Geeta Persad

Geeta Persad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. She leads the Persad Aero-Climate Lab, focusing on global climate modeling to understand aerosol impacts on climate change and societal systems. Her work examines how aerosol emissions influence regional climate variability, extreme weather events, and water resource management in the U.S. and globally.

Research emphasizes aerosol radiative forcing effects on heatwaves, hydroclimate extremes, and land-atmosphere interactions. Key interests include quantifying the spatial distribution of aerosol impacts and developing climate models to support decision-making for water management and policy.

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight studies on aerosol-driven climate responses, shipping emission reductions, and regional climate model downscaling for hazard assessment. The lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking climate physics to human systems, including the Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison Project (RAMIP).

Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. Persad advises the Persad Aero-Climate Lab team, focusing on training early-career scientists in climate modeling and policy analysis.