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Work History
Education
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Publications
References
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Anjali Thomas

Anjali Thomas

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

A seasoned Data Scientist, skilled in Python programming, excels in managing extensive datasets and visualizing data effectively. Proficient in employing advanced statistical and analytical techniques, particularly in the analysis of climate change and extreme weather events. Proficiency includes expertise in unsupervised machine learning, especially SOMs, and adept utilization of BI tools for comprehensive data interpretation. Recognized for delivering impactful insights by translating complex data into actionable solutions through strong problem-solving, communication, and quantitative analysis skills

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PhD Research

University of Canterbury (UC)
04.2020 - Current
  • Extreme weather attribution under differing circulation patterns over New Zealand
  • Worked in the Extreme Weather Event Real-Time Attribution Machine (EWERAM) project as part of my PhD, funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand.

Fieldwork

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
05.2023 - Current
  • Launching weather balloons and collecting real-time radiosonde measurements
  • Installed and operated Lidar at Tawhaki field site in Birdlings flat.

Laboratory demonstrator

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
02.2023 - Current
  • Serving as a Lab demonstrator for the Physics101 course in the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury
  • Facilitating hands-on lab sessions for undergrads and discussing complex scientific concepts and theories to enhance students' understanding.

Research Assistant

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Worked as a Research Assistant for the Ecological Integrity Project 16563 at the University of Canterbury.

Project Assistant II

CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR 4PI)
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • Worked in the Multi-Scale Modeling Program, with Dr. K Rajendran in the National Monsoon Mission Project on 'Improving the prediction of the extremes of the interannual variation of the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR) by CFSv2' funded by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt Of India.

Master's Project

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Master's thesis entitled 'A study of high-intensity rainfall events in the NCEP-CFSv2 model and comparison with observation' under the guidance of Dr Rajib Chattopadhyay.

Summer Internship

National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Worked on a project entitled 'Estimation of virga events in Arctic using MRR data during summer and fall 2014', supervised by Dr Nuncio Murukesh.

Education

Ph.D. - Atmospheric Physics

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
04.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Meteorology

Cochin University of Science And Technology
Kerala, India
2016.06 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
2013.07 - 2016.04

Skills

  • Python and FORTRAN (including data analysis libraries)
  • Unsupervised Machine Learning, specifically SOMs (SelfOrganizing Maps)
  • Shell Scripting
  • LATEX for document preparation
  • Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office suite and Excel for data manipulation
  • Handling and analysis of extensive datasets
  • Advanced Statistical and Analytical Skills
  • Expertise in Data Visualization for complex data
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-solving Abilities
  • Advanced Mathematical Abilities
  • BI Tools Expertise
  • Time-Series Analysis
  • Quantitative Analysis Expertise

Publications

  • Anthropogenic influence on precipitation in Aotearoa New Zealand with differing circulation types, Thomas, A., McDonald, A., Renwick, J., Rosier, S, Tradowsky, J. S., and Bodeker, G. E., Weather and Climate Extremes, Under review, 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4599090
  • Increasing temperature extremes in New Zealand and their connection to synoptic circulation features, Thomas, A., McDonald, A., Renwick, J., Tradowsky, J. S., Bodeker, G. E., and Rosier, S., International Journal of Climatology, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-018-0520-3
  • A study on the capability of the NCEP-CFS model in simulating the frequency and intensity of high-intensity rainfall events over Indian region in the high and low resolutions, Chattopadhyay, R., Thomas, A., Phani, R. et al., Model. Earth Syst. Environ., 2018, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-018-0520-3

References

  • Prof. Adrian McDonald, Professor, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, adrian.mcdonald@canterbury.ac.nz
  • Prof. James Renwick, Professor, School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, james.renwick@vuw.ac.nz

Timeline

Fieldwork

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
05.2023 - Current

Laboratory demonstrator

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
02.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC
09.2022 - 08.2023

Ph.D. - Atmospheric Physics

University of Canterbury
04.2020 - Current

PhD Research

University of Canterbury (UC)
04.2020 - Current

Project Assistant II

CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR 4PI)
12.2018 - 02.2019

Master's Project

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)
12.2017 - 04.2018

Summer Internship

National Center for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
05.2017 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Meteorology

Cochin University of Science And Technology
2016.06 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Mahatma Gandhi University
2013.07 - 2016.04
Anjali Thomas