MAFATLAL GAGALBHAI SCIENCE INSTITUTE

(Autonomous)

Affiliated to Gujrat University

Dr. A.M. Shukla

Associate professor
Head, Botany Department

Area of Expertise:

Primary Subject: Botany

Education:

Teaching Experience:

1) Alpana Shukla, Harsh Panchal, Mayank Mishra, P. R. Patel, H.S. Srivastava, Parul Patel, A.K.Shukla, 2014 : “Soil Moisture Estimation using Gravimetric Technique and FDR Probe Technique: A Comparative Analysis”, American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences, Issue 8, Vol. 1 (89-92)

2) Mayank D Mishra, Parul Patel, H S Srivastava, P R Patel, A Shukla, A K Shukla: “Absolute Radiometric Calibration of FRS-1 and MRS mode of RISAT-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data using Corner Reflectors”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS) [Vol-1, Issue-6, Nov.- 2014] ISSN: 2349-6495

3) Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma, Mihir Rambhia, Aloke K. Mathur, P. R.Patel & Alpana Shukla “Image quality characterization of fine resolution RISAT-1 data using impulse response function” , Geocarto International 34, no.6 (2019): 586-596

4) Dimpal Sanghavi, Richa Tiwari, Nandini Ray Chaudhary, Alpana Shukla & Ajai:
“Inventory and monitoring of coral reefs of UAE, Arabian Gulf, using remote sensing
techniques”, Indian Journal of marine Science.

5) Alpana Shukla and H.B.Chauhan, 2012: “Monitoring the Impact of Anthropogenic
activities on the coastal Ecosystems using Remote Sensing satellite data”; Life Sciences Leaflets, Vol.5 (47-52)

6) Shukla Alpana, Trivedi Kosha and Chauhan H.B.2007: “Mangrove mapping using Remote Sensing”; Adv.Bio.Sci.Vol.6 (1&2) (107-111)

7) Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, 2015: “Significance of Remotely sensed Evapotranspiration in plant life: A Review”, IEEE Digital Library, document number 7248138, INSPEC Accession number: 15439182

8) Alpana Shukla, Manish Thaker, S.S. Manjul and H.B. Chauhan,2014, “Statistical Analysis of spectral separability of Mangroves in visible and infrared region : A case study in Tada Talav village near Khambhat, Gujarat”. symposium proceedings of “Evolving paradigm to improve productivity from Dynamic Management and Value Addition for Plant Genetic Resources”

9) Alpana Shukla, H. B. Chauhan, “Habitat Alteration due to Anthropogenic Activity: A Case Study from UAE Coast using Resourcesat-1 Data”: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (January 2015 issue).

10) Alpana Shukla, Mihir Rambhia, Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma and P.R. Patel,
“Site suitability analysis for calibration of RISAT-1 SAR sensor using corner reflectors”:
Journal of Geomatics Vol 10 No. 2 October 2016

11) Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, “An Overview of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its
Applications in Various Disciplines”: Institute of Research Advances: International Journal of Applied Sciences, (December, 2016 issue).

12) Alpana Shukla: ‘Mapping/Monitoring of Grassland Using Multi Temporal
Remotely Sensed Data- A case study in Banni, District Kachchh’: abstracts of seminar on “Climate Change Scenario: Past, Present and Future.”

13) Alpana Shukla, H.B. Chauhan :2009; Abstracts of ‘Geomatics 2009’ National
Conference, Dehradun, 2009: “Monitoring the impact of anthropogenic activities on the
coastal ecosystem using remote sensing satellite data”; p-68

14) Mishra, P., & Shukla, A. (2024). Statistical approach towards watershed prioritization of Narmada River Basin. Journal of Geomatics, 18(2), 64–70. https://doi.org/10.58825/jog.2024.18.2.143

15) Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024) Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its Applications in Agriculture. Mukt shabd journal, 1183-1191
DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262216

16) Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024) Detection and Classification of the Plant Disease and Stress using Hyperspectral Image Analysis Techniques .1192-1198 DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262217<

  1. Alpana Shukla, Nandini Ray Chaudhary, Dimpal Sanghvi, Richa Tiwari, Pragnesh Vaishnav, Yatisha Vaishnav, Anjali Bahuguna, Ajai, Sushma Panigrahy: Mapping the Ecological condition of Coral Reefs of the World; Vol.II Middle Eastern Seas (Red Sea and Gulf of Aden)- SAC/EPSA/ BPSG/EHD/EOAM/CORAL REEFS/SR/01/2014
  2. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.D.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: Calibration of RISAT-1 Fine Resolution (FRS-1) Mode Data processed before implementation of DP software update version- 1.3.00, SAC/EPSA/ADVG/CVD/CAL- VAL/SR/07/2014
  3. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.D.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: Calibration of RISAT-1 MediumResolution (MRS-1) Mode Data processed before implementation of DP software update version- 1.3.00, SAC/EPSA/ADVG/CVD/CAL- VAL/SR/08/2014
  4. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: “RISAT-1 SAR Calibration- Part-1 Field campaign and Processing”,SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL-VAL/11/13
  5. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla:“RISAT-1 SARCalibration- Part-2Recent resultsusing Ahmedabad, Bhachau and Roorkee sites”,SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL-VAL/12/13
  6. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla and Ajai: “RISAT-1 SAR Calibration- Recent results”, SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL- VAL/09/12
  • ‘Distinguished Geospatial Educator ‘ award by CEPT University, Ahmedabad, 2020
  • President’s Appreciation Gold Medal by the Indian Society of Geomatics for exemplary work in spreading awareness of Geomatics in the society at Vishakhapatnam, 2013
  • First prize in Oral presentation at Gujarat University Sci-XL, State level seminar, 2018
  • First prize in article writing competition on Bonsai.

Sr. No
Title of Project
Funded by
Completed / in progress
Date of starting
Number of research students
1
Integrated Coastal Zone Management project
SAC-ISRO-
Rs. 30L
Completed
1-06-2013
One
2
Calibration of SAR sensor and Microwave Remote Sensing for soil moisture content
SAC-ISRO-
Rs.25.8L
Completed
1-06-2012
One
3
Energy Mass Exchange of above- ground vegetation using Remote Sensing
SAC-ISRO
Rs.11L
Completed
1-10-2015
One
4
Global Coral Reef Mapping
SAC-ISRO-
Rs. 50L
Completed
1-10-2008
Three
5
Development of Biodiversity Park and Green Trail as a Non-formal space of learning
UNEP through CEE
Rs. 25,000=00
Completed
1-10-2015
25
6
Integrated coastal zone management
SAC-ISRO-
Rs.13.7L
Completed
2014
One
7
EnergyMassExchangeofVegetation Systems
SAC-ISRO Rs.-5L
Completed
2015
One
8
To estimate and validate AGB of tropical forest using regression model. To map tropical forest biomass and carbon stocks in the study area. Quantify various levels of
SAC-ISRO under NISAR project of NASA-ISRO 13.8L
Inprogress
2017
One
9
Desertification& Land Degradation :Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessment & Combating Plants
SAC-ISRO 45.54L
Ongoing
2017
Two
10
Characterization of Crop Type, Biochemical Properties and Physiological Condition using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data
SAC-ISRO 16L under AVIRIS-NG projectofNASA-ISRO
Ongoing
2017
One
11
Consultancy work of 800 Plantand soil samples by SAC-ISRO
SAC-ISRO 8L Under AVIRIS-NG project of NASA
Ongoing
2017
---
12
Development of algorithms for carbon and nitrogen-based productivity in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and their role on biogeochemistry
SAC-ISRO 11.18L Under OCEANSAT 3 Program
Ongoing
2025
One

  • Alpana Shukla, Harsh Panchal, Mayank Mishra, P. R. Patel, H.S. Srivastava, Parul Patel, A.K.Shukla,2014:“Soil Moisture Estimation using Gravimetric Technique and FDR Probe Technique: A Comparative Analysis”, American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences, Issue 8, Vol. 1 (89-92)
  • Mayank D Mishra, Parul Patel, H S Srivastava, P R Patel, A Shukla, A K Shukla: “Absolute Radiometric Calibration of FRS-1and MRS mode ofRISAT-1 Synthetic ApertureRadar (SAR)datausingCornerReflectors”,InternationalJournalofAdvancedEngineering Research and Science (IJAERS) [Vol-1, Issue-6, Nov.- 2014] ISSN: 2349-6495
  • Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma, Mihir Rambhia, Aloke K.Mathur, P.R.Patel & Alpana Shukla “Image quality characterization of fine resolution RISAT-1 data using impulse response function” , Geocarto International 34, no.6 (2019): 586-596
  • DimpalSanghavi, Richa Tiwari, Nandini Ray Chaudhary, Alpana Shukla & Ajai: “Inventory and monitoring of coral reefs of UAE, Arabian Gulf, using remote sensing techniques”, Indian Journal of marine Science.
  • Alpana Shukla and H.B.Chauhan, 2012: “Monitoring the Impact of Anthropogenic activities on the coastal Ecosystems using Remote Sensing satellite data”; Life Sciences Leaflets, 5 (47-52)
  • Shukla Alpana,Trivedi Kosha and Chauhan H.B.2007:“Mangrove mapping using Remote Sensing”; Advances in BioSciences.6 (1&2) (107-111)
  • Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, 2015: “Significance of Remotely sensed Evapotranspiration in plant life: A Review”, IEEE Digital Library, document number 7248138, INSPEC Accession number: 15439182
  • Alpana Shukla, Manish Thaker, S.S. Manjul and H.B. Chauhan,2014, “Statistical Analysis of spectral separability of Mangroves in visible and infrared region : A case study in Tada Talav village near Khambhat, Gujarat”. Vidya Journal, Gujarat university
  • Alpana Shukla, H.B. Chauhan, “Habitat Alteration due to Anthropogenic Activity: A Case Study from UAE Coast using Resourcesat-1 Data”: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (January 2015 issue).
  • Alpana Shukla, Mihir Rambhia, Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma and P.R. Patel, “Site suitability analysis for calibration of RISAT-1 SAR sensor using corner reflectors”: Journal of Geomatics Vol 10 No. 2 October 2016
  • Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, “An Overview of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its Applications in Various Disciplines”: Institute of Research Advances: International Journal of Applied Sciences, (December, 2016 issue).
  • Mishra, P., & Shukla, A. (2024). Statistical approach towards watershed prioritization of Narmada River Basin. Journal of Geomatics18(2), 64–70. https://doi.org/10.58825/jog.2024.18.2.143
  • Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024)Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its Applications in Agriculture. Mukt shabd journal, 1183-1191, DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262216
  • Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024) Detection and Classification of the Plant Disease and Stress using Hyperspectral Image Analysis Techniques .1192-1198 DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262217
  • SAC 2012. “Coastal Zones of India 2012”,Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, India
  • Botany, Semester-I and Semester-III, Commissionarate of higher education, Govt. of Gujarat.
  • ‘Nisarg vandana”: A handbook of 75 cultivable trees, Alpana Shukla, 2022, Gujarat Institute of Architects and Civil Engineers

Teaching Experience:

1) Alpana Shukla, Harsh Panchal, Mayank Mishra, P. R. Patel, H.S. Srivastava, Parul Patel, A.K.Shukla, 2014 : “Soil Moisture Estimation using Gravimetric Technique and FDR Probe Technique: A Comparative Analysis”, American International Journal of Research in Formal, Applied & Natural Sciences, Issue 8, Vol. 1 (89-92)

2) Mayank D Mishra, Parul Patel, H S Srivastava, P R Patel, A Shukla, A K Shukla: “Absolute Radiometric Calibration of FRS-1 and MRS mode of RISAT-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data using Corner Reflectors”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS) [Vol-1, Issue-6, Nov.- 2014] ISSN: 2349-6495

3) Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma, Mihir Rambhia, Aloke K. Mathur, P. R.Patel & Alpana Shukla “Image quality characterization of fine resolution RISAT-1 data using impulse response function” , Geocarto International 34, no.6 (2019): 586-596

4) Dimpal Sanghavi, Richa Tiwari, Nandini Ray Chaudhary, Alpana Shukla & Ajai:
“Inventory and monitoring of coral reefs of UAE, Arabian Gulf, using remote sensing
techniques”, Indian Journal of marine Science.

5) Alpana Shukla and H.B.Chauhan, 2012: “Monitoring the Impact of Anthropogenic
activities on the coastal Ecosystems using Remote Sensing satellite data”; Life Sciences Leaflets, Vol.5 (47-52)

6) Shukla Alpana, Trivedi Kosha and Chauhan H.B.2007: “Mangrove mapping using Remote Sensing”; Adv.Bio.Sci.Vol.6 (1&2) (107-111)

7) Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, 2015: “Significance of Remotely sensed Evapotranspiration in plant life: A Review”, IEEE Digital Library, document number 7248138, INSPEC Accession number: 15439182

8) Alpana Shukla, Manish Thaker, S.S. Manjul and H.B. Chauhan,2014, “Statistical Analysis of spectral separability of Mangroves in visible and infrared region : A case study in Tada Talav village near Khambhat, Gujarat”. symposium proceedings of “Evolving paradigm to improve productivity from Dynamic Management and Value Addition for Plant Genetic Resources”

9) Alpana Shukla, H. B. Chauhan, “Habitat Alteration due to Anthropogenic Activity: A Case Study from UAE Coast using Resourcesat-1 Data”: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (January 2015 issue).

10) Alpana Shukla, Mihir Rambhia, Gautam Dadhich, Shweta Sharma and P.R. Patel,
“Site suitability analysis for calibration of RISAT-1 SAR sensor using corner reflectors”:
Journal of Geomatics Vol 10 No. 2 October 2016

11) Alpana Shukla, Rajsi Kot, “An Overview of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its
Applications in Various Disciplines”: Institute of Research Advances: International Journal of Applied Sciences, (December, 2016 issue).

12) Alpana Shukla: ‘Mapping/Monitoring of Grassland Using Multi Temporal
Remotely Sensed Data- A case study in Banni, District Kachchh’: abstracts of seminar on “Climate Change Scenario: Past, Present and Future.”

13) Alpana Shukla, H.B. Chauhan :2009; Abstracts of ‘Geomatics 2009’ National
Conference, Dehradun, 2009: “Monitoring the impact of anthropogenic activities on the
coastal ecosystem using remote sensing satellite data”; p-68

14) Mishra, P., & Shukla, A. (2024). Statistical approach towards watershed prioritization of Narmada River Basin. Journal of Geomatics, 18(2), 64–70. https://doi.org/10.58825/jog.2024.18.2.143

15) Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024) Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and its Applications in Agriculture. Mukt shabd journal, 1183-1191
DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262216

16) Rajsi Kot, Ikram Qureshi and Alpana Shukla.(2024) Detection and Classification of the Plant Disease and Stress using Hyperspectral Image Analysis Techniques .1192-1198 DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I11.0086781.262217<

  1. Alpana Shukla, Nandini Ray Chaudhary, Dimpal Sanghvi, Richa Tiwari, Pragnesh Vaishnav, Yatisha Vaishnav, Anjali Bahuguna, Ajai, Sushma Panigrahy: Mapping the Ecological condition of Coral Reefs of the World; Vol.II Middle Eastern Seas (Red Sea and Gulf of Aden)- SAC/EPSA/ BPSG/EHD/EOAM/CORAL REEFS/SR/01/2014
  2. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.D.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: Calibration of RISAT-1 Fine Resolution (FRS-1) Mode Data processed before implementation of DP software update version- 1.3.00, SAC/EPSA/ADVG/CVD/CAL- VAL/SR/07/2014
  3. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.D.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: Calibration of RISAT-1 MediumResolution (MRS-1) Mode Data processed before implementation of DP software update version- 1.3.00, SAC/EPSA/ADVG/CVD/CAL- VAL/SR/08/2014
  4. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla: “RISAT-1 SAR Calibration- Part-1 Field campaign and Processing”,SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL-VAL/11/13
  5. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla:“RISAT-1 SARCalibration- Part-2Recent resultsusing Ahmedabad, Bhachau and Roorkee sites”,SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL-VAL/12/13
  6. Parul Patel, H.S.Srivastava, M.Mishra, P.R.Patel, Alpana Shukla, R.P.Prajapati, A.K.Shukla and Ajai: “RISAT-1 SAR Calibration- Recent results”, SAC/EPSA/MPSG/CVD/CAL- VAL/09/12
  • ‘Distinguished Geospatial Educator ‘ award by CEPT University, Ahmedabad, 2020
  • President’s Appreciation Gold Medal by the Indian Society of Geomatics for exemplary work in spreading awareness of Geomatics in the society at Vishakhapatnam, 2013
  • First prize in Oral presentation at Gujarat University Sci-XL, State level seminar, 2018
  • First prize in article writing competition on Bonsai.

Sr. No
Title of Project
Funded by
Completed / in progress
Date of starting
Number of research students
1
Integrated Coastal Zone Management project
SAC-ISRO-
Rs. 30L
Completed
1-06-2013
One
2
Calibration of SAR sensor and Microwave Remote Sensing for soil moisture content
SAC-ISRO-
Rs.25.8L
Completed
1-06-2012
One
3
Energy Mass Exchange of above- ground vegetation using Remote Sensing
SAC-ISRO
Rs.11L
Completed
1-10-2015
One
4
Global Coral Reef Mapping
SAC-ISRO-
Rs. 50L
Completed
1-10-2008
Three
5
Development of Biodiversity Park and Green Trail as a Non-formal space of learning
UNEP through CEE
Rs. 25,000=00
Completed
1-10-2015
25
6
Integrated coastal zone management
SAC-ISRO-
Rs.13.7L
Completed
2014
One
7
EnergyMassExchangeofVegetation Systems
SAC-ISRO Rs.-5L
Completed
2015
One
8
To estimate and validate AGB of tropical forest using regression model. To map tropical forest biomass and carbon stocks in the study area. Quantify various levels of
SAC-ISRO under NISAR project of NASA-ISRO 13.8L
Inprogress
2017
One
9
Desertification& Land Degradation :Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessment & Combating Plants
SAC-ISRO 45.54L
Ongoing
2017
Two
10
Characterization of Crop Type, Biochemical Properties and Physiological Condition using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data
SAC-ISRO 16L under AVIRIS-NG projectofNASA-ISRO
Ongoing
2017
One
11
Consultancy work of 800 Plantand soil samples by SAC-ISRO
SAC-ISRO 8L Under AVIRIS-NG project of NASA
Ongoing
2017
---
12
Development of algorithms for carbon and nitrogen-based productivity in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and their role on biogeochemistry
SAC-ISRO 11.18L Under OCEANSAT 3 Program
Ongoing
2025
One

Sr. No
Name of the Staff
Department
Seminar/ symposium/ conferences
Title of seminar Conference
Organized By
International / National/State/ Regional
Title of the Paper/Poster
1
AMS
Botany
Symposium
National Symposium on “Recent advances in RS & GIS special Emphasis on Mountain Ecosystem
ISG, ISRS & SAC ISRO on 7-9th December,2016
National
Biochemical profile of embryonic and non-embryonic callus of Clerodendrum phlomidis L.
2
Botany
Conference
25th Gujarat Science Congress 26-27th February, 2011
Gujarat Council of Science City, Ahmedabad
State
In vitro production of primary and secondary metabolites of Bougainvillea spectabillis an important anti-diabetic plant
3
Botany
Symposium
National Symposium and 32nd Annual meeting of Plant Tissue Culture Association, 4-6th February,2011
M.N. Institute of Applied Sciences, Bikenar, Rajasthan
National
Micropropagation of Enicostemma littorale BlumeAnnual meeting of Plant Tissue Culture Association, 4-6th February, Bikaner, Rajasthan
4
Botany
Symposium
National Symposium13-15th October, 2011
Botany Department, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
National
Plantlet regeneration from leaf explant of Clerodendrumphlomidis via somatic embryogenesis
5
Botany
Conference
35th All India Botanical Conference and National Symposium on Role of Plants and Microbes for The Betterment of Mankind in the Changing Climate, 8-10 December, 2012
Department of Botany, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vardodara, Gujarat
National
Biochemistry and embryonic and non-embryonic callus of Enicostemma littorale Blume
6
Conference
27th Gujarat Science Congress, 24th February, 2013
Charotar University of Science and Technology and Gujarat Science Academy
State
7
Botany
Seminar
Biochemistry: A Science Beyond Compartmentalization
Department of Biochemistry, M. G. Science Institute
National
Biochemical changes during development of non-embryonic and embryonic callus of Tanernamontana coronaria L.
8
Botany
Seminar
Biological sciences and current day trends in teaching and research 17th September, 2016
Department of Biology, Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad
National
Attended
9
Botany
Seminar
Imparting Quality Education: The Role of Governance, Leadership and Management 8th November 2016
IQAC, M.G.Science Institute, Ahmedabad,
National
Attended
10
Botany
Seminar
Basics and Fundamentals of Plant Taxanomy and Identification of Plants 2nd February, 2017
Department of Botany, Shri C N P F Arts and D.N.Science College, Dabhoi
State level
Attended

  • SAC 2012. “Coastal Zones of India 2012”,Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, India
  • Botany, Semester-I and Semester-III, Commissionarate of higher education, Govt. of Gujarat.
  • ‘Nisarg vandana”: A handbook of 75 cultivable trees, Alpana Shukla, 2022, Gujarat Institute of Architects and Civil Engineers