Group Captain (Dr.) Shree Narayan Mishra holds a distinguished background as a seasoned professional in Climate Sciences and Weather, with an illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades in both India and abroad. His academic journey includes an MSc (Physics) from Kanpur University and a PhD (Meteorology) from Bharthiar University, Coimbatore. His doctoral research focused on predicting widespread severe floods in the northwestern regions of India using an innovative integrated ensemble model approach.
During his tenure in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Dr. Mishra actively contributed to academia through teaching and research. He served as an assistant professor of meteorology at Bharthiar University from 2000 to 2005, mentoring numerous students towards their MPhil and PhD degrees. His expertise in climate sciences and weather is evident through the publication of several scientific papers in esteemed national and international journals. Additionally, he presented nine papers in conferences worldwide and contributed 20 papers to reputed national and international journals.
Dr. Mishra played a pivotal role in the capacity building and benchmarking of climate and weather services within the IAF. He was part of significant operations, including United Nations peacekeeping missions, where his advice on leveraging climate and weather proved vital to enhance the potential of the armed forces. His specialization in climatic analysis of the Tibetan Autonomous Region and Ladakh further solidified his contributions.
The esteemed climate scientist's influence extended to the strategic domain as well, as he curated the optimal weather window for the Balakot Air Strike and actively participated in the core team conducting the operation. His remarkable services earned him awards\ commendations twice from the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of IAF and the Ambassador of Sudan during his leadership in the UN Mission in Sudan.
Beyond his military engagements, Dr. Mishra assumed advisory roles in various SERC schools on climate change and extreme weather events, conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. He also offered guidance as an advisor to the Ladakh Ecological Development Group and contributed significantly to a project on the impacts of climate change on Armed Forces as an unconventional national security threat, collaborating with the Deputy National Security Advisor (Dy NSA), Government of India, at the College of Defense Management (CDM).
Dr. Mishra's profound expertise in climate change and extreme weather events prompted him to undertake crucial national projects in collaboration with DST, IMD, and IITM, spanning across different regions of India, including Ladakh and the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR). He led the research efforts for the 'STORM' Project, jointly conducted by DST, IMD, IAF, IITM, and IITs, aimed at predicting severe thunderstorms in West Bengal and the northeastern Indian regions.
Recognized for his eminence in Meteorology, Dr. Mishra was appointed as a Subject Matter Expert "Meteorology" by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Furthermore, he serves as a Climate Change expert member at the Center for Ethics, ESG Initiatives, and Responsible Organization (CERO) MDI, Gurgaon.
A life member of the India Meteorological Society (IMS) and the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA), Dr. Mishra is renowned for his expertise in climate change. He is a sought-after speaker on various climate change mitigation and adaptation issues, climate risks, and net-zero strategies. His engagements include addressing corporates, PSUs, and academic institutions. Regularly contributing his insights, he writes on contemporary climate change mitigation, carbon net-zero, and extreme weather events.
Presently, Dr. Mishra imparts his vast knowledge to students pursuing MSc in Climate Science and Policy, as well as MSc in ESRM (Environmental Studies and Resource Management) at TERI School of Advanced Studies (SAS) since January 2023. His teachings encompass climate change mitigation, GHG inventory accounting, and net-zero strategies, ensuring the next generation is well-prepared to tackle the challenges of climate change.
Publications:
• Presented a Paper titled ‘Impacts of Climate Change in Ladakh and Lahaul and Spiti of the Western Himalayan Region’ (Published as a paper in the proceedings of the international seminar on ‘Energy and Climate Change in Cold Regions of Asia Ladakh India 2009 from 21st to 24th April 2009 pp 51-54’)
• “Statistical Analysis and Now Casting of Norwesters over Gangetic West Bengal (GWB) Region with the help of Doppler Weather Radar Imageries “(Published as abstract in the Proceedings of National Seminar on ‘Utilisation of Doppler Weather Radar Products in Weather Nowcasting, Aviation Safety and Numerical Weather Prediction (SDWR- 2009)’ from 20th – 21st Mar 2009 (pp 25)
• “Unusual Occurrence of Snowfall over Leh Airfield during winter season” Published as abstract in the Proceedings of National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Space and Aviation Meteorology (SAM - 08) 18th-19th Feb 2008 (pp 46-48)
• 3rd Science Engineering & Research Council (SERC) School on “Atmospheric Obscurity and Planetary Boundary Layer” on Aviation Meteorology at Coimbatore from 3rd Dec to 22nd Dec 2007
• Workshop on GPS Radio Occultation Technique at NARL Gadanki from 19th to 20th April 2007
• National seminar on Nowcasting of Mesoscale Disturbances (NOWMED 06) at AFAC Coimbatore on 27th – 28th April 2006
• Planning committee and brainstorming sessions and actively lead Pilot phase field experiment (STORM) during 14th Apr to 31st May 2006 in GWB region
• National Seminar on ‘Modern trends in Meteorology’ jointly organized by CUSAT, SNOM and NPOL Cochin, Nov 2004
• 1st Science Engineering & Research Council (SERC) School on Aviation Meteorology at Coimbatore (India) (Dec -Jan 2002-2003)
