Dr. Tuhin Kumar Mandal’s research focuses on advancing the understanding of atmospheric and environmental science, with an emphasis on air quality, aerosol chemistry, and stratosphere-troposphere interactions. His work addresses critical environmental challenges in India, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan regions, and marine environments.
Aerosol Characterization and Source Apportionment: Investigating the chemical composition, morphology, and sources of particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) in urban, rural, and high-altitude settings, focusing on carbonaceous aerosols, trace metals, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Trace Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry: Examining the distribution, variability, and interactions of trace gases such as ammonia (NH3), ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) in urban and marine atmospheres.
Stratosphere-Troposphere Exchange: Studying the dynamics of chemical species, including ozone and water vapor, in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS), and their implications for climate and atmospheric processes.
Biomass Burning and Emission Inventories: Quantifying emissions from residential and agricultural biomass burning, a major source of air pollution in India, and assessing their environmental and health impacts.
Air Quality in Megacities and Remote Regions: Analyzing pollution patterns, seasonal variations, and long-range transport in Delhi, the Himalayan region, and marine environments like the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean.