post-doctoral fellow, Agriculture Research Organisation, Israel
Dr. Babita Jangir is a postdoctoral researcher currently working at the Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Agriculture Research Organisation (ARO), Israel. Her research focuses on small-scale air-sea interactions in the Mediterranean Sea. She has collaborated internationally, including a Short-Term Scientific Mission in Italy. Dr. Jangir earned her Ph.D. from IIT Bhubaneswar, where she specialized in the role of Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential in cyclone intensification in the North Indian Ocean. With a solid academic and research background, she has experience at IIT Kharagpur, ISRO, and INCOIS.
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Strengths of the Award
Dr. Babita Jangir’s research portfolio showcases extensive experience in oceanography, climate dynamics, and remote sensing applications, with a specialized focus on tropical cyclones. Her postdoctoral work in Israel and collaboration in Italy underline her global engagement and contribution to crucial climate research. Her publication record is impressive, with contributions in reputable journals like Journal of Geophysical Research and Atmospheric Research. She has won awards for best paper and poster presentations and has been involved in significant conferences, indicating strong recognition within the academic community.
Areas for Improvement
While Dr. Jangir’s research output is commendable, expanding her collaborative network beyond current regions could further elevate her impact. Additionally, diversifying her research into broader climate change implications might enhance the interdisciplinary relevance of her work. Exploring applied solutions for societal climate challenges could strengthen her application.
Education 🎓
Dr. Jangir holds a Ph.D. in Satellite Oceanography & Air-Sea Interaction from IIT Bhubaneswar, an M.Tech in Earth System Science from IIT Kharagpur, and an M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Rajasthan. Her research has been supervised by esteemed scholars such as Dr. Debadatta Swain, Dr. A.N.V. Satyanarayana, and Dr. V.M. Chowdary.
Experience 👩🔬
Dr. Jangir has a wealth of research experience across prestigious institutions, including IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bhubaneswar, and the Regional Remote Sensing Centre-ISRO. She served as a Senior Research Fellow on a project funded by INCOIS, Hyderabad. She has also guided postgraduate students as a lab instructor in Remote Sensing and GIS at IIT Bhubaneswar.
Research Interests 🌊
Her research interests encompass tropical cyclones and air-sea interaction, physical oceanography, climate dynamics, remote sensing applications, numerical modeling, and climate extremes. She is proficient in software tools like Matlab, Python, ArcGIS, and high-performance computing.
Awards & Recognition 🏆
Dr. Jangir has received multiple awards, including the Best Paper Presentation Award at TROPMET 2016 and the Best Poster Presentation Award at TROPMET 2018. Her work has been recognized at both national and international conferences.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Jangir, B., A.N.V. Satyanarayana et al. (2016). Delineation of Spatio-Temporal changes of Shoreline and Geomorphological features of Odisha Coast of India using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques. Nat. Hazard, 82(3), 1437-1455. doi:10.1007/s11069-016-2252-x. Cited by: 50.
Jangir, B., S. K. Ghose, D. Swain (2020). Influence of Eddies and Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential on intensification changes of Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean. Adv. Space Res., 68(2), 773-786. doi:10.1016/j.asr.2020.01.011. Cited by: 30.
Jangir, B., D. Swain et al. (2019). Inter-comparison of Model, Satellite, and in situ Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential in the North Indian Ocean. Nat. Hazards, 102, 557-574.
Jangir, B., D. Swain et al. (2016). Relation between Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential and Cyclone Intensity in the North Indian Ocean. SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing. doi:10.1117/12.2228033.
Jangir, B., D. Swain (2019). Validation of Tropical Cyclone Heat Potential (TCHP) derived from satellite products over the North Indian Ocean. URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference. doi:10.23919/URSIAP-RASC.2019.8738449.
Conclusion
Dr. Jangir’s deep expertise in tropical cyclone research, combined with her active international collaborations and strong publication record, make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. With a focus on broadening her interdisciplinary impact, she would continue to be a leading figure in her field.