Dr. Udaya Bhaskar Gunturu is a seasoned cloud seeding expert with several years of experience. He holds a PhD in Atmospheric Science from MIT and has expertise in meteorological assessment, cloud characteristics, atmospheric conditions, and technology assessment. Until January 2025, he was one of the heads of the regional cloud seeding project in Saudi Arabia. Currently, he serves as the Head of Cloud Seeding Operations at Cloudform, where he leverages his expertise to drive innovative cloud seeding initiatives and enhance rainfall in targeted regions.