Research Focus
My research explores the complex interactions between urbanization and climate, with a particular focus on Indian cities. I investigate how urban expansion influences local temperature patterns and air pollution dynamics, contributing to phenomena such as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Urban Pollution Island (UPI) effects.
By integrating high-resolution satellite data, statistical analysis, and computational modeling, I analyze spatial and temporal variations in land surface temperature (LST), aerosol optical depth (AOD), and precipitation patterns. My work aims to quantify the impact of urbanization on regional climate trends and provide insights for sustainable urban planning and climate mitigation strategies.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, I seek to enhance our understanding of urban climate dynamics in the context of global climate change, supporting data-driven policy decisions for resilient and climate-adaptive cities.
Latest Publication
Transported dust modulates aerosol pollution domes over rapidly urbanizing Indian cities
Published in Communications Earth & Environment, 2025
This study highlights a dual pattern in pollution domes over rapidly growing Indian cities — dense domes over southern cities, while in the highly polluted north, cities often show “urban clean island” patterns with elevated pollution surrounding them. This contrasting trend points to invisible air barriers shaping air quality and calls for coordinated local and regional action.
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