Farrukh Chishtie
PhD Student
Farrukh A. Chishtie is a climate, atmospheric, and earth observation scientist with over two decades of expertise spanning diverse experimental and modeling domains. He holds degrees in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Educational Studies, and Theoretical Physics. Throughout his career, Farrukh has been at the forefront of research, contributing significantly to climate adaptation efforts through his involvement with the USAID NASA SERVIR-Mekong Program and the Cloud Physics and Severe Weather Research Section at Environment and Climate Change Canada. With a profound commitment to building resilience in communities, Farrukh has actively participated in and led disaster relief operations, including significant contributions during the 2005 Northern Pakistan earthquake and the 2010, 2011, and 2012 floods in Pakistan. His dedication to advancing climate resilience and disaster mitigation strategies has earned him prestigious awards from NASA and USAID, notably the NASA SERVIR-Global Excellence and Collaboration Awards for his leadership and mentorship roles in various projects. Through his efforts in the SERVIR-Mekong Program, Farrukh has spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices, monitoring land cover changes, and predicting climate-related risks to crops with the enhanced capabilities of earth observations. These efforts not only strengthen food production systems but also empower local communities to adapt to evolving environmental conditions.
At the LUGE Lab, he is focusing on developing and improving crop yield models for the South Asian region via conventional and machine learning approaches. He is also presently leading the Peaceful Society, Science, and Innovation Foundation, a nonprofit organization aiming to direct science and innovation for the benefit of communities at large.
Farrukh A. Chishtie is a climate, atmospheric, and earth observation scientist with over two decades of expertise spanning diverse experimental and modeling domains. He holds degrees in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Educational Studies, and Theoretical Physics. Throughout his career, Farrukh has been at the forefront of research, contributing significantly to climate adaptation efforts through his involvement with the USAID NASA SERVIR-Mekong Program and the Cloud Physics and Severe Weather Research Section at Environment and Climate Change Canada. With a profound commitment to building resilience in communities, Farrukh has actively participated in and led disaster relief operations, including significant contributions during the 2005 Northern Pakistan earthquake and the 2010, 2011, and 2012 floods in Pakistan. His dedication to advancing climate resilience and disaster mitigation strategies has earned him prestigious awards from NASA and USAID, notably the NASA SERVIR-Global Excellence and Collaboration Awards for his leadership and mentorship roles in various projects. Through his efforts in the SERVIR-Mekong Program, Farrukh has spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving agricultural practices, monitoring land cover changes, and predicting climate-related risks to crops with the enhanced capabilities of earth observations. These efforts not only strengthen food production systems but also empower local communities to adapt to evolving environmental conditions.
At the LUGE Lab, he is focusing on developing and improving crop yield models for the South Asian region via conventional and machine learning approaches. He is also presently leading the Peaceful Society, Science, and Innovation Foundation, a nonprofit organization aiming to direct science and innovation for the benefit of communities at large.
