I’m Senior Climate Scientist
Kanhu Charan Pattnayak

My mission is to leverage my research and business acumen to help policymakers, industry leaders, and society at large make informed decisions about climate change adaptation and mitigation. Let’s connect and collaborate together to create a sustainable and resilient future.

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About Me

I’m a Senior Climate Scientist with over 18 years of expertise in climate modeling and impacts research.

Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, and I’m committed to turning the tide towards a sustainable future.

I’m a Senior Climate Scientist with over 18 years of expertise in climate modeling and impacts research, spanning the Indian monsoon, Amazon rainforest, African food security, and Singapore’s water resources. I’ve worked at leading institutions like the UK Met Office, University of Leeds, and National Environment Agency Singapore, and collaborated with NASA, United Nations, ECMWF, and the European Space Agency to deliver actionable climate solutions.

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I specialize in applying machine learning to assess commodity production risks—rice, wheat, maize, and sugar—in Africa, strengthening food security strategies. My work on climate risks to UK financial institutions, including TCFD-aligned assessments, supports strategic resilience. Proficient in Python, R, and GIS, I drive robust climate risk analyses.
My mission is to leverage my research and business acumen to help policymakers, industry leaders, and society make informed climate change adaptation and mitigation decisions. Let’s connect and collaborate together to create a sustainable and resilient future.

What Services I’m Providing

Environmental Consulting Services

Physical Risk

These services analyze the direct impacts of climate change on assets, infrastructure, or operations due to:
Extreme weather (e.g., storms)
Rising sea levels
Long-term temperature shifts

Transitional Risk

Evaluates risks related to the shift to a low-carbon economy, including:
Regulatory changes (carbon taxes, new emissions laws)
Market shifts (changing consumer preferences, new technology)
Reputational risks (e.g., ESG ratings)

Climate Stress Testing

Uses modeled climate scenarios to assess how an organization or financial portfolio would perform under various future climate conditions:
Aligned with frameworks like TCFD
Often used by banks, insurers.

Working Process

Leads research on climate systems, modeling future scenarios and analyzing environmental data to assess climate risks. I guide policy, resilience planning, and corporate strategy through evidence-based insights.

Work Experience

Working towards building a more resilient and sustainable future in the face of climate change.

Senior Scientist
Met Office, UK

2024 – Present

Led a team of researchers in a new research initiative studying the impact of elevated CO2 levels on the Amazon rainforest.

Senior Climate Scientist
University of leeds, UK

2023-2024​

Conducted research on climate and environmental data for financial institutions, aiding in risk management.

Senior Research Scientist
National Environment Agency, UK

2021-2023​

Lead and manage a team of climate scientists, engineers, and data analysts in a project to develop and implement climate impact models for various sectors.

Visiting Scientist
University of Leeds, UK

2014-2021​

Led the implementation of climate models to study the hydrological cycle over the Amazon basin, a project funded by the NERC.

Project Scientist C
NCMRWF, India

2014-2014​

Conducted research on climate change impacts on precipitation and temperature over South Asia using a combination of observations and CMIP5 models.

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