Dr. Mohan Murali Krishna Gorja

Atmospheric Scientist | Climate Modeler | Research Fellow
Pune, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Atmospheric Scientist and Climate Modeler with a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, specializing in tropical cyclone dynamics, heavy rainfall events, and climate modeling. Proven expertise in advanced atmospheric models and data analysis, demonstrated through 9 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to critical climate research initiatives. Seeking to leverage advanced research capabilities and technical skills to drive impactful scientific advancements in climate and weather prediction.

Work

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
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Project Scientist-II

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Leading advanced atmospheric research and climate modeling initiatives at IITM, focusing on high-impact weather phenomena and climate extremes.

Highlights

Conducting cutting-edge research in atmospheric sciences, contributing to 9 peer-reviewed publications on tropical cyclones and heavy rainfall events.

Developing and applying advanced climate models (WRF-ARW, WRF-CHEM, FLEXPART) for high-resolution simulations and predictive analysis.

Utilizing parallel computing on HPC and Linux environments for efficient processing of large climate datasets.

Analyzing complex climate data using MATLAB, Python, NCL, and GrADS to derive critical insights into atmospheric processes.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance understanding and prediction of regional climate change impacts.

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
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Project Intern (M. Tech.)

Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India

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Summary

Provided technical support for research projects, gaining practical experience in data analysis and scientific computing within an atomic research environment.

Highlights

Assisted senior researchers in data collection and preliminary analysis for atmospheric science projects.

Developed proficiency in scientific programming tools like MATLAB for data processing and visualization.

Contributed to research efforts by preparing reports and presentations on project findings.

Gained hands-on experience with Climate Data Operators (CDO) and Grid Analysis and Display System (GrADS).

Education

National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR)
Rourkela, Odisha, India

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Ph.D.

Atmospheric Sciences

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

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M. Tech

Atmospheric Sciences

Pragati Engineering College (JNTU Kakinada)
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

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B. Tech

Mechanical Engineering

Awards

International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme Grant

Awarded By

Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Awarded a financial grant under the International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme by SERB to attend the AOGS2024 21st Annual Meeting in South Korea.

CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship) Qualification

Awarded By

CSIR-UGC

Qualified the CSIR-UGC NET (Lectureship) Examination in December 2019 with a national rank of 92 in Earth Sciences, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge.

Publications

Unravelling the Indian Summer Monsoon Extreme Rainfall characteristics over Kerala and associated large-scale drivers.

Summary

Examined the characteristics of Indian Summer Monsoon extreme rainfall over Kerala and their associated large-scale drivers (Under Review).

Multi-scale atmospheric interactions and their role in modulating pre-monsoon tropical cyclone movement: a regional modeling approach.

Published by

Climate Dynamics

Summary

Explored the role of multi-scale atmospheric interactions in modulating pre-monsoon tropical cyclone movement using a regional modeling approach.

Impact of Easterly Waves during an Exceptional Heavy Rainfall Event over the Southeast Peninsular India Region: A Numerical Case Study of December 2023.

Published by

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth

Summary

Analyzed the impact of easterly waves on an exceptional heavy rainfall event over Southeast Peninsular India in December 2023 (Revision to be submitted).

Mechanism on the Epochal Shift in Translation Speed of Tropical Cyclones formed Over the Bay of Bengal region.

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Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Summary

Investigated the mechanism behind the epochal shift in translation speed of tropical cyclones formed over the Bay of Bengal region (Minor revision submitted).

Untangling the Role of Convective and Circulation features on Multi-Scales in Modulating Tracks of Tropical Cyclones Formed Over the Bay of Bengal.

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Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics

Summary

Investigated the multi-scale influence of convective and circulation features on tropical cyclone tracks in the Bay of Bengal.

Moisture sources for the genesis of tropical cyclones over the Bay of Bengal using the lagrangian FLEXPART model.

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Climate Dynamics

Summary

Identified and quantified moisture sources contributing to the genesis of tropical cyclones over the Bay of Bengal using the Lagrangian FLEXPART model.

Untangling the Contribution of Air Pollution in Extreme Rainfall Episode over the Indo-Gangetic Plains: A case study of August 2011.

Summary

Investigated the contribution of air pollution to an extreme rainfall episode over the Indo-Gangetic Plains in August 2011 (In preparation).

Sensitivity of cloud microphysics on the simulation of heavy rainfall in WRF-a case study for the 7–10 August 2019 event over Kerala, India.

Published by

Atmospheric Research

Summary

Investigated the impact of cloud microphysics parameterizations on WRF model simulations of heavy rainfall during the 7-10 August 2019 event over Kerala, India.

Analysis of Large-Scale Environmental Features during Maximum Intensity of Tropical Cyclones Using Reanalysis Data.

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Atmosphere

Summary

Analyzed large-scale environmental features influencing the maximum intensity of tropical cyclones using reanalysis data.

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

MATLAB, PYTHON, NCL (NCAR Command Language), GrADS (Grid Analysis and Display System), Climate Data Operators (CDO), Parallel Computing, HPC, Linux Scripting, Unix Environment.

Atmospheric Modeling

WRF-ARW (Weather Research and Forecasting model), WRF-CHEM, Lagrangian (FLEXPART) model, Numerical Simulation, Model Development.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Climate Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation.

Research & Experimentation

Scientific Writing, Peer Review, Climate Extremes Research, Tropical Cyclone Dynamics.

References

Prof. Naresh Krishna Vissa

Dept. of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, 769008, India. E-mail: vissanaresh@gmail.com / vissan@nitrkl.ac.in. Contact: 0661 - 246 2940 (office) / +91 7894459047

Dr. Yesubabu Viswanadhapalli (Sci. Engr. 'SF')

Weather and Climate Research Group, National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Gadanki, Tirupati, 517112, India. E-mail: yesubabu2006@gmail.com. Contact: +91-8585-272123 (office) / +91 9908274129

Prof. Bhishma Tyagi

Dept. of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha, 769008, India. E-mail: tyagib@nitrkl.ac.in. Contact: 0661 - 246 2934 (office) / +91 7894740421