Vinay Kumar
Dr. Vinay Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Meteorology at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he teaches weather-climate dynamics and researches atmospheric science with a focus on monsoonal droughts and climate modeling. As a prolific scholar, he has authored over 55 peer-reviewed articles, ten book chapters, and edited two books, with his work published in leading journals (AMS, AGU, Springer, Wiley) and featured as a guest editor for MDPI and JMSJ. Beyond academia, he is an avid sports enthusiast, playing cricket, tennis, and billiards. He finds balance in gardening and family time. Driven by a deep commitment to community impact, Dr. Kumar collaborates with students and colleagues to tackle global climate challenges through science and shared purpose.