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) | Naik, M., Talmale, N., Shete, S., Ghadge, S., Mukim, S., Sonbawne, S.M., Pallath, P.K., Bhawar, R.L. (2026). Investigating raindrop size distribution and intensity patterns using disdrometer observations over Pune, India. Journal of Earth System Science,
135, 3.
ISSN(print/online): 0253-4126/0973-774X,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12040-025-02707-x
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| 2) | Tahashildar, K.K., Bhawar, R.L., Kumar, P.P. (2025). Ice Particle Formation in Clouds Subjected to Firing from a Prototype Hail Cannon: Laboratory Simulation Experiments. Current Science,
128 (8), 796-801.
ISSN(print/online): 0011-3891,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18520/cs/v128/i8/796-801
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| 3) | 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
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| 4) | Jadhav, A.V., Bhawar, R.L., Dumka, U.C., Rahul, P.R.C., Kumar, P.P (2024). Impacts of meteorological conditions on the plummeting surface-reaching solar radiation over a sub-tropical station – Pune, India. Energy for Sustainable Development,
80, 101444.
ISSN(print/online): 0973-0826/2352-4669,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2024.101444
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| 5) | Naik, M., Jadhav, A.V., Mukhim, S., Kumar, P.P., Bhawar, R.L. (2024). Cloud base height variability observed using a Laser-Based Ceilometer over a tropical station Pune, India. International Journal of Remote Sensing,
45 (22), 8441-8454.
ISSN(print/online): 0143-1161/1366-5901,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2024.2402003
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| 6) | Kumar, P.P., Pulakeshi, R., Wagh, S (2024). Laboratory studies on cloud electrification during ice crystal-graupel collisions: New parametrization scheme. Journal of Earth System Science,
133 (4), 226.
ISSN(print/online): 0253-4126/0973-774X,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12040-024-02417-w
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| 7) | 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
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| 8) | 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
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| 9) | 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
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| 10) | 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
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| 11) | 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
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| 12) | 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
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| 13) | 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
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| 14) | 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
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| 15) | 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
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| 16) | 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
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| 17) | 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
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| 18) | 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
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| 19) | 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
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| 20) | 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
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| 21) | 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
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| 22) | 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.
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| 23) | 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
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| 24) | 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.
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Publications Before 2011 |
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| 25) | 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
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| 26) | Prakash, J., Kumar, P.P. (2010). Laboratory experiments on the effect of organic acids and metals on the charge transfer during ice crystal – graupel collision under the conditions similar to stratiform clouds. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics,
10 (1), 245-280. Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 1680-7316/1680-7324,
URL/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acpd-10-245-2010
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| 27) | 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
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| 28) | 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
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| 29) | 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
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| 30) | Mohanty, M., Kumar, P.P. (2004). Electric field measurements of overhead thunderstorms at a tropical station using network of plate antennas. Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics,
33, 310-315 . Google Scholar Citations,
ISSN(print/online): 0367-8393,
URL/DOI: http://www.niscair.res.in/sciencecommunication/researchjournals/rejour/ijrsp/Fulltextsearch/2004/October%202004/IJRSP-vol%2033-October%202004-pp%20310-315.htm
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| 31) | 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
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| 32) | 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 .
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| 33) | 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 .
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| 34) | 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
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| 35) | 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
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| 36) | 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
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| 37) | 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
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| 38) | 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
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| 39) | 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
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| 40) | 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
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| 41) | 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
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| 42) | 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
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| 43) | 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
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| 44) | 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
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| 45) | 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.
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| 46) | 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
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| 47) | 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
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| 48) | 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.
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