Aseem Raj Sharma

Dr. Aseem Raj Sharma is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). He is also a Research Climatologist with the B.C. Ministry of Forests, where he specializes in hydro-climatology, focusing on extreme climate events and climate change impacts.

Education:

• PhD, University of Northern British Columbia

Research Focus:

Dr. Sharma's research is centered on understanding the dynamics and impacts of extreme climate events. He investigates how large-scale climate variability influences phenomena such as atmospheric rivers and heatwaves, which significantly contribute to flooding and wildfires. His work delves into the underlying mechanisms driving the frequency, intensity, and spatial patterns of these extremes, with a particular emphasis on their interconnected nature and potential for compound impacts. His expertise spans several key areas including:

• Hydro-climatology
• Climate change impacts
• Atmospheric rivers and their role in extreme precipitation
• Heatwaves and associated wildfire risks
• Geospatial data analysis using R, RShiny, and QGIS

Publications Overview:

Dr. Sharma has an extensive publication record, with his work appearing in high-impact journals. His research covers a broad range of topics, from analyzing historical trends in temperature and precipitation extremes in regions like the Koshi River Basin and British Columbia, to linking atmospheric phenomena like atmospheric rivers and blocking patterns to hydrological extremes and wildfire risks. His 2024 publications focus on the efficacy of climate datasets and the 2021 heat dome's role in record-breaking fire weather, highlighting his ongoing contribution to understanding recent extreme events.

Current Status:

He is currently not accepting graduate students, as stated in his profile. He is available to be contacted by the media as a subject matter expert in his fields of expertise.