Ehsan Erfani

Ehsan Erfani is an Assistant Research Professor in Atmospheric Sciences at the Desert Research Institute (DRI), Reno, NV. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Nevada, Reno (2016), with a 4.0 GPA. His research focuses on cloud physics, aerosol-cloud interactions, and climate modeling, with expertise in large-eddy simulations (LES), remote sensing, and North American monsoon dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., Atmospheric Science, University of Nevada, Reno (2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Erfani’s work addresses aerosol-cloud feedbacks, cloud microphysics, and climate modeling. Key areas include cirrus cloud thinning, wildfire smoke impacts on precipitation, and cloud seeding effects. His studies leverage LES and global models to explore environmental responses to aerosol perturbations and climate change.

Recent Article Trends: His 2025 publications highlight advancements in cirrus cloud engineering and Pliocene climate reconstructions. Earlier work (2022–2024) emphasizes aerosol lifecycle impacts on stratocumulus transitions and wildfire aerosol effects. He also investigates cloud seeding mechanisms and North American monsoon dynamics using CESM and observational data.

Grants & Funding: Noted for a NASA EPSCoR grant (2024) on wildfire smoke impacts. Collaborations include the University of Washington, George Mason University, and NOAA-funded projects.

Labs/Teams: Active in DRI’s Atmospheric Sciences division, contributing to field campaigns like the Cloud System Evolution (CSET) project. Collaborates with institutions such as the University of Washington and NOAA to advance cloud physics and climate engineering research.