Lobzang Chorol

Dr. Lobzang Chorol is an environmental researcher from Leh, Ladakh, specializing in groundwater quality assessment and environmental health in trans-Himalayan regions. She has recently been appointed as a Young Professional in Climate Change and Sustainable Development under Project Management Unit, Secretariat, UT Ladakh. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad in 2024, where her research focused on integrated approaches for groundwater assessment in Ladakh’s high-altitude cold desert ecosystem, combining hydrogeochemical analysis, health risk assessment, and climate impact studies. Her work addresses the impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and tourism on fragile water resources. She has documented groundwater contamination patterns in Leh and developed frameworks for sustainable water resource management under extreme conditions. She recently served as Project Associate with the Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG), contributing to municipal planning and sustainable development policy. She currently works as a Scientific Editor with Cactus Communications and is a member of the Integrative Mountain Initiative. As a member of the Initiative, she focuses on the nexus of climate change, groundwater quality, and public health in mountain ecosystems. Her research bridges scientific analysis and community engagement, translating complex environmental data into accessible insights for policymakers, local communities, and the public. She regularly contributes to environmental discourse in Ladakh through public talks, media interviews, and educational outreach. Born and raised in Ladakh, she brings both scientific expertise and deep personal connection to the environmental challenges in her hometown. Her work is guided by a commitment to protecting Ladakh's fragile ecosystem while supporting development pathways that honor Indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and environmental sustainability.