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Films on Climate Change
Communication

​(2019). A Bridge Over The River
[Writer| Director| Producer]
This docu-film highlights a performative art-based intervention as a medium for communicating climate change to a frontline community and their responses.

(2018). Climate Change Communication through Ojapali
[Writer| Producer]
This experimental video showcases a Folk Theater performance with tailored climate change messages.

PART II: OUTPUTS RELATED TO ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE [2013-2017]

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. (2017) Potential predictability of wet/dry spells transitions during extreme monsoon years: optimism for dynamical extended range prediction, doi:10.1007/s11069-017-2895-2

  2. (2016) Extremes in June rainfall during Indian summer monsoons of 2013 and 2014: Observational Analysis and Extended range prediction, doi: 10.1002/qj.2730

  3. (2015) A bias-correction and downscaling technique for operational extended range forecasts based on Self Organizing Map, doi:10.1007/s00382-016-3214-4

  4. (2015) Better spread-error relationship in a multimodel ensemble prediction system

  5. (2015) Real-time performance of a multi-model ensemble based extended range forecast system in predicting the 2014 monsoon season based on NCEP-CFSv2, pdf

  6. (2014) Development and evaluation of an objective criterion for predicting Indian summer monsoon onset in a coupled model framework, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-14-00842.1

  7. (2014) Improved Spread-Error Relationship and Probabilistic Prediction from CFS based Grand Ensemble Prediction System, doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-14-0200.1

  8. (2014) An Assessment of Real Time Extended Range Forecast of 2013 Indian 1 Summer Monsoon, doi: 10.1002/joc.4178

  9. (2014) North Indian Heavy Rainfall Event during June 2013: Diagnostics and Extended Range Prediction, doi:10.1007/s00382-014-2291-5

  10. (2014) High-resolution operational monsoon forecasts: an objective assessment, doi:10.1007/s00382-014-2210-

  11. (2014) A new method to compute the Principal Component Time Series of Self Organizing Maps: An application to Monsoon Intraseasonal Oscillations,  doi:10.1002/joc.3885, 2925–2939

  12. (2014) Does bias correction in the forecasted SST improves the extended range prediction skill of active-break spells of Indian summer monsoon rainfall?, doi:10.1002/asl2.477

  13. (2014) Prediction and Monitoring of Monsoon Intraseasonal Oscillations over Indian Monsoon Region in an Ensemble Prediction System using CFSv2, doi: 10.1007/s00382-013-2045-9

  14. (2013) A Self-Organizing Map Based Ensemble Forecasting System for Extended Range Prediction of Active/Break Cycles of Indian Summer Monsoon, doi:10.1002/jgrd.50688

  15. (2013) Simulation and extended range prediction of monsoon intraseasonal oscillations in NCEP CFS/GFS version 2 framework, pdf

  16. (2013) Development of Extended Range Prediction System Using CFSv2 and Its verification, pdf

  17. (2013) Extended Range Prediction of Uttarakhand Heavy Rainfall Event by an Ensemble Prediction System based on CFSv2, pdf​

PART I: COMMUNICATION & INTERDISCIPLINARY OUTPUTS (2018-present)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Collaborative Artwork

(2019). MorphScapes. [science collaborator]♣
A process-based artwork presented in a two-channel video format on a continuous
loop. It aims to communicate the flood issues in Assam, India, and highlights the
community’s resilience in facing these challenges.

(2019). Introspection. [science collaborator]♣♠
A fusion of two folk art forms–Ojapali from Assam and Paitkar scroll painting
from Jharkhand, this artwork explores the relationship between humans and the
environment.

♣ Was included in the online gallery of the World Bank Group’s Art Program “The Art of Resilience.”

♠Also produced as an audio-video resource to SCERT, Assam, India under the project "Holistic Education for Productivity and Harmony", 2020.

Advocacy Film     

(2023). An Unknown Summer
[CoProducer| Research Lead]
This advocacy film is a testimony of abuses that have been allowed to go unpunished due to the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. 1958, still in force in large parts of NE India.
World Premier, Slow Film Festival, UK, 2023.​

​Manuscripts in preparation -

  • (2025). N. Borah and A.F. Tüchler. Performative Art Interventions: An optimized way to communicate and enhance climate change knowledge among vulnerable communities? doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/C8BPA

  • (2025). N. Borah and B.B. Goswami. Climate science research gap identification over Northeast India: A Systematic Literature Review. doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/QFBVG

  • (2025). N. Borah, B.B. Goswami and Kim Myoung Ryoon. Empowering Climate change victims. *Report submitted to GET-P, Republic of Korea.

Films on Gender 

​​(2022). The Naked Twelve
[Executive Producer| Direction Assistance| Research Lead| Writer]
This docu-film explores the feminist perspective in the nude protest staged by 12 mothers in Manipur, India, on 15th July 2004 against the rape and murder of Th. Manorama Devi.
Produced as a part of the 2022 AGenT Documentary Video Award by the Korean Institute of Gender Equality Promotion and Education, South Korea.​​​

Collaborative & Participatory Projects -

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Projects on Climate Change Communication

(2023-present). "Climate Science Research Gap Identification over Northeast India"
[Project Lead | Project Administrator | Researcher]
A crowdsourcing research project with >30 participants. doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/QFBVG%20

​(2022-present). "Climate Dialogues: Way Forward"
[Program Inceptors | Administrators | Program host]
An online outreach program to raise awareness about climate science, climate change, and related issues over Northeast India. Discussions with the speakers led to the project mentioned above.

YouTube / homepage 

(2022-present). "Sociological and Gender Aspects of Climate Change Impacts in Nepal"
In collaboration with GET-P, Republic of Korea

Projects on Health Communication

(2022-present). "Debunking Health Misinformation and Beliefs"
[Program Inceptors | Administrators | Program host] A Facebook initiative 

Projects on Gender & Society

(2022-present). "SAFE: To Create Awareness Against Sexual Offenses"
[Program Inceptors | Administrators | Program host] A Facebook initiative

​Workshop organized -

  • (2022). Empowering Agents of Change (2022, 8-13 September). [Lead facilitator]
    A workshop on sexual violence with male youths at Murshidabad, India. Designed & developed the training
    module.
    "Empowering agents of change: Final report & Reflections". Report submitted to Korean Institute for Gender
    Equality Promotion and Education (KIGEPE)
    2022 AGenT Small Grant Program (SGP) by the Korean Institute of Gender Equality Promotion and
    Education, South Korea.

​Mentions -

Invited Talks -

  • (2021). "Communicating Science through Performative Art", 8 December 2021, invited talk in the e-Seminar
    Series organized by Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies (IDPCS), Indian Institute of Technology
    Bombay, Mumbai, India

  • (2021). “Communicating Science", 01 December 2021, invited talk in the e-Seminar Series organized by
    Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies (IDPCS), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai,
    India

  •  (2019). "A Bridge over the River", 25 September 2019, Documentary & panel discussion at New York
    University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • (2019). "A Bridge over the River", 23 Jul 2019, Documentary & panel discussion at Indian Institute of
    Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India.

Training & Workshop -

  • (2021). “Connecting Science Communication with Cognition”, An online Course on Science Communication
    conducted by National Institute of Advanced Studies, 16 August, 2021 to 22 Nov, 2021, Bangalore, India

  • (2021). 2021 Asian Gender Trainers’ Network Program (AGenT) Basic, Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2018). Training program on "Science Communication", 09-13 July 2018 at CSIR-NISCAIR, Vigyan Suchna
    Bhawan, New Delhi, India.

Conference Presentations -

​Contributed (Oral)

  • (2023). “Role of Traditional Beliefs on Maternal Mortality in Assam, India.” PCST 2023, 12-14 April 2023 at
    Rotterdam, Netherlands.

  • (2019). "Folk-art meeting science! A better way to communicate climate change?" 2019 AGU FALL meeting,
    9-13 December 2019 at San Francisco, USA.

  • (2019). “Bridging the gap: Experts to non-experts.” EGU 2019, 7-12 April 2019 at Vienna, Austria.

  • (2018). “Turning Misinformation into Educational Opportunities.” EGU 2018, 8-13 April 2018 at Vienna,
    Austria.

  • (2018). “Turning Misinformation into Climate Change Education.” AMS 2018, 7-11 January 2018 at Austin,
    USA.

  • (2017). “Turning Misinformation into Climate Change Education.” 2017 AGU FALL meeting, 11-15
    December 2017 at New Orleans, USA.

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Contributed (Poster) & Participated

  • (2023). “EGU 2023”, 24-28 April 2023 at Vienna, Austria (e-participated).

  • (2020). "Girls Vs. Boys -Does Gender Influence the Knowledge and Attitude of School Children from Water
    Scarce Rural Regions Towards Water Management?" National Conference on Science and Technology for
    Sustainable Development, 29th Swadeshi Science Congress. At: ICAR -Central Plantation Crop Research
    Institute (CPCRI) Kasargode, Kerala.

  • (2020). "Water Scarcity: Study of age-based students’ perspectives towards different mitigation strategies"
    National Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development, 29th Swadeshi Science
    Congress. At: ICAR -Central Plantation Crop Research Institute (CPCRI) Kasargode, Kerala.

  • (2020). "Student’s Attitude Towards the Strategies for Mitigating Water Scarcity: Does it Change with the
    Age?" National conference on Science and Technology for sustainable development, Swadeshi Science
    congress. At: CPCRI, Kasaragod, Kerala.

  • (2018). “Communicating Climate Change through Traditional Folk Theater.” (Poster) 2018 AGU FALL
    meeting, 10-14 December 2018 at Washington D.C., USA.

  • (2017). “Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia: The Science of Science Communication III: Inspiring Novel
    Collaborations and Building Capacity,” 16-17 November 2017 at Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

H-index: 14; i10-index: 15; Citations: 732 (google scholar, Dec 2025)

Conference Presentations (2013-2017): Contributed (Poster)

  • (2014). “An Assessment of Real Time Extended Range Forecast of 2013 Indian Summer Monsoon.” (Poster)2014 AGU FALL meeting, 15–19 December, 2013 at San Francisco, USA.

  • (2014). "Prediction and Monitoring of Monsoon Intraseasonal Oscillations using a CFSv2 based Ensemble Prediction System and Its Verification." (Poster) 6th International Forecast Verification Workshop, 17-19 March, 2014, New Delhi, India.

  • (2013). "Prediction and Monitoring of Monsoon Intraseasonal Oscillations over Indian Monsoon Region in an Ensemble Prediction System using CFSv2." (eposter) 2013 AGU FALL meeting”, 9–13 December, 2013 at San Francisco, USA.

  • (2013). "Probabilistic Prediction of Intraseaonal Oscillations of Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall in Extended-range Scale Using a Self-Organizing Map Based Ensemble Forecasting Technique." (Poster) ANNUAL MONSOON-2012 WORKSHOP on 19th and 20th February, 2013 at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India.

AWARDS & GRANTS​

  • (2022). 2022 AGenT Small Grant Program (SGP) by the Korean Institute of Gender Equality Promotion and Education, South Korea

  • (2022). 2022 AGenT Documentary Video Award by the Korean Institute of Gender Equality Promotion and Education, South Korea

  • (2014). International Travel Support: Science and Engineering Research Board, DST, Govt. of India. Nov, 2014.

  • (2011). Eligibility for Lectureship (National Eligibility Test), June 2011, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, India.

  • (2011). Best Poster Presentation Award in the IITM Golden Jubilee International Conference (OCHAMP), 21-25 February, 2011, by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, India.

  • (2006). State rank 5th in MSc under Gauhati University, 2006

  • (2005). ‘Visiting Students’ Research Program (VSRP)’ in Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 2005; Report: "Energy Threshold and Trigger Rates for HAGAR".

  • (2004). State rank 5th in BSc under Gauhati University (Best Science graduate of Darrang College), 2004

  • (1999). ‘CSIR Programme on Youth for Leadership in Science’ organized in Regional Research Lab, Jorhat, Assam, India, 1999.

  • (1999). State rank 13th in High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC), 1999

  • (1995). District rank 4th in Middle School Scholarship Exam, 1995

  • (1991). District rank 1st in Lower Primary Scholarship Exam, 1991

Training, Workshop, Conference & Talks (2018-present)

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