Dr. Rajeev Bhattarai
Overview
Education
- University Of Maine-University, Doctor of Philosophy, Forest Resources
- University Of Maine-University, Master of Science, Forest Resources
- Tribhuvan University, Bachelor of Science, Forestry
Research Interests
Remote sensing–based assessment of forest health and dynamics
Mapping and modeling leaf and canopy traits across scales
Modeling ecological processes using geospatial and remote sensing data
Forest disturbance detection to support management and conservation
Teaching Interests
Remote Sensing Applications FO-4453/6453
Spatial Techniques in Natural Resource Management FO-4313
Websites
Publications
| Year | Publications |
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| 2025 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P. 2025. Optimizing forest defoliation detection using remote sensing data: a multi–resolution approach using machine learning algorithms. Trees, Forests and People journal homepage: www.sciencedirect.com/journal/trees-forests-and- 22:15. Download |
| 2024 | Timalsina, S., Rahimzadeh, P., Das, P., Meireles, J., Bhattarai, R. 2024. Monitoring eastern white pine health by using field-measured foliar traits and hyperspectral data. Sensors 24(18):6129. |
| 2023 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P., Mech, A. 2023. Estimating nutritive, non-nutritive and defense foliar traits in spruce-fir stands using remote sensing and site data. Forest Ecology and Management 549:121461. |
| 2022 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P., Weiskittel, A., Homayouni, S., Gara, T., Hanavan, R. 2022. Estimating species-specific leaf area index and basal area using optical and SAR remote sensing data in Acadian mixed spruce-fir forests, USA. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 108:102727. |
| 2022 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P., Weiskittel, A. 2022. Multi-source mapping of forest susceptibility to spruce budworm defoliation based on stand age and composition across a complex landscape in Maine, USA. Canadian Journal of Remote Sensing 48:873-893. |
| 2021 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P., Weiskittel, A., Meneghini, A., Maclean, D. 2021. Spruce budworm tree host species distribution and abundance mapping using multi-temporal Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 172:28-40. |
| 2020 | Bhattarai, R., Rahimzadeh, P., Weiskittel, A., Maclean, D. 2020. Sentinel-2 based prediction of spruce budworm defoliation using red-edge spectral vegetation indices. Remote Sensing Letters 11:777-786. |
Extension Publications
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