HELLO, I'M
Sucheta Pradhan
Weather Scientist & Researcher
Specializing in atmospheric rivers, precipitation dynamics, and climate research with a focus on extreme weather events and their hydrological impacts.
HELLO, I'M
Specializing in atmospheric rivers, precipitation dynamics, and climate research with a focus on extreme weather events and their hydrological impacts.
I am a dedicated weather scientist specializing in atmospheric dynamics and hydroclimatology. My research focuses on understanding atmospheric rivers and their impact on precipitation patterns, especially in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
With expertise in climate modeling, data analysis, and extreme weather events, I strive to advance our understanding of weather patterns and their implications for water resources, flood risk management, and climate adaptation strategies.
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Atmospheric Rivers, Precipitation Dynamics, Climate Modeling
sucheta.pradhan@research.unimelb.edu.au
My research aims to improve our understanding of atmospheric processes and their impact on precipitation patterns and extreme weather events.
Studying the dynamics, detection methods, and impacts of atmospheric rivers on precipitation patterns across Australia and the southern hemisphere.
Analyzing patterns of extreme precipitation events, their causes, frequency, and intensity in the context of climate variability and change.
Developing and improving climate models to better predict atmospheric phenomena and precipitation patterns under different climate scenarios.
Selected peer-reviewed publications from my research work.
Authors: Pradhan, S., Wasko, C., Peel, M.C.
Journal: Journal of Hydrology, Volume 651, April 2025
This study examines the relationship between atmospheric rivers and precipitation in Australia, comparing different detection algorithms and their impact on identifying precipitation events.
Authors: Ganguli, P., Pradhan, S.
Journal: Authorea Preprints, 2022
Analysis of ground-based meteorological records from 1970-2018 to understand the risk of compound heat stress and pluvial floods in urban areas of India.
Authors: Pradhan, S., et al.
Journal: Climate Dynamics, 2024
A comprehensive assessment of how climate change is affecting the frequency, intensity, and spatial distribution of atmospheric rivers across the Australian continent.
My technical skills and areas of expertise in atmospheric and climate science.
Tools and methods for climate data analysis and interpretation
Technical skills for data analysis and modeling
Specialized software and tools for meteorological analysis