Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

Climate Scientist

Roxy Mathew Koll is a Climate Scientist at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. He leads research and development on health early warning systems and future health projections for South Asia. He has made breakthrough contributions to the research, monitoring, and modeling of climate and extreme weather events over the Indo-Pacific region. His work has advanced the scientific understanding of monsoon floods and droughts, terrestrial and marine heatwaves, and cyclones, thereby enhancing the food, water, and economic security of the region. Dr. Koll is a Lead Author of the IPCC Reports and the former Chair of the Indian Ocean Region Panel. He actively collaborates with citizen science networks, local governments, and media to bring science to society.