Professional Journey

Work Experience

A track record of research excellence in atmospheric science, from project scientist roles to senior research fellowships at premier institutions.

6+
Years Experience
4
Research Roles
ISRO
NARL Associate
IITM
Project Scientist
Current

Project Scientist

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

Mar 2024 - Present
Pune, MH, India

Objective

Cloud fraction forecasting using machine learning techniques integrated into global models.

Data Collection

  • Atmospheric variables (temperature, divergence, geopotential)
  • Cloud parameters (cloud cover, liquid water content)
  • Historical Cloud fraction data

ML Workflow

  • Model: Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)
  • Output: Rainfall intensity (mm/h)
  • Hyperparameters: RESNET, SPC Search
Machine Learning CNN Python Cloud Forecasting
Completed

NCAP Project

National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, ISRO

July 2023 - Feb 2024
Tirupati, AP, India

Key Contributions

Emission Study

  • Vehicular Count & Typology
  • Emission Intensity Assessment

Data Science

  • Data Curation & Processing
  • Python Analysis & Visualization

Met Analysis

  • Location-Specific Analysis (4 districts)
  • Weather & Emission Correlation

Management

  • Workflow Supervision
  • Quality Deliverables
Python Data Analysis Air Quality Project Management
Completed

Senior Research Fellow

National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, ISRO

July 2020 - July 2023
Tirupati, AP, India

Key Contributions

Satellite Data

Extracted 3D/4D gridded data sets from satellite, weather stations, and re-analysis sources

Cloud Microphysics

Model developments for Weather Parameter Analysis for Cloud Microphysics

HITRAN Data

Curated HITRAN Molecular Data for radiation models

Radiative Transfer

Implemented Radiative Transfer Modeling and Advective Diffusion Solutions

Fortran MODTRAN ARTS HITRAN Radiative Transfer
Completed

Junior Research Fellow

National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, ISRO

July 2018 - July 2020
Tirupati, AP, India

Key Contributions

Radiational & Microphysics Schemes

Analyzed RRTMG, Morrison and other radiational and microphysics schemes for weather models

Methodology Development

Formulated methodology for evaluating radiational impact on microphysical processes

Numerical Techniques

Developed numerical techniques for solving radiative transfer and microphysics equations

RRTMG Morrison Numerical Methods Research

Technical Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive toolkit spanning programming, modeling, and data analysis for atmospheric research

Python

Machine Learning

Cloud Physics

Satellite Data

Radiative Transfer

HITRAN

Data Analysis

NWP Models