Kanchan Prasad

Experienced analyst and sustainability professional
  • Chandler, AZ
  • June 2, 2018

6+ years’ experience in Sustainability, Data Analytics, Modeling, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Project Management
 Data analysis and Data visualizations
 Functional expertise: Environment, Air Quality, Sustainability, Urban study, Recycling, and Conservation.
 Stellar academic credentials: Academic Top Ranker, Technical Reviewer for an Elsevier Journal
 Proven team leadership, communication skills and strong work-ethic: Mentored students and interns on various projects
 Proficient in a variety of data analytics tools like Tableau, Alteryx, SPSS, MATLAB
 ~10 publications on applications of sustainability & forecasting techniques in notable journals across USA, Singapore, Asia, UAE etc.

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Education

PhD Environmental Science @ Birla Institute of Techology, Mesra
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

 Awarded Institute Fellowship for being the top performer at the National level entrance examination
 Selected as Young Scientist to attend international workshops and conferences under German-Indian collaboration program.
 Developed an air quality forecasting model and novel AQHI (air quality health index) for the region.

M.Sc Environment Science @ Institute of Environment Education & Research
Aug 2007 — May 2009

Undertook fieldwork with the Colonge University, Germany to analyze land-use changes as well as the changes in socio-economic development using mapping, quantitative analysis and qualitative social research
 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for active involvement in various environmental education programs
 Course work included conservation biology, forestry, urban planning, statistics etc.

B.Sc (Hons.) Botany @ University of Delhi
May 2004 — May 2007

Study of plant biology
Ranked among top 1%

Experience

Research Assistant @ Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Developed an air quality forecasting model and multipollutant air quality health index to estimate health impact of any region
 Utilized neuro-fuzzy techniques as a predictive analytical tool for more precise forecasting of regional air quality.
 Teaching assistant for 2 graduate courses

Project Assistant @ Parisar
Oct 2009 — Dec 2011

 Led a team of 5-7 members to develop the transportation network for Pune city using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It helped in identification of the various transportation layers and also analyzed the daily (O-D) data.
 Reporting directly to Director, Parisar responsible for driving multiple cross-functional teams (Survey team, GIS team, Finance team, Interns) for project success
 Analyzed walkability status in metros through a multitude of methods, ranging from survey designs to data analysis/data visualizations. Published report ‘Nowhere to walk’ which received lot of media cover and accolades.
 Developed a Cycle Track Assessment toolkit for analyzing the quantitative risk of the existing cycle track in the city.
 Assisted in development of sustainability educational content on promoting cycling in the city and non-motorized transportation
 Worked with various educational and multinational organizations for imparting advocacy towards sustainable transportation

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