Project Description

SMART VAYU
is a project under the
Centre of Excellence – ATMAN (Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators)
at the
Kotak School of Sustainability, IIT Kanpur
. SMART VAYU aims to strengthen air quality management through the deployment of indigenous low-cost air quality sensors, real-time environmental monitoring, data-driven decision support systems, and scientific stakeholder engagement. The project focuses on generating reliable air quality information to support evidence-based policy making, environmental planning, and sustainable urban development. By integrating field monitoring, technology, and research, the project contributes to improving air quality and public health outcomes while strengthening environmental governance.

*Postdoc - Atmospheric Science*

Position Summary
A Project Postdoc Fellow will work on developing and deploying a
Machine Learning–based framework for district-wise, real-time PM2.5 prediction and hotspot analysis
. The role combines atmospheric/air-quality research, large-scale data processing, ML/deep learning,



spatial-temporal analysis, visualization, and coordination with external partners.

Responsibilities

Process and conduct time-series analysis of air-quality sensor data.

Apply advanced
Machine Learning and Deep Learning models
.

Handle missing data and generate hourly PM2.5 predictions.

Validate model performance and outputs.

Visualize PM2.5 concentration patterns using heat maps and satellite-based spatial overlays.

Identify pollution hotspots and analyse temporal trends across districts.

Coordinate with external partners for smooth project execution.

Conduct outreach and training in later stages to support policy-makers in using the developed tools.

Qualifications

Ph.D.
in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Climate Policy, or a relevant field.

Robust background in atmospheric modelling and air-quality research

📌 Project Post Doc Fellow (Kanpur)
🏢 The Dainty Consultants
📍 Kanpur