Michael Waite

Michael Waite is a Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. His research focuses on geophysical turbulence, particularly the dynamics of rotating stratified fluids, vortices, and mesoscale atmospheric processes. He utilizes advanced numerical simulation techniques to study energy cascades and predictability in atmospheric flows.

• Research Themes: Geophysical turbulence, stratified fluid dynamics, mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, large eddy simulation (LES), vortex interactions, and tropical convection.
• Key Collaborations: National Center for Atmospheric Research, University of Victoria, McGill University, and co-supervisions with researchers from Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
• Publications: Recent work explores predictability in stratified turbulence, energy spectra in radiative-convective equilibrium, and subgrid-scale parameterizations in LES.