Pune: PCCOE and CUNY Unveil Advanced Weather Station in Pimpri Chinchwad
Pune, 7th November 2023: Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE), under the aegis of the Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust, recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art solar-powered climate and air quality monitoring center. This collaborative initiative between the City University of New York (CUNY) and PCCOE was made possible through a generous grant from the US Consulate General – Mumbai to the Bronx community.
The brainchild of City University of New York Chemistry Department Chair Neil Phillips and Professor Parimita Sen, the weather station is a significant addition to PCCOE’s infrastructure. It is poised to collect comprehensive weather-related data, including temperature, humidity, solar radiation, UV rays, and air quality. The real-time data will be accessible through the Davies Weather Link app, facilitating in-depth studies on climate change.
PCCOE Director Dr. Govind Kulkarni emphasized the critical role of the weather station in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate. Highlighting the collaborative spirit of the project, PCCOE Deputy Director Dr. Nilakant Chopde and Dean of International Relations Roshni Raut underscored its interdisciplinary nature. A workshop, attended by professors from Pimpri Chinchwad University and mentored by Professors Neil Phillips and Parimita Sen, featured an open discussion on the project.
In tandem with the inauguration, students of PCCOE presented posters on climate change in a dedicated poster presentation initiative led by Head of Architecture Department Dr. Sandeep Mali.
PCET Executive Director Dr. Girish Desai stressed the global significance of climate change and the imperative for impactful research and solutions. PCET President Dnyaneshwar Landge, Vice President Padma Bhosale, Secretary Vitthal Kalbhor, Treasurer Shantaram Garade, Trustee Harshvardhan Patil, and Entrepreneurs Narendra Landge and Ajinkya Kalbhor extended their congratulations and greetings to the participating faculty and students.
