Aneesh Chandel

PhD Candidate, Cornell University

I specialize in ecological forecasting and data-model fusion. My research focuses on understanding the complex interactions within the carbon cycle, particularly in dryland ecosystems, to develop more robust and predictive climate models.

Welcome

My Research

Explore my work on microbial models, hydraulic redistribution, and publications in the field of ecological modeling.

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About Me

Learn more about my academic background, teaching experience, technical skills, and professional journey.

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What's New

Upcoming: AGU Fall Meeting

I will be presenting a poster on hydraulic redistribution in dryland ecosystems.

December 2024

New Publication

My review on microbial models for soil carbon dynamics is now published in JGR: Biogeosciences.

2023

Research

My work centers on data-model fusion, nature-based climate solutions, and mathematical models for ecological forecasting.

Publications

Research Articles

Chandel, A.K., et al. Hydraulic redistribution decreases with precipitation in a dryland ecosystem. (Under Review)

Chandel, A. K., Jiang, L., & Luo, Y. (2023). Microbial Models for Simulating Soil Carbon Dynamics: A Review. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences. DOI

Sharma, H. C., Chen, H., & Chandel, A. K. (2022). Biochar modification with hematite and goethite... Environmental Science and Pollution Research. DOI

Book Chapters

Chandel, A., et al. (2019). Beneficial microbes for sustainable agriculture. In Microbes for sustainable development and Bioremediation. CRC Press. DOI

Selected Conferences

AGU Fall Meeting 2024 (Poster): Hydraulic redistribution decreases with precipitation in a dryland ecosystem.

AGU Fall Meeting 2023 (Poster): Investigating the role of hydraulic redistribution on water and carbon cycles in dryland ecosystems.

AGU Fall Meeting 2022 (Poster): Microbial Models for Simulating Soil Carbon Dynamics: A Review of Model Structure.

About Me

A Passion for a Sustainable Future

Education

PhD, Soil and Crop Sciences - Cornell University (2022-Present)
Master's in Agricultural Regulations - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2018-2020)
Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences - Banaras Hindu University (2013-2017)

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Experience & Teaching

Graduate Research Assistant, Cornell University (2022-Present)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cornell University (Data-Model Fusion, Fall 2023)
Instructor, "New Advances in Land Carbon Cycle Modeling" Workshop (2022, 2023, 2024)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2018-2020)

Skills

Programming

R, Python, FORTRAN, MATLAB, Git

Laboratory

HPLC, ICP-MS, C/N Analyzer, SEM

Software

MS Office, ArcGIS

Honors & Awards

Fellowship Grant ($5,062) - Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability (2023)
Best Poster Award (3rd Place) - ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting (2019)

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing research, collaborations, or new ideas. Please feel free to reach out.

Aneesh Chandel

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY