Assistant Professor Central University of Rajasthan India
Dr. Jai Prakash is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of atmospheric science, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Central University of Rajasthan, India. With extensive experience in air pollution, aerosol characterization, and environmental monitoring, he has worked at prestigious institutions worldwide, including IIT Delhi, the University of Gothenburg, and Washington University in St. Louis. His expertise lies in real-time air quality assessment, sensor-based pollution monitoring, and emission analysis.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Jai Prakash has a strong academic background with degrees in physics, environmental science, and engineering:
- B.Sc. (2003) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from CCSU, Meerut (64.96%)
- M.Sc. (2005) in Physics from CCSU, Meerut (68.11%)
- M.Tech. (2009) in Environmental Science & Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (76.5%)
- Ph.D. (2017) in Environmental Engineering from IIT Delhi, under the guidance of Prof. Gazala Habib. His research focused on emissions of aerosols and gases from on-road light-duty vehicles.
Experience 🌟
Dr. Jai Prakash has held several prestigious positions:
- Senior Project Scientist, IIT Delhi (2017)
- Resident Scientist, University of Gothenburg, Sweden & IIT Delhi (2017-2019)
- Visiting Research Scientist, Washington University in St. Louis, USA (2019-2021)
- Programme Manager, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi (2021-2022)
- Assistant Professor, Central University of Rajasthan (2022-Present)
Research Interests 📚
Dr. Prakash’s research revolves around:
- Atmospheric aerosols and air quality monitoring
- Emission characterization from vehicles and biomass combustion
- Machine learning applications in air pollution studies
- Low-cost sensor calibration and deployment
- Climate change impact on air pollution
Awards & Recognitions 🏆
Dr. Jai Prakash has received numerous awards and fellowships for his contributions:
- International Professional Travel Grant, AAAR, USA (2018)
- International Travel Grant, SERB, India (2018)
- National Postdoctoral Fellowship, SERB, India (2017)
- Best Poster Award, IACCME, Gurgaon (2015)
- Best Poster Award, AAAR, USA (2013)
- International Travel Grant, DST, India (2013)
Publications Top Notes: 📚
Dr. Prakash has published extensively in high-impact journals. Some notable publications include:
Assessment of Fine Aerosol in Two Different Climate Regions of India – Aerosol Science and Engineering (2025) [Cited by: TBD]
Real-Time Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter from Low-Cost Particle Sensors Using Machine Learning – Aerosol Science and Engineering (2024) [Cited by: TBD]
Assessing the Spatial Transferability of Calibration Models Across a Low-cost Sensors Network – Journal of Aerosol Science (2024) [Cited by: TBD]
Calibrating Low-Cost Sensors Using MERRA-2 Reconstructed PM2.5 Mass Concentration – Atmospheric Pollution Research (2024) [Cited by: TBD]
Neglected Atmospheric Microplastic Pollution in South Asia Reflects a Wider Failure – Ecological Informatics (2022) [Cited by: TBD]
PM Sensors as an Indicator of Overall Air Quality: Pre-COVID and COVID Periods – Atmospheric Pollution Research (2022) [Cited by: TBD]
Characterization of Propane Fueled Flames: A Significant Source of Brown Carbon – Atmosphere (2022) [Cited by: TBD]
A Global Perspective of the Current State of Heavy Metal Contamination in Road Dust – Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022) [Cited by: TBD]