Anji Seth

Dr. Anji Seth is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies at the University of Connecticut (UCONN), within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also serves as the Director of Applied Research at the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA). His academic career includes a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1995) and a B.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1985).

Dr. Seth’s research focuses on regional climate dynamics, particularly how human-induced global warming affects monsoon regions and mid-latitude climates. His work employs climate models and observational datasets to explore processes such as monsoon variability, climate extremes, and adaptation strategies. He teaches courses on climate change, including GEOG 1300 (Climate History), GEOG 3400 (Climate Modeling), and advanced courses analyzing scientific literature and societal perceptions of global warming.

His publications address topics like regional climate projections, drought mechanisms, and adaptation strategies in vulnerable regions such as the Andean Altiplano. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his research contributes to critical climate adaptation efforts. He advises students through the Climate Lab at UConn, though specific advisee names are not listed here.

Dr. Seth’s work bridges physical climate science with societal impacts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and addressing climate change challenges.