● Boundary layer dynamics and numerical modeling of meso-scale atmospheric processes
●Investigation of dust transport mechanisms and its radiative properties
● Air-Sea Interaction
Selected Publications
Sea-breezes over the Red Sea: Affect of topography and interaction with desert convective boundary layer B.A. Khan, G.L. Stenchikov, Y. Abualnaja Conference Paper presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly, Vienna, Austria, (2014)
Application of synoptic weather typing to an investigation of nocturnal ozone concentration at a maritime location, New Zealand B.A. Khan, C.R. de Freitas, D. Shooter Atmospheric Environment, 41, 5636-5646, (2007)
Dispersion modelling in New Zealand Part 1 - assessment of meteorological models N. Gimson, G. Olivares, B.A. Khan, P. Zawar-Reza Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST), 49pp., (2007)
Education
Ph.D., Environmental Science, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2010
M.Sc., Environmental Science), The University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2006
M.Sc., Applied Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2002
B.Sc., General Science Group, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan, 1991
Professional Profile
2011-2014: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2007-2010: Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
1997-2003: Environmental Management Systems Coordinator, Wärtsilä Corporation, Pakistan
Non-KAUST Affiliations
Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)
