Sarosh Alam Ghausi

Dr. Sarosh Alam Ghausi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, specializing in hydro-climatology and Earth system modeling. His work integrates physics-based modeling, observational data, and thermodynamic principles to investigate climate extremes and land-atmosphere interactions.

Education:

• 2024-Present: Postdoc at Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
• 2020-2024: Ph.D. at Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
• 2022-2023: Visiting Researcher at Harvard University, MA, USA
• 2018-2020: Master's in Water Resource Engineering from IIT Bombay, India
• 2014-2018: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India

His research centers on hydro-climatology with emphasis on extreme weather events, land-atmosphere thermodynamic constraints, and physics-based Earth system modeling. He develops box models incorporating thermodynamic limits to study surface-atmosphere exchange, temperature variability, and hydrologic sensitivities under climate change. His methodology combines observational analysis, data-driven approaches, and theoretical modeling to advance understanding of Earth system responses.

His publication record reveals strong focus on cloud-radiative effects in extreme precipitation scaling, diurnal temperature range dynamics, and monsoon system behavior. Key themes include thermodynamic inconsistencies in climate models, cloud-driven cooling mechanisms, and regional climate variability across continents—particularly in South Asia and the Tibetan Plateau.

Scientific Awards:

• Innovative Student Project Award by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), 2020
• Prof. UC Kothyari Best Master's Thesis Award by Indian Society of Hydraulics (ISH), 2020
• Best Paper Award at HYDRO 2018 International Conference

As a peer reviewer for Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, Earth System Dynamics, and Climatic Change, he contributes to scholarly discourse in climate science. His research group affiliation with Biosphere Theory and Modeling (BTM) at the Max Planck Institute positions him within a collaborative framework advancing Earth system diagnostics through thermodynamic principles.