Alexander Polonsky | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof Dr. Alexander Polonsky | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Scientific director of the institute, Institute of Natural-Technical Systems, Russia

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Short Biography

Alexander B. Polonsky, born on February 23, 1951, is a prominent oceanographer known for his expertise in physical oceanography and climate theory. He is the scientific director at the Institute of Natural and Technical Systems and has made significant contributions to the understanding of global and regional climate variability.

Education

Polonsky graduated with honors in 1973 from the Odessa Hydrometeorological Institute, specializing in oceanology. In 1991, he defended his doctoral dissertation in the same field, and in 1999, he was awarded the title of Professor in Oceanology.

Experience

From 1973 to 1976, Polonsky worked with the Hydrographic Service of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. He later joined the Marine Hydrophysical Institute. Over his career, he has been involved in multiple oceanographic projects and held positions such as Editor-in-Chief of scientific journals and expert for the IPCC (AR5).

Research Interests

Polonsky’s research focuses on global oceanic circulation, climate variability, and heat exchange in the ocean. He has made crucial contributions to understanding the mechanisms of long-term climate changes and regional processes like the variability in the Black Sea.

Awards

  • Elected as a Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (2009)
  • Elected as a Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (2016)

Publications Top Notes

Reasons for the Long-Term Variability of the Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in the Upper Layer of the Black Sea (2024), Doklady Earth Sciences,

Formation of Positive Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies in the Black Sea (2024), Russian Meteorology and Hydrology,

pH Changes in the Black Sea Surface Waters from 1956 to 2020 (2024), Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation,

Changes in the Nature of Temperature Anomalies of the Black Sea Surface during the Warming Period of the Late 20th–Early 21st Centuries (2023), Izvestiya – Atmospheric and Ocean Physics,

On the Mechanism of a Dramatic Drop of the Sea Surface Temperature in the Northwestern Black Sea and Off the Crimean Coast (2023), Russian Meteorology and Hydrology,

What is the Reason for the Multiyear Trends of Variability in the Benguela Upwelling? (2022), Izvestiya – Atmospheric and Ocean Physics,

Change of Internal Ocean Circulation Variations in Warming Climate (2022), Doklady Earth Sciences,

Babita Jangir | Oceanography and cyclones | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Babita Jangir | Oceanography and cyclones | Women Researcher Award

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.