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Project 1: QUISARC MoES, (2017-2022 )
QUantifying the Impact of South-Asian Aerosols on Arctic and Regional Climate
QUantifying the Impact of South-Asian Aerosols on Arctic and Regional Climate
It's a collaboration between Indian and Norwegian scientists. The main objective of QUISARC is to quantify regional and Arctic climate impacts of South Asian aerosol emissions, by updating present emission inventories and tracing the aerosol impacts.
Background
The QUISARC deliverables address burning questions at the forefront of current research in aerosol science and climate modelling and will deliver knowledge of high relevance to both the scientific community and policy processes. By facilitating collaboration between Indian and Norwegian scientists with expertise in emission inventories, observations, and global and regional modelling, QUISARC fills a gap where knowledge transfer and the development of bilateral competence are crucial. We study the impact of the deposition of aerosols on the Arctic Climate and its long-range spatial and temporal consequences on the global and regional atmosphere.
Project 2: MAPAN MoES, (2016-2024)
Modeling Atmospheric Pollution and Networking Program
Modeling Atmospheric Pollution and Networking Program
Our laboratory is among the few universities in India to have an Air Quality Monitoring System under the national program "MAPAN" of the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES).
Background
AQMS is a comprehensive approach for measuring ambient air pollution to standardize the pollution levels as per the National Air Quality Index as well as to address various social problems and environmental policies. This Air Quality Monitoring Station is capable of measuring the real-time concentration level of seven air pollutants such as NOx, O3, VOC, CO, PM10, PM2.5, CO2 and NMHC.
Project 3: QADIME ANRF, (2024 -2027)
Quantitative Assessment and Development of Inventory of Ammonia and Methane (GHGs) Emission over North-Eastern states of India
Quantitative Assessment and Development of Inventory of Ammonia and Methane (GHGs) Emission over North-Eastern states of India
This is an ANRF core Grant Project envisioned to quantify the emission burden of indirect GHGs like Ammonia and Methane over the highly sensitive North-Eastern States of India.
Background
Unlike big cities, Indo-Gangetic-Plain (IGP) and developed states, the North-Eastern (NE) states of India have not drawn much attention to GHGs/air pollution issues to date. The North Eastern Region (NER) comprises eight small States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, where the air pollution in the state capitals, under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) mission, 8 non-attainment cities belonging to the NER.
Impact
Under the Project, outcomes would develop and formalize a comprehensive GIS based gridded emission inventory of ammonia (NH3) and methane (CH4) over NER of India And to develop a state of art scientific dataset for policymakers and facilitate critical and sensitive surface input to air quality forecasting/Chemical Transport Models. The emission data developed for NE region could be used to sensitise the local public to understand the sources and their control strategy.
Project 4: PAIR, ANRF, (2025 -2030)
Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research
Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research
Assessment of Regional Climate Models Using High Resolution Emission Inventories for Non-Attainment Cities of India to Evaluate the Pollution-Induced Impacts on Regional Climate and Coastal Ecosystem
Assessment of Regional Climate Models Using High Resolution Emission Inventories for Non-Attainment Cities of India to Evaluate the Pollution-Induced Impacts on Regional Climate and Coastal Ecosystem
This is an ANRF Project envisioned to estimate the emission load of Particulates & GHGs over several Non-attainment cities across India and also to evaluate the impacts of air pollution on the Regional Climate and Coastal Ecosystem.
Background
Air pollution alters Earth’s radiation balance, influencing regional climate through complex aerosol interactions and chemical transformations that create significant uncertainties in climate models. These uncertainties hinder accurate simulation of land-ocean-atmosphere processes and their effects on ecosystems. To address this, the study develops high-resolution emission inventories for twelve Indian cities- Delhi (NCR), Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Amritsar, Jodhpur, Thane, Madurai, Hyderabad, Varanasi, and Dehradun. These inventories will be integrated with the WRF-CHEM model to evaluate air pollution impacts on regional climate and coastal systems, aiming to enhance model performance and guide sustainable clean air policies in developing regions like India.
Impact
The project outcome will strengthen air quality management in non-attainment cities by filling gaps in emission inventories, pollution dynamics, and climate interactions. Using high-resolution emission data and CTM modelling, it will refine mitigation strategies under NCAP. Integration with WRF-based Urban Heat Island and extreme weather modelling will guide climate-resilient urban planning. The study will also explore aerosol deposition effects on coastal water quality, supporting marine ecosystem management. Outcomes will be shared through publications, policy briefs, and stakeholder workshops to promote evidence-based green infrastructure, vegetation enhancement, and reflective surface optimization for sustainable urban environments at regional and national levels.
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