Sarath Guttikunda

Affiliate Assistant Research Professor
Division of Atmospheric Sciences

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:

A trained chemical engineer, Sarath's research interests follow from his thesis on the Impact of Asian Megacity Emissions at a local, regional and global level. After working for 5 years with the World Bank on air quality and climate change issues, he is now based in New Delhi, India as an independent researcher. His interests include air pollution modeling and integrated air quality management in developing countries. For more information on his research www.urbanemissions.info.

RESEARCH AREAS:

• Air Pollution Modeling – Emissions, Dispersion, & Impact Assessment
• Integrated Environmental Modeling
• Urban Air Pollution Source Apportionment
• Chemical & Weather Forecasting

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

Guttikunda, S.K., G. Wells, and T. M. Johnson (2009) “Handbook on Particulate Pollution Source Apportionment Techniques.” The World Bank, Washington D.C., USA. In press.

Guttikunda, S.K. (2009) Working Paper Series supporting the SIM-air Program (Simple Interactive Models for Better Air Quality) @ http://www.urbanemissions.info/simair, New Delhi, India.

• SIM-25-2009 -- Photochemistry of Air Pollution in Delhi, India: A Monitoring Based Analysis
• SIM-24-2009 -- Motorized Passenger Travel in Urban India - Emissions & Co-Benefits Analysis
• SIM-23-2009 -- Urban Particulate Pollution Source Apportionment (Part 2) - Results & Policy
• SIM-22-2009 -- Air Quality Management in Delhi, India: Then, Now, & Next
• SIM 21-2009 -- Impact Analysis of Brick Kilns on the Air Quality in Dhaka, Bangladesh
• SIM 20-2009 -- Particulate Pollution in Asia (Part 1) - Modeling & Health Impacts
• SIM 19-2009 -- A Review of Air Pollution from Transport Sector in China
• SIM 18-2009 -- Indicative Impacts of Vehicular Idling on Air Emissions
• SIM 17-2009 -- Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Particulate Matter
• SIM 16-2009 -- Urban Particulate Pollution Source Apportionment (Part 1) - Methodology
• SIM 15-2009 -- A Review of the impact of Biofuels on Local, Regional, and Global Air Quality

Guttikunda, S.K. and R. Koppaka (2009) Book chapter, “Co-Benefits of an AQM Action Plan for Transport Sector in Hyderabad, India” Submitted for “Co-Benefits in Transport Sector: Challenges and Issues in Asia” Initiative, Published by the Earthscan publishers and edited by Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, Tokyo, Japan. In press.

Guttikunda, S.K. (2008) “A Primer on Air Quality Management” An illustrated report on components of air quality management @ http://www.urbanemissions.info, New Delhi, India. (Available in English, Spanish, and French)

Guttikunda, S.K. (2008) Working Paper Series supporting the SIM-air Program (Simple Interactive Models for Better Air Quality) @ http://www.urbanemissions.info/simair, New Delhi, India.

• SIM 14-2008 -- An “Air Quality Management” Action Plan for Hanoi, Vietnam
• SIM 13-2008 -- VAPIS: Vehicular Air Pollution Information System
• SIM 12-2008 -- DIESEL Program in Bangkok: Fuel for the Last Mile
• SIM 11-2008 -- Urban Transport in India: Not so Fast for the Nano Car
• SIM 10-2008 -- What is Particulate Matter: Composition & Science?
• SIM 09-2008 -- Air Pollution & Co-Benefits Analysis for Hyderabad, India
• SIM 08-2008 -- Co-Benefits: Management Options for Local Pollution & GHG Emissions Control
• SIM 07-2008 -- Estimating Road Dust Emissions: Methods & Parameters
• SIM 06-2008 -- Estimating Health Impacts of Urban Air Pollution
• SIM 05-2008 -- Urban Air Pollution Analysis in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
• SIM 04-2008 -- Simple & Interactive Tools for Air Pollution Analysis (with Dr. N. Harshadeep)
• SIM 03-2008 -- Informed Decision Support for AQM in Developing Cities
• SIM 02-2008 -- Four Simple Equations for Vehicular Emissions Inventory
• SIM 01-2008 -- Creating GIS Road Maps for Urban Centers

Guttikunda, S.K., Schwela, D., B.B. Pradhan, H. Vallack, H. Cambridge, and J. Kuylenstierna (2008) “An Extension of SIM-air for Kathmandu, Nepal. Under the Program for Rapid Evaluation of Air Pollution (PREPair)” Proceedings of 5th Annual Better Air Quality Conference, Bangkok, Thailand @ http://www.baq2008.org

Guttikunda, S.K., N.Q. Tuan, P.Q. Nhu, D.H. Son, and L.D. Cuong (2008) “A 2020 Vision: An Integrated Policy Reform for Air Quality Management in Hanoi.” Proceedings of 5th Annual Better Air Quality Conference, Bangkok, Thailand @ http://www.baq2008.org

Guttikunda, S.K.  (2008) “Co-Benefits Analysis of Air Pollution and GHG Emissions for Hyderabad, India.” Report submitted to Integrated Environmental Strategies (IES) Program of US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington D.C., USA. http://www.epa.gov/ies/india

-- (2008) “Developing Integrated Emissions Strategies for Existing Land-transport (DIESEL) program in Bangkok, Thailand.” The World Bank, Washington D.C., USA and Thailand Pollution Control Board. http://www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia/1412/article-72628.html

Guttikunda, S.K.  (2007) “Particulate Pollution Source Apportionment: A Case Study of Hyderabad, India.” Report submitted to IES Program of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington D.C., USA. http://www.epa.gov/ies/india

-- (2007) “East Asia Environment Monitor – Adapting to Climate Change” The World Bank, Washington D.C., USA.  http://go.worldbank.org/JA0HG00Z00

Guttikunda, S.K. (2007) “Urban Air Pollution Analysis for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia” Consultant report submitted to East Asia Energy Unit, The World Bank, Washington D.C., USA. http://www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia/1412/article-72187.html

Guttikunda, S.K., Y. Tang, G.R. Carmichael, P. Li, G. Kurata, D.G. Streets and A. Fried (2005) “Investigation of Megacity Emissions Impact on Regional Air Pollution During the TRACE-P 2001 Experiment.” J. Geophys. Res.. 110, No. D20301, 10.1029/2004JD004921

Guttikunda, S.K., T.M. Johnson, F. Liu, and J J. Shah (2004) “Programs to Control Air Pollution and Acid Rain.” A Chapter in “Urbanization, Energy, and Air Pollution in China – The Challenges Ahead.” The National Academies Press, Washington D.C., USA, pp. 73-94.