Dr. Khalid Omar research and teaching interests revolve around Geoinformatics, Glacier Dynamics and Glacial-geomorphology. His research interests include monitoring Himalayan Glaciers using state-of-the-art Earth observation data and ground observations under changing climate. He is currently working as Assistant Professor Deptt. of Geoinformatics, University of Kashmir and has expertise on glacial dynamics of Kashmir Himalayas employing remotely sensed data and extensive ground observations with special emphasis on glacier mass balance, glacier-geomorphology and velocity estimations.