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Dr. Madhumi Mitra is a pioneering researcher at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), where she leads transformative work at the intersection of agricultural automation, smart farming, and coastal environmental monitoring. Her research centers on developing autonomous robotic platforms—including the AIRSPACES project (Autonomous Instrumented Robotic Sensory Platforms to Advance Creativity and Engage Students) and the FarmBot precision farming system—to address critical challenges in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem health. Dr. Mitra’s most cited work, “Mobile Robotic Platforms to Support Smart Farming Efforts at UMES” (11 citations), exemplifies her commitment to experiential learning and hands-on research, while her STRIDER project (Semi-Autonomous Tracking Robot) advances aquatic environmental data collection. She has also contributed foundational insights into coastal dynamics through her work on the BIOME project. Notably, Dr. Mitra’s efforts are supported by the Maryland Space Grant Consortium and USDA NIFA, and she has created a model for multidisciplinary STEM education at a minority-serving land-grant institution. With a career spanning over a decade, her innovative integration of robotics, agriculture, and environmental science continues to inspire students and advance precision farming and coastal research.