Dr. N. R. Patel, a senior scientist- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, has 25 years’ experience with space applications in the field of agriculture and allied sciences. He obtained his Master's degree in Agronomy and Ph. D. in Agrometeorology and has received recognition in the field of agriculture and agrometeorology including the National award Hari OM Ashram Prerit Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award for his contribution in the field of space applications to agrometeorology. He serves as council member/secretary/editor of professional scientific societies and is a Fellow of the Earth Science Foundation. An Associate Editor of the Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and Journal of Agrometeorology, he has more than 100 published papers in peer-reviewed International and National Journals. His specific research contribution is to promote space applications in the field of agrometeorology and provide new insights into regional monitoring, modeling, and assessment of Indian agro-ecosystems.