Global atmospheric circulation patterns — Global atmospheric circulation from NASA Worldview

Tropical storm over the Indian Ocean — Hurricane Darby (2016)

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Climate Dynamics Lab

Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT Delhi

Exploring the Atmosphere, Charting Modern Frontiers!

At the Climate Dynamics Lab, we study the dynamics of the Earth’s climate system, with a particular focus on the Indian summer monsoon, which shapes millions of lives across South Asia. Led by Prof. Sandeep Sukumaran at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT Delhi, our research integrates observations, climate models, and machine learning to investigate the ISM, low-pressure systems, dry air intrusions, and the physical processes and energetics driving changes across scales. By combining physics-based understanding with data-driven approaches, we aim to improve forecasts, detect extreme events, and develop tools that support disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Our work seeks to unravel the mechanisms behind monsoon behavior and broader climate patterns, providing insights into both regional and global climate systems in a changing planet.

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PhD Opportunity at Climate Dynamics Lab

We are inviting applications from motivated PhD aspirants with a valid CSIR/UGC Fellowship to join our research group. If you're passionate about atmospheric science and want to work on real-world challenges, get in touch or explore our work.

Prof. Sandeep Sukumaran

Associate Professor, CAS, IIT Delhi

Mittal Foundation Chair in Climate Sciences

Prof. Sandeep is an atmospheric scientist specializing in climate dynamics. He earned his PhD from IIT Kharagpur and held postdoctoral positions at IISc Bangalore, University of Oslo, and NYU Abu Dhabi.

Research Areas:

Climate dynamics
Climate change and monsoon variability
AI/ML applications in weather and climate

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Our Mission

Advancing understanding of tropical climate dynamics through cutting-edge research.

The Climate Dynamics Lab at IIT Delhi is dedicated to unraveling the complex mechanisms governing the Indian monsoon system and its response to climate change. We employ a multidisciplinary approach combining high-resolution climate modeling, observational data analysis, and machine learning techniques to address fundamental questions about monsoon variability, extreme weather events, and long-term climate trends. Our research aims to improve predictive understanding of the monsoon system and contribute to climate resilience in the region.