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Tarun Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in Environmental Engineering with a focus on air pollution research. His work spans aerosol measurement, atmospheric chemistry, and health effects of particulate matter.
Education:
- Doctor of Science (Environmental Health), Harvard University School of Public Health (USA), 2004
- M.Tech (Environmental Science and Engineering), IIT Bombay, 2000 (including 9-month research at TU-Dresden, Germany)
- M.Sc. (Chemistry), IIT Roorkee, 1998
- B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry), University of Delhi, 1996
Professor Gupta's research centers on environmental engineering with emphasis on aerosol science, air pollution control, and atmospheric chemistry. His work includes development of instruments for aerosol measurement, engineering control of particles in ambient and indoor settings, physico-chemical characterization of atmospheric pollutants, personal exposure assessment, and health effects of inhaled particles. His research group actively investigates source apportionment of air pollution and control of engine exhaust emissions.
His publications from 2010-2013 reveal a consistent focus on submicron aerosols, particulate matter characterization, and air quality in the Kanpur region. The research spans atmospheric chemistry during foggy conditions, engine emissions (particularly biodiesel vs. diesel), and personal exposure to pollutants, demonstrating interdisciplinary work bridging environmental engineering, atmospheric science, and public health.
Awards and Honors:
- INSA Medal for Young Scientist (2011)
- INAE Young Engineer Award (2009) for Air Pollution Measurement and Control
- INDO-US Frontiers of Science Symposium Joint Research Award (2009)
- IEI Young Engineers Award (2008) in Environmental Engineering
Professor Gupta has been mentoring graduate students including Daya Shankar Kaul, Amit Singh Chauhan, and Pravesh Chandra Shukla. His teaching portfolio includes courses on air pollution and its control, and atmospheric physics and chemistry. His research has significant implications for urban air quality management and public health policy in India.
