I am a climate science student with a strong background in atmospheric modeling and a deep-seated passion for developing local, actionable solutions to address global climate issues. My analytical mindset drives my exploration of the intricate dynamics of Earth’s systems, allowing me to harness advanced tools and models effectively. I thrive on collaboration and continuously seek innovative approaches to tackle challenging climate problems.

Gokul U K

I am a climate science student with a strong background in atmospheric modeling and a deep-seated passion for developing local, actionable solutions to address global climate issues. My analytical mindset drives my exploration of the intricate dynamics of Earth’s systems, allowing me to harness advanced tools and models effectively. I thrive on collaboration and continuously seek innovative approaches to tackle challenging climate problems.

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I am a climate science student with a strong background in atmospheric modeling and a deep-seated passion for developing local, actionable solutions to address global climate issues. My analytical mindset drives my exploration of the intricate dynamics of Earth’s systems, allowing me to harness advanced tools and models effectively. I thrive on collaboration and continuously seek innovative approaches to tackle challenging climate problems.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Assistant (Scientific Project Support) at Leibniz-Institut für Atmosphärenphysik (IAP)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Supported mesospheric research on noctilucent clouds using the LIMA–MIMAS modeling framework; investigated the influence of turbulence and vertical wind on cloud formation and evolution. Conducted model experiments, data processing, and scientific visualization; contributed to results synthesis and manuscript preparation.
Scientific Annotator at Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI)
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Labeled training and test datasets for climate-focused AI models within the NFDI4DataScience project. Reviewed and distilled insights from 1500+ climate research papers.
Research Assistant at Leibniz-Institut für Atmosphärenphysik
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Automated visual diagnostics for UA-ICON model output with Python and shell script, cutting analysis turnaround time by 50%. Built 'quick-looks' plots of upper-atmosphere fields to support rapid extreme-event assessment.
Student Assistant at Institut für Bodenkunde, Universität Hamburg
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Collected soil–air samples and operated LiCOR trace-gas analysers in a wet-lab setting, measuring CO2/CH4 fluxes from peatland. Performed instrument calibration and QA/QC.
Research Assistant at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Co-developed climate-projection briefs for WWF-India; investigated historical cyclone impacts on Indian Sundarbans. Led stakeholder workshops.

Education

MSc in Integrated Climate System Sciences at University of Hamburg
October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2026
BS-MS dual degree in Earth and environmental sciences at IISER -Bhopal
January 1, 2016 - September 30, 2021

Qualifications

INSPIRE Fellowship
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021
Python Project for Data Science – IBM
January 1, 2024 - January 13, 2026
Python for Data Science, AI & Development – IBM
January 1, 2022 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization