My name is Pratikshya Regmi. I bring together the analytical precision of a geospatial scientist with the curiosity of a lifelong learner. Here’s what I bring to the table:

  • I fuse LiDAR and UAV data to solve real-world geospatial challenges
  • I build AI-powered geospatial tools (yes, including my own GIS chatbot!)
  • I’ve presented at international conferences and led workshops
  • I’m an FAA-certified drone pilot who’s just as comfortable in the field as I am in front of a whiteboard
  • I contribute to the SAFE-MCP framework to help make tool-using LLM systems more secure and reliable
  • I’m a PSI Hackathon contributor, building end-to-end AI/ML pipelines that combine historical crop yields with climate signals to identify failure events and deliver decision-ready insights

My Story

I’m a Ph.D. student at the Center for Geospatial Analytics, NC State University, where I focus on developing innovative methods to accurately model terrain by fusing LiDAR and UAS datasets. My work bridges high-resolution geospatial data with machine learning and open-source tools like GRASS GIS to support better decision-making for environmental and disaster resilience.

Before this, I completed my master’s in Geospatial Engineering from Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi. I believe in the power of open science, collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of geospatial thinkers. Whether I’m working on hydrological simulations or helping students understand spatial point patterns, I bring passion and precision to everything I do.

Want to learn more or collaborate on something exciting? Let’s connect.