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Ram Ray (born February 13, 1968) is an American researcher, scientist, author, associate professor, and engineer known for his role in applying Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) and GIS technology in the most necessary places via research in collaboration with NASA and the USDA. Ray was a student of 3 unique universities. The first was Tribhuvan University, in Nepal. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering there. Next, he went to Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where he acquired his master's degree in Soil Science. Lastly, Dr. Ray completed his education at the University of New Hampshire, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.