Divya Sardana | Atmospheric Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Divya Sardana | Atmospheric Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India India

Dr. Divya Sardana is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at IIT Roorkee with expertise in mathematical modeling and climate science, especially in climate variability, Arctic sea ice dynamics, and sea surface height projections. With a Ph.D. from NIT Delhi, her academic journey is marked by prestigious fellowships and impactful publications in high-impact SCI journals.  Her work emphasizes teleconnections, wave energy, and extreme weather analysis, making significant contributions to climate modeling using CMIP6 datasets. She has presented her findings at international conferences, including EGU and AGU, and is actively collaborating with global research institutes such as PIK, Germany.  Her interdisciplinary research and teaching experiences highlight her commitment to climate impact studies and mathematical climatology.

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🎓 Education

 Ph.D. in Mathematics from NIT Delhi (2019–2023) with a 10.0 CGPA, focused on CMIP6 model evaluation for sea surface height and climate variability. M.Sc. in Mathematics from Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi (2016–2018) with 67.7%.  B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics from Gargi College, University of Delhi (2013–2016) with 89.7%, laying the foundation of her analytical expertise.  Completed 12th from Lord Jesus Public School, Gurugram with 90.5%, specializing in PCM with Biology and English. Her strong academic record showcases her consistent excellence and dedication to mathematical applications in environmental sciences.

💼 Experience

Currently serving as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at IIT Roorkee (Apr 2024–present), Dr. Sardana previously worked as a Research Associate at IIT Roorkee (Jan–Mar 2024).  She was an Assistant Professor at K.R. Mangalam University (Jul–Dec 2023), where she taught mathematics to undergraduate and postgraduate students.  Her foundational research experience stems from her role as Doctoral Researcher and Teaching Assistant at NIT Delhi (Aug 2019–Jun 2023), engaging in teaching and advanced climate modeling. Her career path reflects a seamless blend of academic rigor, pedagogical engagement, and research leadership.

🏆 Awards and Honors

 Awarded the SSHN 2025 fellowship for a research visit to France, and ANRF international travel grant for EGU 2025, Vienna.  Received a grant under the CO-PREPARE project for research at PIK Potsdam, Germany (Nov–Dec 2024).  Secured AIR 463 in GATE-MATHEMATICS (2019), AIR 53 in UGC-NET-JRF (2019), and AIR 46 in UGC-NET (2018), demonstrating academic excellence. These honors highlight her global engagement and outstanding merit in national-level competitive exams, marking her as a rising climate researcher with international collaborations.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research revolves around the statistical analysis of climate parameters like sea level, wave height, precipitation, temperature, and extreme weather events.  She studies teleconnections (e.g., Arctic-ISMR link), Arctic sea ice melt, and monsoon dynamics using CMIP6 models.  Her analytical approaches include Regression Analysis, Composite Analysis, and Extreme Value Theory for predicting and evaluating climate variability.  Her studies aid in understanding future climate scenarios, especially under varying emission trajectories.  She’s also actively involved in research dissemination through journals like Climate Dynamics, Ocean Engineering, and IJOC.

 Conclusion

Dr. Divya Sardana exemplifies the qualities of a highly promising and dedicated woman researcher. Her deep commitment to climate research, excellent publication record, strong academic background, and growing international presence make her a highly deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With her continued focus and strategic enhancement of research leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration, she is poised to make enduring contributions to climate science and inspire future generations of women in STEM.

Publication

Title: CMIP6 model evaluation for mean and extreme precipitation over India
Year: 2024
Authors: P Kushwaha, VK Pandey, P Kumar, D Sardana
Citations: 14

Title: Influence of climate variability on wind‐sea and swell wave height extreme over the Indo‐Pacific Ocean
Year: 2022
Authors: P Kumar, D Sardana, S Kaur, R PG, Rajni, E Weller
Citations: 14

Title: Seasonal extreme rainfall variability over India and its association with surface air temperature
Year: 2022
Authors: D Sardana, P Kumar, E Weller, Rajni
Citations: 13

Title: Regional sea level changes in the Indian shelf sea and its association with SST anomalies
Year: 2021
Authors: P Kumar, D Sardana
Citations: 11

Title: The projected changes in extreme wave height indices over the Indian Ocean using COWCLIP2.0 datasets
Year: 2023
Authors: D Sardana, P Kumar, PK Bhaskaran, TMB Nair
Citations: 8

Title: Influence of climate variability on sea level rise and its teleconnection with sea surface temperature anomalies over the Indo‐Pacific Ocean
Year: 2022
Authors: P Kumar, D Sardana, E Weller, PK Bhaskaran
Citations: 6

Title: Influence of climate variability modes over wind-sea and swell generated wave energy
Year: 2024
Authors: D Sardana, P Kumar
Citations: 5

Title: CMIP6 model evaluation for sea surface height responses to ENSO
Year: 2024
Authors: D Sardana, P Kumar, Rajni
Citations: 4

Title: Extreme wave height response to climate modes and its association with tropical cyclones over the Indo-Pacific Ocean
Year: 2024
Authors: P Kumar, A Yadav, D Sardana, R Prasad
Citations: 3

Title: Projection of mean and extreme precipitation and air temperature over India: a CMIP6 analysis
Year: 2024
Authors: P Kushwaha, VK Pandey, P Kumar, D Sardana, A Yadav
Citations: 2

Title: CMIP6 Model Evaluation for Wind Speed Responses to IOD during Monsoon Season over the Indian Ocean
Year: 2024
Authors: R Prasad, P Kumar, A Yadav, A Singh, D Sardana, Y Hisaki
Citations: 2

Title: Evaluation and Projection of Arctic sea ice concentration under various emission scenarios using CMIP6 models
Year: 2025
Authors: D Sardana, S Kulkarni, A Agarwal

Title: Compounding Heatwaves and Extreme Precipitation in India Using Event Coincidence Analysis between 1951-2020
Year: 2024
Authors: S Saha, A Manoj J, D Sardana, A Agarwal

Title: Investigating CMIP6 Models for Arctic Sea Ice Dynamics and Predictive Links with Monsoon Precipitation
Year: Not available
Authors: D Sardana, A Agarwal

Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award

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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

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🎓 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 Master’s 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.

 

💼 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.

🏆 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.

🔬 Research Focus

Rohan Kumar’s 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.

🏆Conclusion 

Dr. Kumar’s 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 “Best Researcher Award.” 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. 1087–1097
    • 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. 174–192
    • 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

 

Rashed Ahmed | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

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Rashed Ahmed | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

Mr Rashed Ahmed, NSU Journal And Student Research, Bangladesh

Rashed Ahmed 🎓 is an undergraduate Pharmacy student at North South University, Bangladesh, with a CGPA of 3.04. Passionate about research 🧪, writing ✍️, and volunteering 🤝, he actively contributes to academia and community initiatives. Rashed serves as an Editorial Board Member for JEESc and the Journal of Angiotherapy 📚, while also co-editing Lipir Alo Web Magazine. His publications span pharmaceutical quality, educational reforms, and waste management 🌍. A dedicated Nutrition Club Ambassador and hotel reviewer, Rashed embraces leadership and creativity. His proactive spirit drives his engagement in conferences and collaborative research on urban flooding and sustainability.

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Education and Academic Excellence

Rashed Ahmed is a dedicated undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy at North South University, Bangladesh. With 185 completed credits and a current CGPA of 3.04, Rashed consistently demonstrates commitment to his studies and academic growth. His previous educational achievements include a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a GPA of 4.42 and a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with a GPA of 4.94, both reflecting his strong academic foundation in science.

Editorial and Leadership Roles

Rashed holds multiple editorial positions, including Associate Editor for the NSU Journal of Student Research and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Angiotherapy and the Journal of Energy and Environmental Science. His leadership extends to serving as a Nutrition Club Ambassador and as Chief Marshal of Volunteers during the launch of the book “50 Years of Bangladesh: A Tale of A Miracle.”

Extracurricular Involvement

Rashed Ahmed is a dynamic individual who thrives beyond academia 🌟. He actively participates in volunteering initiatives 🤝, showcasing his commitment to community service. As a passionate writer ✍️, he regularly contributes articles, expressing his insights and creativity. Rashed also enjoys engaging in sports like cricket 🏏 and chess ♟️, reflecting his strategic thinking and team spirit. His diverse interests not only enhance his holistic development but also foster strong interpersonal skills. This well-rounded approach to life makes Rashed a standout candidate for the award 🏆, demonstrating his dedication to personal growth and multifaceted excellence.

Internship

Rashed Ahmed gained valuable experience through multiple internships in the pharmaceutical field. He served as an In Plant Trainee at Renata PLC from 14th September to 28th September, honing his skills in industrial processes. He also worked as a Model Pharmacy Intern at NSU Model Pharmacy from 9th July to 23rd November, where he gained practical experience in a controlled pharmacy environment. Additionally, Rashed completed a Hospital Pharmacy Internship at AMZ Hospital Limited from 15th November to 15th December, applying his knowledge to clinical settings and improving patient care. 💊🏥💼📅

Research Focus

Rashed Ahmed’s research spans diverse fields, primarily focusing on urban environmental issues 🌍, educational reforms 📚, and pharmaceutical sciences 💊. His studies address urban flooding, drainage congestion, and water pollution in Chattogram, Bangladesh, highlighting the environmental challenges in metropolitan areas. Ahmed also explores higher education trends, ethical AI use, and digital learning 🧑‍🎓. Additionally, his work in pharmaceutical sciences examines immunoglobulins and medication optimization using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry 🧬. This multidisciplinary approach reflects his dedication to improving urban resilience, advancing educational policies, and enhancing healthcare practices for sustainable development and public well-being.

Publication Top Notes

Exploring ChatGPT Usage in Higher Education: Patterns, Perceptions, and Ethical Implications Among University Students

Drainage Congestion and Its Impacts on Urban Environment: An Impact Assessment on Chattogram Metropolitan City, Bangladesh

Evolution of Educational Reforms in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of National Education Commissions (1972–2009)

Immunoglobulins: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Applications in Immune Response

The Role of Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy( 2D NMR Spectroscopy )in Pharmaceutical Research: Applications, Advancements, and Future Directions