Abisha Gnanaraj

- Translated peer-reviewed climate research into clear content for non-specialist audiences on LinkedIn and Mastodon. - Contributed to growing public engagement with the institute's science communication efforts.

- Contributed to an offshore wind energy research project in Southern India, by analyzing ERA5 and weather forecast model data. - Experimented with weather forecast (WRF) model, including data validation and quality checks on model output.

- Designed promotional materials, including posters, banners, and social media graphics for two university clubs.

- Participated in environmental awareness initiatives and outreach campaigns over four years. - Demonstrated long-term, hands-on commitment to sustainability and climate action.

- Performed error analysis of remote sensing measurements (scatterometer and altimeter data). - Conducted postprocessing of raw satellite data and produced data visualizations.

- Thesis: Diversity of El-Niño events in climate models. - Award: Best Master's Thesis, Ocean Society of India. - National merit-based scholarship, Government of India.

- Thesis: Assessment of blue carbon sequestration potential of coastal wetlands in Southern India; Investigation the role of wind conditions in the 2017 Chennai coastal oil spill. - University Gold Medal for securing first rank.