Venkatesh Kavutarapu

Dr.Venkatesh is a Post-Doctoral fellow (FAPESP) at UNIVAP, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. He completed Ph.D in Physics from Andhra University, India during 2013.His main research area is Aeronomy and Space Physics. His research interests include- studies on equatorial electrodynamics using radio and optical techniques; topside ionospheric modeling using IRI and NeQuick with special emphasis on equatorial and low latitudes; Equatorial ionospheric response during quiet and disturbed conditions.Dr.Venkatesh is a recipient of Young Scientist Award from International Union of Radio Science (URSI). He is the Andhra University (India) Gold Medalist for his first rank during Post-graduation in Physics. He is currently acting as a guest editor for a special issue in Advances in Space Physics (Elsevier)