Roxy Mathew Koll

Roxy Mathew Koll is an Indian climate scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune.. His research focuses on the climate and extreme weather events in the Indo-Pacific region, with significant contributions to the understanding of ocean warming, monsoon dynamics, heatwaves, and tropical cyclones.

Early Life and Education

Roxy Mathew Koll completed his Ph.D. in Ocean and Atmospheric Dynamics from Hokkaido University, Japan, in 2007, following an M.Sc. in Physical Oceanography from Cochin University of Science and Technology, India.

Career

Since 2010, Koll has been a key figure at IITM, Pune, where he has led various projects related to climate modeling and earth system research. He has held visiting scientist positions at institutions like NOAA, USA, and Hokkaido University, Japan.

Koll played a pivotal role in developing India's first Earth System Model and has been a Lead Author for the IPCC reports. His leadership extends to international panels, such as the UN World Climate Research Program’s CLIVAR Project.

Awards and Honors

In August 2024, Roxy Mathew Koll was awarded the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, India's highest national award in science and technology, recognizing his outstanding contributions to climate science. He is also a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and a recipient of the AGU Devendra Lal Medal

Impact and Advocacy

Koll’s research has significantly influenced national climate policies and disaster management strategies, especially in the Indian Ocean region. He actively communicates climate science through various media outlets, aiming to bridge the gap between science and society.