Mehtabidah Ali

Atmospheric scientist with extensive expertise in atmospheric modeling, long-term air quality analysis, and the integration of satellite and ground data. Research emphasizes PM2.5 variability, interactions between emissions and meteorology, boundary layer dynamics, and the effects of biomass burning on air quality and public health. Proven ability to leverage advanced analytical techniques to inform policy decisions and enhance environmental quality. Committed to advancing understanding of atmospheric processes to drive impactful solutions for air quality challenges.

1. Outstanding Research Award in Atmospheric Sciences (2025)

2. Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

3. Pakistan–US Knowledge Corridor PhD Fellowship

4. University of Houston Graduate Tuition Fellowship

• - Long-term Air Pollutant trends and exposure assessment
• - Boundary layer height and ventilation dynamics
• - Crop-residue burning and fire emissions
• - Atmospheric modeling (WRF, GEOS-Chem)
• - Satellite PM2.5 validation

1. Ali, M., et al. (2024). Assessing climate-driven impacts on Karakoram glacier surge: A geospatial analysis highlighting Shishper GLOF events (2019–2022). Heliyon, 10(16), e35951.

2. Ali, M., et al. (2020). Chlorpyrifos-mediated oxidative damage and histopathological alterations in freshwater fish. Aquaculture Research.

3. Ali, M., et al. (2020). Dechlorane Plus as an emerging environmental pollutant in Asia: A review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

4. Ali, M., et al. (2019). Sorptive interactions of fungicides with soil. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology.

5. Ali, M. (Book Chapter). Toxicity evaluation in marine flora and fauna exposed to marine pollution. In: Marine Ecology: Current and Future Developments, Vol. 1. Bentham Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-981-141-269-1.

6. Ali, M., et al.Two decades of PM₂.₅ in Lahore, Pakistan (2000–2023): First comprehensive long-term trend analysis and implications for air quality management in the Journal of Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN), under review.

Reviewer, Heliyon (Elsevier) 2022-Present