भारतीय उष्णदेशीय मौसम विज्ञान संस्थान
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार का एक स्वायत्त संस्थान
An Autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India
Scientist Profile
Ms. MERCY VARGHESE
Designation
: Scientist E
Phone
: +91-(0)20-25904342
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:
Email ID
: mercy[dot]cat[at]tropmet[dot]res[dot]in
| Degree | University | Year | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. | National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal | 2012 | Construction Technology & Management |
| B.Tech | Kerala University | 2008 | Civil Engineering |
Aerosol Characterization
Cloud Condensation Nuclei over Rain shadow region of India
Droplet Nucleation
| Award Name | Awarded By | Awarded For | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE Scholarship | Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India | M.Tech | 2010-2012 |
| 0.1 Certificate | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | Topper in Informatic Practices | 2004 |
| Year | Designation | Institute |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-Present | Scientist E | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune |
| 2019-2022 | Scientist D | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune |
| 2014-2016 | Scientist C | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune |
| 2012-2013 | Trainee Scientist | Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune |
Research Highlight
Cloud and aerosol characteristics during dry and wet days of southwest monsoon over the rain shadow region of Western Ghats, India
Si-rich particles were the dominant species in aerosol samples collected during dry days when the shallow clouds with narrow drop size distribution were observed. A higher concentration of Na-rich particles was observed on wet days when the clouds were majorly multiple layers of stratus, which had broader cloud droplet spectra. Internally mixed carbonaceous and iron/cobalt-rich aerosols from local pollution sources were found on both wet and dry days suggesting boundary layer venting of aerosols. Large droplets were observed near the cloud base over the Western Ghats compared to those formed over the rain shadow region.
[Varghese M., ... et al, Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics, June 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s00703-021-00811-3, 1-18]