Dr. Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award
Researcher At Uppsala University,Sweden
Dr. Rohan Kumar is an outstanding researcher whose expertise spans climate modeling, renewable energy, and environmental impact assessment. He has been instrumental in developing strategies for decarbonizing industries like shipping and is committed to advancing renewable energy systems for sustainable future solutions. His robust academic background, combined with hands-on experience in consultancy, underscores his capacity to make significant real-world contributions.
Profile
π Education
Rohan Kumar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester, where he focused on Offshore Wind Climatology and Energy Conversion. He was awarded the prestigious Overseas Research Scholarship by the Government of India for his doctoral studies. Prior to that, he earned a Masterβs degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Hydrology from TERI SAS, Delhi. His undergraduate studies were completed with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Sciences from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.
πΌ Experience
Rohan currently works as a researcher at Uppsala University, where he focuses on developing scenarios for shipping emission reductions, modeling emissions, and proposing high-resolution inventories for alternative fuels. He integrates emission data into climate models to assess impacts on the Baltic Sea region and has worked extensively on decarbonization strategies for the shipping industry.,Before his current role, Rohan served as a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University, where he worked on climate modeling using WRF-Chem to assess long-term impacts of shipping emissions. His earlier roles also include serving as an advisor and consultant for energy and environment projects at Sterling Agro Industries, where he led feasibility studies for solar and wind energy projects. He has also worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Manchester and as a lecturer at TERI SAS, Delhi.
Skills and Expertise:
Rohan Kumar has expertise in scientific research, including numerical and stochastic modeling, statistical and data analysis, and the application of artificial neural networks (ANN). He is proficient in using various modeling software such as WRF, Grads, LEAP, NEMO, ArcGIS, and several renewable energy tools including WAsP, OpenWind, and WindPro. Additionally, Rohan is skilled in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and R, and is well-versed in GIS-based applications.
π Awards and Honors
Rohan has been recognized for his academic excellence with several awards and fellowships. He was awarded the Overseas Research Scholarship for his PhD studies in renewable energy by the Government of India and received a Research Fellowship for foreign citizens from TUBITAK, Turkey. He also received a Conference Grant in 2017 from the Fluid Group at the University of Manchester.
π¬ Research Focus
Rohan Kumarβs research primarily focuses on the sustainable energy transition, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind energy, renewable energy systems, and emissions mitigation strategies. He employs advanced climate modeling techniques to study the impacts of shipping emissions on regional climates and works on the development of cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. His research also explores the environmental and economic feasibility of renewable energy projects and aims to reduce emissions in both maritime and land-based sectors.
πConclusion
Dr. Kumarβs research is of immense value to global sustainability goals, particularly in reducing emissions and advancing renewable energy systems. His interdisciplinary approach and impactful publications make him a frontrunner for the βBest Researcher Award.β With continued efforts in outreach and collaboration, he is poised to lead future innovations in climate and energy research.
Publication:
- Validation and diagnostic study of cloudburst events over the Himalayan region using IMDAA and ERA5
- Authors: Lohan, N., Routray, A., Kumar, R., Mahala, B.K., Kumar, S.
- Journal: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk
- Year: 2025
- Volume & Issue: 16(1), Article 2446589
- Citations: 0
- Type: Article, Open Access
- Toward a renewable future: Attaining 100% renewable electricity generation through sustainable transition
- Authors: Kumar, R., Asim, M., Kanwal, A., Jawad, M., Pervez, M.
- Journal: AIP Advances
- Year: 2024
- Volume & Issue: 14(8), Article 085032
- Citations: 0
- Type: Article, Open Access
- Transforming the transportation sector: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through electric vehicles (EVs) and exploring sustainable pathways
- Authors: Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Asim, M., Fouad, Y., Kalam, M.A.
- Journal: AIP Advances
- Year: 2024
- Volume & Issue: 14(3), Article 035320
- Citations: 5
- Type: Review, Open Access
- Perspectives on shipping emissions and their impacts on the surface ocean and lower atmosphere: An environmental-social-economic dimension
- Authors: Shi, Z., Endres, S., Rutgersson, A., Yang, M., Zhang, C.
- Journal: Elementa
- Year: 2023
- Volume & Issue: 11(1), Article 00052
- Citations: 4
- Type: Article, Open Access
- Techno-economic assessment of energy and environmental impact of waste-to-energy electricity generation
- Authors: Asim, M., Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Ahmad, A., Farooq, M.
- Journal: Energy Reports
- Year: 2023
- Volume & Issue: 9, pp. 1087β1097
- Citations: 3
- Type: Article, Open Access
- Large-scale offshore wind energy installation in northwest India: Assessment of wind resource using Weather Research and Forecasting and levelized cost of energy
- Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
- Journal: Wind Energy
- Year: 2021
- Volume & Issue: 24(2), pp. 174β192
- Citations: 36
- Type: Article
- Assessment of WRF prediction of velocity profile and turbulence intensity by comparison to field measurement
- Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
- Conference: Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 3
- Type: Conference Paper
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