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Dr. Badapalli Pradeep Kumar

Dr. Badapalli Pradeep Kumar

Assistant Professor (Temporary)

Qualification

  • 2025: Post Graduate Certificate in Geoinformatics (PGCGI) from IGNOU, India, with 82.28%.
  • 2023: NPDF – National Postdoctoral Fellowship from ANRF.
  • 2023: Qualified TSSET and APSET in Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
  • 2022: Ph.D. in Geology from Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa.
  • 2017: Department of Science and Technology (DST) Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
  • 2015: M.Sc. - Geology, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, A.P., India, with 84.04%.
  • 2013: B.Sc. - Geology, Physics, Computer Science at Govt. Degree College, Anantapur, affiliated to Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur, with 72.22%.
  • 2010: Intermediate - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry at Vivekananda Jr. College, Anantapur, A.P., India, with 63.8%.
  • 2008: SSC – KCGHS Govt School, Kalyandurg, Anantapur, A.P., India, with 79.6%.

Specialization

  • Geo-Environmental and Geo-Hydrological Hazard Studies
  • Hydrogeological Modeling and Groundwater Assessment
  • Land Degradation, Desertification, and Drought Analysis
  • Landslide Vulnerability Assessment
  • Urban Growth and Land Use Assessment
  • Remote Sensing and GIS Applications
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Subsurface and Land Evaluation Studies

Research Areas

  • Land Degradation, Desertification, and Drought Monitoring
  • Hydrogeological Modeling and Groundwater Assessment
  • Water Resource Conservation and Sustainable Management
  • Environmental and Climate Change Modeling

Course Taught

  • Geoinformatics
  • Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Hydrology and Engineering Geology
  • Mineral Exploration and Mining

Teaching and Training Experience

  • Post-Ph.D.: Currently working as an Assistant Professor (T & C) in the Department of Geography & Geoinformatics, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Jantaluru, Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India, from 14 August 2026 to present.
  • Served as a Lecturer (C) in the Department of Geology, Government Degree College (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, from 01 December 2022 to 15 March 2024.
  • Pre-Ph.D.: Worked as a Lecturer (Faculty) in the Department of Geology, Government Degree College (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, from 16 July 2015 to 30 September 2017.
  • Research Experience: Two years of postdoctoral experience as a National Postdoctoral Fellow (NPDF) from 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 in CSIR – National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Publications (Selected only)

  • B. Pradeep Kumar., Nakkala, A. B., & Gugulothu, S. (2026). Integration of Geospatial Techniques and Artificial Neural Networks for Groundwater Potential Zonation in India. Nature – Scientific Reports. DOI:10.1038/s41598-025-31640-8. IF:4.8
  • Mohan, S., Lonavath, A. K., B. Pradeep Kumar., & Gugulothu, S. (2026). Temporal Assessment of Urban Air Pollution and Air Quality Index in Major Indian Metropolitan Cities (2020-2024). Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 106954. DOI:10.1016/j.jastp.2026.106954. IF:2.2
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., Nakkala, A. B., Kottala, R. K., PadmaSree. P., & Gugulothu, S. (2025). Aeolian sand migration induced land degradation and desertification hotspots identification in the semi-arid rain shadow regions of Anantapur, India. Nature – Scientific Reports. DOI:10.1038/s41598-025-31610-0. IF:4.8
  • Mamatha Ullengula, Ratnakar Dhakate, N Subba Rao, B. Pradeep Kumar, KV Suryabhagavan, Sakram Gugulothu, Nandita Mahanta (2026). Seasonal controls on groundwater irrigation quality in a semi-arid granitic watershed of Telangana, India: an integrated IWQI-GIS-multivariate approach. Nature – Scientific Reports. DOI:10.1038/s41598-026-46780-8. IF:4.8
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., Nakkala, A. B., & Gugulothu, S. (2025). Spatiotemporal assessment of hydrological degradation prone zones in the semi-arid Regions: A PCA-Based evaluation using spectral indices in the Tungabhadra River basin in Kurnool district of AP, India. Journal of Environmental Management, 392, 126820. DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126820. IF:9.2
  • B. Pradeep Kumar (2025). Integrating Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing and Advanced Drought Modeling to Assess Desertification Dynamics in Semi-Arid Andhra Pradesh, India: A Framework for Sustainable Land Management. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 101654. DOI:10.1016/j.rsase.2025.101654. IF:4.9
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, Nakkala, A. B., Kottala, R. B., Gugulothu, S., Hasher, F. F. B., Mishra, V. N., & Zhran, M. (2025). Landslide Susceptibility Level Mapping in Kozhikode, Kerala, Using Machine Learning-Based Random Forest, Remote Sensing, and GIS Techniques. Land, 14(7), 1453. DOI:10.3390/land14071453. IF:4.5
  • Pappaka, R. K., Nakkala, A. B., B. Pradeep Kumar*, Gugulothu, S., Anguluri, R., Hasher, F. F. B., & Zhran, M. (2025). Machine learning-driven groundwater potential zoning using geospatial analytics and random forest in the Pandameru river basin, South India. Sustainability, 17(9), 3851. DOI:10.3390/su17093851. IF:3.3
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., P. Padma Sree., G. Sakram., U. Mamatha., S. Shanthosh (2025). Advanced geospatial modeling and assessment of land degradation severity zones in India’s semi-arid regions. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 197(4), 453. DOI:10.1007/s10661-025-13875-0. IF:3.6
  • Shanthosh., Sakram Gugulothu., Anil Kumar Devara., Vrushab Mahesh., Prabhin Sukumaran., B. Pradeep Kumar, and Anand Kumar Pandey. (2025). Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Investigation to Uncover Fossil-Bearing Strata of Archaeological Significance in the Late Quaternary Pediplain Deposits of Motravulapadu, South India. Journal of the Geological Society of India, 101(5), 591-600. DOI:10.17491/jgsi/2025/174132. IF:1.2
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., G. Sakram., (2025). Geospatial and NDBI approaches for the Musi River basin morphometric studies in the metropolitan urban Cities of India. Advances in Space Research, 75(4), 3375-3396. DOI:10.1016/j.asr.2024.12.010. IF:3.2
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., G. Sakram., K. Raghu Babu., & Senthamizhselvan, S. (2024). Cutting-edge approaches for judging surface water dynamics in semi-arid environments: Integrating landsat 8 OLI/TIRS and HYDROSAM model. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 27, 101355. DOI:10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101355. IF:5.8
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., G. Sakram., & K. Raghu Babu (2024). Dynamic Land Degradation Assessment: Integrating Machine Learning with Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS for Enhanced Spectral, Terrain, and Land Cover Indices. Earth Systems and Environment, 1-21. DOI:10.1007/s41748-024-00442-9. IF:5.0
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., G. Sakram., K. Raghu Babu., & M. Prasad (2024). Geospatial Insights into Urban Growth and Land Cover Transformation in Anantapur City, India. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-24. DOI:10.1007/s10668-024-05180-6. IF:4.9
  • S. Sudharshan Reddy., V. Sunitha., & B. Pradeep Kumar. (2024). Land Use & Land Cover dynamics and its relationship with nitrate pollution in groundwater around inactive mine areas using geospatial techniques, SW part of Cuddapah Basin, Southern India. Chemosphere, 143322. DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143322. IF:8.1
  • B. Pradeep Kumar*, B. N. Anusha., K. Raghu Babu., & P. Padma Sree. (2023). Identification of climate change impact and thermal comfort zones in semi-arid regions of AP, India using LST and NDBI techniques. Journal of Cleaner Production, 137175. DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137175. IF:10.7
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., B. N. Anusha., G. Sakram. (2022). Geo environmental green growth towards sustainable development in semi-arid regions using physicochemical and geospatial approaches. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-24588-z. IF:5.19
  • B. N. Anusha, B. Pradeep Kumar*, K. Raghu Babu, M. Rajasekhar (2022). Delineation of groundwater potential zones using geospatial and MCDM approaches in urban areas of Anantapur District, AP, India. Urban Climate, 46, 101341. DOI:10.1016/j.uclim.2022.101341. IF:7.5
  • G. Veera Swamy., B. Pradeep Kumar & N. Bala Yerikala Reddy (2022). Evaluation of groundwater contamination for fluoride and nitrate in Nellore Urban Province, Southern India: a special emphasis on human health risk assessment (HHRA). Applied Water Science, 12(3), 1-9. DOI:10.1007/s13201-021-01537-8. IF:5.7
  • Hrishikesa Pasham., G. Sakram, B. Pradeep Kumar., Ratnakr Dhakate., & K. Raghu Babu. (2022). Geospatial approaches of TGSI and morphometric analysis in the Mahi River basin using Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS and SRTM-DEM. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-18. DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-24863-z. IF:5.19
  • K. Raghu Babu., B. Pradeep Kumar., Reddy, P., & Ramachandra, M. (2022). Delineation of host rocks of uranium in western part of YSR district, AP, India using geochemical and geospatial modeling approaches. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 8(2), 2095-2114. DOI:10.1007/s40808-021-01212-6. IF:3.0
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Raghu Babu., M. Rajasekhar & G. Veera Swamy (2022). An integrated approach for the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and desertification in semi-arid regions using physico-chemical and geospatial modeling techniques. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14. DOI:10.1007/s11356-022-23002-y. IF:5.19
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Raghu Babu., M. Rajasekhar., B. N. Anusha. (2022). Geo-environmental Monitoring and Assessment of Land Degradation and Desertification in the Semi-arid regions using Landsat 8 OLI / TIRS, LST, and NDVI approach. Environmental Challenges, 8(8), 100578. DOI:10.1016/j.envc.2022.100578.
  • B. N. Anusha., K. RaghuBabu., B. Pradeep Kumar*, P. Padma Sree., G. Veeraswamy, G., Ch. Swarnapriya, C. S., & M. Rajasekhar, (2022). Integrated studies for land suitability analpsis towards sustainable agricultural development in semi-arid regions of AP, India. Geosystems and Geo environment, 100131. DOI:10.1016/j.geogeo.2022.100131.
  • B. N. Anusha., K. Raghu Babu., B. Pradeep Kumar*, P. Ravi Kumar., M. Rajasekhar (2022). Geospatial approaches for monitoring and mapping of water resources in semi-arid regions of Southern India. Environmental Challenges, 8(8), 100569. DOI:10.1016/j.envc.2022.100569.
  • P. Ravi Kumar., S. Srinivasa Gowd., C. Krupavathi., & B. Pradeep Kumar. (2022). Groundwater quality assessment using Water Quality Index (WQI) in parts of Anantapur, A.P. (India). The Journal of Indian Geophysical Union, 26(2), 155-164.
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Rahu Babu., Sree, P. P., & Rajasekhar, M. (2022). Occurrence and structures of dolomites in North Eastern part of Anantapur district, and their use in engineering materials. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50, 1005-1010. DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.07.335
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Rahu Babu., Rajasekhar, M., Ramachandra, M., & C. Krupavathi, (2022). Modeling of comparative studies on surface micro morphology of Aeolian, River, Lake, and Beach sand samples using SEM and EDS/EDAX. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50, 655-660. DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.049
  • G. Veera Swamy., B. Pradeep Kumar (2022). Delineation of groundwater potential zones in semi-aridregion (Ananatapuram) using geospatial techniques. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50, 600-606. DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.239
  • U. Suresh., B. Pradeep Kumar., & G. Verra Swamy. (2022). Evaluation of groundwater chemistry and its impact on drinking, irrigation, and human health hazard risk assessment (HHRA) in Pincha river basin, semi-arid region of Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 1-7. DOI:10.1007/s42108-021-00170-0
  • Ramachandra, M., K. Raghu Babu., B. Pradeep Kumar., & M. Rajasekhar (2022). Deciphering groundwater potential zones using AHP and geospatial modelling approaches: a case study from YSR district, Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 1-11. DOI:10.1007/s42108-021-00169-7
  • G. Veera Swamy., B. Pradeep Kumar., M. Prasad (2021). Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh, Southern India, using multivariate statistical analysis. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14(19), 1-11. DOI:10.1007/s12517-021-08332-4. IF:2.1
  • G. Veera Swamy., B. Pradeep Kumar (2021). Evaluation of water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes and Fluoride Health Hazard Risk Assessment (HHRA) in parts of semi-arid regions in the south-eastern part of India. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 1-9. DOI:10.1007/s42108-021-00145-1.
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, K. Raghu Babu, M. Rajasekhar, M. Ramachandra (2021). Assessment and Modeling of Groundwater Potential Zones by using Geospatial and Decision-making approaches: A case study in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Hydrospatial Analysis, Vol.5 (1), pp. 34-44. DOI:10.21523/gcj3.2021050104
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Rahu Babu., Madiga, R., & Mesa, R. (2021). Land suitability analysis and water resources for agriculture in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh, South India using remote sensing and GIS techniques. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 1-16. DOI:10.1007/s42108-021-00151-3
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, K. Raghu Babu, P. Padma Sree, M. Rajasekhar, and M. Ramachandra. (2021). A New Approach for Environmental Modelling of LULC Changes in Semiarid Regions of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India Using Geospatial Techniques. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 20(2), 875–80. DOI:10.46488/NEPT.2021.v20i02.050
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Rahu Babu., M. Ramachandra., C. Krupavathi., Swamy, B. N., Sreenivasulu, Y., & Rajasekhar, M. (2020). Data on identification of desertified regions in Anantapur district, Southern India by NDVI approach using remote sensing and GIS. Data in Brief, 30, 105560. DOI:10.1016/j.dib.2020.105560. IF-1.9
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., K. Rahu Babu., Rajasekhar, M., & Ramachandra, M. (2020). Identification of land degradation hotspots in semiarid region of Anantapur district, Southern India, using geospatial modeling approaches. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 6(3), 1841-1852. DOI:10.1007/s40808-020-00794-x. IF:3.6
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, Raghu Babu K., Rajasekhar M., and Ramachandra M. (2020). Assessment of Aeolian Desertification Near Vedavathi River Cannel in Central Part of Andhra Pradesh: Remote Sensing Approach. Remote Sensing of Land, 3(1), 39–49. DOI:10.21523/gcj1.19030104.
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, K Raghu Babu, M Rajasekhar, and M Ramachandra. (2019). Assessment of Land Degradation and Desertification Due to Migration of Sand and Sand Dunes in Beluguppa Mandal of Anantapur District (AP, India), Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. Journal of Indian Geophysical Union, 23(2), 173–80.
  • M. Rajasekhar., G. Sudarsana Raju., M. Ramachandra., B. Pradeep Kumar. (2019). Accuracy assessment of land use/land cover classification in parts of Kadapa district (Andhra Pradesh, India), using remote sensing and GIS. The Journal of Indian Geophysical Union, 23(1), 356-366.
  • Rajasekhar, M., Raju, G. S., Raju, R. S., Ramachandra, M., & B. Pradeep Kumar. (2018). Data on comparative studies of lineaments extraction from ASTER DEM, SRTM, and Cartosat for Jilledubanderu River basin, Anantapur district, AP, India by using remote sensing and GIS. Data in Brief, 20, 1676-1682. DOI:10.1016/j.dib.2018.09.023. IF–1.9
  • B. Pradeep Kumar., Babu, K. R., Rajasekhar, M., & Ramachandra, M. (2019). Assessment of land degradation and desertification due to migration of sand and sand dunes in Beluguppa Mandal of Anantapur district (AP, India), using remote sensing and GIS techniques. The Journal of Indian Geophysical Union, 23(2), 173-180.

Books Authored

  • B. Pradeep Kumar*, K. Raghu Babu, P. Padma Sree; “Aeolian Desertification – Disaster with Visual Impact in Semi-arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh, South India” published in SPRINGER Advances in Geographical and Environmental Science. DOI:10.1007/978-981-99-6729-2.
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, “Earth Science Careers: Journey into Professions” Published e-book by Kindle Edition - Amazon.
  • B. Pradeep Kumar, “Geology MCQs Made Easy: Beginner's Guide to Entrance Exams” Published e-book by Kindle Edition - Amazon.

Edited Books

  • V. Sunitha, B. Muralidhar Reddy, Y. Sudharsan Reddy, M. Prasad, B. Pradeep Kumar, E. Balaji (2025). Groundwater Resource Management Planning Strategies A Geospatial Approach: Volume 1. DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-88870-0.
  • V. Sunitha, B. Muralidhar Reddy, Y. Sudharsan Reddy, M. Prasad, B. Pradeep Kumar, E. Balaji (2025). Remote Sensing, GIS & Modelling for Water Resource Management Volume. DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-99497-5.

Book Chapters

  • Published 09 book chapters in national and international academic publications.

Projects

  • DST Project (2017–2022): Geo Environmental studies mapping and assessment of Desertification areas of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, South India an integrated approach using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques. (Completed)
  • ANRF Project (2023–2026): Climate Change Impacts on Land Degradation, and Mitigation Strategies in Semi-Arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh, India- A Geospatial Modeling Approach. (Completed)

Paper Presentations

  • Presented research papers at 07 international and 15 national seminars and conferences.
  • Participated in 06 workshops.
  • Participated in 30 national and international webinars on various academic and research themes.

Membership

  • Life Member of Indian Society of Remote Sensing, IIRS, Dehradun. L-5834
  • Life Member of The Indian Science Congress Association, India. L-39953
  • Life Member of Indian Geophysical Union, India. IGU003827
  • Life Member of International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong. MN-303243
  • Life Member of Indian Academic Researchers Association, India. L-884/2022
  • Member of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). L-19419

Journal Services

  • Editorial Board Member – Discover Applied Sciences (Springer)
  • Editorial Board Member – Discover Sustainability (Springer)
  • Editorial Board Member – Discover Geosciences (Springer)
  • Academic Editor - The Scientific World Journal (Hindawi-Wiley)
  • Associate Editor – PLOS ONE
  • Associate Editor – Science PG – Earth Sciences
  • Editorial Board – Journal of Image Processing and Intelligent Remote Sensing
  • Served as a reviewer for more than 45 national and international journals of repute.

Certificate and Special Training Courses

  • Completed 04 certificate courses offered by UC Davis and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) in Remote Sensing and GIS.
  • Completed 08 specialized training programmes conducted by reputed institutions, including the Geological Survey of India (GSI), CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR–NGRI), Skill India, and other recognized institutions.

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Emails

badapallipradeep@cuap.edu.in