Dr. Shiv Raghuraman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Shiv Priyam Raghuraman specializes in climate science and atmospheric physics. He began his role at UIUC after completing postdoctoral positions at the University of Miami and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Raghuraman earned his PhD in Atmospheric Oceanic Sciences from Princeton University in 2021, where he also completed his B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. His research focuses on understanding climate variability, change, and the interactions of various components of the Earth system, such as clouds, aerosols, and greenhouse gases on radiative processes. He aims to provide insights into the energy balance of Earth and its implications for climate feedback mechanisms, leveraging continuous satellite observations and sophisticated climate models. Raghuraman has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to climate research and continues to engage in significant academic presentations and publications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in climate science and atmospheric physics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Miami •

Conducting research related to climate variability and atmospheric processes.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

National Center for Atmospheric Research •

Focused on climate models and satellite observations to study Earth's energy balance.

Awards

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Outstanding Early Career Award

2026-01-01
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Paul Crutzen Publication Award

2025-01-01
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Advanced Study Program Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Future Investigators Award

2021-01-01
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Valuable Professor

2025-01-01
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Mary Randall Hack ’69 Graduate Award

2020-01-01

Courses

ATMS 307 - Climate Processes ATMS 490 - Individual Study ATMS 140 - Climate Global Change ATMS 512 - Clouds Climate

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.