Prof Abhilash S

Prof Abhilash S is the Director of the Advanced Center for Atmospheric Radar Research at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). He earned his MSc in Meteorology with First Rank in 2001 and PhD in Atmospheric Sciences in 2008. His career includes positions at Flagstone Reinsurance, IITM, NCAR, and the University of Miami. His pioneering research on weather forecasting, cyclogenesis, Indian Ocean warming, and extreme weather has significantly advanced atmospheric science. He contributed to establishing CUSAT’s indigenous Stratosphere–Troposphere Radar. With 100+ publications, extensive research projects, and community-focused initiatives, he supports climate resilience and informed decision-making.