Dr Rahul Tripathi is a Principal Scientist at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute specializing in digital agriculture, remote sensing, and climate-smart rice production systems. His research utilizes UAV-based multispectral imaging, satellite data, and machine learning to monitor soil and crop health, predict nitrogen content, and estimate soil organic carbon. Additionally, Dr Tripathi evaluates climate change impacts and adaptation strategies using crop modeling and multi-criteria assessments. His work focuses on natural resource management and precision farming technologies to enhance agricultural resilience and resource efficiency under changing climatic scenarios.