The Department of Meteorology is home of multidisciplinary fields and offer services to specialists of varying backgrounds ranging from Meteorology, Remote Sensing, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geodesy and Geographical Information System. The Department, established in 2005, is actively engaged in research and teaching activities. Apart from research and teaching the department frequently conducts seminars, workshops and organizes national and international conferences. The Department has developed national and international linkages with many well-known and established institutions such as;
1. Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany
2. International Centre for Climate and Environment Sciences (ICCES), Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP), China
3. The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy
4. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Islamabad
5. Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad and SUPARCO
This Department has the unique place at national level as being the only Department in the country offering MS and PhD degrees in Meteorology. The department is receiving an enhanced number of student’s intake during recent years because of importance of this field and its application in various sub fields. The state institutions running under Ministry of Defense like Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) are sending their employees for getting higher education and till to date many officers have graduated from the Department of Meteorology. NGO’s and other government departments having requirement of weather forecasting, hydrological resource prediction researches and other societal stakeholders related to climate change science are collaborating with Department of Meteorology in order to get an opportunity of acquiring knowledge and skills for their personal as well as a platform for carrying out primary research in this rapidly growing field.
The future priorities of this department would focus on innovation and currency of knowledge with sustainable development and applied paradigms pertinent to South Asian Monsoon dynamics, extreme climatic events and their forecasting and mitigation measures, changes in land use, hydrological resources modeling and evaluation, climatic variability and its impact and to provide windows for advance research in atmospheric complexities and soil loss and reclamation and pollution of atmosphere and water.
The department is well equipped with laboratory resources for conducting research. These include small cluster lab to run the simulations in climatic studies, meteorological instruments like Ceilometers, Automated Lightening Alert and Risk Management System (ALARM), visibility sensors and softwares for RS & GIS studies. The faculty of the department welcomes graduate students interested in carrying out research in these fields.
What sets Department of Meteorology COMSATS University Islamabad apart:
Distinguished Faculty: Our team of esteemed faculty members are widely recognized as experts in meteorology, remote sensing, and GIS. Their commitment to nurturing the potential in each student, coupled with their own continuous exploration in their fields, fosters an environment of academic richness. Our faculty ensures that their wealth of research and industry experiences translate into tangible learnings for our students.
Cutting-Edge Facilities: The Department of Meteorology is furnished with cutting-edge laboratories and research centers. Equipped with advanced technology and resources, these facilities provide the perfect backdrop for students to excel in their academic pursuits and bring their innovative ideas to life.
Industry Partnerships: At COMSATS, we value the importance of aligning academic teachings with real-world practices. To this end, we have established firm partnerships with key players in the industry. These connections offer our students not only valuable networking prospects but also opportunities for internships and hands-on experiences. Department has strong collaborations with Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research (Germany), International Centre for Climate and Environment Sciences, Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) (China), The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste (Italy), Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, SUPARCO, National Institute of Oceanography, Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources.
Global Perspective: We welcome you to explore our comprehensive program offerings, faculty profiles, and admission prerequisites on our website at http://ww2.comsats.edu.pk/Meteorology/. Our dedicated team of admissions counselors is ready to assist you with any queries you may have and guide you through the application process.