Openings [2 or more PhD openings]
Openings [2 or more PhD openings]
🌍 Shaping the Future of Climate Science @ IIT Bombay
We study these questions rigorously using a combination of:
☁️ General Circulation Models (GCMs),
☁️ Simple Analytical models
📊 Observational Datasets
🧠 AI/ML tools
🌀 Theory and Process-Level Understanding
I am looking for motivated, sincere, and scientifically curious students to join us as PhD researchers. This is not just about filling a position — it's about building a community of scholars who are passionate about unraveling how our planet works and how it is changing.
If you are someone who:
Has a solid grounding in climate physics, atmospheric/ocean dynamics, or numerical modeling
Is comfortable working in Linux-based environments
Has experience or interest in AI/ML in climate applications
Enjoys grappling with big, open questions in climate science
Wants to contribute meaningfully to both fundamental understanding and societal relevance of climate change
Then I encourage you to learn more about our group’s work here. And feel free to reach out if you see a potential fit.
Let’s build something enduring, impactful, and intellectually exciting together.
Postdocs: For those interested in intensive research projects—feel free to contact me directly.
Interns: Engaging short-term projects that offer hands-on experience in cutting-edge climate research.
This is an on-campus summer project for IIT Bombay students.
Position filled.
Professor: Prof. Angshuman Modak
Description:
This project aims to investigate the complex hysteresis of temperature and precipitation (hydrological cycle) responses to anthropogenic forcing, primarily due to changes in greenhouse gases (GHGs). Hysteresis refers to the asymmetric response of the climate system to increasing and decreasing GHG levels, resulting in differing effects on temperature and precipitation patterns. This indicates potential irreversibility that the Earth's climate system may not fully revert to its original state, either permanently or within a specific timeframe, even if atmospheric GHG levels are reduced. Understanding these responses is crucial for predicting future climate dynamics and informing effectiveness of the mitigation strategies such as the Carbon Dioxide Removal method. Insights gained from this study will also enhance our understanding of changes in regional climate patterns, which is vital for assessing impacts on water availability, food security, and resource management in a changing climate.