PRASAD B SHELKE

About Me

I am a PhD candidate in Atmospheric Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. For my doctoral dissertation, I am studying the role of internal climate variability in atmospheric blocking and temperature extremes with my amazing advisor Prof. James Renwick.

With a strong foundation in Atmospheric Sciences, I aim to address critical questions that help advance our understanding of the rapidly changing climate. My research focuses on the precursors of extreme weather events such as atmospheric blocking, polar vortex, atmospheric rivers, and jet streaks.

I live in the vibrant and windy Wellington, a capital of New Zealand which is known for stunning landscapes, thriving arts scene, and proximity to nature.

Delivering a public talk on
Atmospheric Blocking
June 2024, New Zealand

Doctoral dissertation

• Tipping the scales: The butterfly effect in Atmospheric Blocking and Temperature Extremes

First author publications

• Shelke, P. and Renwick, J. A. (2025a). Northern Hemispheric atmospheric blocking representation in the Community Earth System Model Large Ensemble 2. (In review).
• Shelke, P. and Renwick, J. A. (2025b). Southern Hemisphere blocking patterns in Community Earth System Model Large Ensemble 2. (In review).
• Shelke, P. and Renwick, J. A. (2025c). The butterfly effect in global temperature extremes. (In preparation).
• Shelke, P. and Renwick, J. A. (2025d). Understanding 'Chaos' in blocking-extreme relationship. (In preparation).
• Shelke, P. and Renwick, J. A. (2025e). Perspectives on atmospheric blocking projections (In preparation).

Conferences and Talks

Honours and Awards

Skills