Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal
G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development
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Dr. Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal is a leading environmental scientist whose research focuses on aerosol climatology, atmospheric chemistry, and the climatic impacts of particulate pollution in the Indian Himalayan Region. His most-cited work, "Aerosol Characteristics and Their Impact on the Himalayan Energy Budget" (2021, 17 citations), provides critical insights into the spatial variations of aerosol optical depth (AOD) between the Himalayan plains and alpine zones, revealing how increasing aerosol burdens disrupt the region's energy balance. This study underscores the urgent climate implications for one of the world's most sensitive ecosystems. Dr. Kuniyal’s broader contributions include advancing understanding of black carbon, dust, and organic aerosols, and their role in accelerating glacial melt and altering monsoon patterns. His research has been instrumental in shaping regional air quality policies and climate adaptation strategies. With a career dedicated to high-altitude atmospheric science, Dr. Kuniyal’s work continues to inform the global dialogue on aerosol-driven climate change in mountainous regions.
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- 1Aerosol Characteristics and Their Impact on the Himalayan Energy Budget17 citations · 2021