Teacher Details

Pradeep Kumar Pallath

Department of Atmospheric and Space Sciences

ppk@unipune.ac.in

Research Areas : Cloud Physics, Atmospheric Electricity, Aerosols, Monsoon, Ice Nucleation


1)    Leena, P.P., Mise, D.J., Resmi, E.A., Anil Kumar, V., Chakravarty, K., Nirmin, K.S., Kumar, P.P., Patil, R.P., Pandithurai, G. (2024). A Statistical Study on Cloud Base Height Behavior and Cloud Types During Southwest Monsoon over a High-Altitude Site in Western Ghats, India. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 52, 203-217. ISSN(print/online): 0255-660X/0974-3006, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12524-024-01808-2
2)    Safai, P.D., Sahai, A. K., Karipot, A., Bhat, G. S., Kumar, P.P.,....et.al (2023). CAIPEEX: Indian Cloud Seeding Scientific Experiment. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 104 (11), E2095–E2120. ISSN(print/online): 0003-0007/1520-0477, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0291.1
3)    Lawand, D., Bhakare, S., Fadnavis, S.S., Bhawar, R.L., PRC, R., Pallath, P.K., Lolli, S. (2022). Variability of Aerosols and Clouds Over North Indian and Myanmar During the COVID-19 Lockdown Period. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, 838778. ISSN(print/online): 2296-665X, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.838778
4)    Wagh, S., Singh, P., Ghude, S., Safai, P., Prabhakaran, T., Kumar, P. P. (2021). Study of ice nucleating particles in fog-haze weather at New Delhi, India: a case of polluted environment. Atmospheric Research, 259, 105693. ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2021.105693
5)    Patade, S., Kulkarni, G., Patade, S., Deshmukh, A., Pravin, D., Axisa, D., Fan, J., Pradeepkumar, P., Prabha, T.V. (2019). Role of liquid phase in the development of ice phase in monsoon clouds: Aircraft observations and numerical simulations. Atmospheric Research, 229, 157-174. ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2019.06.022
6)    Ranalkar, M.R., Pawar, S.D., Kumar, P.P. (2017). Characteristics of lightning activity in tropical cyclones developed over North Indian Ocean basin during 2010–2015. Atmospheric Research, 187, 16-32. ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2016.12.003
7)    Pawar, V.S., Domkawale, M.A., Pawar, S.D., Salvekar, P.S., Pradeep Kumar, P. (2017). Inter annual variability of tropospheric NO2 and tropospheric ozone over Maharashtra (India) : the role of lightning. Remote Sensing Letters, 8 (11), 1015-1024. ISSN(print/online): 2150-704X/2150-7058, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2150704X.2017.1346398
8)    Wagh, S.D., Nagare, B., More, S.D., Kumar, P.P. (2017). Multiyear observations of deposition-mode ice nucleating particles at two high-altitude stations in India. Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 34 (12), 1437-1446. ISSN(print/online): 0256-1530/1861-9533 , URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00376-017-7048-8
9)    Kolhe, A.R., Pawar, G.V., Varpe, S.R., Kumar, P.P., Devara, P.C., Aher, G.R. (2016). Multi-year analysis of aerosol properties retrieved from the Angstrom Parameters for Different Spectral Ranges over Pune. Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 16, 3266-3280. ISSN(print/online): 1680-8584/2071-1409, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2016.06.0268
10)    Patil, R., Kumar, P.P. (2016). WRF model sensitivity for simulating intense western disturbances over North West India. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2 (2), 82. ISSN(print/online): 2363-6203/2363-6211, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40808-016-0137-3
11)    Patade, S., Nagare, B., Wagh, S., Maheskumar, R.S., Prabha, T.V., Kumar, P.P. (2014). Deposition ice nuclei observations over the Indian region during CAIPEEX. Atmospheric Research, 149, 300-314. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2014.07.001
12)    Umamaheswari, A., P. Pradeep Kumar., Sukhtankar, R.K. (2014). Temporal change in the structural fabric during pre- and post-26 January 2001 Bhuj earthquake, using remote sensing data. Natural Hazards, 72 (2), 323-336. ISSN(print/online): 0921-030X/1573-0840, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11069-013-1009-z
13)    Wagholikar, N.K., Sinha Ray, K.C., Sen, P.N., P. Pradeep Kumar (2014). Trends in seasonal temperatures over the Indian region. Journal of Earth System Science, 123 (4), 673-687. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0253-4126/0973-774X, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12040-014-0433-0
14)    Puranik, S.S., Ray, K.S., Sen, P.N., Kumar, P.P. (2014). Impact of cross-equatorial meridional transport on the performance of the southwest monsoon over India. Current Science, 107 (6), 1006-1013 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0011-3891, URL/DOI: https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/107/06/1006.pdf
15)    Puranik, S.S., Ray, K.S., Sen, P.N., Kumar, P.P. (2013). An index for predicting the onset of monsoon over Kerala. Current Science, 105 (7), 954-961. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0011-3891, URL/DOI: http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/105/07/0954.pdf
16)    More, S., P. Pradeep Kumar, Pawan Gupta, P., P.C.S. Devara, Aher, G.R. (2013). Comparison of Aerosol Products Retrieved from Aeronet, Microtops and MODIS over a Tropical Urban City, Pune, India. . Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 15 (1), 107-121. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 1680-8584/2071-1409, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4209/aaqr.2012.04.0102
17)    Patil, R., Sinha Ray, K.C., Pradeep Kumar, P. (2013). Precipitation forecast over Northwest India associated with Western Disturbance using ensemble method with VARSHA Model. Vatavaran, 36 (2), 76-86. ISSN(print/online): 0970-3543.
18)    Prabha, T.V., Patade, S., Pandithurai, G., Khain, A., Axisa, D., Pradeep‐Kumar, P., Maheshkumar, R.S., Kulkarni, J.R., Goswami, B.N. (2012). Spectral width of premonsoon and monsoon clouds over Indo‐Gangetic valley. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 117 (20), D20205. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011JD016837
19)    Umamaheswari, A., Pradeep Kumar, P., Sukhtankar, R.K. (2011). Migration of seismicity in the North-Eastern part of India- A possible relation with the major structural elements. Gondwana Geological Magazine, 26 (1), 13-20. ISSN(print/online): 0970-261X.
  

Publications Before 2011


20)    Prakash, P.J., Kumar, P.P. (2010). Effect of sulfates and chlorides on electrification by a noninductive process applicable to stratiform clouds. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 115 (D2), D02206. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009JD012470
22)    Jish, P.P., Kumar, P (2009). Laboratory experiement on the effect of trace chemicals on charge transfer during ice-hail colliosion. Atmospheric Research, 93 (1-3), 655-663. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2008.10.033
23)    Abbatt, J.P.D., Broekhuizen, K., Kumar, P.P. (2005). Cloud condensation nucleus activity of internally mixed ammonium sulfate/organic acid aerosol particles. Atmospheric Environment, 39 (26), 4767-4778 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 1352-2310/1873-2844, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2005.04.029
24)    Broekhuizen, K., Kumar, P.P., Abbatt, J.P.D. (2004). Partially soluble organics as cloud condensation nuclei: Role of trace soluble and surface active species. Geophysical Research letters, 31 (1), 1-5. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0094-8276/1944-8007, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2003GL018203
26)    Broekhuizen, K.E., Thornberry, T., Kumar, P.P., Abbatt, J.P. (2004). Formation of cloud condensation nuclei by oxidative processing: Unsaturated fatty acids. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 109 (D24), 1-8. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2004JD005298
27)    Mandal, G., Kumar, P.P. (2004). Laboratory studies on the effect of external electric fields and discharges on charge transfer during ice-hail collision. Indian Journal of Physics, 78B (1), 39-45. ISSN(print/online): 0973-1458/0974-9845 .
28)    Mandal, G., Kumar, P.P. (2004). A laboratory study on the effect of sulfuric acid on charge transfer during ice-graupel collision. Indian Journal of Physics, 78 (6), 439-444. ISSN(print/online): 0973-1458/0974-9845 .
29)    Kumar, P.P., Borekhuizen, K., Abbatt, J.P.D. (2003). Organic acids as cloud condensation nuclei: Laboratory studies of highly soluble and insoluble species. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 3, 509-520 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 1680-7316/1680-7324, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acp-3-509-2003
30)    Mandal, G., Kumar, P.P. (2002). A laboratory study of ice nucleation due to electrical discharge. Atmospheric Research, 61 (2), 115-123 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0169-8095(01)00129-6
31)    Tavker, S., Kumar, P.P. (2000). Laser depolarization studies of simulated crystallized H2O/H2SO4 clouds. Atmospheric Research, 53 (4), 219-230 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0169-8095/1873-2895, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0169-8095(00)00036-3
32)    Tavker, S., Kumar, P., Carlon, H.R., Milham, M.E. (1997). Isosbestic point: An application for aerosol spectrometry. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 102 (D25), 30017-30022. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/97JD02078
33)    Amritkar, R.E., Kumar, P.P. (1995). Interpolation of missing data using nonlinear and chaotic system analysis. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 100 (D2), 3149-3154 . Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/94JD01531
34)    Kumar, P.P., Manohar, G.K., Kandalgaonkar, S.S. (1995). Global distribution of nitric oxide produced by lightning and its seasonal variation. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 100 (6), 11203-11208. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/95JD00546
35)    Kumar, P.P., Salvekar P.S. (1995). Studies on monthly variation of static stability parameter using harmonic analysis. International Journal of Climatology, 15 (11), 1283-1294 . ISSN(print/online): 0899-8418/1097-0088, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/joc.3370151108
36)    Kumar, P.P. (1992). Power Spectrum Analysis of sferics from Lightning. Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics, 21 (3), 149-152. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0367-8393, URL/DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/36081/1/IJRSP%2021%283%29%20149-152.pdf
37)    Kumar, P.P., Mukku, V.N.R. (1992). Model study of electric field growth in thunderstorms. Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics, 21 (4), 229-233. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0367-8393, URL/DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/36092/1/IJRSP%2021%284%29%20229-233.pdf
38)    Kumar, P.P. (1989). Aggregation of Ice Crystals. Weather, 44 (9), 382-387. ISSN(print/online): 0043-1656/1477-8696, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/j.1477-8696.1989.tb05023.x
39)    Kumar, P.P., Saunders, C.P.R. (1989). Charge transfer during single crystal interaction with a rimed target. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 94 (D11), 13099-13102. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 2169-8996, URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/JD094iD11p13099
40)    Kumar, P.P., Rai J. (1986). Electrostatic field measurement and the mechanism of intracloud discharge. Annales Geophysicae: Series B-Terrestrial and Planetary Physics, 4 (6), 609-611. ISSN(print/online): 0980-8760.
41)    Kumar, P.P., Rai, J. (1985). Design and fabrication of electric field sensors for the measurement of lightning parameters. Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics, 14, 68-72. ISSN(print/online): 0367-8393, URL/DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/36606/1/IJRSP%2014%282%263%29%2068-72.pdf
42)    Kumar, P.P., Rai, J. (1985). Measurement of electrostatic field changes due to lightning at Roorkee. Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics, 14, 55-60. ISSN(print/online): 0367-8393, URL/DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/36604/1/IJRSP%2014%282%263%29%2055-60.pdf
43)    Kumar, P.P., Rai, J. (1985). Electric field recovery and charge regeneration after lightning discharge. Annales Geophysicae, 3 (6), 761-766. Google Scholar Citations, ISSN(print/online): 0992-7689/1432-0576.