Dr. Aman Arora

AI & Spatial Data Scientist | Marie Curie Fellow

Generative AI & LLMs | Geospatial Intelligence | Strategic Research Management

Marie Curie Fellow (2025) Ai2 Research Contributor Strategic Academic Network (India)
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Dr. Aman Arora

Dr. Aman Arora

Nantes, France

About Me

I am an AI & Spatial Data Scientist with over 16 years of experience bridging the gap between advanced computational algorithms and physical risk management. Currently a Marie Curie Co-fund Fellow (2025) and Researcher at Université Gustave Eiffel, I specialize in integrating Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Big Data to solve complex prediction challenges.

My technical expertise spans full-stack data science—from managing large-scale geospatial pipelines to developing ensemble ML models for flood forecasting. I am passionate about Open Science and developing robust risk products that inform policy and resilience planning.

Strategic Value: Beyond my technical research, I possess extensive institutional capital. During my 9-year tenure at the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB/ANRF)—India's premier funding agency—I managed national fellowship schemes and established a deep professional network across India's top institutions (IITs, NITs) and government bodies. I leverage this network to facilitate international partnerships and large-scale research initiatives.

I am currently contributing to cutting-edge AI research at the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) and actively mentoring scholars in Data Management and Machine Learning.

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4+
Major Int'l Awards
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20+
Peer-Reviewed Papers
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9 Yrs
Strategic Funding Mgmt
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Global
EU-India-US Experience

Professional Experience

AI Research Contributor (Freelance)

Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), USA (Remote)

Mar 2025 – Present

Contributing to the development of AI-assisted academic tools by leveraging domain expertise in computer science and research methodology.

  • Reviewing and refining model-generated literature review tables via interactive UI.
  • Providing structured feedback to improve the accuracy, clarity, and usability of Generative AI models.
  • Applying academic rigor to validate AI-synthesized research data.

Chargé de Recherche (Researcher)

GERS-LEE, Université Gustave Eiffel, France

Jul 2024 – Present

Leading research for the €5M ANR-funded MUFFINS Project, focusing on reducing forecast uncertainty through innovative data integration.

  • Developing computationally efficient forecasting approaches transferring information between meteo-hydrology-hydraulic scales.
  • Teaching & Mentoring: Delivering lectures and hands-on workshops to research scholars on Data Management pipelines, Machine Learning basics, and Python scripting.

Chargé de Recherche (Researcher)

UMRAE, Université Gustave Eiffel, France

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024

Designed spatial optimization models for emergency alert networks using distributed computing and open-source tools.

  • Optimized siren network coverage using NoiseModelling and OpenMOLE.
  • Selected 13 strategic siren locations (4 installed) using spatial algorithms.

Visiting Researcher (MOPGA Fellow)

GERS-LEE, Université Gustave Eiffel, France

Nov 2022 – Oct 2023

Awarded the Make Our Planet Green Again fellowship to develop high-resolution flood hazard maps for the Argens basin.

  • Integrated Machine Learning with LiDAR imagery and hydraulic methods for 5m resolution mapping.
  • Managed the full project lifecycle from grant writing to scientific reporting.

Scientist – Remote Sensing & GIS

Bihar Mausam Sewa Kendra, Patna, India

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022

Led a team monitoring meteorological data from over 8,000 automatic weather stations.

  • Managed Big Data pipelines for daily weather reporting and disaster preparedness.
  • Created data visualizations and reports for state stakeholders.

Senior Project Associate (Strategic Program Management)

Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB/ANRF), Govt. of India

Feb 2012 – Mar 2021

Managed national-level research funding schemes, establishing a vast network across India's premier institutions (IITs, NITs) and government bodies.

  • Strategic Networking: Managed national fellowship/grant schemes, establishing deep professional relationships with faculty and administration at premier Indian institutes (IITs, IISc, NITs).
  • Program Leadership: Designed and executed the 'Accelerate Vigyan' scheme, connecting thousands of STEM scholars.
  • Grant Administration: Oversaw the evaluation and funding lifecycle for major research proposals.

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Geography

Specialization: Geoinformatics & Applied AI

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India

2015 - 2020

Thesis: Monitoring the Flood Situation in Middle Ganga Plain (1980-2015) using Geostatistical Approach.

Focus: Integration of Statistical Learning and Spatial Analysis for Risk Prediction.

Masters in Remote Sensing and GIS

The Global Open University, Nagaland, India

2009 - 2011

Dissertation: Transportation Network Analysis using GIS: A Case study of South-West Delhi.

PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

2005 - 2008

Dissertation: Village Information System using Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System.

Technical Expertise

🤖 Advanced AI & Generative Models

Large Language Models (LLMs) Generative AI (GenAI) Deep Learning Neural Networks (ANN/CNN) Random Forest Support Vector Machines (SVM) Scikit-Learn

💻 Data Engineering & Analytics

Big Data Pipelines SQL (PostgreSQL) Data Mining Python (Pandas, NumPy) R (Shiny, ggplot2) Tableau (Visualization) Cloud Computing

🗺️ Spatial Data Science

Location Intelligence Spatial Optimization Network Analysis ArcGIS Pro Google Earth Engine (GEE) QGIS Risk Modeling

⚙️ Tools & Platforms

Git & GitHub PostGIS OpenMOLE FME (Data Integration) LaTeX Microsoft Office