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Mrutyunjay Mohapatra wins American Meteorological Society Award
Known as the 'Cyclone Man of India’, Dr. M Mohapatra is a globally recognized meteorologist with over 30 years of contributions to weather science.
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra / Website- wmo.int/profile
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Service Award by the American Meteorological Society (AMS). He received this award for his exceptional leadership in improving tropical cyclone prediction and warning systems in the Indian Ocean region.
The India Meteorological Department shared the news on X, on Jan. 23, stating: “India Meteorological Department congratulates Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology on being conferred with the Scientific and Technological Activities Commission Outstanding Service Award, 2025 by American Meteorological Society for enhancing tropical Cyclone prediction and warning systems in the Indian Ocean region through exceptional leadership and services.”
India Meteorological Department congratulates Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology on being conferred with the Scientific and Technological Activities Commission Outstanding Service Award, 2025 by American Meteorological Society for enhancing tropical cyclone… pic.twitter.com/U3WBjy3UW1
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) January 23, 2025
The American Meteorological Society (AMS), is a scientific and professional organization in the United States dedicated to advancing atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences.
Mohapatra, born in Odisha, is a renowned Indian meteorologist with a Ph.D. in Physics. He has made significant contributions to cyclone forecasting and weather prediction systems over his 30-year career. He has published numerous research papers and received several prestigious awards, including the Honoris Causa, Doctor of Science in 2022.
Additionally, Mohapatra serves as India's Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and is the third vice-president of the WMO.
His leadership has earned him the title of 'Cyclone Man of India.' Mohapatra’s work has enhanced global cyclone forecasting, severe weather prediction, and meteorological capacity building.
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