmic design, Cartography, Statistical analysis among others.