sinan@iccs.res.in

Dr. Sinan Nizar, earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, where his dissertation focused on " Satellite Based Top-Down Approach for Modelling Aerosol Source Strength and Its Application in Discerning Rainfall Trends". He holds an MTech. in Water Resources Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Agartala and a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from SAINTGITS College of Engineering (Mahatma Gandhi University), Kottayam.

Dr. Sinan's scholarly contributions include numerous publications in prestigious journals and presentations at various national and international symposia. His dedication to advancing climate change research and hydrology has earned him several accolades, including the Student Travel Grant from the American Geophysical Union to present at the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco and the Best Student Paper Award at the SPIE International Conference in Berlin.

Dr. Sinan’s primary research leverages earth observations to understand aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions, nowcasting extreme rainfall events, surface water hydrology, and assessing regional climate change. His broader portfolio also includes watershed hydrologic modelling, artificial neural networks in hydrological studies, and urban heat island analysis. Throughout his career, Dr. Sinan has undertaken significant projects from various national agencies including DST, SERB, and the Government of Kerala. He has made substantial contributions to policy development, evidenced by his pivotal role in developing the “Climate Statement for the State of Kerala” in collaboration with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Looking forward, Dr. Sinan aims to further his research impact by developing innovative solutions to climate-related challenges, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and resilient future.