Mr. SURESH KUMAR | Air Pollution | Young Scientist Award

Doctoral Student at Air Pollution, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

Mr. SURESH KUMAR is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) since October 13, 2017. His thesis, titled “Assessment and chemical characterization of atmospheric particulate matter in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh, India,” is supervised by Prof. Shiv Kumar Dwivedi, Former Head of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Dean of the School for Earth & Environmental Sciences at the university. He successfully submitted his thesis to the department on April 12, 2023, and is now preparing for the oral examination for the award of the doctoral degree. Mr. KUMAR holds a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences (2013-2015) from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, with a dissertation on the diurnal variation in morphology and elemental composition of particulate matter in rural and urban areas of Lucknow, supervised by Dr. Narendra Kumar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Botany (2010-2012) from Maharani Lal Kunwari PG College, affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. His secondary education includes a 12th standard (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from Kaushlendra Vikram (KV) Inter College, Payagpur, Bharaich, and a 10th standard from the same institution, both under the UP Board, with scores of 46.4% and 45.6%, respectively.

Job Experience as Air Quality Associate 🏢

Worked at Kumud Enviro & Infrastructure Consultancy, Lucknow from June 2015 to September 2017. Responsibilities included air quality monitoring, data analysis, atmospheric pollution modeling, report writing, and stakeholder communication.

Doctoral Work Overview 🎓

Ph.D. thesis focused on air quality variation during 2019 and 2020 in Lucknow, India, based on atmospheric particulate matter (PM10 & PM2.5) monitoring. Examined physico-chemical aspects of PMs and their health risks. Used the AirQ+ model for health risk analysis and EPA framework-model for heavy metal health risk assessments. Conducted source characterization of particulate matter using enrichment factors of heavy metals and the PMF model (Version 5.0) for source apportionment.

Experimental Skills 🔬

Proficient in monitoring air pollutants, data analysis, characterization of atmospheric particulate matter, health risk studies, and air quality modeling.

Scientific Instruments Compatibility 💻

Experience with various instruments including Respirable and Fine Dust Sampler, SEM-EDS, TEM, FTIR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, AAS, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-ED, and XRD.

Computer and Software Skills 🖥️

Proficient in Microsoft Office, SPSS, Arc-GIS, QGIS, Origin Pro, WRPLOT, EPA PMF and CMB, WHO AirQ+, and Image J software.

Award 🏆

Received a fellowship from the University Grant Commission from October 13, 2017, to October 12, 2021, at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Awarded the Research and Academic Excellence Award-2024 in Applied Sciences for significant contributions to academic and research in the Department of Environmental Science at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow.

Dr. James Bradley : Leading Researcher in Pulmonary Medicine

Fellow at Pulmonary Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, United States

She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship (07/2021 – 06/2024): Pursued at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Medicine. Internal Medicine Residency Program (07/2018 – 06/2021): Completed at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Medicine. M.D. (2012 – 2018): Earned from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. M.S. in Biochemistry (2014 – 2016): Obtained from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Bachelor of Science in Biology (2008 – 2012): Completed at Morehead State University. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2008 – 2012): Also earned at Morehead State University. Minor in Mathematics: Accomplished during the undergraduate studies at Morehead State University.

Experience:

Fellow in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine since 07/2021 to present.

Hospitalist (Moonlighting) at Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY 40202 since 10/2022 to present.

House Physician (Moonlighting) at Kindred Hospital Louisville (Long-term acute care facility) since 09/2021 to present.

Internal Medicine Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine from 07/2018 to 06/2021.

Awards:

2023: CHEST Top Case Report Award
2022-2023: Outstanding Research Fellow, Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine
August 2014: Integrated Programs in Biomedical Sciences Fellowship Award
Spring 2012: Outstanding Pre-Medical Student, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Morehead State University
2009: Research Excellence Award, Psychology Department, Morehead State University
2008 – 2012: Guardian Automotive Educational Scholarship
2008 – 2012: Presidential Scholarship, Morehead State University
2008 – present: Academic Honors Scholarship, Morehead State University
2008 – present: Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Research Experience:

Oct 2021 – Present: Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, University of Louisville. Projects include ongoing research on risk-stratifying patients with COVID-19 pneumonia, predicting mortality, and assessing long-term PFT abnormalities in long-COVID. Additionally, Dr. Bradley has collaborated with Imvaria on several projects related to implementing artificial intelligence in the detection of pulmonary fibrosis.
December 2016 – 2018: Norton Urogynecology Center, Norton Healthcare. Supervised by Dr. Ali Azadi, Dr. Bradley published a case report about a giant cell tumor in the vagina and conducted a retrospective case study on the safety of performing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for ovarian cancer prophylaxis in women undergoing surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.