
Salini Nayak
Admission Year
2025
Graduation Year
2022
asz258105@iitd.ac.in
Unique identification No
2025ASZ8105
Program
PhD
Description
My research focuses on physical oceanography, with particular emphasis on ocean circulation and dynamics in the Indian Ocean. I work on understanding mesoscale and submesoscale processes, including currents, eddies, and their role in ocean variability. My studies involve analysing observational datasets such as satellite altimetry (e.g., SWOT) and reanalysis products (e.g., GLORYS, ORAS) to investigate oceanic features like the Southwest Monsoon Current and subsurface variability. I am also interested in ocean-atmosphere interactions, heat and salt transport, and their influence on regional climate, particularly in the Bay of Bengal.
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Samiran Mandal

Salini Nayak
Admission Year
2025
Graduation Year
2022
asz258105@iitd.ac.in
Unique identification No
2025ASZ8105
Program
PhD
Description
My research focuses on physical oceanography, with particular emphasis on ocean circulation and dynamics in the Indian Ocean. I work on understanding mesoscale and submesoscale processes, including currents, eddies, and their role in ocean variability. My studies involve analysing observational datasets such as satellite altimetry (e.g., SWOT) and reanalysis products (e.g., GLORYS, ORAS) to investigate oceanic features like the Southwest Monsoon Current and subsurface variability. I am also interested in ocean-atmosphere interactions, heat and salt transport, and their influence on regional climate, particularly in the Bay of Bengal.
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Samiran Mandal