Akhilesh Kumar

Banaras Hindu University

Papers

4

Total Citations

104

H-Index

3

About

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar is an environmental scientist whose research centers on atmospheric aerosols, dust storm dynamics, and their climatic impacts, with a particular focus on the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP)—one of the world’s most densely populated and pollution-affected regions. His most cited work, a 2019 case study on two intense dust storms over the IGP, examines their physical characteristics and radiative forcing, accumulating 67 citations for its critical insights into how these events alter regional energy budgets. Kumar further advanced the field through a trend analysis of aerosol properties using AERONET ground data from 2009–2017, a 23-citation study that provides a long-term baseline for aerosol loading and type variability over the IGP. Beyond atmospheric science, he has explored interdisciplinary applications, notably in machine learning for facial expression recognition, demonstrating versatility in computational methods. His satellite remote sensing analyses of dust storms complement ground-based observations, offering a comprehensive view of aerosol transport. With a growing citation record and a focus on pressing environmental challenges, Kumar’s work is essential for understanding aerosol-climate interactions and informing policy on air quality in South Asia.

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3
H-Index
4
Papers
104
Total Citations
26
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Assessment of two intense dust storm characteristics over Indo – Gangetic basin and their radiative impacts: A case study
67 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Banaras Hindu University

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