Our People

Meet the talented researchers driving innovation in Air Quality Monitoring and Environmental Science at IIT Madras

Research Staff Post Doctoral Researchers 4 members
Dr. Lakshmi Pradeep Post Doc
Post Doctoral Researcher

Dr. Lakshmi Pradeep

Noise Pollution Characterization, Mapping, and Urban Noise Modelling.

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Dr. Nidhi Verma Post Doc
Post Doctoral Researcher

Dr. Nidhi Verma

Air Quality Analysis, Emission Inventory Development, and Dispersion Modeling (AERMOD, USEPA PMF).

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Dr. Saket Rajan Post Doc
Post Doctoral Researcher

Dr. Saket Rajan

Explainable AI–Based Predictive Modeling for Real-World Vehicular Emission and Health Risk Assessment.

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Dr. Saket Rajan Post Doc
Post Doctoral Researcher

Dr. Vishnu Sreejith

Atmospheric chemistry, air quality, biomonitoring, particulate matter and micropollutants characterization, and human exposure assessment using spectroscopic techniques.

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Doctoral Candidates Current PhD Students 6 members
Mr. Manjunath S P PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Mr. Manjunath S P

Urban Air Quality Management.

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Ms. Chaithra S PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Ms. Chaithra S

Air Pollution and Indoor Air Quality.

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Mr. Vairamuthu M PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Mr. Vairamuthu M

Emerging Contaminants, Risk Assessment, Microplastics, Water Treatment.

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Mr. Krishna Kumar PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Mr. Krishna Kumar

Air Pollution.

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Ms. Priya Verma PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Ms. Priya Verma

Air Quality Management and Monitoring with focus on airborne pollens and air pollutants.

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Ms. Mamatha M PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Mr. Shankar

Optimisation of airflow parameters to reduce surgical site infections in hospital operating theatres.

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Ms. Mamatha M PhD Student
Ph.D. Student

Ms. Mamatha M

Investigation on personal exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution in rural areas.

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Where are they now? AQRL Alumni Graduates who shaped air quality research worldwide
2026
Dr. Aswin Giri J Alumni · 2026
🎓 PhD · 2024
Post Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Aswin Giri J

Air Pollution Hotspot Management using Image Processing and Machine Learning Techniques.

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Mr. Shoumick Mitra Alumni · 2026
🎓 PhD · 2026
Doctoral Graduate

Mr. Shoumick Mitra

Ambient & Indoor Air Quality, Personal Exposure Monitoring, Environmental Geochemistry & Toxicology, Health Risk Assessments.

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2024
Dr. Gopika I Alumni · 2024
🎓 PhD · 2024
Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Gopika I

Indoor Air Pollution Characteristics, Health Impacts and Mitigation Options for Biomass Emissions from Rural Household Kitchens in India.

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Dr. Sruthi Jayaraj Alumni · 2024
🎓 PhD · 2024
Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Sruthi Jayaraj

Characterization, Modeling, and Management Techniques for the Reduction of Volatile Organic Compounds at Urban Fuel Stations.

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Dr. Diya M Alumni · 2024
🎓 PhD · 2024
Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Diya M

Characterization of Air Quality in Urban Hotspots at the Microscale and Identifying Feasible Solutions for its Management.

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Dr. Diya M Alumni · 2024
🎓 PhD · 2024
Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Savitha Ulavi

Management Options for Control of Secondary Air Pollutants at Local and Regional Environment.

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2023
Dr. Diya M Alumni · 2023
🎓 PhD · 2023
Doctoral Graduate

Dr. Sudheer Kumar Kuppili

Characterization of Real-World Emissions of Cars in Heterogeneous Traffic in Delhi City and Dispersion Modelling for Traffic Emissions Control.

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2022
AP
🎓 PhD · 2022

Dr. Amit Passi

Design and Development of Air Purifier for Air Conditioned Rail Passenger Coaches.

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2021
DA
🎓 PhD · 2021

Mr. Dheeraj Alshetty V

Source Apportionment and Characterization of Re-Suspendable Dust on Urban Roads and Development of Mitigation Options.

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JA
🎓 PhD · 2021

Ms. Jayashree A

Thermal Performance Evaluation of Wall Radiant Cooling System Coupled with Mechanical Ventilation for Tropical Climatic Conditions.

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LM
🎓 PhD · 2021

Mr. Lekshmi Mohan V

Investigation of Indoor Air Quality Dynamics in Air-Conditioned Office Buildings and Emission Source Identification.

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2020
HC
🎓 PhD · 2020

Mr. Hrishikesh Chandra V

Urban Air Pollution Modelling using Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic Approach.

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2019
AE
🎓 PhD · 2019

Mr. Anju Elizebath Peter

Characterization of Air Emissions from the Open Burning of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Their Impacts on Air and Water Quality.

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RS
🎓 PhD · 2019

Ms. Ramya Selvaraj

Development of Monitoring System for Biogas using Broadband Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Technique.

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2018
JM
🎓 PhD · 2018

Ms. Jyothi S Menon

Personal Exposure to Air Pollution and Health Risks in a Tropical Urban Environment.

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SP
🎓 PhD · 2018

Ms. Smaranika Panda

Emission Estimation, Characterization and Dispersion Modelling of Air Pollutants at an Industrial Cluster.

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YD
🎓 PhD · 2018

Ms. Yaparla Deepthi

Assessment of Human Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution in Rural Areas of South India and Engineering Solutions to Mitigate Biomass Emissions.

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GS
🎓 PhD · 2018

Mr. Gangadhar Swamy

Characterisation of Urban Heat Island Effect and Modelling of Secondary Pollutant Formations at Urban Hotspots.

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2017
RJ
🎓 PhD · 2017

Mr. Rohit J

Measurement and Modelling of Real-Time Vehicular Exhaust Emissions under Heterogeneous Traffic.

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2016
LS
🎓 PhD · 2016

Mr. Leo Samuel, D.G.

Investigation on Cooling Tower Based Thermally Activated Building System for Human Comfort.

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2015
SG
🎓 PhD · 2015

Mr. Sunil Gulia

Urban Local Air Quality Management (ULAQM) Framework for NO₂ and PM₂.₅ using Hybrid Models.

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CV
🎓 PhD · 2015

Ms. Chithra V S

Indoor Air Quality Characteristics of an Urban School Building in Tropical Climate.

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2012
SM
🎓 PhD · 2012

Mr. Sri Muruganandam B

Characterization, Source Apportionment and Modelling of Heterogeneous Traffic Emitted Particulate Matter at an Urban Roadside.

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