Dr. Ajit Ahlawat is an aerosol scientist currently working at TROPOS (Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research). He finished his Ph.D. in Engineering with a specialization in aerosol instrumentation from CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India. He has an expertise in performing calibration/inter-comparison of aerosol instruments in laboratory settings, and conducting field campaigns using aerosol instruments for atmospheric and air pollution studies.
Throughout his tenure at TROPOS, Ahlawat has been involved in various research projects focused on air quality, aerosols, and human health. Concurrently, he utilized innovative technologies such as drones to monitor low-level haze formation and air pollution in Delhi. His work has contributed significantly to improve our understanding on air pollution and human health.
One notable aspect of his work has been exploring the role of indoor relative humidity in the transmission and survival of the coronavirus during COVID-19 pandemic. His work has garnered attention from the scientific community and has been published in reputable journals and got worldwide media coverage, contributing to our understanding on factors influencing the spread of infectious diseases.