N. Anand

Dr. N. Anand is an Assistant Professor at the School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram. His research focuses on atmospheric optics, aerosols, optical turbulence, and Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication systems.

• Ph.D. (2015–2020): Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
• M.Tech (2012–2014): Optoelectronics and Optical Communication, University of Kerala
• B.Tech (2008–2012): Electronics and Communication Engineering, Government Engineering College, University of Kerala

His research explores how atmospheric boundary layer dynamics and aerosol distribution affect optical communication systems, with a focus on:

• Aerosol-induced optical turbulence
• Radiative effects of black carbon
• Free-space optical communication impairment
• Climate change implications for atmospheric optics
• Stratospheric impacts of bushfire aerosols
• Multi-platform aerosol monitoring

Publications highlight trends in aerosol-climate-communication interactions, with applications in:

• Radiative transfer modeling
• Black carbon assimilation
• Optical turbulence statistics
• Upper tropospheric aerosol measurements
• Polar stratospheric cloud enhancement
• Laser communication through the atmosphere

Scientific awards include:

• DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (2020)
• Best PhD Thesis Award from Optical Society of India (2021)
• Excellence in Teaching Award at IISER TVM (2023, 2024)
• SPIE Student Travel Grant (2019)
• Young Scientist Travel Grant (SERB, 2019)

Teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Radiation, and Climate Change Mitigation. Students include Devika (PhD), Ravikiran (PhD at Max Planck Institute), and others pursuing advanced studies in physics, data science, and earth systems.