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Dr. Saurabh Kelkar

Climate Researcher
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Dr. Saurabh Kelkar holds a PhD in Engineering, an MSc in Atmospheric Science, and a BSc in Physics. He is well-experienced in climate data analysis, meteorological instrumentation, scientific reporting and publication, and research-based projects and assessments.
  • Dr. Kelkar has keen attention to detail and a priority-based work ethic. He is well-experienced in programming and has the software skills required to handle large gridded datasets, statistical data analysis, and GIS analysis. He has authored and co-authored research articles in journals and proceedings, reviewed for a leading journal in Climate Risk, and presented at international conferences such as AGU, EGU, JpGU, and CORDEX.
  • Understanding the need for applied research for climate action, Dr. Kelkar is now a part of an interdisciplinary team as a Climate Researcher at the Centre for Resilience Studies of Watershed Organization Trust, an NGO and a premier institution dedicated to rural development of the villages in drought-prone regions.

Academic Qualification

University of Tsukuba
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (April 2020 - March 2024)

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences (July 2016 - June 2018)

Fergusson College
Bachelor of Science in Physics (June 2013 - June 2016) 

Research Interests

  • Applied Research for Climate Action
  • Model Assessments for Regional Climate Information
  • Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Health, and Energy
  • Climate and Wind Energy Assessment
  • Flood Risk and Flood Management
  • Re-insurance and Financial Risk
 

Awards/Scholarship

MEXT Monbukagakusho Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan 
April 2020 
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