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Roxy Mathew Koll is a climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune[1][2]. His research focuses on climate change and extreme weather events in the Indo-Pacific region, with significant contributions to the understanding of Indian Ocean warming, monsoon dynamics, heatwaves, and tropical cyclones[1][3][4][5]. He was involved in writing the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate and the Sixth Assessment Report[6][7][8].
Early Life and Education
editKoll completed B.Sc. in physics from CMS College Kottayam[9], followed by an M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography from Cochin University of Science and Technology, India[10][11]. He completed his Ph.D. in Ocean and Atmospheric Dynamics from Hokkaido University, Japan, in 2007[10][12].
Career and Research
editSince 2010, Koll has worked as a scientist at IITM, Pune, where he has led various projects related to ocean observations, climate modeling and earth system research. He has held visiting scientist positions at NOAA, USA, and Hokkaido University, Japan[10][13].
Koll has made significant contributions to understanding the rapid warming of the Indian Ocean, and how this warming is driving changes in the monsoon, the marine ecosystem, and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events across the region[14][15]. Additionally, his work has shown that the expansion of the Indo-Pacific warm pool is altering global rainfall patterns by modulating the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which impacts weather systems across the tropics and beyond[16][17].
Koll's leadership extends to international panels, such as the United Nations World Climate Research Program’s CLIVAR Project. He was the co-chair of the CLIVAR Indian Ocean Region Panel during 2018 to 2023 and played a key role in redesigning the Indian Ocean Observing System to better understand and forecast the weather and climate for the nations surrounding the Indian Ocean[5][18][19]. He played a pivotal role in developing India's first Earth System Model and has been a Lead Author for the IPCC reports[1][6].
Awards and Honors
editIn August 2024, Roxy Mathew Koll was awarded the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, India's highest national award in science and technology, recognizing his outstanding contributions to climate science[1][2][20]. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awarded him the AGU Devendra Lal Medal in recognition of his outstanding research in Earth sciences in December 2022 and conferred him as an AGU Fellow[5][21][22]. His research on the impact of climate change on the monsoon earned him the Indian Meteorological Society’s Young Scientist Award in 2016[12].
Impact and Advocacy
editKoll’s research has significantly influenced national climate policies and disaster management strategies, especially in the Indian Ocean region. He actively communicates climate science through various media outlets, aiming to bridge the gap between science and society[23][24]. Koll has advocated for the establishment of climate-equipped schools in Kerala, proposing that all schools be outfitted with weather stations to serve as local climate hubs for education and real-time weather monitoring[25]. This initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness while fostering climate awareness among students and communities, contributing to local resilience in the face of extreme weather events[3][25][26].
References
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- ^ a b Pillai, Soumya (2024-08-29). "Damage from Wayanad-like disasters can be minimised if agencies coordinate—Vigyan Yuva awardee Roxy Koll". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b Fountain, Henry; Levitt, Zach; White, Jeremy (2022-10-05). "The Monsoon Is Becoming More Extreme". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ S. Jayaraman, K. (2015-06-17). "Warming Indian Ocean weakens monsoon". Nature India. doi:10.1038/nindia.2015.81.
- ^ a b c "Pune IITM scientist Roxy Koll receives 2022 Devendra Lal Memorial Medal". Hindustan Times. October 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Pune scientist on IPCC panel to study oceans". The Indian Express. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "We need more talents to explore ocean: Dr Roxy Mathew Koll". Deccan Chronicle. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Warrier, Shobha. "'India should not wait for the clock to act'". Rediff. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "CMS College Kottayam is proud to announce that Dr. Roxy Mathew Koll (Alumnus 1997-2000 Batch) is selected for the award of "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar"". CMS College Kottayam. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b c "Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology". www.tropmet.res.in. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Department Of Physical Oceanography, Cochin University Of Science And Technology". dpo.cusat.ac.in. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b "All about Monsoons". www.cseindia.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Headquarters, NOAA. "Indo-Pacific Ocean warming is changing global rainfall patterns". phys.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Sangomla, Akshit (2024-04-29). "Indian Ocean is heating up much faster than we think, at a rate of 1.7-3.8°C per century". Down To Earth. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Study predicts accelerated warming of Indian ocean". Mintlounge. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Indo-Pacific Ocean warming is changing global rainfall patterns". phys.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Warming Indo-Pacific Ocean Could Disrupt Global Rainfall Patterns". The Wire. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Case study: The Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS)". Commonwealth. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Pardikar, Rishika (2022-02-02). "An Indian Ocean Network to Keep Track of Climate". Eos. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar".
- ^ "AGU - American Geophysical Union". www.agu.org. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Dr Roxy Mathew Koll and Dr Edem Mahu Receive AGU Honors | www.clivar.org". CLIVAR. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Creative, Venn. "Stitching in detail in India". Climate Outreach. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Indian Ocean Futures: Prospects for shared regional success" (PDF). UWA Public Policy Institute.
- ^ a b "Make every school in Kerala a weather station: Award-winning climate scientist". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Vaidyanathan, Gayathri (2023-02-08). "How India is battling deadly rain storms as climate change bites". Nature. 614 (7947): 210–213. Bibcode:2023Natur.614..210V. doi:10.1038/d41586-023-00341-5. PMID 36755176.