Sciences and Exploration Directorate

Janak Raj Joshi

(Postdoctoral Research Associate)

Janak Raj Joshi's Contact Card & Information.
Email: janak.r.joshi@nasa.gov
Org Code: 610
Address:
NASA/GSFC
Mail Code 610
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Employer: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE CO

Research Interests


Study of atmospheric aerosols using models and observations

Earth Science: Aerosols


Modeling and sources of windblown dust

Earth Science: Air Quality


Predictability of dust events

Earth Science: Weather

Positions/Employment


Research Scientist

George Mason University Fairfax - Virginia

May 2023 - June 2023


Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Maryland Baltimore County - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD 20771

June 2023 - Present

Education


Ph.D. Atmospheric Sciences/Climate Dynamics

Advisor: Dr. J. Shukla, Distinguished Univ Prof GMU


M.S. Atmospheric Physics

M.Sc. Physics

Awards


Best student award, 2016 Earth Sys Physics Postgrad Diploma, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy



Publications


Refereed

2024. "Dust model sensitivity to dust source mask, sandblasting efficiency, air density, and land use: Implications for model improvement." Atmospheric Pollution Research 15 (10): 102230 [10.1016/j.apr.2024.102230] [Journal Article/Letter]

2021. "Quantifying the impact of cropland wind erosion on air quality: A high-resolution modeling case study of an Arizona dust storm." Atmospheric Environment 263 118658 [10.1016/j.atmosenv.2021.118658] [Journal Article/Letter]