Irfan Ullah | Land-atmosphere interaction | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Irfan Ullah | Land-atmosphere interaction | Best Researcher Award

Henan Academy of Science | China

Dr. Irfan Ullah is a committed researcher in atmospheric sciences whose work reflects a strong dedication to advancing scientific understanding of drought dynamics, climate variability, hydrometeorological extremes, and land–atmosphere interactions across Asia, Africa, and other vulnerable regions. With a solid background in meteorology and disaster management, he has built a respected academic and research portfolio marked by extensive contributions to high-impact scientific literature. His research addresses critical challenges related to flash droughts, heatwaves, hydrological risks, water scarcity, and climate-induced hazards, with publications in leading international journals such as Communications Earth & Environment, Earth’s Future, npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, npj Urban Sustainability, Geophysical Research Letters, Journal of Hydrology, Climate Dynamics, and Science of the Total Environment. He has successfully led multiple nationally funded scientific projects, demonstrating strong capability in conceptualizing research ideas, securing competitive grants, and delivering impactful outcomes for climate and environmental risk assessment. His academic journey is complemented by active engagement in scientific services, including editorial board membership and peer-review roles for numerous prestigious SCI, SCIE, and SSCI-indexed journals. His scholarly influence is reflected in his citation profile, with more than 2,289 citations, an h-index of 26, and an i10-index of 43, highlighting the global visibility and impact of his research. He has contributed substantially to collaborative, interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding climate extremes, drought propagation, and water–energy–climate linkages. With a consistent record of publishing as both principal and coauthor, he has significantly advanced knowledge on climate hazards, environmental sustainability, and regional climate resilience. Driven by a passion for scientific innovation, he continues to explore emerging challenges in atmospheric sciences and hydrometeorology, striving to contribute meaningful insights that support climate adaptation, environmental planning, and sustainable development worldwide.

Featured Publications

Iyakaremye, V., Zeng, G., Yang, X., Zhang, G., Ullah, I., Gahigi, A., Vuguziga, F., … (2021). Increased high-temperature extremes and associated population exposure in Africa by the mid-21st century. Science of the Total Environment, 790, 148162.

Ullah, I., Saleem, F., Iyakaremye, V., Yin, J., Ma, X., Syed, S., Hina, S., Asfaw, T. G., … (2022). Projected changes in socioeconomic exposure to heatwaves in South Asia under changing climate. Earth’s Future, 10(2), e2021EF002240.

Arshad, M., Ma, X., Yin, J., Ullah, W., Liu, M., Ullah, I. (2021). Performance evaluation of ERA-5, JRA-55, MERRA-2, and CFS-2 reanalysis datasets over diverse climate regions of Pakistan. Weather and Climate Extremes, 33, 100373.

Shahzaman, M., Zhu, W., Ullah, I., Mustafa, F., Bilal, M., Ishfaq, S., Nisar, S., … (2021). Comparison of multi-year reanalysis, models, and satellite remote sensing products for agricultural drought monitoring over South Asian countries. Remote Sensing, 13(16), 3294.

Bhatti, A. S., Wang, G., Ullah, W., Ullah, S., Hagan, D. F. T., Nooni, I. K., … (2020). Trend in extreme precipitation indices based on long-term in situ precipitation records over Pakistan. Water, 12(3), 797.