Independent experts nominated by country party
U.S. De
Title
Dr.
First name
U.S.
Last name
De
Gender
M
Nominating Country
Date of Nomination
Other Disciplines
Natural Resource Management
Ecology/Ecosystems
Atmospheric Sciences
Ecology/Ecosystems
Atmospheric Sciences
UN languages spoken
English
French
Job function
Additional Director General
Division
Meteorology (Research)
Telephone number
91 212 325877 (325928 Res)
Work experience
I have more than 25 years of experience in the Indian Meteorological Services dealing with research and technical matters. I have published more than 40 papers in the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences, which have been published in national and international journals. I attented CBS meetings in 1992 and 1994. I also attented the WMO Congress meeting in 1995 and EC meetings in 1996 and 1997. I am well versed with the international meteorological programmes including the World Climate Programme (WCP) and World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). I am also in charge of overall coordination of the education and training functions in the country, I had worked as head of the training activities in IMD. My duties included coordination with national/international bodies in matters relating to training. I had also assisted the development of HRD in universities and research institutions through my association in their advisory bodies._x000D_
Presently, working as the head of the offi
Presently, working as the head of the offi
Highest Academic achievement and qualification
Ph.D. Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University, 1973._x000D_
M.Sc. Geophysics, Banaras Hindu Universtiy, 1962._x000D_
B.Sc. Physics, Maths, Geology, Banaras Hindu University, 1960._x000D_
ISC Eng. Hindi, Phy., Chem., Maths, Banaras Hindu University, 1958.
M.Sc. Geophysics, Banaras Hindu Universtiy, 1962._x000D_
B.Sc. Physics, Maths, Geology, Banaras Hindu University, 1960._x000D_
ISC Eng. Hindi, Phy., Chem., Maths, Banaras Hindu University, 1958.
Number of Publications
40
Publication titles
1. "Dynamics of Orographic rainfall", IJMG, Vol. 29, N°1 & 2, pp. 335-348._x000D_
2. "The influence of Southern Hemispheric Equatorial Trough on Rainfall During Southwest Monsoon", Theoretical and applied Climatology, 1995, Vol. 52, N°3-4, pp. 177-1881._x000D_
3. "Low frequency oscillation in tropospheric winds during contrasting summer monsoon over India", Mausam Vol. 45, N°3, pp. 261-266._x000D_
4. "Optimizing water resources management through stochastic prediction for smaller areas", WMO Conference on Economic Benefits of Meteorological and Hydrological Services, 19-23 Sept. 1994, Geneva._x000D_
5. "Operational services for agricultural users in India", Technical Conference on Public Weather Service - Tenth meeting of the Commission on Basic Systems (WMO) Geneva, 2-13 Nov., 1992.
2. "The influence of Southern Hemispheric Equatorial Trough on Rainfall During Southwest Monsoon", Theoretical and applied Climatology, 1995, Vol. 52, N°3-4, pp. 177-1881._x000D_
3. "Low frequency oscillation in tropospheric winds during contrasting summer monsoon over India", Mausam Vol. 45, N°3, pp. 261-266._x000D_
4. "Optimizing water resources management through stochastic prediction for smaller areas", WMO Conference on Economic Benefits of Meteorological and Hydrological Services, 19-23 Sept. 1994, Geneva._x000D_
5. "Operational services for agricultural users in India", Technical Conference on Public Weather Service - Tenth meeting of the Commission on Basic Systems (WMO) Geneva, 2-13 Nov., 1992.
Other activities
1. Nominated Member of WMO Technical Commission on Basic System (CBS)._x000D_
2. WMO Rapporteur of the RA-II Working Group on Climate Impact Assessment._x000D_
3. Nominated by Government of India on the Commission of Climate (CCL)._x000D_
4. WMO/UNDP Consultant on Long and Medium Range Forecasting in Bangladesh during 1984._x000D_
5. Nominated by Govt. of India as a National Expert on WMO/GOS activities under the WWW Programme for the country.
2. WMO Rapporteur of the RA-II Working Group on Climate Impact Assessment._x000D_
3. Nominated by Government of India on the Commission of Climate (CCL)._x000D_
4. WMO/UNDP Consultant on Long and Medium Range Forecasting in Bangladesh during 1984._x000D_
5. Nominated by Govt. of India as a National Expert on WMO/GOS activities under the WWW Programme for the country.
Awards
1. Vice President of Indian Meteorological Society._x000D_
2. Member of Governing Council - IITM._x000D_
3. Paper setter and examiner/guide for 4 Indian Universities in M. Tech. Courses & at Post Graduate level.
2. Member of Governing Council - IITM._x000D_
3. Paper setter and examiner/guide for 4 Indian Universities in M. Tech. Courses & at Post Graduate level.
Organisation name
Office of the Additional Director General of Meteorology
Organisation street address
Ganeshkhind Road, PUNE-411
Organisation city
Shivajinagar
Organisation country
India