I am a Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading. My current research is part of the CONCERTO project, which aims to improve the representation of vegetation in land surface models—specifically JULES (Joint UK Land Environment Simulator). The goal is to enhance the model’s ability to simulate terrestrial carbon, energy, and water fluxes accurately, ultimately leading to a more realistic depiction of land–atmosphere interactions.

During my PhD, I focused on improving crop representation in land surface models, particularly CLM5 (Community Land Model version 5) and ISAM (Integrated Science Assessment Model), and investigated their influence on terrestrial biogeochemical and biophysical fluxes. My MTech research focused on optimizing wind turbine placement within wind farms using genetic algorithm, with the goal of maximizing energy production based on local meteorological conditions.

My research interests lie at the intersection of land-atmosphere interactions, terrestrial ecosystem modeling, and the role of vegetation in modulating surface fluxes under changing climate and land-use conditions.