Current Members
Doctoral Fellows

Diksha Haswani
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Tracing the Sources of Atmospheric Lead: Insights from PM2.5 Lead Isotopes measured over Central India.
Email: haswani19@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: I am engaged in understanding global spatio-temporal variability of Pb isotopes in atmospheric aerosols and attain new insights into its role as a important tracer in various source apportionment studies.Apart from that, I am also exploring optical properties of carbon fraction embedded in ambient aerosols.I am actively involved in sampling as well as analysis of elements in aerosol.
Keeping work aside, I am fond of travelling, cooking, reading novels, watching movies and listening to different genres of music.
Alma Mater: Scottish Church College,University of Calcutta(B.Sc. in Chemistry) ; University of Pune (M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences)
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Delwin Pullokaran
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Hybrid approaches to fine PM source apportionment across multiple locations in India: enhancing source resolution and identification.
Email: pullokaran20@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: I am interested in the source identification and apportionment of aerosol particles. Understanding the evolution of aerosols and their relationship with climate change. My hobbies include reading books, hiking, and football.
Alma Mater: St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), University of Mumbai (B.Sc. in Microbiology/Biochemistry); The Institute of Science, University of Mumbai (M.Sc. in Environmental Science).
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Pankaj Khatarkar
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Fine Particulate Matter Polar Organic Aerosols over central India -Characteristics, Behaviors and Sources.
Email: pankaj22@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: My research delves into the fascinating world of organic functional groups in the atmosphere where I explore their abundance, aging processes, and intricate interactions using advanced statistical models. I also investigate polar organic aerosols in ambient air, revealing their crucial roles in pollution, chemical transformations, and impacts on human health. Beyond the lab, I enjoy exploring new places, immersing myself in diverse cultures, and embracing the beauty of nature. Each journey deepens my passion for understanding how air quality shapes our world and strengthens my connection to the very air we breathe.
Alma Mater: Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (B.Sc. in Chemistry) , Dr. Hari Singh Gour Wishwavidyalaya (M.Sc. in Chemistry).
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Sayak Patra
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Estimating Aerosol Physicochemical Mixing State and Its Effects on Select Climate Variables over Central India: Field Measurements and Machine Learning.
Email: sayak23@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: My research interest mainly aims to investigate the aerosol chemical mixing state and its effects on radiative transfer and precipitation over central India. I use near-real-time field measurements, WRF-Chem model atmospheric output data product and machine learning techniques (PartMC and XGBoost algorithm) to estimate the aerosol chemical mixing state, past variability (2000 to 2020) of aerosol chemical mixing and its impact on climate change. Apart from that, I am an amateur astronomer. My hobbies include making telescopes, reading books (specially Sci-fi), playing football and Hindustani classical music (specially Tabla).
Alma Mater: Vivekananda College, University of Calcutta (B.Sc. in Physics); St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), University of Calcutta (M.Sc. in Physics).
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Ayush Shukla
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Chemical Characterization of Fly Ash and Biomass Ash and their impacts on Aerosol Acidity and Radiative Forcing: Implication to India's Changing Energy-Mix Scenarios.
Email: ayushs24@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: My research interest focuses on Chemical characterization of fly ash and biomass ash and their impacts on aerosol acidity and radiative forcing.
Alma Mater: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (B.Sc. in Physics), Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (M.Sc. in Physics).
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Kumari Seema
PhD Student
Thesis Title: Quantitative Analysis of PM2.5 Sources and Characteristics over Bhopal: Impacts of Regulatory Policies on Chemical Composition, Climate and Health outcomes.
Email: kumari24@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: My research focuses on atmospheric aerosols, with an emphasis on fine particulate matter. I am currently involved in studying PM2.5 - its sources, chemical characteristics, and impacts on climate and human health. I am particularly interested in source apportionment methodologies and the effects of policy regulations on air quality. Beyond my academic pursuits, I have a keen interest in all forms of art, whether fine or visual. I am also very intrigued by the different languages and diversity of cultures around the world.
Alma Mater: IIS (deemed to be) University (B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences); IIS (deemed to be) University (M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences).
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Dheeraj Das
MS-Thesis Student
Thesis Title: Investigating the Thermodynamic Properties of PM1 Aerosols in Asansol, West Bengal: Implications for Air Quality.
Email: dheerajk20@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: I am interested in Investigating the Thermodynamic Properties of PM1 Aerosols in Asansol, West Bengal: Implications for Air Quality.
Alma Mater: SBP Vidya Vihar, Katihar, Bihar, India (H.S.E.).
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Parvathi Pillai
MS-Thesis Student
Thesis Title: Cancer Risk Assessment of Oxy and Nitro Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Associated with PM2.5.
Email: parvathi20@iiserb.ac.in
Research Interests: I am interested in Investigating the Cancer Risk Assessment of Oxy and Nitro Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Associated with PM2.5.
Alma Mater: TKM Centenary Public School (CBSE) (H.S.E.).
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Project Technical Staff

Prakash Bhattacharjee
Project Lab Assistant
Project Title: “Clean Air Catalyst” funded by the World Resources Institute (WRI), United States of America.
Email: prakashb@iiserb.ac.in
Job Description: I am involved in source apportionment, development of emission inventory and carrying capacity determination for Indore city in Madhya Pradesh.

Shreyashi Nath
Project Lab Assistant
Project Title: “Clean Air Catalyst” funded by the World Resources Institute (WRI), United States of America.
Email: shreyashinath@iiserb.ac.in
Job Description: I am involved in source apportionment, development of emission inventory and carrying capacity determination for Indore city in Madhya Pradesh.
Alma Mater: New Alipore College, University of Calcutta (B.Sc. in Physics); St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), University of Calcutta (M.Sc. in Physics).
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Project Administrative Staff

Shivangi Gupta
Project Office Assistant
Project Title: “National Carbonaceous Aerosols Programme --- Carbonaceous Aerosol Emissions, Source Apportionment and Climate Impacts (NCAP-COALESCE)” funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
Email: gshivangi@iiserb.ac.in
Job Description: I am involved in budgeting and procurement, purchase accounts, maintaining a monthly running expenditure account, obtaining utilization certificate / statement of expenditure, coordinating with other institutes in accounts related matters.
Preparing email communication, minutes of meeting, report preparation and coordination with partner institutes and general administrative work.
Alma Mater: Barkatullah University, Bhopal
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