Personal Information

Dr. Subrat Kumar Panda

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D. (IIT Delhi)

subrat.atmos@curaj.ac.in

9818450738

  • Regional Climate Change Modelling
  • Indian Summer Monsoon Dynamics and Variability
  • Modelling of Lightning and Thunderstorms
  • Weather and Climate Extremes
  • High Performance Computing
  • M.Sc. (1998), Sambalpur University,Odisha
  • Ph.D. (2011), Center for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT Delhi

Ph.D Scholar:

1. Mr. Unashish Mondal (2019phdats003@curaj.ac.in), "Modelling and Simulation of Extreme Severe Weather Events over   India with Weather Research Forecasting (WRF) Model".

Projest Staffs:

1. Mr. Unashish Mondal (Senior Research Fellow)

2. Mr. Anish Kumar (Project Associate-I)

3. Mr. Gitesh Wasson (Project Associate-I)

Ms. Sakia Shabnam Kader, Senior Lecturer (Physics), Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh was a Research Trainee under India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) programme of Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi during the period 28 June 2022 to 20 Dec 2022 (Six Months).

M.Sc. Project Students:

2020-2022

  1. Debasish Mohapatra:  Numerical Simulation of Thunderstorm Indices and Lightning over Odisha with WR-Elec Model

  2. Bijit Kumar Banerjee: Sensitivity Analysis on WRF Physical and Lightning Parameterization Schemes to Formulate Lightning Threats over 

       East and Central India

  3. Sreelekshmi S.:  Changes in the Characteristics of Lightning Climatology, Thunderstorms Indices over India and Horizontal Impact of Grid

      Resolution on Thunderstrom Simulation in Kerala using the WRF-ARW Model

2019-2021

     1. Sibham Sahu: Role of moisture transport and boundary layer processes : simulation of tropical cyclone CHAPALA using the WRF

          modeling system.

     2. Harithashree S.: Numerical simulation and sensitivity analysis of microphysics and cumulus parameterization schemes of cloudbursts over

         Uttrakhand using WRF modelling system

Students of M.Sc. Meteorology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh:  

     1. Kamrul Islam Karim: Numerical Assessment of Clear Air Turbulence in Upper Atmosphere.

     2. Shamsun Nahar: Sensitivity for Dust Simulation in Dhaka City Using WRF-Chem.

     3. Eshrat Jahan Mitu: Prediction of Heat wave Events in Bangladesh.

     4. Munmun Akhter: Study of WesternDisturbances and its associated Precipitation over Bangladesh.

     5. Sharmin Akter: Study of Arrival and Withdrawal of Southwest Summer Monsoon over Bangladesh and Their Impacts on Agriculture.

     6. Sheikh Zannatul Ferdous: Study the Circulation Pattern Responsible for Recurvature of Tropical Cyclones in Bay of Bengal using

          Numerical Weather Prediction Models.

2018-2020

     1. Ashish Ranjan: Climatological Study of Lightning over India and Simulation of Two Lightning Cases using WRF Model

     2. Saswat Dash: Sensitivity of Planetary Boundary Layer Schemes in Simulation of Heat Waves over Rajasthan in a Regional

         Climate Model Framework.

Students of M.Sc. Meteorology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh:

     1. Jannatul Ferdaus: A Study on Thunderstorm Forecasting Based on Atmospheric Instability Indices over Bangladesh Using WRF-ARW

         Model

     2. Md. Asraful Islam: Modeling of Lightning Events Using Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) derived Microphysical

          Parameters

     3. Rezoana Ritu: Study of Rainfall Induced Landslide in Bangladesh

     4. Sariya Mehrin: Simulation of Radiation Fog event by WRF Model and validation with METAR and Radiosonde Data

     5. Zereen Saba: Impacts of Radiance Data Assimilation on the Simulation of Extreme Hailstorm Events over Bangladesh Using WRF Model

2017-2019

     1. Ashish Shaji : Impact of Microphysics on Simulation of Series of Thunderstorm over Delhi in May 2018 using WRF Modelling Sysytem

     2. Athul C. P.: Numerical Simulation of Cloudburst Event over Munsiyari, Uttarakhand using WRF Model

     3. Jigisha Dhakar: Simulation of a Severe Winter Hailstorm Event over Delhi using Weather Research and Forecasting Model

     4. Midhun M.: Sensitivity Analysis of Parameterization Schemes in the Simulation of Winter FOG Events over Delhi using WRF Model

     5. Merlin Jestic: The Simulation of Heavy Rainfall Event over Kerala using WRF Model

     6. Chandni Chandran: Simulation of Clear Air Turbulance for Mitigation of Aviation Weather Hazard using Weather Research

         and Forecasting Model

     7. Rajni Prajapat (Dept. of Statistics): Analysis and Detection of Change Point on Daily Temperature data over four cities of Rajasthan:

        The role of Atmospheric-Oceanic Phenomena

Students of M.Sc. Meteorology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh:

      1. Javed Meanddad: Study on the Relationship Between Lightning Flash Rate and Cloud Microphysical Parameters Derived through WRF Model

      2. Khan MD Golan Rabbani: Study on Physical And Dynamical Properties of Pre-Monsoon Thunderstorm over Bangladesh Using WRF-ARW Model

      3. Saurav Dey Shuvo: A Study on the Application of Numerical Models for Analyzing Flash Flood Events in Bangladesh

      4. Syeda Sabrina Sultana: Simulation of Hailstorm Events during Pre-Monsoon Period over Bangladesh

      5. Tanzim Rahman Pariha: A Study on Tropical Cyclone Track and Intensity Forecasting Technique In The Bay of Bengal

      6. Umme Farzana Siddiqua Ela: Simulation of Interannual Variability of Summer Monsoon over Bangladesh using WRF model: The Role of El  

          Nino,Southern Oscillation & Indian Ocean Dipole

      7. Zannatul Ferdoushi: Simulation of Intraseasonal Variability of Summer Monsoon over Bangladesh Using WRF Modeling System

2016-2018

      1. Archana Tripathy:  Impact of Dust on Tropical Cyclone OCKHI: A case Study Simulated by WRF CHEM

       2. Pradeep Attri:  Estimation of Wind Power Potential of Rajasthan by WRF Model

       3. Ganesan M: Numerical Analysis of Synoptic Scale Features in the Development of Cloudburst using WRF V3.9.1

S. No. Authors Title of Article Journal/Conference Details Journal/Conference Publication Year
1

1. Investigation of Changes of Climate and its Extremes in Different Eco-Regions of India, Sponsored by University of Grant Commission-Start-Up (10.0 Lakhs)-Principal Investigator. (2018-2020)

2.  SERB School on “Numerical Modeling & Forecasting of Desert Storms and Cloudburst (NUMCLOUDS), Sponsored by SERB, DST, Govt. of India(16.30 lakhs)--Principal Invesigator, 2019-2020.

3. Integrated Atmospheric-Hydrological Modeling System to Assess the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in the Banas River Basin, Rajasthan, Sponsored by SERB-DST (23.82 Lakhs)--Co-Principal Investigator, PI-Dr. Devesh Sharma, 2020-2023.

4.  Understanding and Prediction of Hot Spots of Severe Thunderstorms and lightning over different regions of India, Sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India,(84.04 Lakhs),Principal Invesigator, 2021-2024.

5.  Generation of merged RADAR, Rain-gauge and Satellite Precipitation and Retrieval of Cloud Microphysical parameters using DWR and Numerical Model Products Sponsored by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India, ( Rs. 86.90 laks) Co-Principal Investigator, PI- Dr.Jayanti Pal, 2022-2025.

Attended

Faculty Development Program (FDP)/Induction Training Programe:

1. Four Weeks Induction Training Program for Faculty of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) Organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Central     University of Rajasthan, May 1 to 26, 2018

2. Workshop on UGC QUALITY MANDATE in HEIs, Organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Central University of Rajasthan, Sept. 9-10  2018.

3. Five Days Workshop on Teaching-Learning-Evaluation for Faculty Members of (HEIs), Organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Central University of Rajasthan, August 5-9, 2019.

4. Two-week Interdisciplinary Refresher Course on "Managing Online Classes & Co- creating MOOCS 23.0” (07 -21 FEBRUARY, 2023) organised by Teaching learning Centre, Ramanujan College , University of Delhi, under the Ministry of Education sponsored Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).

5. One Week Faculty Development Programme "AI in Education" (22 - 28 February, 2023)" organised by Teaching learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi, under the Ministry of Education sponsored Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT).

 

Organized

1.   One day Seminar on Career and Future Prospects in Atmospheric Science (CaFPAS-2017), March 25, 2017

2.   First International workshop on "Extreme Severe Storms and Disaster Mitigation Strategy (ESSDMS)”, 24-26 December 2018.

3.   SERB School on “Numerical Modeling & Forecasting of Desert Storms and Cloudburst (NUMCLOUDS), 11-23 February 2020.

4. Second International workshop on “Extreme Severe Storms and Disaster Mitigation Strategy (ESSDMS2)”, 27 to 29 February 2020.

5.  International  Workshop/ Brainstorming session on "Asian Precipitation Experiment (AsiaPEX) - South Asia (SA)", 1-2 March 2020.

6.    One Week Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Implementation of Vocational Education and Skill Development, 14-18 Dec 2020.