Background
I am Asmit Roy Burman from West Bengal, India. My fascination with the natural and built environment led me to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Technology in Remote Sensing and GIS at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, a unit of ISRO. Specializing in Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Management, I gained hands-on experience with advanced datasets and disaster mitigation. I secured 32nd rank in a national-level exam in Geomatics Engineering and was awarded a fellowship for academic excellence. My master’s thesis focused on analyzing land subsidence in urban areas using InSAR technology. Additionally, I completed two internships and led student teams in organizing technical events, strengthening my research capabilities and deepening my interest in sustainable development and disaster resilience.
Motivation
I am thrilled to be part of the BRIDGITISE project, which offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research addressing the urgent need for cost-effective, sustainable bridge integrity management. My project, “SATELLITE – Integration of InSAR-derived and environmental measurements for anomaly detection,” aligns with my passion for enhancing the longevity and sustainability of existing structures. Growing up with my father in real estate development, I witnessed the evolving demands of the infrastructure business. Collaborating with esteemed researchers at Politecnico di Milano and KTH Royal Institute of Technology excites me, as does working with InSAR pioneers, TRE Altamira. Beyond the technical aspects, I’m eager to experience the rich cultural exchange between India and Italy, embracing the European way of life and learning from diverse perspectives. This opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture is as thrilling as the research itself. I look forward to advancing research and forging lasting connections across borders.